German factory orders jump on 87% surge in big transport items
Demand increased 1.5% from the previous month, which was revised significantly higher to show a 2% gain German factory orders surged in October, supporting the prospect that Europe’s…
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EXCLUSIVE: Yang Mi Is Prada’s Newest Brand Ambassador
MI TIME: Chinese actress Yang Mi has been named Prada‘s latest brand ambassador. The 39-year-old has appeared in around 70 films and television series, her fame propelled by roles in…
India central bank cuts key rate, boosts liquidity to support ‘Goldilocks’ economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) on Friday (Dec 5) and left the door open for further easing, as it took steps to boost banking-sector…
Warner Bros begins exclusive deal talks with Netflix
The traditional TV business is in the midst of a major contraction as viewers shift to streaming Warner Bros Discovery has entered exclusive negotiations to sell its film and TV studios…
Carmen Electra on Her Playboy x Von Dutch Shoot and Her Possible Playboy Tattoo
Carmen Electra has graced the cover of Playboy countless times. So when the magazine was brainstorming about the best way to introduce its Playboy x Von Dutch hat collection at Lids, the…
J.Crew Brings Style to the Slopes
SKI BUDDIES: As part of its partnership with U.S. Ski and Snow, J.Crew is partnering with Italian sportswear firm Kappa to create two exclusive performance jackets. While J.Crew has long…
EXCLUSIVE: Dior Will Take Over Selfridges’ Corner Shop, Filling It With Pieces From Jonathan Anderson’s New Collections
MEET YOU AT THE CORNER: Dior is marking the launch of Jonathan Anderson’s debut collections with a men’s and women’s takeover of The Corner Shop at Selfridges and a set design inspired by…
Buccellati Brings Retrospective to Shanghai Highlighting Craftsmanship, Family Legacy
MILAN — A decade after entering Mainland China, Buccellati will stage a retrospective exhibition in Shanghai beginning Sunday until Jan. 5. The exhibit is a new leg of “The Prince of…
China chipmaker Moore Threads soars 502% after eight billion yuan IPO
The listing comes as optimism over the country’s drive for tech self-sufficiency intensifies, fuelled by trade tensions and fears of US technology curbs MOORE Threads Technology, a leading…
SC Capital begins construction of 100MW data centre in Nanko island, Osaka
Singapore-based institutional real estate investment management firm SC Capital Partners Group on Friday (Dec 5) began construction of a data centre in Osaka, which has been allocated 100…
Philippines eyes easing IPO float rules to lure firms like GCash
Companies will be required to keep certain minimum public float levels after listing The Philippines’ securities regulator plans to relax free float requirements for initial public…
China’s risky shadow banks back in spotlight after Xi’s debt crackdown
Bridging the funding gap has become more urgent as bond issuance by the special financial vehicles has fallen to its lowest level since 2020 China’s crackdown on borrowing by local…
VinFast to invest US$500 million in India to expand manufacturing
The company plans to increase production to 150,000 annually within a year and double it in the next three years VinFast Auto, Vietnam’s largest carmaker, plans to invest US$500 million in…
Liu Chang: The reluctant heiress who saved her father’s agriculture empire
The “young” Liu has already been with New Hope Group, founded by her father Liu Yonghao, for 23 years. “I’M NOT like the heroes of the founding generation, I don’t have a story, I am the…
The reluctant heiress who saved her father’s agriculture empire
Amid mounting losses, Liu Chang instilled a “wartime culture”. “I’M NOT like the heroes of the founding generation, I don’t have a story, I am the result of a process.” Liu Chang, chair of…
Capella, Micron, DHL, ST Telemedia: Almost one-third of firms on regional list of top employers have Singapore presence
The markets are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam Almost one-third, or 32, companies on a list of the top 100 employers…
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Sheng Siong, Sunpower, Wee Hur, Nordic
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Dec 5): CapitaLand Ascott Trust (Clas), Sheng Siong Group: The hospitality player and…
Bank of America expands crypto access for wealth management clients
As US President Donald Trump continues to push regulatory relief for the asset class, crypto has been benefiting from widespread institutional adoption Bank of America will begin allowing…
India’s regulator withdraws pilot rest policy after IndiGo chaos
India’s aviation watchdog has rolled back its new policy of weekly rest for pilots, reports said on Friday (Dec 5), after chaos caused by hundreds of flight cancellations by the country’s…
Inside the Stylish Hotel That’s Dubai’s Newest Hot Spot
Foodies with a penchant for luxury should make a beeline for the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai — and pack an extra stomach. Only open nine months, this spectacular 386-room hotel,…
Ulta Beauty Surpasses Q3 Expectations With $2.9B in Sales, Driven by Fragrance Boom and International Expansion
Ulta Beauty beat Wall Street forecasts on both the top and bottom lines in its third quarter, helped by fragrance, K-beauty and international expansion. The Bolingbrook, Ill.-based…
How to Wear Pantone’s Controversial Color of the Year 2026 — Shop All-White Handbags, Sweaters, Makeup Faves, and More
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Pantone Color of the Year 2026 Fashion & Beauty…
How Maison de Sabré Went From Phone Cases as a Side Hustle to a Diamond-set Anniversary Bag Charm
A decade ago, if you’d asked Maison de Sabré cofounders Omar and Zane Sabré what they saw themselves doing in 2025, root canals is likely what they envisioned. What they didn’t imagine is…
Oil settles up on expectations of Fed rate cut, Ukraine peace talks stalling
US crude futures briefly rose more than US$1 a barrel earlier in the session as global shares rose Oil prices settled up on Thursday (Dec 4) on investors’ expectations for the Federal…