China’s e-commerce companies are getting singed by a price war
The bitter battle among China’s major online companies to win the “instant retail” war is expected to further depress their short- to medium-term profits and contribute to deflationary…
Kim Browne
As an editor at Grazia British, I specialize in exploring Lifestyle success stories. My passion lies in delivering impactful content that resonates with readers and sparks meaningful conversations.
Bank Indonesia, government allay concerns that 'burden sharing' deal will reduce independence
The deal has “the potential to damage BI’s reputation as an independent institution” Indonesia’s government and central bank sought to allay concerns on Monday (Sep 8) about their unusual…
Alibaba is No 1 for China traders ploughing HK$13.5 billion in stock
Renewed optimism over Alibaba Group Holding’s potential in artificial intelligence has turned the stock into Chinese investors’ favourite investment. They bought a combined HK$13.5 billion…
Japan's Topix hits record high, yen and bonds fall on PM Ishiba exit
Japan’s Topix share gauge reached a record high, the yen weakened and longer-dated bonds slid on Monday (Sep 8) after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation stoked speculation that…
Still ‘more things to be done’ to reap synergies across OCBC: CEO-designate Tan Teck Long
Asean growth prospects remain strong even with tariff uncertainty, says the lender’s incoming chief executive, who is also head of global wholesale banking OCBC’s incoming chief executive…
Competition watchdog seeks public’s views on TPG’s proposed privatisation of Econ Healthcare
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore is inviting feedback from Monday to Sep 19, 5 pm The country’s competition watchdog is seeking public feedback on the proposed…
China’s commodities imports rise as seasonal demand revives
China’s commodities imports broadly rose in August as buyers geared up for the increase in industrial activity that usually accompanies the end of summer. Crude oil, iron ore, copper and…
Rowing Blazers Founder Jack Carlson Joins J. Press
Rowing Blazers founder Jack Carlson has a new gig. The 38-year-old Carlson, who exited the brand he founded in March, has been named creative director and president of J. Press. His first…
EXCLUSIVE: New CEO Is Poised for Parfums de Marly, Initio Parfums Privés
PARIS — There’s a changing of the guard at the top of niche fragrance brands Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés. Julien Sausset — who has served as their chief executive officer…
EXCLUSIVE: Twin Exhibitions Will Showcase Azzedine Alaïa’s Collection of Vintage Dior
MASTERS OF COUTURE: This fall, La Galerie Dior is seeing double. In the first partnership of its kind, the exhibition space at the brand’s historic flagship in Paris has teamed with the…
Asia: Shares rise as Japan politics weigh on yen
Asian markets rose on Monday (Sep 8), with Tokyo up nearly two per cent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to resign pushed down the value of the yen. Investors were…
Bottega Veneta’s Fragrances Launch at Bergdorf Goodman
Bottega Veneta’s beauty business has its first retail partnership. The range of fragrances, which launched in 2024 after Kering created its beauty division in early 2023, has launched with…
John Varvatos Brand to Mine SoHo Roots With New Store, Collection
The John Varvatos brand is getting a boost for its 25th anniversary. The company, now owned by the private equity firm Lion/Hendrix Cayman Ltd., is returning to SoHo where it opened its…
The Independents Takes Minority Stake in The Outsiders Perspective
LONDON — The Outsiders Perspective has joined L’Incubateur, an initiative launched by Alexandre de Betak, famed show producer of Bureau Betak and creative chairman at The Independents. It…
mm2 Asia Malaysia unit gets RM1.3 million payment demand from Antenna Entertainments
Media company mm2 Asia on Friday (Sep 5) announced that its subsidiary in Malaysia, MM2 Screen Management, received a payment demand of around RM1.3 million (S$396,000) from Antenna…
Gold hovers near record high on US rate-cut expectations
Gold prices held firm near an all-time high on Monday (Sep 8), inching closer to a key US$3,600 level, bolstered by mounting expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut this month…
CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit sets Shanghai IPO offering at 2.29 billion yuan, up 7% from earlier estimate
CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT) will subscribe for 5 per cent of the 2.29 billion yuan (S$410.9 million) offering in the listing of a Shanghai unit. Its manager said in an announcement on…
Stocks to watch: Keppel, CapitaLand Investment, CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, mm2 Asia
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Sep 8): Keppel: The asset manager plans to cut energy use intensity by at least 20 per…
From one-man show to SGX: Skylink on track for listing via reverse takeover
Wesley Shen had zero experience in selling any kind of vehicle when he joined the commercial vehicle arm of Toyota dealership Borneo Motors, Hino, in 2012. He was an aircraft maintenance…
Ciara Makes the Plexi Trend Crystal Clear in Gianvito Rossi Slingbacks at the MTV VMAs
Ciara arrived at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in a pair of Gianvito Rossi Plexi Metal Cap-Toe Slingback Pumps, a mirrored take on the clear-shoe streak dominating red carpets and…
Tyla Revisits '90s Chanel on the MTV VMAs 2025 Red Carpet
Tyla opted for a vintage vibe in a Chanel minidress for the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 on Sunday in New York City. The Grammy Award-winning singer, who was nominated for Best Choreography…
CEOs eyeing tech deals record flock to key Goldman confab
CEOs, investors, analysts and even some bankers gathering for one of the tech industry’s biggest summits this week in San Francisco will likely spend time whispering about how 2025 could…
Alix Earle Contrasts Her Tom Ford Dress With Black Slingbacks at MTV VMAs 2025
Alix Earle embraced the slingback heel trend at the 2025 MTV VMAs in New York City on Sunday, going for a glossy black version of the revealing pump style. Earle opted for a simplistic…
Carlos Alcaraz Beats Rival Jannik Sinner, Wins U.S. Open in Modified Nike Sneakers
Ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Nike released an “Opposites Attack” short pitting the stars head to head. Six hours and four sets…