Alibaba offers 50 billion yuan of subsidies to defend turf in China
The world’s second-largest economy’s e-commerce leader is facing growing challenges from up-and-comers such as PDD Holdings Alibaba Group Holding is offering 50 billion yuan (S$8.9…
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Major Chinese ports keep Iranian oil flowing despite sanctions
Some of China’s largest ports have received Iranian crude this year, supporting a multi-billion oil trade and highlighting a significant gap in US efforts to curb funds for Tehran’s…
MMC Port moves closer to launching Malaysia’s biggest IPO in 13 years
The port operator will not receive any proceeds from the initial public offering, but it is upbeat about its financial strength Port operator MMC Port Holdings moved closer to what…
Kenneth Cole, The Onion Collaborate on The Headline Collection to Raise Awareness for Mental Health
Kenneth Cole Productions and The Onion, the satirical news publication, have come together for The Headline Collection, a limited-edition line of apparel and accessories designed to raise…
Giles Deacon Whips Up Colorful New Tweeds for Purdey
LONDON— Giles Deacon has drawn on his history working with British textile manufacturers to create the first in a new series of tweeds for Purdey, the gunmaker and field sports clothing…
Edison Chen Designs Stan Smith-inspired Tennis Capsule for Adidas
Both Stan Smith and Edison Chen have been longtime collaborators with Adidas. The company’s signature sneaker for the tennis champ has been popular since its debut in 1973. And some 2.5…
Retori to Unveil Chapter 02 Collection in Paris During Couture Week
MILAN — Luxury brand Retori is gearing up to unveil its second collection. Dubbed Chapter 02, it will be showcased in Paris on July 8 during couture week. Conceived for fall 2025, the…
Rene Caovilla Introduces Opulent Couture Capsule Collection
MILAN — Rene Caovilla is upping the ante of its distinctive craftsmanship and flamboyant creativity by introducing a couture capsule collection. A first for the Italian footwear company,…
Asia: Markets mixed as trade deal cut-off looms
Asian markets swung on Wednesday amid trade war worries after Donald Trump said he would not push back next week’s tariff deadline, with Tokyo taking a hit from threats to ramp up Japanese…
Singapore’s STI hits new high as investors flock to safe havens amid global risks
The Straits Times Index (STI) notched a new high of 4,011.78 on Wednesday (Jul 2) as Singapore draws a rush of investors seeking safe havens from geopolitical risks. It finished the day at…
Alibaba expands AI cloud services in Malaysia, Philippines
The company will accelerate the buildout of its global cloud network in China, Japan, South Korea, South-east Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Americas over the next three years, the CEO…
Yangzijiang Financial rises over 6% after update on maritime subsidiary incorporation
Shares of Yangzijiang (YZJ) Financial rose by over 6 per cent on Wednesday (Jul 2) morning, following an update by the group on its incorporation of YZJ Maritime Development, a proposed…
Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy; SGX-listed parent has over US$700 million exposure to US unit
Del Monte Pacific (DMP) is expected to take a body blow from the failure of its US unit, as the latter accounts for a big chunk of its operations. In a statement issued on Wednesday (Jul…
Toyota delays EV plans to boost petrol-fuelled SUV output
Toyota Motor is tapping the brakes on plans to build electric vehicles (EVs) in the US to free up manufacturing capacity for a popular petrol-powered SUV. The Japanese automaker plans to…
Bezos unloads US$737 million of Amazon stock in year’s first sale
Jeff Bezos sold 3.3 million Amazon.com shares in recent days, netting US$736.7 million. The sale, which coincided with his star-studded wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice, is part of a…
Trump tariff risks put Asian stocks’ strong July record to test
A seasonal lift for Asian equities in July may be hard to come by this year as tariff and macroeconomic concerns dampen sentiment. Markets are bracing for heightened volatility ahead of…
Qantas says hit by ‘significant’ cyberattack
Australian airline Qantas said on Wednesday it was investigating a “significant” cyberattack, after hackers infiltrated a system containing sensitive data on six million customers.…
Binance to keep hundreds of staff in Singapore despite crackdown
The world’s largest digital assets exchange Binance, plans to keep hundreds of remote workers in Singapore, despite a crackdown on unlicensed crypto outfits in the city-state. The Monetary…
Biggest US banks hike dividends, announce share buybacks after acing stress tests
US banking giants announced plans on Tuesday to raise their third-quarter dividends after clearing the Federal Reserve’s annual health check last week. The moves come after the lenders…
Here’s How to Watch ‘Project Runway’ Season 21
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More It’s a great day for fashion…
Tariff Fears Prompted Some Shoe Firms To Get Out of China Fast: But Did They Move Too Quickly?
Getting out of China was probably the right move for firms against the specter of a 145 percent tariff rate, but the added costs will mean lower full-year profits. Most shoe firms pulled…
Lisa Murkowski’s Strategy on Trump Budget Bill Is Already Backfiring
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska on Tuesday supplied the deciding vote for Senate Republicans to pass Trump’s signature budget bill. After doing so, she registered concerns…
The One Bag Charm You Need This Summer Is a Mini Water Bottle — Here Are the 5 Best to Shop Now.
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The Best Mini Water Bottles (+ Accessories) View more +…
ICE-Tracking App Skyrockets in Popularity After Trump Team Freaks Out
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska on Tuesday supplied the deciding vote for Senate Republicans to pass Trump’s signature budget bill. After doing so, she registered concerns…