25 countries suspend postal services to US over tariffs: UN
At least 25 countries have decided to suspend package deliveries to the United States, as concern grows over the impact of US President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs, a UN body said on…
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From the Archive: Perry Ellis, Visionary of Modern American Style
“There is very little clothing that hasn’t been done before. It’s the little extras that make them special,” Perry Ellis told WWD in 1976. He proved this with cool, casual designs that…
SingPost introduces new postal service for firms as tariff exemption for sending low-value goods to the US set to end on Aug 29
Singapore Post (SingPost) has introduced a new service for corporate customers to send parcels to the US after suspending standard postal services for commercial items sent there. The…
Disney Sues Dish Network to Block Sling TV’s Short-Term ‘Passes,’ Alleging They Violate Distribution Agreement
Sling TV, the internet TV service owned by Dish Network, two weeks ago introduced a suite of new packages that let you sign up to get a little as 24 hours of live TV, or pay for just one…
Stocks to watch: Prudential, OCBC, Keppel, Seatrium, SingPost, Wing Tai
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Aug 27): Prudential: Its new business profit rose to US$1.26 billion for its first…
Australian grocer Woolworths posts 19% drop in annual profit
RALIA’S Woolworths Group reported a 19 per cent drop in its full-year underlying profit on Wednesday, as lower spending by customers grappling with higher cost of living…
‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’: Sony and Netflix in Early Talks for Sequel
Looks like a Huntr/x reunion tour is in the works. Sony and Netflix are in early talks for a “KPop Demon Hunters” sequel, following up on the animated feature that became a streaming…
Wala Wala Cafe Bar to stay on in Holland Village
There is good news for fans of popular local nightlife hot spot Wala Wala Cafe Bar at Holland Village – it is no longer closing. In June, its owner Stanley Yeo had told The Business Times…
Connection is a strategy, not a sentiment
In a post-pandemic world defined by speed, digital overload, and constant disruption, a quiet crisis is threatening the foundation of our workforce: loneliness. Once dismissed as a…
Chloé Zhao, Lee Sang-il to Receive Tokyo Film Festival’s Kurosawa Akira Award
The Tokyo International Film Festival has tapped two acclaimed directors from opposite sides of the Pacific for its Kurosawa Akira Award: Japan Academy Prize winner Lee Sang-il and…
Enjoy A British Buffet And I'll Reveal Which "Bridgerton" Character You Are
We're all still just thinking of that Polin cupcake moment. View Entire Post › Source link
Australia housing dysfunction mirrored in central bank’s blowout rebuild
When Australia’s central bank resolved to refurbish its 1960s-era Sydney headquarters in 2018, it hardly expected the project would fall victim to the complex construction rules that also…
What really comes after DEI?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has faced a lot of backlash recently. Once celebrated as a win-win solution that tackled systemic injustice and boosted business performance, DEI has…
The disconnect between skills and readiness in the workforce
In today’s professional landscape, we face a paradox. Even as businesses increasingly seek candidates who have mastered adaptive skills like navigating ambiguity, communicating…
We asked government workers about AI
When Austin, Josh, and I started Civic Roundtable in 2022, we never thought we’d be an AI company. We had worked in and around government for about a decade, seeing that public servants…
UN creates artificial intelligence advisory panel
UN General Assembly on Tuesday created an artificial intelligence advisory body to help countries make decisions about the revolutionary technology. Member states said they…
Taylor Swift’s Engagement Sparks Unsolicited Pitches
After the Grammy winner and the NFL player shared news of their plans to marry, all kinds of companies are trying to piggyback off the news. Source link
Elon Musk has only one chance of forcing Apple to promote Grok
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI sued Apple and ChatGPT maker OpenAI in federal court on Monday, alleging they conspired to freeze out competition in both the smartphone and AI chatbot markets.…
The 12 Best Lancôme Beauty Products, Tested and Reviewed by Editors
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re seeking out a foundation with luminous…
Apple to hold fall event on Sep 9, new iPhones expected
The company is expected to showcase new entry-level, high-end Apple Watches, upgraded iPad Pros and a faster version of the Vision Pro headset Apple will host its annual fall…
EU rejects Trump’s claim of unfair digital rules targeting US tech
The European Commission rejected on Tuesday US President Donald Trump’s criticism that EU digital services rules unfairly target US tech companies and denied they amounted to censorship.…
The do’s and don’ts of vibe coding
Turning an idea into working software has never been easier, faster, or more affordable. Thanks to a new class of AI-assisted tools, a movement known as vibe coding is reshaping how…
Kroger lays off 1,000 corporate workers in cost-cutting move
Kroger is laying off nearly 1,000 corporate employees as the grocery-store operator moves to trim costs and simplify its business following its failed deal with Albertsons. The company is…
Oil falls 2% from nearly three-week high; focus on tariffs, Russian supply
Oil prices fell 2 per cent on Tuesday, erasing gains from the previous session, as investors watched developments around US tariffs, the war in Ukraine and the potential disruption of…