Hugo Boss Sales Rise in Q2, Operating Profit Up 15%
BERLIN – German menswear specialist Hugo Boss managed to hold onto growth in the second quarter of 2025. The brand saw sales rise 1 percent on a currency adjusted basis to 1.01 billion…
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Willem Dafoe on His ‘Rich Portrait’ of a Megalomaniac, Self-Made Billionaire in Locarno Premiere ‘The Birthday Party’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Though long celebrated as one of our most versatile screen stars, four-time Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe might not seem like the obvious choice to portray a swaggering, playboy…
‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Holds No. 1 Spot at U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Naked Gun’ Reboot Lands at No. 2
Disney’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” held firm at the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second weekend, adding £3 million ($4.1 million) and bringing its total to £15.3…
‘Weapons’ Review: The Kids Are Far From All Right in a Hypnotic Horror Mystery That Pits Parents Against Teachers
SPOILER ALERT: The following review contains mild spoilers. At 2:17 a.m. on a school night, 17 children go missing all at once. They get up out of bed, open their front doors and run out…
TSMC cracks down on potential trade secret breach, initiates legal action
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) said on Tuesday (Aug 5) it had launched legal proceedings and taken disciplinary action against employees involved in potential trade…
Taiwanese authorities detain three over alleged theft of TSMC chip secrets
Taiwanese authorities have detained three people for allegedly stealing technology trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s largest chip foundry,…
Malaysia seeks RM1.4 billion for palm oil replanting over next five years
Malaysia’s commodities ministry said on Tuesday (Aug 5) that it would seek to boost the allocation for palm oil replanting to RM1.4 billion (S$425 million) under a new five-year…
What leaders can learn from podcasters about communication
It’s undeniable: Digital platforms are powerful tools for influence and podcasting trends have emerged as a masterclass in building impactful leadership profiles. I’ve been producing…
Hong Kong asks insurers to return investing roles from Singapore
Life insurers have become the latest target in Hong Kong’s efforts to compete with Singapore in retaining talent and capital. Over the past year, Hong Kong’s insurance regulator has been…
Hong Kong asks insurers to move investing roles from Singapore, in push to compete on talent
Life insurers have become the latest target in Hong Kong’s efforts to compete with Singapore in retaining talent and capital. Over the past year, Hong Kong’s insurance regulator has been…
Online scam uses fake ICE raids at Target and Walmart to steal personal data
A new online scam is exploiting fears surrounding immigration raids. If your “For You” page on TikTok has recently shown videos of alleged former Target or Walmart employees claiming they…
US explores better location trackers for AI chips, official says
The US is exploring ways to equip chips with better location-tracking capabilities, a senior official said, underscoring Washington’s effort to curtail the flow of semiconductors made by…
Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls Star in Anne Klein’s Fall Campaign
Anne Klein is featuring Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls together in their fall campaign. Both real-life best friends, the campaign is a tribute to women who balance careers and personal…
MAK Center’s Annual Benefit Returns to Historic Schindler House on Sept. 27
The MAK Center for Art and Architecture will hold its annual benefit event, Take a Seat, on Sept. 27 at the landmark Schindler House in West Hollywood, Calif. An open-air dinner and…
E.l.f. Beauty Sees Higher Conversions With This AI Shade Finder
IlluminateAI, a Santa Cruz, Calif.-based start-up, looks to redefine how beauty brands approach product recommendations in the digital era. Its first client, E.l.f. Beauty, is already…
The Martones: The First Family of Made-in-Italy Fragrances
LODI, Italy — It’s not every day you see an amusement park-style train running around a factory. But one of the two colorful vehicles roaming the site of fragrance manufacturer ICR…
EXCLUSIVE: Bala and Spanx Tap Into Their Sculpting Expertise in New Active Collaboration
Spanx and Bala are getting their sculpt in. On Tuesday, the two brands are launching a collaboration featuring a variety of Bala’s signature products in new, deeper hues from Spanx’s…
'Foundation' Just Delivered Its Biggest WTF Moment in 3 Seasons With Demerzel
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Foundation Season 3 Episode 4. Episode 4 of AppleTV+'s hit sci-fi show Foundation, "The Stress of Her Regard," was a revelation in many…
Apac logistics sector sees dampened near-term outlook but long-term growth plans unfazed: CBRE
Logistics occupiers across Asia-Pacific are looking beyond short-term market volatility and planning long-term investments, a CBRE survey on Monday (Aug 4) indicated. The 2025 Asia-Pacific…
Joby says Blade deal ‘massive accelerant’ in air taxi drive
Joby Aviation said that it plans to buy the helicopter rideshare business of Blade Air Mobility for as much as US$125 million in stock or cash as the electric aviation firm seeks to expand…
Asia: Markets track Wall Street rally on Fed rate cut bets
Stock markets rose on Tuesday as investors grow increasingly confident the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month, despite concerns about the US economy and Donald Trump’s…
Shu Qi, Lee Sinje Netflix Thriller ‘The Resurrected’ Unveils First Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety can exclusively reveal the first teaser for “The Resurrected,” Netflix‘s supernatural revenge thriller starring Shu Qi and Lee Sinje in their Chinese-language streaming debuts.…
Petronas said to seek US$1 billion for Rio oil field stake sale
Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional Berhad is working with Bank of America to sell its 50 per cent stake in the Brazilian oil field Tartaruga Verde, according to sources familiar with…
These are the 10 top-performing ETFs on SGX; Reit ETF AUM hits new high of S$1.2 billion
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) have recorded net inflows of S$700 million in the first half of this year, according to the local bourse’s ETF Market…