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BBC Studios Kids & Family is developing a new animated series aimed at 8 to 12-year-olds, in collaboration with Blink Industries. “Children Vs Battle SuperStars” (working title) will be…
Local stocks closed lower on Tuesday (Jun 10), ending five straight days of gains amid concerns that the US-China trade talks may not be going well. Chinese stocks fell ahead of the second…
Senior dealmakers in India are earning more than their counterparts in Singapore and Hong Kong, according to Bloomberg Intelligence, as global firms boost pay to attract top…
Caterer Neo Group has bought over the business operations of home-grown bakery chain PrimaDeli from Prima Food for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1992, PrimaDeli is Singapore’s first…
Maybank Securities has sounded a positive note for the outlook for the Thailand technology services sector, on the back of support from the banks and government. In a report dated Jun 6,…
The likelihood that everyone in your office has the same shoe size is probably really low. Between differences in height, gender, and age, shoe sizes can vary widely. So when all of your…
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump ordered up the National Guard to deal with violence that broke out in Los Angeles amid protests of Trump’s immigration policies. This has angered…
Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” retained the top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third consecutive weekend, earning £3.5 million ($4.7 million) and pushing its cumulative total to…
The manager of Elite UK Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) announced on Tuesday (Jun 10) that the Reit has entered into a conditional sale-and-purchase agreement to acquire three freehold…
President Donald Trump’s idea of a “Golden Dome” missile defense system carries a range of potential strategic dangers for the United States. Golden Dome is meant to protect the U.S. from…
A group of international workers’ unions is planning a protest to raise the alarm over the dangers of AI in the field of animation at the Annecy Animation Festival this afternoon. With a…
MILAN – Kering Eyewear is further expanding its industrial footprint. On Tuesday, the Italian eyewear group said it is acquiring Italian manufacturer Lenti from Safilo. Headquartered in…
One of the great misfortunes of human life is the fact that much of it is spent in a constant state of worry. Are we doing the right things to reach our potential? Is it too late to start…
The 16th edition of Mumbai’s Kashish Pride Film Festival wrapped its five-day run with an awards ceremony that saw Icelandic trans drama “Odd Fish” and Brazilian-Dutch co-production “Baby”…
Home-grown seafood restaurant group Jumbo has inked a joint venture with Chinese roast duck brand Siji Minfu to bring its signature Peking duck to Singapore. While no launch date was…
(SYDNEY) Australian shares logged a record close on Tuesday (Jun 10), with banks and energy stocks leading the charge, as renewed optimism over US-China trade negotiations lifted investor…
DBS bank on Monday (Jun 9) raised its target price for DFI Retail Group from US$3 to US$3.60 and maintained its “buy” rating, citing a stronger and more focused business strategy. This…
A 21-year-old boater is charged after an Abilene man was struck and killed by a boat propeller, according to Texas authorities. Justin Mitchell Pillard was operating the boat that was…
Chinese streaming giant Tencent has inked a deal with France-based Animation Digital Network (ADN) for its martial arts epic “Blades of the Guardians,” Variety has learned. The agreement…
From the beginning of its Work in Progress session at Annecy’s Pierre Lamy Theatre, directors Sunao Katabuchi and Chie Uratani’s love of history couldn’t be clearer. The session, based…
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment are gearing up to release a new theatrical installment from one of anime’s most commercially successful franchises. Announced at the Annecy…
LONDON — Man About Town is ushering in change with the appointment of Luke Day as its new editor in chief. He will be overseeing the biannual’s magazine’s print and digital platforms, as…
MILAN — Two torchbearers of Finnish design have finally come together. Marimekko, a lifestyle brand founded by Viljo and Armi Ratia in 1951, and Artek, an upscale furniture firm founded by…
Glowbar is going beyond monthly facials. The company, known for its 30-minute facials, is launching the first product in its skin care range: Expert Cleanser, $28. The cleanser, which has…
