Australia’s WiseTech agrees to buy E2open for US$2.1 billion
The deal, which will be fully funded through a new US$3 billion debt facility underwritten by a syndicate of nine lenders Australian software company WiseTech Global on Monday…
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LVMH is Innovating With its Viva Tech Stand
POWER OF TWO: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a founding partner in Viva Technology, plans to streamline its awards and displays at the ninth edition of the fair scheduled for June 11 to…
These Sandals Used to Look "Cheap" But Now They've Transformed Into Classy
The hot weather and parade of celebrities flocking to the Côte d'Azur have only signalled one thing: summer is in full swing. With it, the climate brings hot new pedicure shades, short…
India’s central bank seeks approval for overseas rupee lending: sources
India’s central bank is taking another step to internationalise the rupee, seeking approval to allow domestic banks to lend the currency to overseas borrowers for the first time, two…
Centurion seen as small-cap ‘jewel’ amid demand for dormitory spaces, potential Reit listing
With demand for foreign workers continuing to outpace the supply of dormitory spaces, Centurion Corporation is ramping up capacity and exploring asset monetisation, making it a small-cap…
Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Continues Korea Box Office Reign, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Debuts in Second
Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt held steady atop the Korean box office for a second straight weekend, as “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” added $5 million from 688,160 admissions across…
Moët & Chandon Collaborates With Roger Federer and Rimowa on Debut of the Legacy Case
Moët & Chandon is presenting the limited-edition collectors Legacy Case in collaboration with Roger Federer and Rimowa as Benoît Gouez celebrates 20 years as cellar master of Moët &…
If You Hate Baggy Jeans, Try These Slim and Sophisticated Styles That Are Trending Again
If you’ve been quietly resisting the baggy denim trend, you’re not alone—and you’re in luck. Slimmer, more refined jeans are officially making a comeback, and fashion people everywhere are…
China Box Office: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Opens on Top, ‘Ne Zha 2′ Stays in Top Five
Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch” debuted at the top of the China box office over the May 23–25 weekend, pulling in RMB62.3 million ($8.7 million), according to Artisan…
Venice Selection ‘Stolen’ Acquired by Prime Video (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video has acquired Venice Film Festival selection “Stolen.” The Indian Hindi-language crime thriller marks the directorial bow of Karan Tejpal and is produced by Gaurav Dhingra for…
Malaysia’s Petronas aims for China, Vietnam expansion while seeking long-term LNG supply
Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, aims to expand its liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales into markets such as China and Vietnam while also looking to secure more long-term supply…
China’s ambassador warns Australia over Port of Darwin lease
The decision to lease the port to Landbridge has been criticised in the decade since the deal was announced, including by former US president Barack Obama China’s ambassador to…
Nina Yashar Is Bringing Italy’s Design Golden Age to New York City
MILAN — Ever the catalyst between cross-cultural dialogue, Nina Yashar is bringing the Dolce Vita of Italian design to New York City. Her landmark gallery Nilufar has teamed up with…
Vietnam’s VietJet orders 20 more Airbus planes as Macron visits Hanoi
Vietnamese budget carrier VietJet on Monday agreed to place a new order with planemaker Airbus for 20 A330neo wide-body jets, the airline said in a press release, as French…
France, Vietnam sign Airbus, satellite deals as Macron visits Hanoi
France and Vietnam signed a deal on Monday (May 26) for 20 Airbus planes, among other pacts, as President Emmanuel Macron visited Hanoi seeking to boost France’s influence in its former…
France, Vietnam sign Airbus, defence deals as Macron visits Hanoi
France and Vietnam signed a deal on Monday (May 26) for 20 Airbus planes, as well as defence and space pacts, as President Emmanuel Macron visited Hanoi seeking to boost France’s influence…
Alibaba chair says Asian firms can seek growth outside US
Alibaba Group Holding chairman Joe Tsai said Asian companies can look to inter-Asia opportunities and the European market for growth as tensions between Washington and Beijing persist.…
Cartier Unveils High Jewelry Collection and Gemma Chan as Ambassador
PARIS — While a number of Place Vendôme houses headed south to unveil their latest high jewelry collections, Cartier set its sights due north. For the opening chapter of the “En Équilibre”…
Asia’s rich trim US exposure, head to Europe amid tariff turmoil
Asian private banking clients sprang into action over the past month, refusing to sit idle when faced with the whiplash in global financial markets caused by the tariff turmoil.…
OpenAI to open office in Seoul amid growing demand for ChatGPT
OpenAI will set up its first office in Seoul and has established an entity in South Korea as demand in the country jumps for its ChatGPT service, the company said on Monday. South…
Logistics reimagined: More young people in Singapore are drawn to tech-related roles in the field
Gone are the days when logistics was seen as an unglamorous, manual labour-intensive field. As many bigger logistics firms undergo digital transformation in recent years, they also become…
Goldman Sachs expects stronger yuan to boost Chinese stocks
The People’s Bank of China has sought to keep the yuan stable and add support to the economy via interest-rate cuts ESE stocks are expected to benefit from further gains in…
Don't Say You Never Knew—These 32 Elevated Nordstrom Basics Are a Steal During the Half-Yearly Sale
If you swear by a Nordstrom shopping haul, then it's your lucky day. Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale is back again, offering up top-tier, deeply discounted items from across categories. The…
Asia: Markets mixed as Trump dials down after EU tariff threat
Asian stocks were mixed on Monday after Donald Trump thrust his trade war back into the spotlight by threatening the European Union with huge tariffs before extending a deadline for their…