Christoph Niemann’s “Spotted in New York City”
For the cover of the May 12 & 19, 2025, special issue about New York—our second issue commemorating the magazine’s hundredth anniversary, this year—we turned to Christoph Niemann, an…
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Keith McNally’s Guide to Making a Scene
McNally seemed to enjoy occupying a place in New York’s cultural landscape; he describes McInerney asking for permission to use the restaurant’s image and giving him a manuscript to read.…
Audi keeps outlook after Q1 sales rise, but tariff impact not included
Volkswagen’s premium brand Audi on Monday (May 5) kept its full-year guidance, with the caveat that any impact from US tariffs was not included, after its first-quarter revenue rose 12.4…
IPhone maker Hon Hai’s April sales surge 26% ahead of US tariffs
Hon Hai Precision Industry, the main contract manufacturer for Apple and Nvidia, said its April revenue rose 26 per cent, likely boosted by the hastening of orders ahead of US…
The Fed Isn’t Likely to Cut Rates Proactively Despite Economic Concerns. Here’s Why.
Less than a year ago, the Federal Reserve took decisive action to bolster the U.S. economy. With inflation easing and the labor market starting to soften, the central bank opted to go big,…
Farmers in Iowa Are Caught in Trump’s Trade War
It was time for Beau Hanson to lay down his bets. Like other farmers in western Iowa, in early April Mr. Hanson was preparing for spring planting. The decisions he made then could…
NASA flew this new device into Hurricane Helene. It could change the future of storm forecasting
This fall, NASA scientist Kris Bedka flew into Hurricane Helene to test a device that uses lasers to create ultradetailed wind measurements. It could be the key to unlocking better storm…
Grab appoints Alejandro Osorio as new managing director for Singapore
Ride-hail and delivery giant Grab announced on Monday (May 5) that Alejandro Osorio has been appointed as managing director (MD) of Grab Singapore. Osorio currently leads the Grab Vietnam…
Epicentre Takes French Rights for Simón Mesa Soto’s ‘A Poet’ Ahead of Cannes Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
French distribution rights for Simón Mesa Soto’s “A Poet” have been sold to Epicentre Films ahead of the film’s world premiere at Cannes in the Un Certain Regard section. Luxbox is…
Volvo Cars sales fall 11% in April as fully electric cars slump
Volvo Cars reported on Monday (May 5) an 11 per cent decrease in April sales to 58,881 cars from a year earlier, sending its shares down. Volvo Cars, which is majority-owned by…
Singapore dollar surges against US dollar as Asia currencies rally on trade hopes
Asian currencies rallied on Monday (May 5) on hopes of a thaw in the US-China trade war and regional tariff deals with the Trump administration. Taiwan led the charge, with its currency…
As T-bill, SSB yields fall, here’s where to invest for higher yields: analysts
Yields are steadily declining, which is bad news for investors looking for a safe corner to park their cash. The latest six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) cut-off yield fell to 2.38 per…
Sundance Hit ‘Omaha’ Nabbed by Cercamon for International Sales, Heads to Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Dubai-based sales agency Cercamon has snagged international sales rights to family drama “Omaha” following its acclaimed world premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, where it was…
Dubai Holding kicks off residential Reit IPO in first Dubai listing this year
Dubai Holding, an investment conglomerate owned by the emirate’s ruler, said on Monday (May 5) it plans to list a 12.5 per cent stake in a residential leasing-focused real-estate…
China resumes spot LNG purchases to take advantage of price drop
The move is a u-turn for Chinese LNG buyers, which had reduced imports and resold shipments because expensive gas was not attractive to a weaker domestic market Chinese firms are…
Netflix co-CEO says India investment has had US$2 billion impact
The world’s largest video streaming platform has been consolidating its position as a premium service in the US$28 billion Indian media and entertainment market Netflix said its…
Trump Says He Will Put 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside U.S.
President Trump said he would impose a 100 percent tariff on movies “produced” outside the United States, proclaiming in a social media post on Sunday that the issue posed a national…
Adani aides meet Trump team to push for end to US bribery case
ESENTATIVES for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani met officials from US President Donald Trump’s administration to seek dismissal of criminal charges in an overseas bribery…
Bouquets, Blooms and Balls Inspired Dior’s Latest High Jewelry Collection
PARIS — What’s the first word that comes to mind when looking at a miniature tableau depicting a moonlit garden with trees of gold, diamond stars and a night sky cut from a lacquered…
EXCLUSIVE: Giambattista Valli to Receive Award During Couture Week
COUTURE DOUBLE-HEADER: It’s shaping up to be a memorable Paris Couture Week for Giambattista Valli this July, when he will be elevated from Knight to Officer of the Order of Arts and…
Free online storage services compared: Which one’s best for you?
Cloud storage services conveniently let you store and access documents, photos, videos, and more from any device. The best part? Many top providers offer free plans that are surprisingly…
Bonobos Taps ‘Basement Yard’ Hosts to Star in Spring Linen Campaign
Forget the athletes or the movie stars, Bonobos has opted for a comedy duo for its latest ad campaign. The menswear brand has tapped Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez, comedians and hosts of…
Malaysia plans cargo rail link to Bangkok to boost trade
Malaysia is planning to start a direct rail cargo service between its capital Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand this year to boost bilateral and regional trade,…
Wing Tai's Amara foray may not help its own minorities
Minority shareholders of hotel and property group Amara Holdings who did not accept an earlier offer by Amethyst Assets, which closed in early 2024, have reason to cheer. Last week,…