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The term Operation Chokepoint was first used in reference to a program launched by the Barack Obama administration under which US officials were said to have pressured banks into severing…
ROLL the end credits – beleaguered cinema chain Cathay Cineplexes is closing its West Mall outlet on Thursday (Feb 20), the same day its lease at the Bukit Batok shopping complex expires.…
Point-to-point radio communications, which need a clear line of sight between transmitting and receiving antennas, have always been a backbone of both surface communications and the link…
If you’re having a farewell party for a beloved colleague, don’t cry too hard into your cake. There’s a decent chance they’ll be back. According to a Harvard Business Review study, 28% of…
Three decades into his career, lauded Brazilian director Marcelo Gomes (“Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures”) is finally stepping into television with the HBO/Max series “Oxygen Masks Will…
Top Brazilian production company Gullane Entretenimento is ramping up efforts to widen its scope through Gullane+, the company’s fast-growing distribution arm. Partners Fabiano and Caio…
Shout! Studios has acquired North American distribution rights to family adventure feature “Pet Investigators” from indie European distributor Plaion Pictures. The deal was negotiated by…
A slew of new beauty brands are coming to market, with innovations in hair and skin care in particular. Here, four key brand launches of the first quarter to watch. The Root Project $35 to…
PARIS – While others might use a flagship to put their stamp on an area, Ami Paris’ latest address is about fitting into the landscape. “I liked the idea of being a neighborhood store,…
PARIS – Biomaterial company Gozen, which is behind the Lunaform material, has opened the doors to its new 40,000-square-foot production facility in Turkey. The company collaborated with…
PARIS — From Charlie Brown’s iconic zig-zag sweater to Snoopy and sister Belle’s designer outfits, there’s no denying the “Peanuts” universe is one where clothes matter. Even so, it’s a…
Nordstrom Inc. has a new weapon in its service arsenal. Catherine Bloom, a veteran Neiman Marcus personal stylist for Hollywood stars, boardroom execs and elites from around the world, has…
What were prestige beauty‘s top sales growth categories in 2024? Data from commerce insights platform Daash Intelligence shows that at-home devices, fueled by growth in light therapy and…
HONG Kong resumed its tech-led rally on a healthy day for Asian markets on Tuesday (Feb 18) as a meeting between President Xi Jinping and China’s top business leaders fanned hopes that a…
CHINESE manufacturer Sany Heavy Industry is planning a listing in Hong Kong that could raise up to US$1.5 billion, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday (Feb 18). The…
HSBC has laid off around 40 investment bankers in Hong Kong, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter, as part of a global restructuring exercise at the Asia-focused…
Kai Cenat is launching a “streaming university.” Cenat announced his plans during a February 13 stream, explaining how he wants to help streamers both big and small learn from his success.…
MILAN — Several changes have been taking place within the OTB Group over the last year and in early 2025, and chief executive officer Ubaldo Minelli believes they will all lead to further…
AUSTRALIA’S competition watchdog on Tuesday (Feb 18) backed a planned alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, saying it would provide air travellers with improved services and…
Praise Cupid! Love Is Blind is finally giving us a reason to believe love is real! We all want to celebrate love and the potential of romance. As much as it can be difficult to do so with…
LG ELECTRONICS has started roadshows to meet potential investors in the initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian unit, sources familiar with the matter said. The South Korean company…
The Road to WrestleMania continues with yet another fun episode of Monday Night Raw. This week saw many rivalries heating up as WWE's superstars continued to battle for a spot in…
The hit CBS sitcom, Ghosts, has featured several romances over its four seasons. Of course, at the center of the series is Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar). Their sweet…
Nissan’s board of directors has also started informal discussions regarding the timing of Uchida’s departure HONDA Motor will resume talks with Nissan Motor to form the world’s…
