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The disconnect between the real economy and record-high financial markets worldwide is worrying, according to the Bank of Thailand (BOT), as asset prices soar despite mounting shifts in…
PARIS — The global resale market for fashion and luxury goods is continuing to soar, projected to reach between $320 billion and $360 billion by 2030, according to a new study by Boston…
The ‘golden era of globalisation’ now feels like a distant memory, says the bank’s deputy CEO While the world is facing a landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, trade barriers and…
A consortium comprising Aspial Corp and an entity linked to the Koh family behind it has launched a bid to privatise mainboard-listed AF Global. Aspial and JK Global Investment – a Koh…
The offeror, AFG Investment, is looking to acquire a 27.35% stake in the mainboard-listed hospitality player for S$0.11 per share A consortium comprising jewellery retailer Aspial Corp and…
JAPANESE stocks hit another record on Tuesday, building on the previous day’s surge following the election of a pro-stimulus advocate to lead the country’s ruling party, while gold also…
Juicy Couture has tapped two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese as its new global ambassador and creative collaborator. She will become the face of the brand’s Viva La Juicy fragrance and a…
Japan’s economy is weathering the hit from US tariffs so far, the governor says Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said inflation was on track to durably hit the bank’s target but…
Global multi-strategy investment firm Arena Investors is shutting its Singapore office and seeking to reallocate resources elsewhere, according to sources familiar with the matter. The…
LG Electronics is looking to position India as a global manufacturing hub, an executive of its Indian unit said on Wednesday (Oct 1), as the appliance maker revives its long-delayed India…
Most of the biggest Brazilian traditional banks have operations in the America, mainly aimed at Brazilian companies and individuals with investments abroad Nu Holdings said that it applied…
U.S. officials rejected a push to establish a global AI governance framework at this week’s United Nations General Assembly, despite the plan enjoying broad support from many world…
Tech firms have attempted to warm their ties with the US president during his second term in office US President Donald Trump said on Friday (Sep 26) that Microsoft should fire Lisa…
Sustainability is an undercurrent of the 80th session of the United Nations, and with that in mind, “Fashion’s Role in a Global Circular Economy” was explored on Sept. 23. Organized by the…
Former President Bill Clinton opened the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative Wednesday with a list of things that worry him. “It would be irresponsible, almost jarring, for us…
The hub will support digital finance trade, investment, innovation, and strengthen the country’s overseas financial links China’s central bank has opened a digital yuan operations centre…
Artificial intelligence is joining the list of big and complex global challenges that world leaders and diplomats will tackle at this week’s annual high-level United Nations meetup. Since…
Madrid reaffirmed its status as Spain’s leading audiovisual powerhouse at the 73rd San Sebastián Film Festival on Sept. 21, presenting key data, strategic initiatives and upcoming plans to…
Overseas investors also cut their exposure to negotiable certificate of deposits in August Overseas funds offloaded Chinese sovereign bonds in August, cutting holdings to the lowest in…
Artificial intelligence could boost the value of trade in goods and services by nearly 40% by 2040, but without adequate policies it could also exacerbate economic divides, a new World…
Microdramas have rapidly evolved from experimental content into a mainstream entertainment format generating billions in revenue globally, according to a new report by Media Partners Asia.…
OSEA has a new investor. The seaweed-infused skin care brand has entered into a definitive agreement to receive a strategic growth investment from General Atlantic, it said Tuesday. Terms…
Dougray Scott (“Mission: Impossible 2,” “Desperate Housewives”) will embody iconic Danish author Hans Christian Andersen in “Fairytale Detective,” a new crime drama series from writer…
The breadth and depth of support for Charlie Kirk was on full display over the weekend as political leaders, activists and mourners around the globe attended rallies, memorials and vigils…
