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Japan’s E-commerce Group Zozo to Acquire Lyst for $154 Million
LONDON – Lyst, the London-based shopping platform, said Wednesday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Zozo, Inc.,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu Becomes an Ambassador of L’Oréal Paris in France
PARIS – Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu has been named a new ambassador of L’Oréal Paris in France. The actress-producer will appear in a…
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Bank Indonesia will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability
Indonesia’s central bank will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability by intervening in the spot, domestic non-deliverable forwards, and…
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Japan's Nikkei down nearly 4% on slowdown fears as US tariffs kick in
Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped on Wednesday (Apr 9), ending nearly 4 per cent lower in a broad sell-off, as traders gauged concerns…
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Longines Brings Heritage to New Boutique in SoHo
Longines has landed in SoHo, opening its second New York City boutique. “In a sense it’s a pioneering space,” Longines chief executive…
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Business Accounting Reports That Matter
When running a business, keeping track of your finances is key. Accounting reports are the health check of your company’s financial…
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CK Hutchison shares erase all gains since Panama ports deal
The spat over the ports comes at a delicate time, as China grapples with escalating trade tensions with the US CK Hutchison Holdings…
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Malaysia central bank to look beyond interest rates amid tariffs
Malaysia’s central bank is looking beyond monetary policy to weather the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s duties, arguing that the…
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Malaysia central bank to look beyond interest rates amid tariff challenges
Malaysia’s central bank is looking beyond monetary policy to weather the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s duties, arguing that the…
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Hedge funds move into Asia power market with new hires
[SINGAPORE/TOKYO] Hedge funds have joined the hunt for power-trading talent in Asia, as they push into the region’s increasingly active…
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Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Sembcorp
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Apr 9). UOB: The bank said on…
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Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Sembcorp, CDL, DBS
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Apr 9). UOB: The bank said on…
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Argentine Congress backs inquiry into Milei crypto scandal
Argentina's Congress on Tuesday backed the creation of a commission of inquiry into a cryptocurrency promoted by President Javier Milei…
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JPMorgan model shows recession fear in markets spiking up to 79%
JPMorgan Chase says recession fears in stocks acutely tied to America’s economy have spiked to nearly 80 per cent, while credit investors…
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Europe: Shares notch best session since November 2022 after tariff-sparked pullback
EUROPEAN shares rose from 14-month lows on Tuesday, after four straight sessions of heavy selling, although investors continued to closely…
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Victoria’s Secret Names 3 Brand Presidents to Carry Out CEO Hillary Super’s Vision
Call them the Super Squad. Hillary Super, who left Savage x Fenty to become chief executive officer of Victoria’s Secret & Co. in…
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Authentic Luxury Group Eyeing John Elliott Acquisition: Sources
Authentic Luxury Group is on the verge of making its first acquisition. Last October, Saks Global, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman…
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Brands Make Shift Toward Strategic Growth, According to New Research
NuOrder by Lightspeed’s 2025 State of B2B E-commerce Report “aims to better understand how brands are evolving their wholesale strategies…
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Ex-Tesla employees aim to launch an electric roadster before Musk can
An automotive startup based in Britain aims to release an exclusive fully electric open sports car before Tesla can deliver its…
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Financial Stress Hits Americans Hard, Driving Focus on Literacy and Affects on Health
After a series of staggering global tariffs announced by U.S. President Trump on Friday and causing chaos within the stock market, JP…
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US: Wall Street opens sharply higher on hopes of tariff talks
Wall Street’s main indexes opened sharply higher on Tuesday (Apr 8) after a bruising selloff that has wiped out trillions of dollars since…
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Exxon faces no shareholder proposals for first time in 25 years
It received only one proposal this year and the SEC agreed it should be discarded because “it tried to micromanage the company” ExxonMobil…
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Greenback falls as prospect of tariff talks calms global markets
THE US dollar fell on Tuesday (Apr 8) while the euro perked up as stocks bounced in Asia and Europe on hopes that US President Donald…
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Nigerian make-up artist jailed for throwing cash at his wedding
A make-up artist in Nigeria has been sentenced to six months in jail for abusing the currency, the naira, by flinging it while dancing at…