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Royal Air Force engineers shamed by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue
LONDON (AP) — They didn't look after this bear. In fact, two men who had been drinking kicked and yanked on a statue of Paddington, the…
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Sudan army accused of killing hundreds in airstrike on Darfur market
A Sudanese war monitor has accused the military of killing hundreds of people in an air strike on a market in the country's western Darfur…
Celebrity
Olivia Wilde Goes Classic in Black and White for ‘The Studio’ Red Carpet Premiere
Olivia Wilde joined members of “The Studio” cast and creative team, as well as celebrity guests, for the red carpet premiere of the series…
Business
US: Wall St opens slightly higher after Trump-led rally
Wall Street’s main indexes edged up on Tuesday (Mar 25) as investors assessed implications of impending reciprocal tariffs on the heels of…
Business
Haidilao operator Super Hi back in the red with US$11.6 million loss in Q4
SUPER Hi International, the operator of hot pot restaurant Haidilao, recorded a net loss of US$11.6 million for the fourth quarter ended…
Business
Giglio.com Feels Luxury Slowdown in 2024, Inches Closer to Breakeven
MILAN – Italy’s Giglio.com was not immune to the slowdown in luxury spending las year. Amid an iffy outlook for luxury players and many of…
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German woman comes forward to claim €15,000 in cash found on train
A German woman has come forward to claim €15,000 ($16,250) in cash discovered by a passenger on a train, police said on Tuesday. The haul…
Business
Cold Storage, Giant in Singapore to focus on ‘superior’ customer service, elevated offerings: buyer Macrovalue
As the acquirer reaps economies of scale from larger import volumes, consumers can expect cheaper prices and a wider range of products in…
Business
E-commerce drives China’s green packaging growth
The push for sustainable packaging has been gaining momentum globally, with China emerging as a significant player in this trend. The…
Business
Nanofilm takes out 50 million yuan loan to fund Chinese subsidiary
Nanofilm Vacuum Coating (Shanghai), a wholly owned subsidiary of mainboard-listed Nanofilm Technologies, has obtained a 50 million yuan…
Business
Size and sponsor matter for investors in new S-Reit listings, say observers
One analyst notes that many are wary of locally listed Reits with foreign assets, due to higher cost of capital and potential market…
Business
Proton launches its new e.MAS 7 BEV in Nepal
Malaysian national car company Proton announced it has entered the Nepalese battery electric vehicle (BEV) market with the launch of its…
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BlackRock debuts Bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe
The European instrument is BlackRock’s first foray into crypto-linked ETPs outside of North America BlackRock, the world’s largest asset…
Fashion
Miguel Castro Freitas is Mugler’s New Creative Director
PARIS – Mugler has appointed Miguel Castro Freitas as its new creative director, confirming a WWD report on March 17 that the Paris…
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Chocolate Finance takes a S$500 million hit in ‘bank run’; looking to return to business as usual
CEO sees the orderly manner in which platform handled the deluge of withdrawals as a success Around S$500 million in net withdrawals were…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Ib Kamara Parts Ways With Dazed
LONDON — Fashion stylist Ib Kamara will step down at Dazed as editor in chief after a four-year tenure, WWD has learned. His final issue…
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Temasek-backed insurance services firm Specialist Risk Group sets up Asia-Pacific hub in Singapore
London-headquartered Specialist Risk Group (SRG) announced the formal launch of its Asia-Pacific operations on Tuesday (Mar 25),…
Culture
Filmgarde Cineplexes shuts down last outlet at Kallang, exits industry
Home-grown independent cinema Filmgarde Cineplexes has shut down its last remaining outlet at Leisure Park Kallang, marking its official…
Business
Tesla’s EU sales plunge 49% year-on-year in first two months of 2025: industry body
European sales of Tesla electric cars dropped 49 per cent in January-February compared with the same period a year earlier, the ACEA…
Business
DFI could offer a special dividend after selling Cold Storage, Giant and other units: CGSI
could potentially issue a special dividend of following its divestment of its Singapore food business to South-east Asian retail…
Beauty
Meet the Rising Fragrance Brands Netting Millions in Sales on TikTok Shop
From men’s fragrances to body mists to “blind buys” and beyond — today’s fragrance trends are raging on TikTok Shop. The e-tailer is…
Beauty
What Beauty Shoppers Bought During Q1, According to Sephora, Macy’s, Walmart and More
Beauty was in full swing this quarter. While there are signs that the category could be next in line for a slowdown, according to…
Business
Cold Storage, Giant customers can expect cheaper products, more variety after takeover, buyer says
Customers of Cold Storage and Giant can expect more value for money, a greater variety of merchandise and new outlets following the sale…
Business
Indonesian rupiah falls to lowest since Asian financial crisis
The central bank has repeatedly intervened in the markets this year, while the government implemented a rule forcing commodity exporters…