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Shein faces investor pressure to slash valuation to US$30 billion: sources
FAST-fashion retailer Shein is under pressure to cut its valuation to about US$30 billion, according to people familiar with the matter,…
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Bain Capital ends acquisition battle with KKR for Fuji Soft
US private equity firm Bain Capital said on Monday (Feb 17) it will not launch a tender offer for Fuji Soft, formally ending a takeover…
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Achim Berg Launches FashionSights, an Independent Think Tank
Achim Berg is putting on his thinking cap. The veteran consultant, who was a senior partner at McKinsey & Co., has launched FashionSights,…
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Evergrande, HNA units ordered to liquidate by Hong Kong judge
UNITS of two high-profile Chinese companies received Hong Kong court orders to liquidate, the latest in a string of wind-up decisions in…
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Clinique Expands Moisture Surge Offering With New Serum
Clinique is leaning into another popular franchise. After expanding the Black Honey line from lipstick to eyeliner, mascara and more,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Adwoa Aboah Stars in De Beers Jewelry Campaign as Company Rebrands, Readies Paris Flagship
LONDON— The De Beers diamond jewelry brand is facing the future with a new name, a fresh focus and a campaign that aims to reflect its…
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Kering Eyewear Unveils Lindberg’s First Sun Collection Since Acquisition
MILAN — Lindberg is launching its first sun collection developed since its acquisition by Kering Eyewear. Available starting in March, the…
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Khrisjoy Taps Maripol, Gatekeeper of ‘80s Club Culture, for Artistic Project
MILAN – Italian fashion and outerwear brand Khrisjoy is celebrating its Milanese roots and the city’s women with “Donne di Milano,” or…
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MBS gets record S$12 billion loan; DBS, OCBC, UOB, Maybank coordinating facility
MARINA Bay Sands has obtained a S$12 billion multi-tranche loan to fund a planned expansion of its casino resort in Singapore, according…
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Gold gains as investors eye Trump tariff moves
GOLD prices edged higher on Monday (Feb 17) after falling more than 1 per cent in the previous session as market participants awaited more…
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ComfortDelGro probes fraud allegations related to Australian subsidiaries
AN Australian unit of ComfortDelGro is investigating allegations of wrongful conduct made by several media companies, and it has engaged…
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Australian unit of ComfortDelGro probes media allegations of wrongful conduct
AN AUSTRALIAN unit of ComfortDelGro is investigating allegations of wrongful conduct made by several media companies, and it is…
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SingPost appoints former SGX CFO and former SIA Engineering CEO as new non-executive, independent directors
SINGAPORE Post (SingPost) on Monday (Feb 17) announced the appointment of two new non-executive, independent directors, Chng Lay Chew and…
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Applied Materials falls as export controls weigh on outlook
APPLIED Materials, the largest US maker of chip-manufacturing equipment, fell after issuing a lukewarm revenue forecast for the current…
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Bank of Japan nearing end of bank stock sales shifts focus to ETF assets
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is on course to finish offloading millions of US dollars of stocks that it bought from beleaguered banks during…
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Westpac posts higher quarterly profit as loan volumes grow, late repayments decline
AUSTRALIA’S Westpac posted a rise in its first-quarter net profit on Monday as deposits and loan volumes grew, and said a widely awaited…
Fashion
Mikey Madison Channels Old Hollywood Glamour in White Prada Gown for Leading Actress Win at the 2025 BAFTAs
Mikey Madison wore custom Prada to accept her first BAFTA Award for Leading Actress at the 2025 ceremony on Sunday in London. The “Anora”…
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Live From the SNL 50th Anniversary Red Carpet, It’s… Eddie Murphy, Amy Poehler, Adam Sandler and More
On Sunday night, “Saturday Night Live” capped off its 50th anniversary weekend with a star-studded anniversary show at Studio 8H in New…
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STI’s new high: A narrow group of companies unlocking value, lifting profitability has driven the run
GIC shouldn’t allocate funds to ‘pump-prime’ the market; another vehicle should be formed to seize the economic benefits of a more vibrant…
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Tax incentives proposed by MAS review group not a ‘silver bullet’, say experts
TAX deductions and lower corporate tax rates may be among the incentives that the MAS equities market review groupconsiders as part of…
Fashion
Zoe Saldaña Wears Saint Laurent for BAFTAs 2025 Red Carpet
Zoe Saldaña went Gothic on the 2025 BAFTAs red carpet at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. The actress, who won Best Supporting…
Culture
BAFTAs 2025 Winners: Live Updates
LONDON — The British Academy Film Awards, otherwise known as the BAFTAs is the penultimate awards ceremony before the Oscars next month.…
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Selena Gomez Wears Schiaparelli for BAFTAs 2025 Red Carpet
Selena Gomez was all about bling on the 2025 BAFTAs red carpet in London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. Wearing a custom Schiaparelli…
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Kylie Jenner Sparkles in Backless John Galliano Dress at 2025 BAFTA Awards with Timothée Chalamet
Kylie Jenner embraced a sultry silhouette at the 2025 BAFTA Awards on Sunday in London. The reality star and entrepreneur attended…