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How to use failure to your advantage
We set out to push ourselves, improve, and grow. But when things get tough or don’t go to plan? It’s all too easy to pull the plug.…
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Europe car sales gain most in 15 months as consumers warm to EVs
Europe’s new-car market rose the most in 15 months in July, as consumers shrugged off concerns over the global economy to splash out on…
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US Open 2025: Daniil Medvedev receives huge fine after behaviour against Benjamin Bonzi
Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev has been handed a substantial fine for his behaviour in a extraordinary first-round exit.…
Culture
‘Son of Saul’ Director László Nemes Goes Personal in ‘Orphan’ and Still Dreams of Making Next Film in English
Oscar-winning “Son of Saul” and “Sunset” director László Nemes takes a personal story to the Venice competition. In “Orphan,” he’s…
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Hong Kong’s gold trading ambitions tested by talent shortage
Bank of China (Hong Kong) posted a job ad early this year for a precious metals trader fluent in English and Mandarin with at least five…
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Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield falls to 1.44%
Auction receives S$18.4 billion in applications for the S$7.7 billion on offer, representing a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.39 The cut-off…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Victoria Beckham Beauty, Augustinus Bader Dive Deeper Into Complexion With Foundation Launch
Victoria Beckham is putting her best face forward, in more ways than one. On the heels of releasing the joint financial results of her…
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Chery is said to near Hong Kong listing as billion-dollar IPOs return to city
Chery Automobile is planning a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) that may raise about US$1.5 billion as early as next month,…
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Coffee drinkers face new jolt as tariffs fuel price hike
Companies are indicating that price hikes may have to follow suit if levies remain in place Consumers already shelling out more for their…
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Apparently, banana bread is the male equivalent of flowers
It may be a cliché, but coming up with gift ideas for the men in your life can be a challenge. Whatever the occasion, or simply just…
Business
Asia: Markets mixed after Nvidia earnings
N markets were mixed on Thursday after AI powerhouse Nvidia’s quarterly earnings beat expectations but its shares slipped over worries…
Fashion
DKNY Teams Up With the New York Yankees for a Limited-edition Capsule Collection
New York-based brand DKNY and the New York Yankees look to score a home run with a new collaboration through Major League Baseball that…
Lifestyle
Pomellato to Stage First Solo Exhibition of Helmut Newton’s 1980s Brand Campaigns
MILAN — Pomellato is gearing up to stage its first solo exhibition of Helmut Newton’s images lensed for the Milan-based jewelry brand.…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Laser Facial Company Skin Laundry Is in Rebrand Mode, With a Fresh Aesthetic and New Treatments
Skin Laundry is entering a new era. The company, best known for its laser facials, is undergoing a brand refresh, complete with a new…
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How Tokyo is using AI-generated video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption
Tokyo authorities have released an AI-generated video showing what could happen in a worst-case scenario if Mount Fuji erupted. The BBC's…
Business
ANZ bankers learn about job losses after e-mail error: report
The Melbourne-based bank is in the midst of a major restructure under new chief executive officer Nuno Matos Some ANZ Group Holdings…
Business
Temasek unit, Nexus ink deal to acquire stakes in Post Advisory
Post Advisory Group has reached a deal with Nexus Capital Management and a Temasek Holdings subsidiary that will reshape the ownership…
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Bank of Japan’s Nakagawa says uncertainties remain high over impact of US tariff policy
Bank of Japan board member Junko Nakagawa said on Thursday that uncertainties remain high over US tariff policies and their impact on the…
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Wildfires in Europe: record burning in Spain and Portugal
Erwan Rivault Data Designer, BBC Verify A record one million hectares - equivalent to about half the land area of Wales - have burned…
Business
Thai Airways may halt flight expansion plans on aircraft shortages
Thai Airways International may delay its flight and route expansion plans because the nation’s flag carrier has been unable to acquire…
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un to attend China military parade
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un will attend a military parade in Beijing on 3 September, China's foreign ministry has said - in what is…
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Starbucks’ Malaysia operator posts record loss on Gaza conflict
Berjaya Food’s net loss has more than tripled to RM292 million for the financial year The operator of Starbucks in Malaysia saw its net…
Business
Gold holds ground as investors await US data for more Fed cues
Gold prices remained stable on Thursday (Aug 28), as market participants awaited US economic data due this week that could help shed…
Business
South Korea keeps rates unchanged as debt risks grow
South Korea’s central bank held policy interest rates steady for a second straight review on Thursday, amid concerns about financial…