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Russians hoard record US$500 billion in banks lured by high rates
Russian households have amassed a record amount of bank deposits as they take advantage of historically high interest rates for savings…
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BYD begins exporting EVs to Europe from Thailand
Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD Auto has announced that it has begun exporting battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from…
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I'm So Not Ready for Fall—16 Pretty Tops From Zara and H&M I'm Shopping to Keep the Summer Vibes Going
I fear fall fashion is coming in too fast. Don't get me wrong—I love suede and sweaters just as much as the next fashion editor, but I…
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Trump Is Screwing His Voters So Badly that It Shocked This GOP Senator
Thanks to President Trump’s big budget bill, funding has been canceled for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This is cutting…
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Color Analysis Changed My Approach to Fashion—Here’s How I’m Dressing for Fall
If you're on a certain side of TikTok, you've probably come across color analysis videos—from using a filter to figure out their season,…
Fashion
Audrey Hepburn Got Married at This Iconic Swiss Hotel—71 Years Later, It's Chicer Than Ever
If walls could talk, the Bürgenstock Resort would have a lot to say about its 152-year history. In 1954, for instance, Audrey Hepburn…
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Hong Kong’s key rate climbs above 3% to pose risks for economy
If the gauge sustains above that level, it could have a negative impact on the economy Liquidity conditions in Hong Kong resumed…
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Anti-war activists protest planned reintroduction of military service
Anti-war activists demonstrated outside a military career centre of Germany's Bundeswehr in Cologne on Wednesday, to protest government…
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Cambricon briefly overtakes Moutai as China’s priciest stock
A leading Chinese chipmaker briefly replaced a top liquor giant as the country’s most expensive onshore stock, as investors doubled down…
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China tech giant JD.com unit, two other firms plan US$1 billion Singapore Reit
[SINGAPORE/HONG KONG] The property investment arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com and two other firms plan to launch a Singapore-based…
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Lego bets on Asia as sales hit record and market share climbs
After posting record half-year sales figures on Wednesday (Aug 27), Lego said it would sustain its momentum by doubling down on the market…
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As Summer Ends, Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber Find Their Easy, Breezy Matching Couples Style
It’s been a big summer for the Biebers. While Hailey Bieber bid farewell to butter yellow and announced lemon as the seasonal color du…
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Rich, Tasty, But Never Too Sweet—Savory Gourmands Are About to Be the Next Big Fragrance Trend
Gourmand fragrance (noun): a perfume featuring edible notes that often evokes a bowl of powdered sugar–dusted berries, a caramel drizzle…
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From vultures to defenders, Japan private equity deals head for record year
Take-private deals in Japan are likely to hit a record high this year, exceeding the US$40.3 billion total racked up in 2023, according to…
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Even for a Low-Key Date Night, Jennifer Lawrence Can’t Leave Her Favorite Accessories at Home
Jennifer Lawrence and husband Cooke Maroney have been making the most of the last bright summer nights with casual evenings out in New…
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On an Evening in Roma, Kim Kardashian Pairs Her Gelato With an Ultra Rare Hermès Bag
On an evening in Roma, what’s a girl to do-a? If you’re Kim Kardashian, you dress up to the nines, grab a gelato, and take your Birkin for…
Fashion
They're Here: 6 Trainer Trends That'll Alter Your Autumn Outfits for the Better
If there’s one shoe style that has shifted from practical necessity to fashion essential, it’s the trainer. What was once confined to gyms…
Business
Visiting German minister sent to Israeli shelter after Houthi attack
Despite fierce Israeli attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen, the Iran-backed militia continues to fire rockets at Israel, with a rocket…
Fashion
I'm Calling It: This Random Micro-Trend Will Be Everywhere This Fall
I’m a sucker for an off-kilter or random item, whether subversive or just plain weird. From accessories to clothing items, they just call…
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Live Tinted's New Complexion Stick Is a Dream Foundation for Skincare Lovers
As a young teen, I was always hesitant to try makeup. At the time, I was a much bigger fan of all things skincare. Even now, I tell people…
Fashion
Nothing Says “I’m a Fashion Person” More Than This Jacket Trend (It's Not Leather or Suede, BTW)
There I was at Copenhagen Fashion Week (double espresso in one hand, Notes app full of show details in the other), when it happened. A…
Business
No highway use charge for motorcyclists: Malaysia govt
Motorcyclists will not be charged to use Malaysia's toll highways, the highway authority said, contrary to social media posts claiming…
Culture
FWD expands headquarters in biggest 2025 Hong Kong office lease
Insurance companies are the most willing to upsize their office space in the city Richard Li’s FWD Group Holdings signed a decade-long…
Fashion
21 Incredibly Pretty Blouses That Will Elevate Your Autumn Wardrobe Instantly
There's no denying that summer 2025 was the season of the pretty blouse. With boho back in a big way on the catwalks, it came as no…