Fashion
Apple postpones release of new iPhone Air in mainland China
The company’s China website would not let customers in the region order the new, thinner device[BEIJING] Apple delayed the launch of its new iPhone Air in mainland China, citing...
California’s Punjabi truckers say they’re being harassed after deadly Florida wreck
For 15 years, Sumit Singh has hauled freight to and from Los Angeles ports and across the country. For the first time, though, the Punjabi Sikh truck driver is...
In surprise twist, Armani’s will instructs heirs to gradually sell fashion brand or seek listing
The late designer has left instructions for a 15% stake to be sold within 18 months[MILAN] Late designer Giorgio Armani in his will instructed heirs to gradually sell the...
Trump administration moves to lift ruling that blocked removal of Fed Governor Cook
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday asked a federal appeals court to let Trump remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for now, a move Cook’s lawyers said could...
Apple analyst sentiment hits five-year low after two downgrades
[NEW YORK] Apple was hit with a pair of downgrades on Thursday (Sep 11), in the latest sign of caution towards the iPhone maker, which has sharply underperformed its...
Low Keng Huat sinks into the red with S$10.2 million net loss in H1
The property developer’s half-year revenue tumbles 85% to S$38.7 million, from S$257.9 million the previous year[SINGAPORE] Property developer Low Keng Huat has sunk into the red with a net...
Singapore stocks end higher amid mixed regional trading; STI up 0.2%
On the STI, UOL is the top gainer, up 3.9%; Thai Beverage is the biggest decliner, shedding 1.1% [SINGAPORE] Local stocks tracked overnight gains on Wall Street, amid mixed...
Alibaba mapping app steps into local business rankings, intensifying competition
[SHANGHAI] Alibaba’s mapping app Amap is moving away from its traditional focus on navigation and encroaching into rival Meituan’s local-lifestyle territory by launching its own ranking of restaurants, hotels...
CIMB Singapore CEO Victor Lee resigns; CFO to take charge in interim
[SINGAPORE] Victor Lee has resigned from his roles as chief executive officer of CIMB Singapore and chief executive of growth markets, parent company CIMB Group announced on Tuesday (Sep...
Bank Indonesia, government allay concerns that ‘burden sharing’ deal will reduce independence
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s government and central bank sought to allay concerns on Monday (Sep 8) about their unusual collaboration to fund government programmes, as analysts questioned whether it would compromise...
