Archive / Lead News - 2021
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American B-1B bomber flies over Mideast amid Iran tensionsThe flyover comes after a pattern of such flights by nuclear-capable B-52 bombers since the Trump administration as a show of force to Iran.The US...Investment expertise and foresight key to realising blockchain's economic effectThe application of blockchain technology in an economic structure may take a lot of time before reaping tangible benefits, but any successful implementation can create...From Angkor Wat to Havana, the travel destinations reopening soonThere are only two months left in 2021 and as we enter November, countries around the world are relaxing their Covid-19 restrictions. Here are 10...Decentralised finance can increase economic freedom, Bitcoin.com chief saysThe successful IPO of chip maker GlobalFoundries reflects Mubadala Investment Company’s strategy to shift investments towards industries of the future, such as technology, life sciences,...The Skirvin: The US' most haunted hotel?In perhaps an ill-advised move, I booked a stay with my family at what may be the US' most haunted hotel – and one of...India central bank chief gets 3-year term amid economic recoveryIndia has reappointed central bank governor Shaktikanta Das for another three-year term, keeping the career bureaucrat at the helm to help guide the economy’s recovery...Mitsubishi Heavy starts LNG-fired power generation facility plant in JavaJapan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd has announced the start of commercial operations of a 500-megawatt natural gas-fired power generation system it provided to a power...Inflation in the US may be high, but it’s not hyperFinancial markets are worried about inflation. So are several company chiefs and hedge fund managers who are concerned the US Federal Reserve is not reacting...SCENE - Explore local, exciting craft and gift showsCalling all arts and crafts enthusiasts! If you’ve been aching to attend an exciting craft show this season, we have the cure-all. Whether you’re looking...Wikipedia in Chinese editing war of wordsWikipedia's ability to retain balance on Chinese issues has been called into question following the global platform's ban preventing several mainland Chinese "editors" writing and...Apple Sees A Decline In Fiscal Fourth Quarter Revenue Due To Supply Chain ChallengesTech giant Apple has reported results for its fiscal fourth quarter which fell behind Wall Street expectations. Apple’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook blamed the...Climate change: What are the big polluters doing to cut carbon emissions?Just four countries plus the European Union are responsible for most of the world's emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), which is the most common greenhouse...Singapore reopening to travellers from 9 countries: no return for UAE tourists yetSingapore will relax its strict Covid-19 travel regulations for some tourists later this October.The island nation has announced that from midnight on October 18, travellers...Ikea offers employees one-off bonus following Covid sales surgeIkea’s largest franchisee is awarding more than 170,000 employees a one-time bonus for helping accelerate web-based sales during the Covid-19 pandemic.Ingka Group saw the online...Mubadala-backed GlobalFoundries raises $2.6bn in US IPOGlobalFoundries, the world’s third-largest semiconductor manufacturer owned by Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, raised nearly $2.6 billion in its initial public offering in the US...WhatsApp history can be transferred from an iPhone to any phone with Android 12Google recently announced that the Android 12 users can now transfer their WhatsApp chat history from an iPhone to Android.For a short while, you've been...How Attackers Invest in Cloud-Focused CybercrimeAttackers appear to be in lockstep with enterprise organizations in the march to the cloud — but with an entirely different set of objectives, research...UK travel red list update: final seven countries removedAll remaining countries on the UK government's red list for international travel will be removed, it has been announced.Latin American countries Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador,...Sajwani's Maple Invest Co offers to acquire 100% of Damac PropertiesMaple Invest Co, a vehicle fully-owned by Damac Properties' founder Hussain Sajwani, submitted an offer to acquire 100 per cent of the issued and paid-up...TCL Mini LED TV Disrupts Gaming Experience with AMD FreeSync™ Premium TechnologyTCL Electronics (1070.HK), one of the leading players in the global TV industry and a leading consumer electronics company today announces that it is including...Kichler Lighting announces strategic changesKichler Lighting LLC announced strategic plans to reposition its business. Changes include an employee-supported shift to a flexible work culture with a reimagined Northeast Ohio...Tech giants try distancing themselves from FacebookTikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube are the latest technology giants to have been quizzed by US senators over concerns about their youngest users' safety.During nearly four...MasterCard To Allow Banks Provide Digital Currency ServicesMastercard Inc in a bid to provide a seamless process for banks to offer crypto currency rewards on their credit and debit cards, is integrating...Cyber-Attack On UK Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) Service ProvidersMultiple UK-based voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) service providers have reported being struck by cyber-attack. According to Comms Council UK – an industry body for VoIP service...Kintaikyo BridgeOne of the most iconic bridges in Japan and Iwakuni's most popular cherry blossom viewing spot.The southwestern Chugoku region is a peaceful depiction of traditional...FII: SoftBank investing in blockchain assets but steers clear of cryptocurrenciesSoftBank Group is investing in blockchain infrastructure but not in volatile cryptocurrencies, according to the chief executive of SoftBank Investment Advisers.“We have stayed away from...Sumitomo Heavy develops superconducting cyclotron for proton therapySumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd has conducted proton beam acceleration tests on its in-house developed superconducting cyclotron for the next-generation proton therapy system under development and...Saudi Arabia agrees to provide $4.2bn in financial assistance to PakistanSaudi Arabia is providing $4.2 billion in financial assistance to Pakistan to shore up its foreign reserves and help the South Asian country recover from...The 5 Most Common Reasons SMEs Get Business LoansIf you run a small business then you’re probably going to want to take out a loan at some point. We live in a business...Innovation on the Edge: Sungrow Launches New Energy Storage Systems for APAC Commercial and Industrial MarketIt supports various applications including demand management, peak & valley arbitrage, self-consumption, power backup and micro-grid. With these cutting-edge technologies and full-scenario applications, the ST129CP-50HV...Lighting of the Doves festival opens the holiday season November 20, 2021The Woodlands Township will be celebrating the start of the holiday season at the annual Lighting of the Doves festival Saturday, November 20, 2021, from...TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat defend impact on kids at U.S. hearingThree social media networks massively popular with the youngest users -- TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube -- tried to convince skeptical U.S. lawmakers Tuesday they are...Company to implement salad-making robotsJapanese company TechMagic has been working to create sustainable food infrastructure through technology, with a goal concept of “redefining customer’s eat-out experience with technology”. In...Australia lifts ban on citizens traveling overseas without permissionAustralia will lift a ban on citizens traveling overseas without permission, the government announced Wednesday, with the country's border set to open to skilled workers...Love, Bonito bags US$50 million in funding, planning more stores in Singapore and global expansionHomegrown fashion brand Love, Bonito said on Wednesday (Oct 27) that it had secured US$50 million (S$67 million) in funding as it plans to open...PayPal’s Shares Soar 6 Percent After Announcing That It Isn’t Looking To Buy Pinterest At The MomentShares of American payments giant PayPal were up more than 6 percent in pre-market trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange on Monday, following its announcement...https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/technology/2021/10/26/microsoft-profit-soars-48-on-strong-cloud-business/ Overwater villas, golden sands and beautiful turquoise water don't necessarily come to mind when envisioning a vacation in Doha.But just off the coast of the...Microsoft profit soars 48% on strong cloud businessMicrosoft reported a 48 per cent increase in net profit in the first quarter of its fiscal year, driven by strong growth in its cloud...Egypt signs MoU with OECD for 3-year development programmeEgypt has signed a memorandum of understanding with the OECD to launch a three-year country programme aimed at addressing some of economic challenges faced by...U.S. McDonald's workers strike to protest workplace harassmentMcDonald’s workers in 12 U.S. cities walked off the job Tuesday to protest what they say is a continuing problem of sexual harassment and violence...Tour Royel ParisParis offers something for everyone. It boasts rich culture and art, both in museums and galleries as well as on streets and in theatres. Get...Amazon Web Services to help get the first billion users into blockchain gameAmazon Web Services (AWS) aims to onboard the first billion blockchain users by promoting a simpler, user-friendly process, which in turn, would be an opportunity...Khalifa Fund connects Emirati entrepreneurs to manufacturers in production pushAbu Dhabi’s Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development selected four products, developed by Emirati entrepreneurs as part of its F&B Innovation Lab initiative, to be manufactured...Energy crisis will set off social unrest, private-equity billionaire warnsBlackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman warned Tuesday that high energy prices will likely set off social unrest around the world."We're going to end up with a...Alpha Dhabi Holding's third-quarter net profit surges on acquisitionsAlpha Dhabi Holding, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company, reported a sharp jump in its net profit during the third quarter of this...Toyota testing hydrogen combustion engines in race carsToyota Motor Corp said Monday it is testing hydrogen combustion engines in race cars as it works toward using the technology in commercial products.Such engines...Evergrande says it has resumed work on 10 stalled projectsShares of embattled Chinese developer Evergrande rose Monday after it said it had resumed work on more than 10 projects, as it sought to soothe...COVID isolation hurting Hong Kong's reputation: industry groupHong Kong's decision to pursue a zero-COVID strategy and maintain some of the world's strictest quarantine measures is hammering the city's business reputation, the top...Real Mummies. Real Science. Real People.Described as “fascinating, intriguing, and inspiring,” by NBC, “absolutely extraordinary,” by NPR and “a must see,” by FOX TV, Mummies of the World: The Exhibition...The 'Scottish' town stranded in EnglandNine hundred years ago, the Yorkshire town of Doncaster was given to Scotland and never returned. Or so a quirk of history claims.Cross Yorkshire from...Facebook papers reveal deep conflict between profit and peopleA consortium of 17 US news organisations released a series of reports on Monday detailing how Facebook and its platforms exacerbate the spread of misinformation...Fitch affirms credit rating of Etihad Credit Insurance and cites its strong capital baseFitch Ratings affirmed the credit rating of the UAE’s Etihad Credit Insurance, citing its strong capital base with a total paid-in capital of Dh250 million...Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong convicted and fined on drug chargesSamsung heir Lee Jae-yong has been convicted and fined for illegally using the sedative propofol.The embattled businessman had taken the drug, commonly used as anaesthesia,...Bahrain’s GFH links up with Schroders to boost investmentsBahrain’s GFH Financial Group has teamed up with a subsidiary of global asset management group Schroders to invest in a range of sectors that include...Th8 Palm: new all-suite resort to open on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah in NovemberDubai’s newest hotel is on track to open on Palm Jumeirah in November.Boutique resort Th8 Palm, Managed by Accor is accepting bookings for stays from...Kiyomizudera TempleA popular stunt during the Edo period, the expression “to jump off the stage of Kiyomizu” still resonates centuries later as a Japanese euphemism for...Apple tops list of world's best global brands for ninth year in a rowThe average brand value increased 10 per cent, significantly larger than the 1.3 per cent last year, “owed largely to the economic disruption caused by...Inflation likely to hit 5%, warns Bank of England chief economistThe Bank of England's new chief economist has warned that UK inflation is likely to hit or surpass 5% by early next year.Huw Pill told...HSBC's third-quarter profit surges 76% as outlook improvesHSBC, Europe's largest lender, said its third-quarter profit surged 76 per cent after it released provisions that were earmarked for bad loans that did not...Hubble telescope spots a pair of 'squabbling' galaxies locked in cosmic danceThe Hubble Space Telescope caught a pair of "squabbling" galaxies in action, according to the European Space Agency.The pair of objects is known as Arp...Toymaker Mattel says price rise has not hit demandHigher prices in the run-up to Christmas have not dulled people's appetites for toys, Barbie maker Mattel has said.The toy giant raised prices after soaring...OECD employment rate edges up to 67.4 per cent in second quarterEmployment in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries rose slightly in the second quarter of 2021, as economies edged into recovery mode after the...Most Dubai business leaders expect Expo 2020 to benefit their companies, survey findsMore than three in four companies in Dubai expect Expo 2020 to benefit their business in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a survey...Dubai hotel occupancy rates rise on Expo countdown and easing of travel restrictionsHotels in Dubai recorded a surge in occupancy rates in September, boosted by the easing of travel restrictions and the countdown to Expo 2020 in...UAE to chair AIIB’s board of governors meeting next week aThe UAE will chair the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s board of governors annual meeting next week as the global economy recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic...Google Pixel 6 And Pixel 6 Pro Ready To Take On Apple And SamsungIt’s official, the redesigned Google smartphones are finally here. Google introduces the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with its distinctive design and powered by...Emirates to recruit 6,000 operational staff over next six monthsEmirates, the world's biggest long-haul airline, plans recruit more than 6,000 staff over the next six months to boost its operational workforce, the carrier said...Al Ghurair Properties is leading a real estate revivalAs a major player in the real estate industry for more than 30 years Al Ghurair Properties has been leading the revival of the sector...SoftBank-backed Tier raises $200m in funding roundTier, a Berlin-based micro-mobility company backed by the SoftBank Group, completed the first close of its $200 million Series D funding round.SoftBank's Vision Fund 2...So much relief': Sales trickle in for hard-hit travel retailers as more VTLs openSINGAPORE: Business is trickling in for pandemic-battered stores selling travel necessities such as luggage and winter wear, providing retailers with some relief after a year-and-a-half...Lebanon faces 'tough task' as IMF talks restart, Capital Economics saysLebanon faces a "tough task" ahead to secure funds from the International Monetary Fund after Lebanese authorities began technical talks with the multilateral lender last...Billionaire Bamford family at the heart of Boris Johnson's hydrogen pushLess than a day before UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted the Global Investment Summit, he posed for pictures in front of a gleaming hydrogen-powered...Why are the stars, planets and moons round, when comets and asteroids aren’t?This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.Jonti Horner, Professor (Astrophysics), University of...Erdogan orders removal of 10 ambassadors, including U.S. envoyTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that he had ordered 10 foreign ambassadors who called for the release of a jailed philanthropist to be...Kyoto Prefecture is a heaven of mushrooms, matcha and moreBreak the tourist mould and head outside of the city to uncover the rest of what Kyoto has to offer.Once home to the capital city...Mitsubishi Shipbuilding successfully separates and captures CO2 from exhaust gasMitsubishi Shipbuilding Co Ltd, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has successfully separated and captured carbon dioxide (CO2) from the exhaust gas emitted...Geneva motor show postponed to 2023 amid Covid-19 pandemicThe Geneva International Motor Show, which was scheduled to be held next year in February, has been cancelled because of travel restrictions related to the...Thirteen things you need to know about Apple's iPhone 13 line-upApple's roll out of the iPhone 13 series after months of speculation will help boost sales during the coming holiday season where smartphones are among...Aldar plans to recruit 1,000 Emiratis by 2026Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s biggest listed developer, is planning to create 1,000 new jobs for Emiratis over the next five years in line with the...Investcorp introduces investment management service for insurersInvestcorp, the alternative asset manager that lists Mubadala Investment Company as its biggest shareholder, has launched a new business that will provide investment management services...Google Search Adds Feature To Make Learning New Words A Daily HabitInternet giant- Google is set to expand users’ vocabulary and increase language proficiency through the introduction of its new feature. This new feature will add...Why a visit to Sant Antoni should be on every Barcelona travel itineraryLa Sagrada Familia, La Rambla and the Picasso Museum might be among the first attractions that come to mind when planning a trip to Barcelona,...iPhone 14 to AirPods Pro 2, Apple products we are most excited about in 2022Apple has had a busy this year, with back-to-back launches and a ton of new products. The tech giant last week announced the new MacBook...Turkish lira continues to fall after interest rate cutThe Turkish lira continued to slide and reached a record low against the US dollar on Friday, a day after the Central Bank sharply cut...LG launches new Dual Inverter Heat Pump Dryer with ThinQ tech. Check price, other detailsLG Electronics launched its latest clothing care product LG Dual Inverter Heat Pump Dryer. The new products are equipped with LG’s Smart ThinQ features.The LG...Real Estate newsletter: A Halloween house-and-horror comboWelcome back to the Real Estate newsletter. As cobwebs and skeletons adorn the porches of homes across California, one listing in Spaulding Square is getting...Smartphone Maker And Apple Supplier Foxconn, Joins The Electric Car BandwagonAccording to Young Liu, the Chairman of the Foxconn Technology Group, the brand that manufactures smartphones for Apple Inc. and other global brands, the company...Etihad Airways to restart flights to Sydney on November 1Etihad Airways has announced that it will resume operations to Sydney, Australia, by November 1.Bookings for flights between Abu Dhabi and the Australian city are...What is a Physician?Physicians: They're the people we call when the contractions come every five minutes. We rush to them for broken arms, and we make appointments when...Attract digital FDI to help bridge the digital divide, UN forum saysAttracting foreign direct investment into digital economies can help governments bridge the technology gap between developed and developing nations, a UN forum heard on Wednesday."It...Unilever pushed prices up 4.1% in third quarter amid inflation warningUnilever increased prices on its products by 4.1 per cent in the third quarter – the biggest rise in almost a decade – as the...Abu Dhabi gives manufacturers a boost with smart initiativeManufacturers of electronics, food and pharmaceutical products in Abu Dhabi are getting a technology push under a new initiative from the Abu Dhabi Department of...Tesla posts record profit on increased vehicle deliveriesElectric vehicle maker Tesla reported its largest quarterly net profit at September close, driven by a record delivery of vehicles despite a global semiconductor shortage...Watch: a giant wooden violin ferries musicians down Venice’s Grand CanalTourists and residents in Venice experienced a musical treat on Sunday when a giant wooden violin floated down the city’s Grand Canal.Musicians on the hand-carved...UK borrowing drops lower than expected in SeptemberUK government borrowing fell slightly more than expected in September, as the economy continued its recovery from Covid-19 lockdowns.Public sector borrowing, the difference between spending...Trump to launch new social media platform TRUTH SocialFormer US President Donald Trump has announced plans to launch a new social media network, called TRUTH Social.He said the platform would "stand up to...Covid: WHO warns pandemic will drag on deep into 2022The Covid pandemic will "go on for a year longer than it needs to" because poorer countries are not getting the vaccines they need, the...Recovery under way in Mena countries but dangers loom, IMF saysThe economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic across the Mena region is uneven and low-income states must press on with reforms and job creation or...Apple launches new MacBook Pros with M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsApple launched its latest MacBook Pro laptops - powered by the company’s in-house M1 Pro and M1 Max chips – and new AirPods on Monday...U.S. steps into China's bitcoin breachThe long sheds at North America's largest bitcoin mine look endless in the Texas sun, packed with the type of machines that have helped the...Toyota to invest $3.4 bil in U.S. battery productionThe world's biggest carmaker, Toyota, unveiled plans on Monday to invest $3.4 billion in automotive batteries in the United States and build a factory in...Etihad Airways raises $1.2bn in aviation's first sustainability-linked ESG loanEtihad Airways said it raised $1.2 billion in global aviation's first sustainability loan linked to environmental, social and governance goals.The deal is the airline's third...Thai taxis turned into mini gardens to raise awareness of drivers' plight - in picturesTaxi fleets in Thailand are giving new meaning to the term “rooftop garden”, as the roofs of cabs idled by the coronavirus crisis are utilised...Why South Africa is turning to nuclear energy to plug its power shortageGavin du VenageSouth Africa is looking to step up its power generation capacity and commission new coal and nuclear plants as it deals with an...How a 12-year-old coder says he made $600,000 by selling Weird Whales NFTsBenyamin Ahmed, a Year 8 student from London, is not your average 12-year-old. So far, he has earned about $500,000 from the sale of his...How to avoid the Black Friday and Holiday Season Returns TsunamiLast year’s November e-commerce peak was 25% higher year over year and wreaked havoc on supply chains, while simultaneously leading to retailers’ footing an even...GFH to buy 100% of Khaleeji Commercial Bank to boost its portfolioGFH Financial Group, an investment bank based in Bahrain, plans to acquire 100 per cent of Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB) to boost its portfolio and...Squid Game could generate $900m in value for NetflixNetflix estimates that its latest series, “Squid Game", will create about $900 million in value for the company, according to figures seen by Bloomberg, underscoring...Dubai consumer confidence hits 10-year high in third quarterDubai’s consumer confidence index reached its highest level since 2011 in the third quarter as the emirate’s economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic...I switched to the iPhone 13 Mini. Here are 3 things I loved -- and 3 I hatedAfter years of phones getting larger, Apple has once again taken the opposite direction by launching another small iPhone. The $699 iPhone 13 Mini is...Shopify partners with Microsoft and Oracle for ERP programme launchCanadian e-commerce platform Shopify has announced the launch of a global enterprise planning resource (ERP) programme, enabling high-level partners to build direct integrations into the...Feature: Bali's tourism entrepreneurs patiently await return of foreign visitorsBalinese tourism entrepreneur I Ketut Ardana is all fired up by the reopening of tourism in Indonesia's holiday island of Bali, which had been closed...Google's Pixel 6 looks like it'll actually be way more exciting than the iPhone 13As much as I look forward to Apple's big iPhone reveal every year, I'm more excited this year by what I'm seeing about the upcoming...Swarovski introduces new focus areas in sustainability reportAustrian crystal manufacturer Swarovski has announced a detailed sustainability strategy that places people and planet at its heart. After a year of transformation, the brand...The Bellevue Collection raises 75,000 dollars for nonprofitsThe Bellevue Collection has raised 75,000 dollars for local nonprofits during its 16th annual Fashion Week.Celebrating 75 years of fashion, the fashion week returned in...BFC names recipients of its 2021/2022 BFC Foundation MA scholarshipsThe British Fashion Council has named six recipients of its 2021/2022 BFC Foundation MA Scholarship schemes to students all from Central Saint Martins.The MA Scholarship...Saudi Arabia's measures contained pandemic impact on banking system, Fitch saysMeasures taken by Saudi Arabia to curb the impact of Covid-19 on its economy and rising oil prices have helped the kingdom contain adverse effects...Apple Watch 7 review: A slightly better smartwatch than last year'sThe Apple Watch Series 7 stands out for its bigger screen, despite the fact that progress in the tech industry is usually synonymous with making...Aritzia reports strong Q2 revenue, profit growthCanadian womenswear brand Aritzia has reported surging sales as it continues to recover from the pandemic.In the three months to August 29, net revenue came...Ralph Lauren and Dow partner for open-source sustainable dyeing manualPremium fashion house Ralph Lauren has released a detailed manual, in partnership with Dow, centred around the sustainable production of dyed cotton using the Ecofast...Gymshark reportedly in talks over potential IPOBritish gymwear and athleisure brand Gymshark is reportedly in talks with banks and investors over a potential IPO.The company’s 29-year-old founder Ben Francis and his...My Samsung Galaxy S22 wish list: 5 upgrades I need to seeSamsung's Galaxy S21 has an awesome phone with a pro-standard camera, vibrant screen and superfast processor. But its successor, the Galaxy S22, isn't far away...Lockdown in Vietnam and power problems in China cause delivery delaysThe ongoing lockdown in Vietnam is currently delaying goods from ports of the Southeast Asian nation by an average of 25 days, while an interrupted...Asos launches health support policyFashion retailer Asos has announced a new influx of policies designed to help those going through health related life events.The policies went into effect on...Bangladesh Takes Major Step To Protect Threatened Sharks And RaysDespite progress in management efforts in recent years for elasmobranchs (sharks and their relatives), many populations still face significant threats and continue to decline. Overfishing...Mode rolls out payments and bitcoin rewards solution with THGUK-based fintech venture Mode has launched its Open Banking-powered QR payments service and bitcoin rewards solution with The Hut Group’s tech platform.Mode’s integration into The...Facebook and Instagram suffer breakdown for second time in a weekFacebook and Instagram users have been unable to access services for the second time in a week.The social media giants late on Friday apologised to...Lights, camera, action: world’s first Warner Bros hotel opening in Abu Dhabi next monthThe world’s first Warner Bros-branded hotel will open in Abu Dhabi in November.November 11 is the opening date set for The WB Abu Dhabi, operated...Fate of IMF chief in the balance as fund's annual meetings set to beginKristalina Georgieva's position as managing director of the International Monetary Fund is in the balance after the lender's executive board met on Friday and Sunday...China’s Fosun Fashion Group Rebrands as Lanvin GroupThe newly-renamed entity owns brands including Lanvin, Sergio Rossi, Wolford, St John Knits and Caruso and has taken on new investors and strategic partners as...'GMA' digital Deals & Steals on ReAthlete massager sets and much moreTory Johnson has exclusive digital Deals and Steals for "GMA" viewers to save on all kinds of great things for fall.These exclusive offerings include something...Iron flow battery tech shows promise for mid-duration energy storageIron flow battery manufacturer ESS Inc. has been in the news lately, most recently for releasing an updated version of its product guarantee.Munich RE, one...Sony Electronics Announces New Car AV ReceiverWe are proud to expand and strengthen our in-car audio lineup," said Tyler Ishida, Deputy President for Consumer Business Group, Sony Electronics Inc. "This receiver...Youth Leadership Academy students visit ag businesses throughout FremontFrom companies that produce the food inside stores to those that sell the equipment to do so, Fremont students got a chance to see it...Check out the snazzy new Ohio State designs from The Wild CollectiveLet’s be honest, even the coolest and trendiest of us midwesterners could use some help in the fashion department, especially since “getting dressed up” often...SMCP begins legal proceedings against bond holdersThe owner of French fashion company SMCP said that is has started legal proceedings against companies serving bondholders that were reportedly attempting to take control...The North Face reveals first names of Explore Fund CouncilOuterwear giant The North Face has unveiled the first names of its EMEA Explore Fund Council, set up to promote more equality, diversity and inclusion...Supply Chain Volatility in the Automobile IndustryVehicle production is taking a toll due to the ongoing computer chip shortage. According to a report by Goldman Sachs and forecasts by advisory experts,...A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert shares the 5 foods she eats every day to sharpen her memory and focusAs a dietitian, I always tell people to think of the brain as the mastermind behind almost everything — our thoughts, memory, focus, movements, breathing,...Stock Market Sectors Help You Understand The MarketStock market sectors divide the stock market into different groups of companies, depending on their lines of business. Not only does this help you understand...Dolce & Gabbana sells 6 million dollar fashion NFTDolce & Gabbana has reportedly sold its nine-piece digital NFT collection for 5.7 million dollars.Sold alongside some physical couture items, the brand displayed and auctioned...Google updates Search, Maps and other services with eco-friendly informationGoogle introduced new features on its Search, Maps and other apps that provide users with eco-friendly information to help them make more sustainable decisions.The move...Fendi Casa Debuts a New Line of Furniture in a Grand Roman SpectacleWe are at the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, an architectural icon of the 20th century in Rome and an exemplary model of this monumental neighborhood....Debenhams launches Mirakl-powered marketplaceBoohoo-owned Debenhams has launched a new marketplace powered by Mirakl to “meet evolving customer demand” that will allow it to offer more than 70,000 new...Pacsun to begin accepting cryptocurrencyMultibrand retailer Pacsun has announced it will now be accepting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies through blockchain payment provider BitPay, becoming one of the first major...Sergio Tacchini and Batra Group announce license agreementSportswear brand Sergio Tacchini has confirmed it has entered into a licensing agreement with global distribution company the Batra Group, with the long-term, exclusive partnership...What are the WhatsApp alternatives? Telegram, Signal and others do the same jobFacebook-owned WhatsApp, the world’s most popular instant messaging platform, went dark on Monday along with Instagram and Messenger, locking out billions of users and highlighting...Flannels opens Brighton storeA new Flannels store opened in Brighton on September 30. Spanning over 20,000 square feet, it is situated on Western Road, the city’s foremost shopping...LVMH acquires Officine Universelle Buly 1803Luxury conglomerate LVMH has acquired Officine Universelle Buly 1803, the French perfume and cosmetics brand relaunched in 2014 by husband and wife Ramdane Touhami and...H&M develops digital printing platform as it invests in on-demand servicesH&M Group Business Ventures has announced its new global platform developed for the merchandise industry, Creator Studio, an on-demand printing service.The service will allow the...