BYD’s Electrifying Rise: A Race Against Titans in China’s EV Market

In the dynamic realm of electric vehicles (EVs), BYD (Build Your Dreams) has emerged as a formidable challenger, pitting itself against industry behemoths such as Tesla and Jeep.

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Chanel CEO Leena Nair Justifying Insane Price Increases with “Craftsmanship” and “Inflation”

A luxury authenticator admitted that the way to authenticate a Chanel handbag is to see that the bag flaps are crooked.

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Yellen’s Recent China Visit: Navigating Trade Tensions and Clean Energy Talks

As Yellen wraps up her trip, the verdict remains nuanced. While her efforts to soothe strained relations are commendable, uncertainty still looms. The delicate dance between economic cooperation and geopolitical tensions persists.

Mitsubishi Pencil’s Strategic Move: Acquiring LAMY to Expand Global Reach

Mitsubishi Pencil, with a storied history dating back to 1887, has long been synonymous with excellence. From humble pencils to sophisticated ballpoint pens, marker pens, and mechanical pencils

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Toy Company Criticized for Exaggerated Facial Features on Black Dolls

An Australian mother has criticized a toy company for 'exaggerating' facial features on its black dolls but not on its white ones. However, she praised Kmart for its diversity range, including a black doll with more realistic features.

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Brown Warns of Rising Populism and Economic Stagnation Threatening Europe

A low-growth economy creates a doom loop as pessimism begets a blame culture – and the more we blame others, the more pessimistic we become - Gordon Brown

Elite Business

Record-Breaking Bitcoin Laundering Case Unveiled in London

Unsuspecting investors were left reeling as a staggering 40 billion yuan (approximately S$7.5 billion) vanished into the murky depths of the digital realm.

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Chanel’s Iconic “Quiet Luxury” 2.55 Handbag Designed by Coco Herself

Coco Chanel designed the 2.55 bag all the way back in 1955. During this time, women were predominantly carrying top handle bags or were just holding their clutch on their arm. It was an unspoken rule that women should not be wearing their bags on their shoulders. But, Coco revolutionised that.

How Zimbabwe’s Plan to Expel White Farmers Backfired on Them Severely

In a plot twist, X users are calling the “compensation” towards these White farmers as reparations. Prior to this, there were White farmers in the country but their farms taken over.

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Are Mid Ranged Brands like Coach Stealing Market Share From Gucci, Balenciaga, Chanel?

Women’s Wear Daily reports that Coach's iconic Tabby Bag has slowly crept up to be an iconic bag in the fashion industry. American Horror Stories has also featured the bag in one of their episodes titled, “tapeworm.”

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Uber Eats Debuts Delivery Robots in Tokyo Amid Labor Shortage

As Japan grapples with an aging population and a shrinking workforce, the logistics industry faces a significant challenge.

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Trans Person Harassing Dollar General Worker for Misgendering Them

A trans man was unhappy that he was allegedly misgendered at a Dollar General after having his card malfunctioning. The debate between liberals and conservatives are headed on towards the matter.

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“Trans Woman” Using Women’s Bathroom in University of Tampa Torn Apart on Social Media

Recently, a woman recorded a trans woman entering a female bathroom. The incident happened in the University of Tampa, and X users are vehemently angry towards the situation.

Elite Business

Japan’s First “Ride-Sharing” Service Debuts in Tokyo to Tackle Taxi Shortages

Customers cannot hail a ride-sharing vehicle on the street as they would with regular taxis. Instead, they use designated taxi dispatch apps like “Go” and “S.Ride.”

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Directing Covid Relief Funds to “Non-White” Organisations

Conservatives are vehemently against this idea, while liberals are supporting it. Mayor Brandon Scott recently made a controversial announcement regarding the city’s Covid relief funds.

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Najib's Bid for Home Arrest Put Malaysia at Political Crossroads

UMNO's stance on Najib's quest for leniency is a masterclass in political tightrope walking. The quagmire presented by Najib's possible clemency is not merely a question of one man's fate but is emblematic of the government’s broader commitment to upholding justice.

Elite Business

Nippon Steel’s Bold Move: Acquiring U.S. Steel for $14.9 Billion

Nippon Steel’s move is more than a financial transaction; it’s a strategic chess move. By acquiring U.S. Steel, the Japanese giant gains access to the vast North American market.

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Maxim E-hailing Distributes 7,000 Food Packs in Ramadan Charity

By participating in Ramadan’s spirit of generosity with food packs distribution, Maxim hopes to bring joy and happiness to recipients while promoting its services.

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From Lincoln to the Woke Era: What a waste!

A growing anti-woke movement discredits progressive causes, expressing dissatisfaction with woke’s prominence and perceived excesses

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Biden, Japan's Kishida pledge united front versus China

US President Biden and Japanese PM Kishida announced increased military cooperation and a new missile defense system, focusing on challenges from China and Russia

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'No force in the world' will stop Rafah invasion, Netanyahu says

He said there were "many forces" trying to stop the Rafah offensive - a reference to other nations demanding that Israel does not go ahead

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Market Jitters as China's Premier Li Qiang Sets Ambitious 5% Growth Target

China's economy, ranked as the world's second-largest, has undergone a tumultuous journey in recent years and the government wants to repeat the robust 5.2% annual growth rate achieved in 2023

KWAP Launches RM500 Million Dana Perintis For Growth of Venture, Startups

KWAP wasted no time in putting its vision into action. Under the Dana Perintis strategy, KWAP recently announced its first batch of investments, totaling RM100 million. These investments include:

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NATO Celebrates 75 Years: Is it Still Ensuring Peace?

NATO marks 75 years: pivotal in deterring aggression, confronting challenges, adapting to modern security threats, and upholding collective defense

Southeast Asia’s Booming Smartphone Market: A Resilient Surge Amidst Global Challenges

However, Chinese competitors are nipping at Samsung’s heels. Xiaomi, the second-largest smartphone brand in Southeast Asia, witnessed a staggering 128% year-on-year growth.