Business
Bank of Korea warns of housing, debt risks as easing continues
Persistent housing price gains, particularly in the Seoul metropolitan area, could accelerate debt accumulation in South Korea and pose…
Archive
The Latest
Business
England vs India first Test: Michael Vaughan praises incredible England win
Former England captain and BBC Sport pundit Michael Vaughan believes England "could be in for a special ride" following their incredible…
News
China vows ‘forceful measures’ after Taiwan’s Huawei export curb
US President Donald Trump’s administration has urged Taipei to take more ownership over chip restrictions on the world’s second-largest…
Celebrity
‘CoComelon’ and ‘Hello Kitty’ Team Up in Major Collaboration as Moonbug Surpasses Taylor Swift in Streams, Kevin Mayer Reveals at APOS
Moonbug Entertainment is partnering with Sanrio on a major ‘CoComelon‘-‘Hello Kitty‘ collaboration launching next year, Kevin Mayer…
Business
A neighbour threatened dad with a knife - why won't the housing association act?
Tarah Welsh Housing correspondent Over the past year, Dilara's next-door neighbour has threatened her father with a knife and damaged…
Business
Tesla sales skid in Europe in May despite EV rebound
The EU aims to end sales of new internal combustion engine cars in 2035, but high prices and a perceived lack of charging infrastructure…
Fashion
Chanel to Hold Fifth Annual BAAND Together Dance Festival in New York City inJuly
BAAND Together Dance Festival returns to Lincoln Center this July, for the fifth year in a row. Started during the pandemic as a way to…
Business
Rocksbox Sets Brick-and-mortar Retail Agenda
Rocksbox, originally a jewelry rental subscription business launched in 2012, is rolling out brick-and-mortar stores for the first time.…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Matthew M. Williams Discusses His New Clothing Project
“There’s a maturity to the project,” Matthew M. Williams said of the namesake label he will introduce during men’s fashion week in Paris.…
Celebrity
Warner Bros. Discovery APAC Chief Touts Max’s Regional Success at APOS Amid Corporate Split
Warner Bros. Discovery‘s Asia-Pacific president James Gibbons is bullish about the streaming service Max‘s performance across the region,…
Lifestyle
Études Returns to the Runway as a Design Duo
PARIS — After over a decade of collaboration as a trio, Études Studio has entered a new era. The brand announced in April that José Lamali…
Business
Australia’s Star casino shareholders approve A$300 million rescue package
Star Entertainment Group’s shareholders approved on Wednesday (Jun 25) an A$300 million (S$250 million) rescue package that will allow the…
Celebrity
Google’s Sanjay Gupta Sees AI as ‘Magic Wand’ for Asia’s Storytellers at APOS
Google‘s Sanjay Gupta made a compelling case for Asia-Pacific’s dominance in the future of global storytelling, positioning artificial…
Business
These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2025, according to the World Economic Forum
Breakthroughs happen all the time in the tech world, but only a select few manage to make a lasting impact. Predicting which innovations…
Business
Asia: Stocks rally as Iran-Israel ceasefire holds, oil claws back some losses
Most equities extended a global rally on Wednesday (Jun 25) after Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire that ended more than a week of…
Business
China seizes moment to globalise yuan as US dollar doubts mount
China is launching a sweeping campaign to promote the yuan’s global role, seizing what officials see as a rare strategic opening. With the…
News
Zohran Mamdani stuns Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor primary
Nada Tawfik BBC News Reporting from New York City Andrew Cuomo has conceded in the New York City mayoral Democratic primary to state…
Business
China urges AIIB to step up cross-border development funding, says global aid drying up
Chinese officials have increasingly emphasised ties with South-east Asia, which last year overtook the EU to become the US$19 trillion…
Business
China makes pitch for more private cash in cross-border projects
China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an has urged a greater role for private investment in ensuring sustainable funding for cross-border…
News
Court blocks Trump's attempt to strip fed workers of union rights
A federal court Tuesday issued an injunction against President Trump's decision to strip collective bargaining rights from a wide swath of…
News
Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary in Massive Upset
Money can’t buy everything: New York City Democrats elected Zohran Mamdani in the citywide primaries. Mamdani was ranked first Tuesday in…
News
Andrew Cuomo concedes to Zohran Mamdani in New York City Democratic mayoral primary
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded New York City's Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani as the 33-year old member of the state…
Culture
Did the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Really Get a 400% Pay Raise? And Whether Netflix’s ‘America’s Sweethearts’ Made a Difference in the Negotiations
WARNING: This story contains spoilers for “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” Season 2. For decades, conventional wisdom…
News
Gold prices flat as fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire tempers safe-haven demand
Gold prices held their ground on Wednesday (Jun 25) as a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel dampened safe-haven demand, though a…