Business
The Frankie Shop Makes Middle East Debut With Star-studded Abu Dhabi Pop-up
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates —The fashion cognoscenti’s best-kept secret has officially landed in the Middle East. The Frankie Shop —…
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US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels
The US Commerce Department has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar panels from four South East Asian…
Lifestyle
Jil Sander Makes Middle East Debut with Dubai Flagship
DUBAI — Jil Sander has planted its minimalist flag in Dubai’s maximalist luxury retail landscape, opening a flagship boutique at Mall of…
Culture
Tsui Hark to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Udine’s Far East Festival, Presented by Tony Leung
Iconic Hong Kong director Tsui Hark will be celebrated with a lifetime achievement award at Italy’s Far East Film Festival in Udine, where…
Celebrity
Topic Studios to Produce ‘200 East Main’ Series and Podcast Investigating Sean Williams (EXCLUSIVE)
Topic Studios will produce “200 East Main,” a new joint TV and podcast series about the story of Sean Williams, a Tennessee businessman…
Culture
South Korean Animation ‘The Square’ to Close Far East Film Festival
FESTIVAL FINALE South Korean animated romance “The Square” will close the 27th Far East Film Festival (FEFF) in Udine, Italy. The film…
Business
India’s Mugafi Chief Plots Marvel of the East, Powered by AI: ‘Our Goal Is to Reduce Time and Cost’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian serial entrepreneur Vipul Agarwal is betting $3 million that the next superhero universe won’t have an American accent. In a world…
Business
Mike Sneesby Appointed CEO of Top Middle East Broadcaster MBC Group as Sam Barnett Steps Down
Veteran TV executive Sam Barnett is stepping down as CEO of top Middle East broadcaster and streamer MBC Group and Mike Sneesby, former…
Business
Far East Orchard acquires Manchester purpose-built student accommodation site for £10.9 million
Far East Orchard announced on Wednesday (Apr 3) that it will be acquiring a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) site in Manchester,…
Business
Stocks to watch: Far East Orchard, BYD
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Apr 4). Far East Orchard: The…
Lifestyle
Minnow, a Family Lifestyle Brand, Pops Into the Upper East Side of Manhattan
Minnow, the Charleston, S.C.-based family lifestyle brand known for its swimwear and resortwear, has opened a pop-up on the Upper East…
Celebrity
Takeshi Kitano’s ‘Kubi’ to Open London’s Queer East Festival
Billboard Women in Music 2025 CINEMATIC CELEBRATION Legendary Japanese director Takeshi Kitano‘s samurai epic “Kubi” will open the sixth…
Business
HSBC CEO expects to double down in Asia, Middle East after exits
The bank will incur US$1.8 billion in charges over the next two years because of the global restructuring HSBC Holdings expects to double…
Business
Temasek’s asset manager Seviora expands to the Middle East
Seviora Group, an asset manager that is wholly owned by Temasek, is widening its reach by opening its first office in the Middle East.…
Business
Oil settles down US$2, posting weekly loss as Middle East risk premium fades
OIL prices settled down more than US$2 a barrel on Friday (Feb 21), posting a weekly decline as investors grappled with a fading Middle…
Business
Far East Hospitality Trust expands mandate to global investments, adjacent lodging asset classes
FAR East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) will have an expanded mandate to invest in new geographical markets and asset classes, effective 30 days…
Business
Far East Hospitality Trust to acquire Sheraton hotel in Japan for 6 billion yen
FAR East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) will make its first Japanese hotel acquisition after expanding its investment mandate to global markets…
Business
All the Events and Newness at the First Orlando Edition of Vision Expo East
It’s a new day for Vision Expo East, the trade-only conference and exhibition for eye care and eyewear presented by co-owners RX and The…
Beauty
East Coast Inspiration Meets Southern Charm at Inn at Carnall Hall
White, green & Blue Our wedding vision was a seamless combination of East Coast Elegance and Southern Charm, inspired by our time at the…
Culture
Far East Hospitality Trust posts 4.1% fall in H2 DPS to S$0.0208
THE manager of Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) on Wednesday (Feb 12) posted a distribution per stapled security (DPS) of S$0.0208 for…
Lifestyle
Dennis Basso Shows Fall 2025 at the Columbus Foundation on the Upper East Side
Inspired by iconic New York women over the decades, Dennis Basso staged his fall 2025 presentation in a suitable Upper East Side setting.…
Lifestyle
It's True—The Coolest People In East London Have Been Wearing This Skirt Trend on Repeat
In my opinion, the perfect new trend balances three key elements. First, it should riff on a silhouette that fashion enthusiasts are…
Celebrity
‘East of Wall’ Review: Three Generations of South Dakota Women Put a New Face on the Western Genre
So much of the American cowboy mythos —the way they talk, the silhouette they cut, the clothes they wear — has been codified, if not…
Business
ADDX expects 30% rise in transaction volumes as private markets rebound; plans to open Middle East office
From the start, the private markets platform has ridden on a growing appetite for private equity, achieving its target of US$1 billion in…