Miu Miu growth helps Prada to defy luxury downturn
[MILAN] Prada reported a 9 per cent increase in first half net revenues at constant currencies on Wednesday (Jul 30), with its smaller but fast expanding Miu Miu brand helping it to buck a weak sector trend. Net revenue at the family-owned group, which will soon include Versace after a US$1.4 billion takeover, totalled 2.74…
Read MoreLocal startup MetaOptics Technologies lodges preliminary prospectus for Catalist IPO
[SINGAPORE] MetaOptics Technologies, a Singapore-headquartered semiconductor optics startup, on Wednesday (Jul 30) lodged its preliminary prospectus for a listing on the Singapore Exchange’s Catalist board. It could become the third company to list on the Catalist board this year, following the debut of urban revitalisation specialist Lum Chang Creations on Jul 21, and the preliminary…
Read MoreUS: Wall St opens higher as investors digest GDP data; Fed verdict awaited
Published Wed, Jul 30, 2025 · 09:42 PM [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday (Jul 30) as investors assessed better-than-expected GDP data, and awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and key tech earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 44.9 points, or 0.10 per cent, at the open to 44,677.9. The…
Read MoreOpenAI’s Powerful GPT-5 Model May Launch Next Week, Promises Major Upgrades
OpenAI is likely to unveil its highly anticipated GPT-5 model as early as next week. The new model is expected to bring major improvements in reasoning, memory, and real-world task automation. Industry insiders say it could be the most advanced model yet, combining the strengths of OpenAI’s earlier O3 and O4 models. ChatGPT IANS CEO…
Read MoreMrBeast Becomes First YouTuber to Hit 400 Million Subscribers, Gets Custom Play Button
Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast, has reached a historic milestone by becoming the first individual YouTuber to surpass 400 million subscribers. He celebrated the achievement with a photo alongside YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and a custom-made Play Button awarded by the platform. X The Play Button is unlike any before, crafted from polished metal…
Read MoreTrump Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Goods, Adds Penalty Over Russia Ties
From August 1, Indian exports to the U.S. will face a 25% tariff, as declared by Donald Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump, who referred to India as “our friend,” criticized the country for its high tariffs and tough trade rules, calling them “obnoxious.” X He also announced an additional, unspecified penalty.…
Read MoreCameroon cocoa boom raises deforestation fears
Cameroon is emerging as a new frontier for cocoa production, raising concerns about cocoa-driven deforestation, according to not-for-profit group Mighty Earth. In a new report, Mighty Earth warns the central African country is “becoming the next major hotspot for cocoa-driven deforestation”. Cameroon is experiencing a cocoa boom as top producers such as Ghana and Côte…
Read MorePropertyGuru says business has logged double-digit per cent growth in a year
[SINGAPORE] Lewis Ng, who took over as chief executive at PropertyGuru in March, has had a busy four months. But he is back on familiar ground, having spent six years as chief business officer of the online real estate portal from 2014. In his first media interview since taking up the CEO post in March,…
Read MoreHow Philip Johansen Is Making Digital Business More Accessible with Freedom Escape Xcelerator
For many, the digital world offers a path to greater flexibility, independence, and purpose. But for those without a background in business or tech, stepping into online entrepreneurship can feel overwhelming. That’s the challenge Philip Johansen set out to solve with Freedom Escape Xcelerator a hands-on learning platform developed through his company, Philips Agency FZCO.…
Read MoreHow Did Paul Mario Day Die? Iron Maiden Legend Dies Aged 69 as Tributes Pour in for Heavy Metal Band’s Original Lead Singer
Tributes are pouring in for a legendary figure in heavy metal after his death at the age of 69. Paul Mario Day, the original lead singer of Iron Maiden, has died, the band confirmed. The news was shared online by the band More, which he joined after his early days with Iron Maiden during their…
Read MoreQin Haiyang Arrives in Singapore to Prepare for World Aquatics Championships
Singapore, July 23, 2025 Chinese swimming star Qin Haiyang has arrived in Singapore to compete in the upcoming 2025 World Aquatics Championships, set to take place later this week. Following his standout performance at last year’s championships, Qin’s return to the global stage is drawing significant attention. Widely regarded as a leading figure in Chinese…
Read MoreMiu Miu Helps Boost Prada Group H1 Sales
MILAN – Prada Group reported a solid performance in the first half of the year, with rising sales and steady profitability. In the first half ended June 30, group revenues rose 8 percent to 2.74 billion euros compared with 2.55 billion euros in the same period last year. Retail sales were up 8 percent to…
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