MILAN: Revenues at Italian luxury group Prada rose 16 per cent at constant exchange rates in the first quarter, driven by a jump in Miu Miu sales and continued growth in Asia. The family-owned company posted on Wednesday sales of 1.19 billion euros (US$1.27 billion), slightly above a 1.14 billion…
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See AllECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INCLUSIVENESS While Singapore is often lauded for its economic success, its social achievements have been no less remarkable. Investment in education, public housing and healthcare have laid strong foundations for inclusive growth over the decades. With Singapore now among the most expensive cities in the world, sustaining inclusive growth requires new policies to strengthen social assurance and keep social mobility going. In many advanced economies, unfettered globalisation has widened inequality over the…
Harry Kewell has set his sights on making history with Yokohama F Marinos after guiding…
SINGAPORE: A man who relinquished his Singpass credentials and allowed corporate bank accounts to be…
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View MoreSINGAPORE: Road safety and penalties under the Road Traffic Act will be discussed at the next parliament sitting following public concern in light of several recent multi-vehicle accidents, including the incident in Tampines that killed two. Chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee that oversees transport, Saktiandi Supaat has raised several…
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View MoreSAN FRANCISCO: TikTok’s CEO vowed Wednesday (Apr 24) to fight in the courts to overturn a newly signed US law that could see the popular app banned due to allegations it is controlled by the China government.The legislation gives TikTok nine months to divest from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be…
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View MoreTesla shares surged 10 per cent on Wednesday after the electric-car maker eased some worries about growth with a prediction that sales would rise this year and said it would roll out more affordable models in early 2025.The news cheered up investors who were bracing for the worst after a…
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View MoreWith the mercury rising on Singapore’s shores, the idea of a winter break in the months ahead comes as welcome relief. Nestled near the southernmost edge of Western Australia in the Pemberton wine region lies Ampersand Estates, a haven awaiting discovery. Say hello to sweater weather, with temperatures lingering between 10…