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Milan Fashion week opens as luxury sector struggles
Flair and fanfare promise to light up the Milan Fashion Week catwalks starting Tuesday, but upcoming shows will struggle to distract from a worrying slump in the luxury sector. Gucci -- once the pride of fashion week but now the worst performer in Kering's portfolio -- kicks off the week-long party this week in Milan.
Asian markets sink as Trump tariffs, China curbs stunt rally
Asian markets sank Tuesday as fears of US President Donald Trump's trade war returning to the fore and he called for fresh curbs on Chinese investments in strategic sectors including technology.
S. Korea's central bank cuts rate, growth outlook over tariff fears
South Korea's central bank on Tuesday slashed interest rates and its annual growth forecast as it looks to bolster the economy in the face of US tariffs and the fallout from President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law last year. Seoul's central bank on Tuesday also said employment had continued to slow.
Trump's chip tariff threats raise stakes for Taiwan
US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on semiconductor chips has complicated Taiwan's bid to remain a global powerhouse in the critical sector and stay onside with key backer Washington, analysts said. "I think that Trump's tariff threats make this strategy much more complicated.
Fires, strikes, pandemic and AI: Hollywood workers can't catch a break
Dutch Merrick isn't really in a party mood for this year's Oscars. The personal tragedy couldn't have come at a worse time for Merrick.
Bolivia inaugurates steel plant built with Chinese loan
Short on foreign currency, Bolivia inaugurated a steel plant Monday that it hopes will reduce its reliance on metal imports, thanks to a loan from China.
Spain's Telefonica sells Argentina subsidiary for $1.2 bn
Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica agreed to sell its Argentine subsidiary to Telecom Argentina for $1.2 billion on Monday, prompting libertarian President Javier Milei's government to announce an investigation over competition concerns.
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs moving 'forward' on schedule
US President Donald Trump said Monday that tariffs he unveiled on Canada and Mexico are moving forward as planned, addressing reporters after meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, who urged "fair competition" in trade. Meanwhile, Macron called on Trump for "fair competition" in trade, noting that the American and European economies are deeply intertwined.
Tracy of Junka Town movie fame looks unrecognisable as she relocates abroad from Ghana
Ghanaian actress Tracy of Junka Town movie fame relocated abroad from Ghana to seek greener pastures. A video of her speaking on the street garnered reactions.
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