New York Fashion Week sharpened its focus this season, with minimalism leading the narrative. Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Fforme, Ralph Lauren, TWP and Khaite distilled their collections down to soft tailoring, calming neutrals and clean lines, reaffirming that pared-back elegance remains a key pillar of American design. Still, simplicity came with contrast. Harem pants reemerged…
Chinese PLANS Fujian aircraft carrier (Type 003). The Chinese vessel transited the Taiwan Strait and tested new systems. Credit: Ding Ziyu / China Ministry of National Defense. In what seems like an ongoing exchange of soft power activity, following Beijing’s military parade and then DSEI in London, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 003…
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is set to expand its role as one of the world’s leading aviation hubs, following new measures announced in the Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address. The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) welcomed the government’s backing for initiatives to accelerate route expansion, deepen intermodal links with the Greater Bay Area (GBA),…
According to the auction where they sold in May this year, the banknotes were distributed by the European Central Bank (ECB) in very limited numbers to corresponding central banks, monetary authorities, commercial banks and research institutes around the world, before and after the release date of Euro banknotes and coins in January 2002. Initially thought…
1 / 12 Urban landscapes around the world are being reimagined with sustainability, technology, and innovation at their core. Cities are no longer just expanding horizontally or vertically, they are evolving intelligently, with smart technology. These next-generation spaces will prioritise environmental responsibility, incorporating green energy systems, climate-positive planning, and zero-emission transport. (Image: Shutterstock) 2 /…
On the Dash: Rivian has begun construction on its $5 billion Georgia plant even though the Trump administration ended the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers. The Georgia facility, with a planned annual capacity of 200,000 vehicles, is key to Rivian achieving the scale necessary to profitably produce lower-priced R2 and future R3 models….
If you receive money from the federal government, you’ve only got a couple of weeks left to make sure you can get it digitally. The United States Treasury Department plans to stop issuing paper checks for most payment on September 30, which includes those checks to social security beneficiaries. It’s part of the Trump administration’s…
Northrop Grumman’s capsule rocketed into orbit on Sunday from Florida aboard a SpaceX rocket. But less than two days later, the capsule’s main engine shut down prematurely while trying to boost its orbit. The Cygnus capsule was supposed to dock on Wednesday, delivering more than 5,000 kg of cargo but Nasa said everything is on…
On Tuesday night, LaQuan Smith closed out New York Fashion Week with a runway show held at the Classic Car Club at Pier 76. The room was packed with rare cars and VIPs alike, as guests navigated the hazy runway ahead of the show. “We don’t come to that many fashion shows. We pick and…
The world’s biggest asset manager is “turning up the risk dial” by doubling down on US equities and artificial intelligence exposure across its $185 billion model-portfolio platform, according to an investment outlook viewed by Bloomberg. Source link