Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. US semiconductor group Qualcomm has agreed a $2.4bn deal to buy chip designer Alphawave, marking the latest tech company departure from the London market. The companies’ boards said Qualcomm’s cash offer represented a price of…
Did you know that having a wedding dress rental is actually a common practice in countries like Japan, South Korea, and China? While in the United States, brides spend an average of over $1,000 on a dress they’ll wear only once, it’s possible to find an alternative that costs much less and has a minimal…
9th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) Amid the ongoing protests and unrest in the United States, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has issued a safety advisory for Hong Kong residents currently in or planning to visit the United States, emphasising personal safety precautions. A Government spokesperson emphasised, “Residents planning to travel to or…
By Linda Pasquini and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss GDANSK/NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar slipped against most major currencies on Monday, as optimism over a better-than-expected U.S. employment report was offset by caution ahead of pivotal U.S.-China trade talks set to take place later in the day. Top officials from both countries were in London for a…
Financial firms in Britain will be able to test artificial intelligence tools later this year in a regulatory “sandbox” launched on Monday by the country’s financial watchdog, part of a broader government strategy to support innovation and economic growth. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has partnered with U.S. chipmaker Nvidia to provide access to advanced…
The Tony Awards 2025 red carpet was as theatrical as ever, with over-the-top, avant-garde gowns as well as more traditionally glamorous black-tie ensembles from Broadway’s biggest stars. Cole Escola, who won big for Oh, Mary!, was all drama in a stunning silk Wiederhoft corseted gown with a ballooning train, while Amal Clooney, who attended in…
Businessman Mr Yusuf returned to the party over the weekend, just 48 hours after he quit his position, saying he had made an “error”. Speaking in Port Talbot on Monday, Mr Farage said: “Let’s be clear, I think Zia’s done a great job. “Under enormous pressure, and by the way, a level of abuse –…
Few shows had more impact on contemporary fashion than Sex and the City. Designer Patricia Field pulled from the best fashion of the period, both couture and retail, to make all four main characters uniquely representative. Whether it was Charlotte in country club clothes, Miranda in practical workwear that yielded softer and more fun outfits,…
Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of discharging fireworks at Tsim Sha Tsui’s Avenue of Stars. A video circulating on social media since Sunday shows a man with a braid igniting a firework at the waterfront promenade near K11 Musea. In the clip, the man was heard speaking in Mandarin, repeatedly telling…
British manufacturers have long complained that high electricity prices make it hard for them to compete with rivals in Europe, the US and China, putting domestic jobs at risk. As ministers draw up a new industrial strategy, businesses ranging from steel to petrochemicals say addressing electricity costs must be a priority. How high are the…