Jaeger-LeCoultre updates cult timepiece Memovox Polaris for contemporary use. 

Ideas of old can inspire anew if one knows where to look. At

An icon revived

Luggage brand Tumi introduces Latitude, a collection so light it defies engineering standards

Alexander Skarsgård rides planes, trains, cars, a vintage boat and even a camel in a classified assignment that takes him around the world. From Hungary to Mongolia, the spy follows inte...

Tumi travels along an ultra-light Latitude

Travel to the land that time forgot to discover a Southeast Asian experience unlike any other
Most Southeast Asian capitals have carved their own distinct identities but Vientiane is still in that thrilling phase of self-discovery. The Laotian capital seems to be on the cusp of ch...

Travel: Lost in Laos

Loyal customers known it as the go-to place for high-quality and affordable baking supplies, a reputation it has cultivated over three decades. Bake With Yen CEO Ricky Soon talks to Petrina Fernandez about his introduction to the brand, its expansion online and the bread-and-butter issues of ...

Cover Story: The right ingredients

English teacher Samuel Isaiah made Malaysians proud when he was named among the shortlisted candidates for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2020. Ahead of the winner being announced on Dec 3, he talks to Petrina Fernandez about his unorthodox methods to engage with his Orang Asli students...

Cover Story: Teaching purpose, rather than just the syllabus

Song Hoi-See may be the face of Plaza Premium Lounge, but the founder and CEO is not a one-man show. By his side at work and at home are his wife and executive director, Linda, and children Mei Mei and Jonathan, directors of brand and product transformation and business development respective...

Cover Story: Better together

Wondermilk co-founder Ifzan Ibrahim has been keeping busy since its cupcakes launched into the big time. The graphic designer and serial entrepreneur talks to Petrina Fernandez about how his love for beautiful things led to numerous enterprises and creative expressions.

The cup...

Cover Story: Sweet imaginarium

Growing up in the affluent suburb of Damansara in Petaling Jaya, Heidy Quah had little awareness of just how fortunate she was. The Refuge for the Refugees founder tells Petrina Fernandez about her early experience teaching children from the Burmese Chin community here and the years of aid an...

Cover Story: The power of privilege

Himalaya Salt Sports Candy has been flying off the shelves since its launch in 2018, but little is known about the man behind the brand. In this exclusive interview, the low-profile Kenny Low, founder and managing director of Nicko Jeep Manufacture Sdn Bhd, talks to Petrina Fernandez and Emil...

Cover Story: The candy man can

Teluk Bahang at the northwestern tip of Penang is a pristine bay with spectacular sea views. Datuk Simon Foong of Senja Aman fell in love with the location  at first sight, and decided to build Angsana Teluk Bahang. He talks to Petrina Fernandez about bringing Banyan Tree’s first Angsana...

Cover Story: Sunset paradise

US regulators have seized Republic First Bancorp and agreed to sell it to Fulton Bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) said on Friday, underscoring the challenges facing regional banks a year after the collapse of three peers.

US regulators seize troubled lender Republic First, sell it to Fulton Bank

Apple Inc has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the start-up’s technology to power some new features coming to the iPhone later this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

Apple intensifies talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features

The Perak government is expected to establish cooperation with Star Group Industries (SGI), a leading South Korean company with experience in the production of downstream products of rare earth elements (REE).

Perak to collaborate with rare earth elements company from South Korea, says MB

Global stocks were higher on Friday, as Big Tech gains lifted Wall Street shares, while Japan's yen sank to a 34-year low after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept monetary policy loose.

Global stocks gain on Big Tech lift; yen slides to 34-year low

The creation of Flexible Account 3 for anytime withdrawals from May 11 means Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members can choose to take out up to a third of the balance in their existing Wellbeing Account 2.

Who pays for anytime EPF withdrawals?

China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the US and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.

China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners

FRANKFURT/BERLIN/PRAGUE (April 26): Thyssenkrupp will sell a 20% stake in its steel business to the energy holding controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, a major breakthrough for the German conglomerate after years of unsuccessful attempts to divest the unit.

Thyssenkrupp sells stake in steel unit to Czech billionaire Kretinsky

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.

BCorp, Capital A, AAX, YNH, Sam Engineering, Turiya, Gadang, Microlink, Nestle, Wiradani, D&O, Homeritz, Unisem

(April 26): HSBC Holdings Plc successfully fought off a London court claim brought by a group of investors in a £1.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) lawsuit over tax breaks linked to Walt Disney Co film financing.

HSBC wins £1.3 bil suit over Disney film finance scandal

KUB Malaysia Bhd has extended the deadline for its mandatory general offer for Central Cables Bhd (CCB) a second time to May 20 from April 30, according to its latest filing on Bursa Malaysia.

KUB extends deadline for CCB MGO a second time

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.

KNM Group Bhd said it is seeking court sanction for a new scheme of arrangement with its creditors. The PN17 group is also seeking a further extension of time to submit its regularisation plan.

KNM seeks fresh scheme of arrangement with creditors

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EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today

The creation of Flexible Account 3 for anytime withdrawals from May 11 means Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members can choose to take out up to a third of the balance in their existing Wellbeing Account 2.

China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the US and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.

(April 26):&nbsp;HSBC Holdings Plc successfully fought off a London court&nbsp;claim&nbsp;brought by a group of investors in a £1.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) lawsuit over tax breaks linked to Walt Disney Co&nbsp;film financing.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 26):&nbsp;KPJ Healthcare Bhd, through its premier educational institution&nbsp;KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU),&nbsp;has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday with Trusx Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Trustr), a global digital health organisation, as an initiative to revolutionise&nbsp;healthcare.

KPJ Healthcare, Trusx Malaysia collaborate for AI-driven healthcare solutions

Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Friday as most megacap growth stocks rose after robust quarterly results from Alphabet pushed its market value over US$2 trillion (RM9.5 trillion), while an in-line inflation reading calmed interest rate jitters.

Wall Street rises as Big Tech charges higher

KUB Malaysia Bhd has extended the deadline for its mandatory general offer for Central Cables Bhd (CCB) a second time to May 20 from April 30, according to its latest filing on Bursa Malaysia.

US equity funds registered their fourth successive weekly outflows in the week ended April 24, hit by fading expectations for rate cuts this year.

US equity funds see fourth straight week of outflows amid rate cut reassessment

HULU SELANGOR (April 28): The Ministry of Health (MOH) stands by its decision to amend the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) to bridge the gap between the parallel pathway programme (PPP) and the local medical degree programme, despite objections from some parties.

Health Ministry stands by decision to amend Medical Act 1971

FRANKFURT/BERLIN/PRAGUE (April 26): Thyssenkrupp&nbsp;will sell a 20% stake in its steel business to the energy holding controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel&nbsp;Kretinsky, a major breakthrough for the German conglomerate after years of unsuccessful attempts to divest the unit.

Global&nbsp;stocks were higher on Friday, as Big Tech gains lifted Wall Street shares, while Japan's yen&nbsp;sank to a&nbsp;34-year low after the Bank of Japan (BOJ)&nbsp;kept&nbsp;monetary policy loose.

WASHINGTON (April 26):&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Friday for additional air defence systems to be sent to Kyiv to help protect against Russian strikes, adding that a pause in US&nbsp;funding had helped Moscow seize the initiative.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for air defence systems as allies meet

A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (April 26, 2024)

Baltic Exchange shipping updates: April 26, 2024

The Perak government is expected to establish cooperation with Star Group Industries (SGI), a leading South Korean company with experience in the production of downstream products of rare earth elements (REE).

Apple Inc&nbsp;has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the start-up’s technology to power some new features coming to the iPhone later this year, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

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