“Made in Italy: shame in Italy,” chanted a handful of migrant labourers last week in Geneva, Switzerland, outside the flagship store of luxury accessory maker Montblanc, having travelled from Italy’s famed leatherwear region Tuscany. Standing about 3km (two miles) from where Montblanc’s US$76 billion parent company Richemont was meeting shareholders, the workers – flanked by … Read more
Regarding travelling, we don’t know about you but we like to do our research before heading to a place. Items we search for include things to do, places to eat, and the general cost of living to help determine how much money we should be spending. However, seeing as inflation has left many Brits in … Read more
A global treaty to fight pandemics like COVID is going to have to wait: After more than two years of negotiations, rich and poor countries have failed — for now — to come up with a plan for how the world might respond to the next pandemic. FILE – The logo of the World Health … Read more
Microsoft is offering China-based employees working in artificial intelligence (AI) the option of relocating to overseas locations such as the US, Australia and Ireland, according to two people familiar with the matter. The employees, including those from the Azure cloud computing team who were notified earlier this week, must make a decision by June 7. … Read more
Before his current decade in Switzerland, he launched Shang Palace at the Shangri-La Paris, Europe’s first outpost of this famed, 50-year-old restaurant brand. In 2012, Xu helped the French venue earn a star a year after opening, making it the only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in Paris. The interior of Le Tsé Fung, at La Réserve … Read more
In a lavish display of opulence that has ignited widespread criticism, a Hong Kong billionaire, mired in allegations of corruption, has reportedly spent a staggering £50 million on two diamonds for his seven-year-old daughter, christening the precious gems with her name. The extravagant gesture has sparked debates on wealth disparity, ethical spending and the responsibilities … Read more
Reported By: Anand Narasimhan Last Updated: March 01, 2024, 15:02 IST Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks during the opening ceremony of the WTO ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Feb 26, 2024. (Reuters) Dramatic developments at WTO Ministerial as Thailand recalls ambassador over offensive remarks … Read more
Reported By: Anand Narasimhan Last Updated: February 29, 2024, 12:40 IST Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Delegates attend the 13th WTO ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 26, 2024. (Reuters) Tensions at WTO as Thai Ambassador’s remarks on India’s Public Stockholding stir controversy. India takes firm stance on Public Stockholding policy … Read more
Last Updated: February 27, 2024, 18:45 IST Renault Introduces New EV At Geneva Auto Show, The Scenic Model Bags Car Of The Year. (Photo: Gulf Today) At the Geneva Motor Show, Renault makes its highly anticipated electric R5 debut. The company hopes to increase sales of its electric vehicles. French automobile company Renault unveiled a … Read more
