The Kelly Helfman era is over at MAGIC. The president of Mmgnet Group, formerly known as Informa Markets Fashion and the owner of MAGIC, Project, Coterie and other leading industry trade shows, is exiting at the end of the year. Helfman, who has been at the company for nearly two decades, will be succeeded on … Read more
Beijing is set to spend 33 billion yuan (US$4.6 billion) building a 12-inch wafer fabrication facility, led by state-owned enterprises and funds, marking another step in China’s efforts to boost domestic semiconductor production Leading firms involved in the new facility include Beijing Yandong Microelectronics (YDME), which is listed on Shanghai’s Star Market, and BOE Technology, … Read more
Hongkongers love all things Japanese, from going on frequent trips to Japan to queuing up for hours at the myriad of sushi restaurants in Hong Kong. Not only did such a love chart the careers of Keita Wu, Eummie Chik and Kiu Au – which all have to do with Japanese culture – it also … Read more
Apple worked with Chinese carmaker BYD for years as part of its now-cancelled car project, developing long-range batteries that helped lay the groundwork for technology used today, according to people familiar with the situation. Apple and the Shenzhen-based company teamed up around 2017 to build a battery system using lithium iron phosphate cells, said the … Read more
Since earning critical acclaim for her role in the 2022 Nollywood film ‘Obara ‘M’, Nigerian child actor Darasimi Nadi has starred in other popular movies. Darasimi has appeared in over a dozen movies, including A Father’s Love (2024), A Green Fever (2024), On The Edge (2024), and Ègún (2024). The 12-year-old talent recently played a … Read more
IPOH: Sunway Ipoh City in Tambun will receive a further RM4bil in gross development value (GDV) from the Sunway Group. The investment is meant to develop a hospital, an education hub, a hotel and a convention centre at the integrated township in the next 10 to 15 years. Its founder and chairman Tan Sri Sir … Read more
Next year is going to be chock full of events for the Mmgnet Group, owner of MAGIC, Project and other trade shows. The group has released the 2025 dates for its shows, starting with MAGIC Miami, an immediates-focused women’s show featuring young contemporary, modern sportswear, footwear, home, gifts and beauty. That will be held Jan. … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled a N6 billion Water Display Park in Makarios Luxury Place in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. The luxurious Water Display Park, the first of its kind in Africa, was facilitated by Senior Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC). The unveiling ceremony, held on Sunday, was well … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is prioritising people-focused development by providing essential infrastructure and amenities that will improve the quality of life of citizens. President Tinubu made the remarks at the inauguration of engineering infrastructure in Guzape District Lot II. “Minister Nyesom Wike has provided exceptional leadership at a trying time for the country. … Read more
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Secretary T V S N Prasad on Monday said the state government will soon roll out a Rs 10,000-crore project funded by the World Bank to address air pollution. The Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development will be implemented in the state in a phased manner with the first phase being … Read more
