4 h. ago Armani’s will sets stage for sale of fashion empire, in surprise twist

Late designer Giorgio Armani instructed heirs to gradually sell the fashion house he created 50 years ago or seek a market listing, his will said, setting off a race to control one of the world’s best-known brands and a major shift for a company highly protective of its independence and Italian roots. The designer, known in the industry as “King Giorgio”, died on September 4, at 91 and with no children to inherit his fashion empire, which industry analysts value at between €5 billion and €12...

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4 h. ago Armani’s will sets the stage for the sale of his fashion empire in a surprise twist

Late designer Giorgio Armani instructed heirs to gradually sell the revolutionary fashion house he created 50 years ago or seek a market listing, his will said, setting off a race to control one of the world’s best-known brands and a major shift for a company highly protective of its independence and Italian roots. The designer, known in the industry as “King Giorgio”, died on September 4 at 91 with no children to inherit his fashion empire, which industry analysts value at between €5 billion...

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5 h. ago 4 Hong Kong teens arrested for allegedly hacking games at Jumpin Gym USA

Four Hong Kong teenagers have been arrested in connection with nine cases of “hacking” game machines at various branches of a popular indoor arcade chain, allegedly collecting HK$20,000 worth of prizes. The group of three boys and a girl allegedly bought wireless devices online and used them to tamper with at least nine game machines at four branches of the chain, which the Post learned was Jumpin Gym USA. The chain called police earlier this month after spotting suspicious operations of some...

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7 h. ago How Apple’s grip on China slipped – and what it means for other multinationals

Apple’s launch season has arrived, an occasion once treated like a festival in China and hailed by enthusiasts as the “Spring Festival Gala of the tech world”. Tan Hui used to be one of the devoted, closely following every iPhone launch and going all out to secure the latest model. At times, she would even fly two and a half hours from her home in Sichuan province to Hong Kong – where new models sometimes went on sale earlier than on the mainland – to ensure she was one of the first to get her...

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8 h. ago Disney Cruise delay in Singapore leaves Hong Kong passengers frustrated, in limbo

Hong Kong passengers are left in limbo and disappointed after shipbuilding issues forced the maiden voyage of Disney’s latest cruise ship in Singapore to be delayed, with some struggling to manage pre-booked flights and hotel rooms. Disney Adventure, a new cruise ship still being built and operated by Disney Cruise Line, was originally set to launch on its maiden voyage from Singapore, its home port, in December 2025. But some passengers said they had received an email in recent days telling...

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10 h. ago Is China's SCO a counterweight to NATO or just geopolitical theatre?

Is China's SCO a counterweight to NATO or just geopolitical theatre?  RFI

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10 h. ago Thousands of Passengers Stranded in Asia Following Over 100 Cancellations by Air China, Shenzhen, China Eastern and China Express Airlines, Creating Major Chaos in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Beyond

Thousands of Passengers Stranded in Asia Following Over 100 Cancellations by Air China, Shenzhen, China Eastern and China Express Airlines, Creating Major Chaos in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Beyond  Travel And Tour World

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11 h. ago iPhone Air launch in China delayed due to eSIM regulatory issues

iPhone Air launch in China delayed due to eSIM regulatory issues  9to5Mac

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11 h. ago Apple Delays iPhone Air Launch in China Over eSIM Approval Issues

Apple Delays iPhone Air Launch in China Over eSIM Approval Issues  MacRumors

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11 h. ago Huawei names new head of HiSilicon unit as Chinese chipmakers consolidate

Huawei Technologies has reshuffled the leadership of its in-house chip design unit, HiSilicon, at a time when China’s semiconductor industry is consolidating amid the escalating US-China tech war. The Shenzhen-based Huawei unit has promoted Jeffery Gao, head of its Shanghai division, to the position of HiSilicon chairman. He replaced Eric Xu, deputy chairman of the overall Huawei group, who had also been leading the chip unit since 2008, according to the latest information from Chinese corporate...

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12 h. ago China Focus: Remains of 30 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland

China Focus: Remains of 30 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland  Xinhua

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13 h. ago India sees no major impact on Foxconn from pullback of Chinese employees

India sees no major impact on Foxconn from pullback of Chinese employees  Reuters

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13 h. ago Charlie Kirk's Killing Opens Opportunity for China and Russia

Charlie Kirk's Killing Opens Opportunity for China and Russia  Newsweek

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14 h. ago Apple postpones iPhone Air in China as Beijing keeps tight grip on eSIM approval

Apple is likely to delay Chinese shipments of its new iPhone Air, the thinnest model ever, as the company works with mainland authorities to resolve regulatory issues related to the use of an embedded SIM. As of Friday morning, Apple had revised iPhone Air ordering details for the mainland, replacing the original launch schedule with “release information to be updated later”. Previously, the company stated that pre-orders would start at 8pm Friday local time, while deliveries would begin on...

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14 h. ago Nato on high alert as Russia and Belarus launch major war games

Russia and its key ally Belarus began major joint military drills early Friday, putting Nato on edge days after Poland accused Moscow of escalating tensions by firing attack drones through its airspace. The “Zapad” exercises also come as Russian forces grind across the sprawling front line in Ukraine and escalate aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. Nato’s eastern flank members that border Belarus - Poland, Lithuania and Latvia - are on high alert over the drills, which Belarus says will be held...

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18 h. ago Russia, China 'Bots' Want Violence After Charlie Kirk Killing: Governor

Russia, China 'Bots' Want Violence After Charlie Kirk Killing: Governor  Newsweek

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20 h. ago Amap, Alibaba’s answer to Google Maps, sees millions test new ranking service

More than 40 million Amap users logged on to test its artificial intelligence-powered ranking service, as Alibaba Group Holding’s answer to Google Maps started ranking mainland destinations and providing recommendations for 1.6 million establishments. Amap Street Stars – which uses AI algorithms to rank destinations including restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions – recorded that many users on its launch on Wednesday, as the mapping app positioned itself as a gateway for lifestyle services,...

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21 h. ago Chinese man honours late grandma by creating video game based on their life together

A simple pixel game about taking care of a grandma that was developed by a man in China has touched the hearts of many people online. His creation has evoked a feeling of nostalgia among netizens about their own experiences interacting with the elderly in their families. In the five-minute game called Grandma, which has been released on a game distribution platform for free, players need to finish tasks involved in looking after a grandmother who injured herself in a fall, reported the Xinmin...

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22 h. ago Japan winds down Russia outreach as geopolitical rifts eclipse soft power aims

Tokyo will close all six of its government-funded Japan Centre offices in Russia – long tasked with promoting trade, language education and business ties – citing major changes in bilateral relations and the view that their mission has run its course. While Japanese officials framed the move as a functional decision, analysts say it reflects a broader shift in Tokyo’s posture towards Moscow driven by the war in Ukraine, mounting pressure from Western allies and recent police raids on Japanese...

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24 h. ago China, India, and North Korea back Russia as changing global order takes shape

China, India, and North Korea back Russia as changing global order takes shape  Atlantic Council

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