Asia Pacific

Skechers has announced its partnership with the Mumbai Indians as official kit partner for both the women’s and men’s teams. The collaboration kicked off with the unveiling of the jerseys, designed by fashion designer Monisha Jaisingh, for the Mumbai Indians women’s team. As a part of this partnership, Skechers India has also manufactured the official playing kits for the Mumbai Indians women's team. The association marks Skechers’ entry into the world of cricket, aligning the brand with the passion and excitement that Mumbai Indians and the #OneFamily brings to fans worldwide. Rahul Vira, CEO, Skechers Asia, said, “We are delighted...

Pertamina Indonesia’s Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan for a pair of 23,000 cu m LPG carrier newbuilds. Brokers have placed Pertamina behind 18,000 dwt units, the shipbuilder said in a stock exchange filing are worth around $129.5m in total. The LPG dual-fuel newbuilds are scheduled for delivery in the second and third quarters of 2026. Earlier this year, the shipping arm of the nation’s top energy producer signed for 15 MR product tankers at Hyundai Mipo, delivering in 2026. The tanker giant also has plans to boost its fleet of very large gas carriers (VLCGs) by...

Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro gathered on Sunday on Sao Paulo’s famed Paulista Avenue to show support for the former far-right Brazilian president as he finds himself embroiled in several investigations that many believe could land him in prison. Bolsonaro called the rally, which he dubbed a “peaceful gathering in favour of the rule of law and our freedom, families and future,” after being targeted by a police raid earlier this month as part of an investigation into an alleged coup attempt. He had his passport confiscated and was accused of editing a draft decree to overturn election results, pressuring military...

Zong Qinghou, a self-made beverage entrepreneur who was once the richest person in China, passed away on Sunday. His company, Wahaha Group, announced his death, stating that Mr. Zong had succumbed to an undisclosed illness at the age of 79. The company's statement did not provide further details. Mr. Zong's inspiring journey from poverty to wealth had already made him a prominent figure in China before a public dispute with his foreign business partner significantly raised his profile — and his fortune. He established a beverage company in the 1980s and later collaborated with Danone, the French food giant, in...

A theme park in Tokyo featuring the Hello Kitty character closed on Saturday due to a "terrorist alert" received via email, according to the operator. The Sanrio Puroland park stated on its website, "We will be temporarily closed today as we are unable to adequately ensure the safety of our customers, performers, and on-site staff at this time." Hello Kitty, created by Sanrio Co and celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is one of Japan's most well-known cartoon characters. The mouthless cat-like figure is used to market a wide range of products, from plush toys to aircraft, and has even...

  A great leader doesn’t have to do everything. Go back and read that again. You can read it again if you need to, but don’t keep going until you really get the fact that as the leader, it is not your responsibility to do everything in the workplace. It’s hard to give up control but you’ll quickly find that delegating certain tasks out to others not only frees you up to be more productive on more important tasks, it’s also good for your mental health. Here are some good ways to start delegating tasks out to free yourself up...

Police on Friday arrested more than 1,000 Tibetans, including monks from at least two local monasteries, in southwestern China’s Sichuan province after they protested the construction of a dam expected to destroy six monasteries and force the relocation of two villages, two sources from inside Tibet told Radio Free Asia. The arrested individuals – both monks and local residents – are being held in various places throughout Dege county in Kardze Tibetan Prefecture because the police do not have a single place to detain them, said the sources who requested anonymity for safety reasons. Those arrested have been forced to...

Gina Balian, a former television executive from HBO who worked on "Game of Thrones," recently joined FX to help start a new limited series division. While at FX, she received a nearly 1,200-page novel from an agent - "Shogun" by James Clavell. This best-selling book tells the story of an English sailor who arrives in Japan in the 17th century and becomes a samurai. Initially, Balian remembered seeing the story adapted for TV in 1980, starring a white male lead. However, upon reading the novel, she realized there was a much deeper and wider story to be told, especially from...

European countries have recently shown interest in the Indo-Pacific region. The European Union's Indo-Pacific strategy in 2021 was mainly influenced by France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Other EU members were initially less engaged with events in this area. However, Italy and Greece have now joined the Indo-Pacific conversation. Greece, with the EU's longest coastline, is a key maritime player. Its strong naval forces and active participation in maritime security initiatives highlight its significance in the region. Greece aims to bridge Europe and Asia, with a focus on enhancing strategic ties with India. Prime Minister Mitsotakis' visits to India and participation...

Edelman reported declines in industries where clients made significant budget cuts, such as healthcare (12%), technology (8%), and financial services (14%). However, there was a 15% increase in the food and beverage sector. Among its top 100 clients, including Microsoft, Starbucks, DP World, and HP, Edelman saw 6% growth in 2023. The agency also secured projects from Mark Anthony Brewing and played a key role in the global climate conference COP28 in Dubai. One of Edelman's successful campaigns in the US was the Dupe Swap initiative for Lululemon. The agency is also assisting Allegra with the launch of Allegra Airways,...