Every year, as clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, billions experience what seems like a harmless ritual — a one-hour shift in time. Yet scientists increasingly warn that this annual disruption does far more than confuse schedules. It unsettles the body’s biological rhythms, alters sleep patterns, heightens cardiovascular risks, and even affects…
Becle, the Mexican spirits giant and world’s largest tequila producer, has stunned global markets with a near fivefold surge in quarterly profit, cementing its dominance in an industry grappling with currency volatility, trade uncertainties, and shifting consumer preferences. The maker of Jose Cuervo, 1800, and Maestro Dobel tequilas reported a net profit of 4.13 billion…
Europe’s luxury giants are cautiously watching for signs of life in China’s consumer market after nearly two years of subdued demand. While early indicators suggest a modest rebound in spending among affluent Chinese shoppers, industry leaders from LVMH and Hermès to L’Oréal are hedging their bets, wary of declaring a full recovery amid persistent economic…
The owner of Tinder, Match Group, has warned that Apple’s 30% commission on in-app payments poses a significant threat to the growth of India’s rapidly expanding digital dating market. In its submission to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the U.S.-based company argued that Apple’s restrictive billing policies and high fees will “stifle innovation, reduce…
Porsche has reported a sharp and unexpected downturn, swinging to a $1.1 billion quarterly loss, as the German automaker’s ambitious electric vehicle (EV) expansion backfired amid deteriorating demand in its most important market—China. The results underscore the depth of the crisis facing one of Europe’s most storied car brands, which now finds itself grappling with…
In recent months, a growing number of large firms across technology, finance and services have cited artificial intelligence as the justification for sweeping job cuts. At first glance, the narrative seems to underscore the transformative power of automation—but a deeper analysis suggests that AI is increasingly serving as a convenient cover for broader restructuring strategies,…
Gilead Sciences’ antibody–drug conjugate (ADC) Trodelvy has demonstrated a 38 percent reduction in disease progression risk in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of the disease. The findings, presented at a major European oncology meeting, mark one of the most significant therapeutic advances for this subtype in…
The United States has asserted that India has halved its imports of Russian crude oil, signaling what it calls a major diplomatic success in curbing Moscow’s wartime revenues. Yet, on-the-ground data, refinery orders, and industry sources in New Delhi present a very different picture — one of steady purchases, rising import volumes, and no official…
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is introducing a sweeping set of parental control measures designed to give parents more oversight of how their teenage children interact with artificial intelligence on its platforms. The move comes after sharp criticism over “flirty” and inappropriate responses by the company’s AI chatbots, raising questions about…
Luxury fashion brands are reimagining what it means to be “exclusive” — and in Asia, the new definition often includes coffee, soft-serve ice cream, and immersive spaces designed to inspire social media sharing rather than quiet elegance. From Coach’s “chili crab” ice cream in Singapore to Ralph Lauren’s upscale cafés and Louis Vuitton’s experimental dining…
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