Harper’s Bazaar to Launch Philippine Edition
Hearst Magazines International is partnering with Philippine media group AGC Power Holdings to launch the fashion title in November 2027.
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The BoF Podcast | Anas Bukhash on Harnessing Dubai’s Potential as a Global Crossroads
Entrepreneur and podcast host Anas Bukhash joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 to explore Dubai’s transformation into a global creative and business hub, and how it uniquely empowers innovation and entrepreneurship in the Global South.
US and China Holding Talks on Trade War, Trump Says After Beijing Rebuttal
Trump told reporters the US and China held talks on Thursday to resolve the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
China Says US Should Revoke Unilateral Tariffs, Denies Talks
Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong said Thursday, “Any reports on development in talks are groundless” and called for the US to revoke all unilateral tariffs imposed on China.
Trump Floats ‘Substantial’ China Tariffs Cuts in Trade Deal
‘It will come down substantially but it won’t be zero,’ Trump said Tuesday in Washington following earlier comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that the standoff was unsustainable.
The Ounass Formula for a Successful Brand Activation
At BoF CROSSROADS 2025 in Dubai, Imran Amed, BoF’s founder and CEO, sat down with Khalid Al Tayer, CEO of luxury e-commerce platform Ounass, to unpack his strategy for success when launching a global brand in the Gulf.
Worldview | Turkish Entrepreneur Stages Abu Dhabi Modest Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features anxious Chinese exporters, Mercado Libre’s $2 billion Argentina bet and the gold traders fuelling Sudan’s civil war.
Target, Walmart Executives to Meet Trump as Tariff Angst Spreads
Business executives from Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s will seek relief from sweeping tariffs in a meeting with Trump at the White House on Monday, Bloomberg reported.
The BoF Podcast | Tory Burch and Pierre-Yves Roussel on Building a Global Brand with Local Relevance
The designer Tory Burch and CEO Pierre-Yves Roussel join BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 to explore how brands can stay authentic while navigating global challenges, embracing purpose-driven growth, and finding local resonance.
How Diriyah Company Is Driving Cultural Transformation in Saudi Arabia
On stage at BoF CROSSROADS, Her Highness Princess Noura bint Faisal Al Saud, founder and CEO of Culture House, and Kiran Haslam, chief marketing officer at Diriyah Company, shared their insight into the evolving cultural and creative landscape in the Kingdom.
Exclusive: Chanel Names Bollywood Star Ananya Panday New Ambassador
The appointment of the 26-year-old actress underscores the French luxury brand’s growing commitment to the India market.
Worldview | Panic Grips Asia’s Factories Despite US Tariff Pause
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features the impact of Trump’s tariffs on Middle East manufacturers, Chinese duty-free stocks and Sao Paulo Fashion Week.
China Suppliers Mock Tariffs With Nike, Lululemon Deals on TikTok
Chinese influencers have taken to TikTok to encourage American consumers to buy directly from China, in light of President Trump’s 145 percent levy on the leading manufacturing country.
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Pandora Opens World’s Largest Jewellery Factory in Vietnam
The $150 million plant is the Danish jewellers first outside of Thailand, part of a bid to diversify its manufacturing footprint and boost supply-chain resilience.
Vietnam’s Largest Listed Jeweller Forecasts Loss After Diamond Scandal
PNJ also plans to slash its revenue target. Losses in 2026 are expected as a result of a huge provision for customer buybacks following a smuggling scandal.
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
Fashion Empire Azzas 2154 to Split Two Years After Failed Merger
Both companies that previously comprised one of Brazil’s largest apparel exporters will retain a stake in Farm Rio after separating.
Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.
Russian E-Tailer Wildberries Hit by Wave of Ukrainian Drone Strikes
The e-commerce giant has seen at least 20 warehouses attacked since mid-July as Kyiv steps up strikes inside Russia and Moscow intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine, more than four years into its full-scale invasion.