14 Unique Rules US Open Players and Spectators Must Follow, Including Dress Codes and Bathroom Breaks
NEED TO KNOW The US Open is the final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year Both spectators and players have a long list of rules to follow Everything from the dress code to bathroom breaks is highly regulated Competing in the US Open is a big deal, but so is having the chance to…
Read MoreSoftBank, Rakuten tap Japan’s booming retail demand for bonds
SALES of corporate bonds to Japan’s mom and pop investors are booming, on track to surpass last year’s record as bigger returns draw buyers looking to protect their savings from inflation. Well-known names such as railway operator Keio and supermarket giant Aeon are among those tapping the retail bond market, with the latter selling its…
Read MoreAmazon Dropped Can’t-Miss Labor Day Deals on Yankee Candle, Maybelline, Apple, and More — and They’re All Under $25
What better way to celebrate the end of summer than by shopping the best Labor Day sales? Amazon just dropped impressive discounts on Apple, Maybelline, Stanley, and more top brands for the holiday weekend — and our top picks are all under $25. We handpicked the best deals across categories, including a wireless bra, a bath…
Read MoreThe Waldorf-Astoria’s Fresh Bid for Dining Relevance
Waldorf has brought in Michael Anthony, the longtime executive chef of Gramercy Tavern (where he remains), to create the menu. A hotel restaurant—especially a high-end one, especially a high-end one that wants to bring in diners beyond hotel guests—is a tough trick to pull off. The kitchen needs to turn out three meals a day…
Read More70,000+ Amazon Shoppers Just Added the Best Rosemary Hair Oil We’ve Tried to Their Carts — You Can, Too, for $10
If you’ve suffered from hair loss, you may have tried over-the-counter treatments to help accelerate growth. But if you’re looking for alternatives, there are a slew of treatments powered by natural ingredients. One in particular is the Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Hair Strengthening Oil, and it’s currently just $10 at Amazon. The best-selling oil is…
Read MoreBurgundy Is Nice, But This Up-and-Coming Color Trend Is About to Dethrone It
Listen. I love burgundy as a fall color trend just as much as the next fashion person, but there’s a new color trend that I’ve been eyeing instead: royal purple. Yes, I know it’s an unlikely trend, but the fashion-forward online are already in on it. Luxury brands like Valentino, Miu Miu, and McQueen have…
Read MoreIndonesia’s gas crunch strains domestic industries, may shake trust in exports
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s growing gas shortage is forcing the government to prioritise domestic industries – a decision which analysts said could undermine its credibility as an exporter and push long-standing partners such as Singapore to look elsewhere. The supply crunch will also have a “severe impact” on Indonesia’s gas-reliant manufacturers – from those in fertilisers and…
Read MoreWhy good teams beat good ideas
Who discovered the lightbulb? If you answered “Thomas Edison,” you’re not alone—and you’re also not quite right. Despite conventional wisdom that associates great inventions with lone geniuses, breakthrough inventions are team efforts. Incandescent light bulbs existed before Edison was born. His patent built on prior versions of the light bulb, aiming to make it practical…
Read MoreiFast chief Lim Chung Chun ups shareholding
[SINGAPORE] Over the five trading sessions from Aug 22 to 28, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional inflow of S$33 million, partially reversing the S$53 million in net institutional outflow for the preceding week. Institutional flows Over the five trading sessions, the stocks that had the highest net institutional inflow included…
Read MoreTeenage Girl and Father of Infant Die, 2 Others Become Ill amid Music Festival, Prompting an Investigation
NEED TO KNOW Police in Northern Ireland have opened an investigation after a teenage girl died at a local music festival, and a man died soon after it ended Mia Keevan, 17, and Trae Keenan, 24, have been identified as the two people who died amid the Emerge music festival in Belfast Police said a…
Read MoreHybrid-focused Japanese automaker Suzuki “not too worried” about EV-first China brands like BYD
[SINGAPORE] China electric vehicle (EV) brands are making fast and furious sales in the Asia-Pacific, but Japanese carmaker Suzuki is not going head-to-head with them. Recognising that the EV wave is powered partly by government incentives, the mass-market brand is staying focused on petrol-electric hybrids for now, said Masafumi Harano, managing officer and executive general…
Read MoreWhat Are Retail Inventory Management Systems and How Do They Function?
A Retail Inventory Management System is a digital tool that helps businesses track and manage their inventory from suppliers to customers. These systems automate processes like ordering and selling, ensuring accurate stock levels in real-time. For example, they can integrate with point-of-sale systems to update inventory instantly after a sale. Comprehending how these systems function…
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