The western state of Maharashtra, home to India's financial capital Mumbai, has so far reported more than 5.4 million cases, including over 82,000 deaths from Covid-19. Ministers of the state, including Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, have been discussing various ways to respond to an impending third wave, Aaditya Thackeray, tourism and environment minister for Maharashtra said. Some predict a third […]

SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – Real estate agency PropNex on Wednesday (May 19) announced it has expanded to Cambodia, its fourth overseas market. It has also collaborated with developers for two projects in the market. The expansion brings PropNex’s salesforce to over 12,000 across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. The master franchise of PropNex Cambodia will be led by […]

The claim: A 1962 image predicted life in 2022 During the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing and face masks became commonplace. Some social media users say an image published nearly 60 years ago bears a striking resemblance to those public health guidelines. The image, which circulated on Twitter last year, was published in a recent Facebook post from The Italian American Page. The post features an artist’s rendering of people riding alone in futuristic and dome-like […]

The transition to an electric-car future will be an uphill battle, with the president and Republicans in Congress at odds over his $4 trillion economic agenda. By Jim Tankersley, Coral Davenport and Neal E. Boudette President Biden had toured a vehicle factory and delivered a policy speech, but he was not going to leave Michigan without taking a new electric pickup […]

Finding the right size bra online can be an exercise in frustration. That’s why intimates company Wacoal used to tell customers to give up. “It is hard for women to size themselves or measure themselves,” Miryha Fantegrossi, vice president of merchandising and design at Wacoal America, told WWD. “It’s been a challenge for a very long time, and that’s why […]

An extended sell-off amid rising inflation expectations and valuation concerns saw Asian stocks hitting their lowest in seven weeks on Wednesday. A cautious undertone prevailed as investors awaited U.S. consumer inflation data due out later in the day for direction. Chinese shares rose as the U.S. agreed to remove Xiaomi from a blacklist that would have barred Americans from investing […]

Now through July 16, Facebook will be featuring some of the biggest brands in beauty and fashion in a weekly showcase for livestream shopping on the platform.    “What if you could see this season’s latest trends modeled in real time, ask questions about how they fit, select your size and buy, all from the comfort of your home?” Facebook […]

Whether planning for another year or checking in half-way, it helps to reflect on the challenges. Business coach Maya Elious traveled to Mexico to set goals in three areas of her $1-million company.  She suggests taking your time — skipping the reflection could lead to repeating old habits. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. When setting goals for the […]