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In April, Vietnam emerged as the 10th top crude steel producer in the world with an estimated production of 2.1 million tonnes. This landmark achievement marks the first time Vietnam has entered the top ten, surpassing Italy, as per the World Steel…
Luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has established its first DG Caffe in the heart of Bangkok, housed within the bustling Siam Paragon shopping complex. Design Details Designed to exude elegance and sophistication, the cafe is adorned with Dandong Green…
In a decisive move underscoring the growing scrutiny on corporate sustainability claims, Italy’s Competition Authority has levied a hefty fine of $1.15 million (€1 million) against Infinite Styles Services Co. Ltd, the company behind Shein’s European…
Winemakers from Victoria’s King Valley traveled to Canberra on Tuesday to lobby parliamentarians to protect their use of the prosecco grape variety name. Australian winemakers are “not giving any ground” against the European Union, which does not want…
Vietnam Airlines is set to make waves in the skies with the launch of its inaugural direct flight between Hanoi and Milan, Italy, on July 1. This move is a crucial step in expanding the airline’s European network and marks a historic first for a Vietnamese…
Ducati Vietnam will close its Hanoi showroom – the only one serving northern Vietnam – on Tuesday, citing market challenges. While the Hanoi dealership would cease operations, Ducati would continue to offer maintenance and repair services in the city, a…
Italian luxury brand Herno has made its first presence in South Korea, in partnership with Shinsegae International. The launch also marks Herno’s first presence in a duty-free shop. Located on the ninth floor of the Shinsegae Duty-Free Myeongdong branch, the…
The Australian market has seen a great surge in Italian imports in recent years, indicating broad consumer taste for all things “Made in Italy”, with special emphasis on authentic Italian-made food products. Whilst there remains a shortage of official data on…
We decided to get rid of the plastic window we had on our boxes to move towards a more sustainable solution and reduce the number of materials used for our packaging. This allowed us to avoid placing unnecessary plastic on the market, amounting to around…
Italian marque Ferrari has dropped the first official teaser for its first-ever SUV, the Purosangue. The hotly-anticipated model has been a part of the folklore much before Ferrari officially announced its intention to build one and has been at the receiving…
The Swiss insurer is disposing of a life insurance portfolio in Italy. The deal lowers credit risk and boost capital. Zurich Insurance is selling its life and pension business to Gamalife, a Lisbon-based insurer, it said in a statement on Monday. Neither…
It’s been a big year for Brioni. The fashion house has marked its 65th year by collaborating with us on our ’Wallpaper* Handmade… in Italy’ exhibition, opening several new stores and – of course – throwing a large party. And now it is celebrating the…
Italian heritage brand Pineider has made its Singapore debut as part of the brand’s plan to expand into Asia, with more markets to come. Singapore’s first Pineider store occupies a 35sqm space inside the lobby of the Marina Bay Sands complex, offering a…
Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica has joined hands with Italian engineering company Mavel, to co-design a new liquid-cooled electric motor that will be used in Energica’s upcoming electric motorcycle range. Called the EMCE (Energica Mavel…
MV Agusta may revive the Cagiva name, with the iconic Cagiva Elefant adventure bike making a comeback. In an interview to an Italian publication, MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov spoke about the motorcycle brand’s future plans, including new products, as well as…
Italian luxury goods group Salvatore Ferragamo said on Tuesday that China and e-commerce had boosted sales in the year so far after the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the firm to its first full-year operating loss since it listed in Milan 10 years ago. Deputy…
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