Rajiv MenonGeneral
Lumson Completes Two Packaging Acquisitions in the US and Asia
Financed through a pool of banks, the deals give the Italian beauty packaging group a direct presence across three continents as Carl Lombardi remains CEO.
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Wei ZhangFood
Global Food Price Index Hits Nearly Four-Year High on Sugar Surge
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization cut its 2026 global cereal output forecast to 2.98 billion tonnes as all five tracked commodity groups posted August gains.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Vietnam Surpasses Italy to Become 10th Largest Global Steel Producer
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…
Sarah ChenFood
Savor Italy in Thailand: Dolce & Gabbana Launches First Luxury DG Caffe in Bangkok’s Siam Paragon Mall
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…
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Italy Penalizes Shein $1.15M for Deceptive Eco-Friendly Claims: A Retail Wake-Up Call!
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…
Sarah ChenFinance
Australian winemakers fight EU to retain Prosecco name
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…
Aiko TanakaGeneral
Vietnam Airlines Set to Launch Inaugural Direct Route to Italy Next Month!
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…
Maria SantosAutomotive
Italian motorbike brand Ducati to shut down only northern Vietnam store
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…
Aiko TanakaFashion
Italian outerwear label Herno makes global duty-free debut in Korea
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…
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Italian products thriving in the Australian market
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…
Wei ZhangFood
Barilla takes the plastic out of its blue-box range
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…
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Ferrari Drops First Official Teaser For Purosangue SUV
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…
Wei Zhang
Zurich Sells Life Insurance Book in Italy
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…
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Moleskine opens its first retail store in SEA
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…
Aiko TanakaFashion
Pineider opens first standalone Asian store
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…
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Energica Unveils Liquid-Cooled Electric Motor
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…