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First Malaysian designer in NYC’s Couture Week.

First Malaysian designer in NYC's Couture Week.

The Rise of Malaysia’s Fashion Scene Over the years, Malaysia’s fashion scene has witnessed significant growth and evolution, with numerous up-and-coming designers making their marks in the industry. It comes as no surprise that homegrown couturier Gurdip Kaur will be the first Malaysian to participate in Couture Fashion Week 2024, set to take place in New York. Introducing Gurdip Kaur …

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No countries exempt from global public health.

AHF: Countries Cannot Opt Out of Global Public Health According to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), countries should not be allowed to opt out of global public health. This came after Tanzania stopped providing data on its HIV/AIDS epidemic to the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2016. The Global Public Health Emergency AHF President Michael Weinstein stated that global public …

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Devils Lake battles in water remembered.

Devils Lake battles in water remembered.

The Long History of Property Disputes at Devil’s Lake Devil’s Lake, located in Lenawee County, Michigan, has been the site of property disputes for over a century. Growing up in the area, I witnessed firsthand the battles between property owners fighting for just a few inches of waterfront frontage. I wrote stories on the legal and civil fights over what …

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India’s 1st Multi-D2C Platform Buys HiLife Brand.

India's 1st Multi-D2C Platform Buys HiLife Brand.

New Delhi, Delhi, India: D2C Ecommerce, a homegrown multi-D2C brand online platform, has acquired the leading lifestyle electronics brand ‘HiLife from Hungama’. The acquisition will allow D2C Ecommerce to expand its offerings in the electronics segment, which includes smart wearables, headphones, fitness trackers, and LED televisions. The company recently launched India’s first Smart LED TV with two remotes, for both …

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Travel innovation scrutinized by McKinsey analysts.

Travel innovation scrutinized by McKinsey analysts.

Underfunded Travel Startups Compared to Other Sectors The travel startup industry has historically received significantly less funding than startups in other sectors. A recent report from Phocuswright and McKinsey reveals that, over the past 15 years, the travel and tourism industry only received around 1% of funding for startups across all industries, even though it contributed more than 10% of …

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