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As the style industry evolves, brands scramble to stay relevant – but sometimes the most effective strategy is one rooted in heritage. People are naturally drawn to names whose stories reflect their own background. [1]

TOKYO -- Byron Wien, vice chairman of private wealth solutions at the Blackstone Group, has published a list of "Ten Surprises" every year for more than three decades now. [3]

Carolyn Blacklock is founder and principal at Ipsum Pacific, a strategic consultancy advising Pacific governments and state-owned companies. [4]

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HONG KONG -- Shares in Chinese train manufacturer CRRC rose sharply in Hong Kong on Monday, despite a decline in the company's first-half net profit, as reported over the weekend. [6]

HONG KONG -- Shares of MTR, a train operator in Hong Kong and mainland China, were relatively week on Monday, temporarily falling to 40.00 Hong Kong dollars, down 0.62% from the previous weekend. [7]

STOCKMANN on Monday revealed it is exploring options for its loss-making department store business and considering changing its name to Lindex, a Swedish low-cost fashion chain it acquired in 2007. [8]

HSINCHU, Taiwan -- Three days after the founding chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Morris Chang, announced his retirement and a succession plan on Oct. [9]

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[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2025-12-10 · 31% match

From archives to runways, fashion doubles down on the power of brand heritage

As the style industry evolves, brands scramble to stay relevant – but sometimes the most effective strategy is one rooted in heritage. People are naturally drawn to names whose stories reflect their own background.

[2] MM dailymail.co.uk · 55% match

Reba McEntire

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-05-23 · 38% match

Blackstone 'soothsayer' steps back from rising dollar prophecy

TOKYO -- Byron Wien, vice chairman of private wealth solutions at the Blackstone Group, has published a list of "Ten Surprises" every year for more than three decades now.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-04-24 · 34% match

Papua New Guinea's planned gold monopoly will weigh economy down

Carolyn Blacklock is founder and principal at Ipsum Pacific, a strategic consultancy advising Pacific governments and state-owned companies.

[5] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2019-07-29 · 32% match

Bursa Malaysia stock quotes | The Star

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[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-28 · 31% match

CRRC shares surge in Hong Kong despite tumble in 1H profits

HONG KONG -- Shares in Chinese train manufacturer CRRC rose sharply in Hong Kong on Monday, despite a decline in the company's first-half net profit, as reported over the weekend.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-02-13 · 31% match

MTR shares slightly weak after Friday train incident

HONG KONG -- Shares of MTR, a train operator in Hong Kong and mainland China, were relatively week on Monday, temporarily falling to 40.00 Hong Kong dollars, down 0.62% from the previous weekend.

[8] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2023-09-26 · 31% match

Stockmann considers selling department stores, changing name to Lindex

STOCKMANN on Monday revealed it is exploring options for its loss-making department store business and considering changing its name to Lindex, a Swedish low-cost fashion chain it acquired in 2007.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-10-07 · 30% match

TSMC's Morris Chang built a powerful business

HSINCHU, Taiwan -- Three days after the founding chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Morris Chang, announced his retirement and a succession plan on Oct.

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