【China】World’s Fastest Train: Train or Time Machine… Hits 896 Km/h in Trial, Leaves Planes in the Dust, Who Built It and Where Will It Run?

Editor’s NoteChina’s new CR450 high-speed train prototype has achieved a record-breaking 896 km/h in trials, surpassing Japan’s maglev record….

【India】Sapphire Foods Reports Mixed Q2 Results with 7% Revenue Growth

Editor’s NoteSapphire Foods, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in India and Sri Lanka, posted a 7% year-on-year revenue increase to ₹740 crore for…

【Washington, 】AGTA News: U.S. and Thailand Reach Reciprocal Trade Agreement Framework

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a new trade framework between the U.S. and Thailand, a significant development for bilateral economic ties and…

What’s Behind L’Oréal’s Acquisition of Kering’s Cosmetics Business

Editor’s NoteThis acquisition underscores a seismic shift in the luxury sector, where beauty products are now the primary growth driver. As L’Oréal’s…

【Stuttgart, G】Robberies in Stuttgart as Well: Luxury Watches and Jewelry Stolen – Defense Announces Confessions

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a pair of thieves in Germany who allegedly targeted wealthy retirees, with a trial now underway. The piece…

Second-Hand Watch Sales Soar in Q3 2025

Editor’s NoteGlobal sales of pre-owned watches surged in Q3, driven by U.S. tariffs, rising prices for new timepieces, and the appeal of…

【India】Oil Refining Sector Update: GRMs Surge, Outlook Positive

Editor’s NoteThe oil refining sector is showing strong signs of recovery, with Gross Refining Margins (GRMs) more than doubling. This improvement is…

【Beijing, Chi】Losing its sparkle? How Chinese artificial gems are upending the diamond market

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the remarkable speed and scale of lab-grown diamond production in China, where advanced technology replicates…

【Osaka, Japan】[Urupolo Manga Report #13] ‘Venus of the New Era! Art Deco 100th Anniversary Exhibition’ at Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art until January 4 Next Year: A Dream That Hasn’t Faded in 100 Years Since the Exposition

Editor’s NoteAs the Osaka-Kansai Expo concludes, this piece reflects on another world’s fair legacy—the birth of Art Deco at the 1925 Paris…

How Much Elizabeth Taylor’s Jewelry Collection Was Worth When She Died and Where They Are Now

Editor’s NoteElizabeth Taylor’s lifelong passion for jewelry was legendary, famously sparked by the sight of a ring in her infancy. This anecdote,…