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France 24
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Comings and goings at Paris's Haute Couture houses
Culture 11:42 From the show As the Haute Couture collections wrap up in the French capital, we take a look at some of the highlights in a season where arrivals and departures have cast a shadow over many of the major houses' collections. Fashion editor Samantha Tse talks us through a transitional collection for Chanel, as the label awaits the arrival of its new artistic director, Matthieu Blazy. Echoing the Met museum's glitzy annual gala, the Bal d'Eté in Paris brought together celebrities like Keira Knightley, Sofia Coppola, Penelope Cruz and Diane Kruger to raise funds for the Louvre's Decorative Arts Museum. We also discuss Demna Gvasalia's final show for Balenciaga, Glenn Marten's début at Margiela and Iris van Herpen's bio-luminescent creations as the Dutch designer stuns critics with innovative and delicate beauty once again.
Malay Mail
24-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
XTransfer Wins Best Payments and Collections Solution at The Asset Triple A Awards 2025
XTransfer Wins the 'Best Payments and Collections Solution – Hong Kong' in 2025. HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 June 2025 -, is proud to announce that, together with, it has been awarded the "Best Payments and Collections Solution – Hong Kong" at The Asset Triple A Awards acknowledges XTransfer's remarkable accomplishments in advancing payment and collection solutions. In collaboration with Deutsche Bank, XTransfer offers the, which allows clients to seamlessly receive multiple currencies within a single account, significantly enhancing treasury management efficiency. This award highlights the outstanding capabilities of both parties in providing efficient, secure, and convenient cross-border payment and collection services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)., remarked, "We are deeply honoured to receive The Asset Triple A Award. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional efforts of our team in providing secure, low-cost, fast, and convenient payment solutions for global foreign trade enterprises. From the very beginning, XTransfer has been committed to helping businesses overcome the complexities and high costs of cross-border payments through technological innovation and high-quality financial services, enabling them to compete in the global economy with lower barriers to entry. Looking ahead, XTransfer will further strengthen its collaboration with Deutsche Bank and other leading international financial institutions to enable enterprises to enjoy the same level of cross-border financial services as large multinational corporations."said: "One of our core strengths as a Global Hausbank is helping companies expand their reach through our cross-border payment capabilities and broad global network. We are delighted for our multi-currency payment solution for XTransfer to be recognised by The Asset, and we look forward to continuing to find new and innovative ways to help them broaden their capabilities, streamline processes and empower their clients to navigate global trade to increase their competitiveness."The Asset Triple A Awards, organised by The Asset magazine, holds high esteem within the financial industry and celebrates outstanding achievements and best practices of companies that have launched or helped implement initiatives in corporate treasury management, trade finance, supply chain and/or risk management in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and North #XTransfer #TheAsset #3AAwards #DeutscheBank #Crossborder #Payment #SMEs The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About XTransfer XTransfer, the world-leading and China's No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Shanghai and has branches in Hong Kong SAR, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, the UAE, and Nigeria. XTransfer has obtained local payment licenses in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and Australia. With more than 600,000 enterprise clients, XTransfer has become the industry No.1 in China. By cooperating with well-known multinational banks and financial institutions, XTransfer has built a unified global multi-currency clearing network and a data-based, automated, internet-based and intelligent anti-money laundering risk control infrastructure centred on SMEs. XTransfer uses technology as a bridge to link large financial institutions and SMEs around the world, allowing SMEs to enjoy the same level of cross-border financial services as large multinational corporations. XTransfer completed its Series D financing in September 2021 and achieved unicorn status. The Company possesses a diverse composition of international investors, including D1 Capital Partners LP, Telstra Ventures, China Merchants Venture, eWTP Capital, Yunqi Capital, Gaorong Capital, 01VC, MindWorks and Lavender Hill Capital more information, please visit:
Trade Arabia
15-03-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Meraas unveils final phase of Dubai standalone villa community
Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate (DHRE), has announced the launch of the final phase of The Acres, its exclusive standalone villa community, centrally located in Dubailand. Featuring 106 villas and 102 mansions, the final phase offers a blend of well-being, nature and elevated lifestyle amenities with a mix of three-, four- and five-bedroom villas, alongside The Acres Estates, featuring the exquisite Amber and Ivory Collections with five-, six- and seven-bedroom mansions. Each residence embodies a distinct architectural style while upholding the highest standards of luxury, sustainability, and refined living, said the developer. According to Meraas, The Acres is designed with sustainability weaved into every aspect of its architecture and the community is committed to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per capita compared to the national average. It utilises 33% less water than the UAE average, with 100% of irrigation demand covered by treated wastewater. The project incorporates water-saving fixtures, efficient irrigation systems, and low-water plants, it stated. The community was awarded the Leed Gold for Communities pre-certification, a unique aspect of the LEED programme, underscoring Meraas' commitment to building environmentally responsible communities from the ground up and to international standards, with sustainability at the heart of its operations. This prestigious pre-certification, a first for Meraas, was awarded by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the administrative body responsible for verifying LEED and other green certification schemes, it added. On the launch, Khalid Al Malik, the CEO of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said its reflects the group's commitment to creating sustainable communities that promote well-being and a strong connection with nature, values that are increasingly important to today's homeowners. "With evolving consumer preferences prioritising eco-conscious living, wellness-focused design, and thoughtfully integrated spaces, The Acres is designed to meet these changing needs. Achieving Leed Gold pre-certification further underscores our dedication to environmental responsibility and global best practices, ensuring a future-focused lifestyle for our residents," he noted. The Acres Estates range in plot size from 9,000 to 17,700 sq. ft. across both the Amber and Ivory Collections, with private gardens that are directly connected to the safe pedestrian pathways full of greenery that lead to the park and lagoon. The Amber Collection exudes a contemporary aesthetic with clean lines and natural materials, while the Ivory Collection presents a more traditional design with vertical stone-clad walls and minimalist white horizontal lines, he explained. These villas, he stated, feature a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces, centrally located kitchens with easy access to dining and lounge areas, grand master bedroom suites with private terraces and walk-in closets, spacious bathrooms with views of the surrounding landscape, and unique courtyard designs maximising natural light and privacy. According to him, the residents will benefit from an abundance of green spaces, (2.5 times more than the global average), with every villa a mere three-minute walk from a park.
