Latest news with #Idea
The Star
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
New event space sets stage for creative success
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's creative industry received a fresh boost with the launch of Idea Live Arena, which is expected to serve as a catalyst for regional entertainment, said National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib ( pic ). He said the Idea Live Arena, located at the 3 Damansara shopping mall here and with a capacity to accommodate up to 7,000 guests, would not only enhance Malaysia's ability to host large-scale events but also align with the nation's aspirations to position itself as a regional hub for the entertainment and creative industries. 'This venue is fully equipped with the latest facilities and has the potential to become a stage for international-scale concerts and exhibitions,' he said, reported Bernama. The venue was developed by Superstar Arena Holdings Sdn Bhd with an investment of RM40mil, involving structural upgrades, renovations, and the installation of world-class audio, lighting, and visual systems. Azmir said the launch of the venue coincides with the implementation of the new Concert and Event in Malaysia Incentives (CEMI) programme by the Communications Ministry, aimed at attracting more international events to Malaysia while supporting the organisation of local events. 'With the CEMI incentive, we hope that more organisers will bring international concerts and entertainment events to Malaysia, thereby boosting the economy through the tourism, hospitality, and entertainment sectors,' he said. Azmir added that the Idea Live Arena is already almost fully booked until the end of this year, reflecting strong demand for physical concerts and live events.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harry Styles joined Vatican crowd during Pope Leo XIV's conclave election
Harry Styles was among the thousands of people who gathered in Rome during Pope Leo XIV's conclave election. An eagle-eyed onlooker snapped a photo of the "Late Night Talking" singer and former One Direction member on the streets of Rome on Thursday, ahead of the Vatican's announcement that Leo XIV had been elected as the new pope. What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope The singer was spotted wearing a blue jacket, sunglasses and a baseball cap that read, "Techno is my boyfriend." The hat, which some identified as from the clothing brand Idea, is currently sold out. The image of Styles went viral on social media. Some said it was a Styles lookalike, but many were certain it was him. Styles' incognito outing in Rome comes two years after he won the Grammy for album of the year for "Harry's House" in 2023. "Harry's House," Styles' third studio album, was released in 2022, debuting at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart. Pope Leo XIV live updates Pope Leo XIV's election drew thousands to Vatican Square on Thursday. The 69-year-old pope is a Chicago native and the first American pope. He was elected as the 267th pontiff, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Click here to read more about Pope Leo XIV. Harry Styles joined Vatican crowd during Pope Leo XIV's conclave election originally appeared on
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
Harry Styles joined Vatican crowd during Pope Leo XIV's conclave election
Harry Styles was among the thousands of people who gathered in Rome during Pope Leo XIV's conclave election. An eagle-eyed onlooker snapped a photo of the " Late Night Talking" singer and former One Direction member on the streets of Rome on Thursday, ahead of the Vatican's announcement that Leo XIV had been elected as the new pope. The singer was spotted wearing a blue jacket, sunglasses and a baseball cap that read, "Techno is my boyfriend." The hat, which some identified as from the clothing brand Idea, is currently sold out. The image of Styles went viral on social media. Some said it was a Styles lookalike, but many were certain it was him. Styles' incognito outing in Rome comes two years after he won the Grammy for album of the year for "Harry's House" in 2023. "Harry's House," Styles' third studio album, was released in 2022, debuting at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart. Pope Leo XIV's election drew thousands to Vatican Square on Thursday. The 69-year-old pope is a Chicago native and the first American pope. He was elected as the 267th pontiff, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Click here to read more about Pope Leo XIV.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UBS traders aid profit beat as Ermotti warns on tariffs
(Bloomberg) — UBS Group AG's (UBS) markets unit posted a record performance as geopolitical turmoil spurs volatility that the bank says is set to continue. New York City Transit System Chips Away at Subway Fare Evasion NYC's Congestion Toll Raised $159 Million in the First Quarter The Last Thing US Transit Agencies Should Do Now At Bryn Mawr, a Monumental Plaza Traces the Steps of Black History At the National Public Housing Museum, an Embattled Idea Finds a Home Net income for the three months to March came in at $1.7 billion, beating estimates, aided by a 32% revenue surge from trading that was driven by equities and foreign exchange. The uncertainty brought about by the Trump administration has prompted investors to shift their portfolios, handing the trading desks of global banks a surge in business. UBS however warned that spiking concerns over trade policy could cause businesses to put off investment and would hurt fees from dealmaking. 'It's going to depend on the developments on the tariff front,' UBS Chief Executive Officer Sergio Ermotti said in an interview with Bloomberg Television's Tom Mackenzie on Wednesday. 'Uncertainty also has a cost, and therefore investors and corporates will probably slow down their investment plans.' UBS shares rose after the report before erasing gains, trading down 0.7% as of 10:41 a.m. in Zurich. At the investment bank, higher revenue at the trading unit was partly offset by weaker performance in dealmaking and advisory. Ermotti said in March that the market for services like M&A advisory and capital raising had practically seized up due to uncertainty over economic policy. Deutsche Bank AG's debt trading unit posted a record first quarter on the back of volatility, while Societe Generale SA saw a surge in equities trading in the period. UBS's wealth management division posted a pre-tax profit of $1.4 billion, roughly in line with estimates, aided by higher fees and transaction income. Amid a broadly positive report, analysts noted a decline in net interest income at the wealth unit. As central bank rates in Europe and Switzerland continue to fall, UBS said it expects a second-quarter dip in interest income at the unit of 'low single digits.' The bank confirmed its existing plans for dividends and buybacks. In February it said it aims to buy back up to $3 billion of its own shares this year, one third of that in the first half of the year and the remaining $2 billion in the second. Buybacks remain subject to keeping the main capital ratio around its current level of 14% and the absence of 'material and immediate' changes to the Swiss regulatory regime. UBS is facing a long period of uncertainty with regard to its future capital levels, as the Swiss parliament will this year begin to discuss legislation that may require it to hold an extra $25 billion in capital. Given the likely length of the political process, a resolution isn't likely before 2028. 'It's very important that whatever decision is taken, it's taken based on facts, not about myth or about any other ideological issues,' Ermotti said. 'The consequences of the changes are much more profound for the competitiveness, not only of UBS, but the Swiss financial center.' Progress in integrating Credit Suisse, which UBS bought in an emergency rescue in 2023, continued in the quarter. The bank said it had now completed merging the branch network in Switzerland and was preparing to migrate domestic clients on to its systems in the second quarter. —With assistance from Paula Doenecke. (Updates with shares in fifth paragraph) Made-in-USA Wheelbarrows Promoted by Trump Are Now Made in China As More Women Lift Weights, Gyms Might Never Be the Same Why US Men Think College Isn't Worth It Anymore Eight Charts Show Men Are Falling Behind, From Classrooms to Careers The Mastermind of the Yellowstone Universe Isn't Done Yet ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy Sign in to access your portfolio
The Guardian
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
What to wear for an Easter egg hunt (or other Easter activities)
Cap, £40, Idea. Stripe top, £76, Boden. Bag, £6.95, Nutley's Kitchen Gardens. Suede loafers, £89, Dune London. Jeans, £29.99, Mango. Ring, £29, Lulu Copenhagen. Jacket, £285, Soeur Necklace, £98, Missoma. Top, £69, Nobody's Child x Elizabeth Scarlett. Bag, £89, Whistles. Suede espadrilles, £149, Penelope Chilvers. Jeans, £85, Cos. Sunglasses, £40, Izipizi. Suede jacket, £299, Massimo Dutti Necklace, £110 by Annie Lu from Liberty. Dress, £49.50, Marks & Spencer. Earrings, £32, Orelia. Ring, £120, Tilly Sveaas. Suede shoes, £59.99, Zara. Bag, £69, John Lewis. Cropped trench, £145, & Other Stories
