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Police Recover Stolen Goods in Separate Operations
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Police Recover Stolen Goods in Separate Operations

Police in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, recovered stolen goods and vandalized transformer cables. Separately, Malaysian police recovered stolen jewelry following a gold shop heist in Jerantut and apprehended two suspected robbers in Chow Kit.

PM Modi Urges Indians to Conserve Fuel, Limit Gold Purchases
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PM Modi Urges Indians to Conserve Fuel, Limit Gold Purchases

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to reduce fuel consumption, limit foreign travel, and avoid buying gold for a year. These measures are aimed at protecting the rupee, managing high oil prices, and addressing inflation concerns amid a potential weaker monsoon.

Delhi Family Held Hostage, Robbed by New Domestic Help
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Delhi Family Held Hostage, Robbed by New Domestic Help

A family in Delhi's Golf Links area was held hostage and robbed of over Rs 25 lakh worth of jewellery by a domestic helper hired less than a week prior. Police are now searching for the new employee who fled with the valuables.

Bengaluru Jewellery Shop Looted
Businessindian-express27d ago

Bengaluru Jewellery Shop Looted

An unattended jewellery shop in Bengaluru was looted after its owner stepped out, prompting authorities to launch a manhunt for the culprits.

Details Emerge in Rosmah Mansor Civil Suit
Worldmalay-mail1mo ago

Details Emerge in Rosmah Mansor Civil Suit

New details have emerged from the Global Royalty vs Rosmah civil suit, describing bags found during an investigation as stuffed with jewelry and cash spilling onto the floor.

NCAA summons Air Peace over stranded passengers, flight disruptions
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NCAA summons Air Peace over stranded passengers, flight disruptions

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, weekend, summoned the largest airline in the country, Air Peace, over what it described as unexplained disruptions. The post NCAA summons Air Peace over stranded passengers, flight disruptions appeared first on Vanguard News.

Watches and Jewellery: March
CultureFT2mo ago

Watches and Jewellery: March

Swiss watch brands expect skilled worker salary support programme to expire in July; artisans recast landmark designs into horological form; tiny talismans gain cultural and commercial power; vibrant dial designs and bold materials are filtering through to affordable brands

Hong Kong visitor numbers jump for Chinese New Year holiday as gold sales shine
BusinessSCMP2mo ago

Hong Kong visitor numbers jump for Chinese New Year holiday as gold sales shine

Visitor numbers in Hong Kong rose about 14 per cent during the Chinese New Year holiday but more residents left the city, while local retailers reported bumper sales of gold products. Some retailers reported single purchases worth millions of Hong Kong dollars within categories such as watches and jewellery, even as the broader retail recovery remained uneven. Immigration Department figures showed trips made by visitors – from mainland China and elsewhere – rose about 14 per cent year on year...

Hat-trick of good UK economic news, but US growth misses forecasts – business live
BusinessThe Guardian2mo ago

Hat-trick of good UK economic news, but US growth misses forecasts – business live

UK budget surplus hits record in January and retail sales rose, while private sector activity is strengthening in February UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves Art and antiques help lift retail sales in Great Britain to biggest monthly rise since 2024 The jump in tax receipts last month may show that UK government receipts are starting to get the boost from inflation and wage growth earlier in the year. Nick Ridpath, research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, says: Today’s data on the public finances is particularly important, given the outsized impact of January’s self-assessment returns on revenues and borrowing for the year as a whole. Income tax receipts had been a little disappointing over 2025, lagging behind forecasts even as inflation and wage growth exceeded expectations. But today’s data shows that self-assessment revenues in January were almost £2bn (6%) higher than forecast. Mail order retailers, which are predominantly online, experienced a boost from retailers selling sports supplements, as well as continued strong sales volumes by online jewellers. Comments from jewellers reported that demand had hit unprecedented levels. Continue reading...

China seniors pursue overseas education after retirement to realise unfulfilled dreams
CultureSCMP2mo ago

China seniors pursue overseas education after retirement to realise unfulfilled dreams

As retired people in China pursue the dream of studying overseas, the country’s education system is facing the challenge of catering for the demands of an ageing population. Qiu Lianru, 66, became a student of a short-term programme at the Arts University Bournemouth in England last year. Rejecting a traditional restful retirement, Qiu studies fashion design, printmaking, jewellery making and photography and stays in a student dormitory. She says it provides her with inner fulfilment. “I want...

PM Modi's Austerity Call Prompts Indian Officials to Cut Costs
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PM Modi's Austerity Call Prompts Indian Officials to Cut Costs

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity and wise spending, particularly regarding fuel consumption, has led to various officials, including Gujarat ministers, reducing their convoys and adopting more frugal practices. This initiative comes amidst broader economic considerations and a regional fuel crisis impacting services like Air India.

Hayden Panettiere Details Addiction, Postpartum Depression in Memoir
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Hayden Panettiere Details Addiction, Postpartum Depression in Memoir

Actress Hayden Panettiere has opened up about her struggles with sexuality, addiction, and postpartum depression in her new memoir, 'This Is Me: A Reckoning.' She also revealed a harrowing experience with a famous naked man and claimed Neutrogena dropped her after her postpartum comments.

Culturetimes-uk26d ago

Review of New Luxury Watch Trends and Designs

Several articles explore the latest trends in luxury watches, highlighting new models and discussing their evolving role as both functional timepieces and fashionable jewelry. The pieces delve into innovative designs and high-end craftsmanship in the watch industry.

Christophe Leribault Appointed New Director of the Louvre Museum
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Christophe Leribault Appointed New Director of the Louvre Museum

Art historian Christophe Leribault has been named the new director of the Louvre Museum in Paris, according to French officials.

Bothwell: the affluent Glasgow town that has become UK’s ‘firebomb capital’
WorldThe Guardian2mo ago

Bothwell: the affluent Glasgow town that has become UK’s ‘firebomb capital’

A high street is punctuated by burned-out buildings like rotten teeth in an otherwise perfect smile – what’s going on? On the banks of the River Clyde, half an hour to the south-east of Glasgow, Bothwell is one of the city’s prettiest and most prosperous commuter towns, famous for its medieval castle and annual scarecrow festival. Bothwell’s Victorian villas and secluded enclaves of luxury modern mansions sell into the millions to the TV personalities, professional footballers and entrepreneurs who favour its environs. Bothwell Main Street, a designated conservation area, showcases glorious floral displays in summertime and year round an array of independent boutiques, jewellers and beauticians buck the trend for high street degeneration. Continue reading...

BusinessDaily Star BD2d ago

Guide to Running an Online Handmade Jewellery Business

An article explores the essential steps and considerations for young entrepreneurs looking to establish and operate an online handmade jewellery business. It offers insights into the challenges and requirements of this niche market.

Parents hire killer for drug-addicted son in Uttar Pradesh
WorldTimes of India3d ago

Parents hire killer for drug-addicted son in Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, parents and a younger brother allegedly hired a contract killer for Rs 5 lakh to murder their 32-year-old son due to his drug addiction and abuse. The mother reportedly sold her jewellery for an advance payment, and the son was later found strangled.

Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Heads to Auction
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Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Heads to Auction

A collection of Marilyn Monroe's personal items, including jewellery and private letters, is set to be auctioned. The auction coincides with what would have been the iconic actress's 100th birthday.

Luxury goods considered as alternative investments
Businesschannel-news-asia1mo ago

Luxury goods considered as alternative investments

Luxury bags, fine watches, and jewelry are increasingly viewed as alternative assets. Experts examine the risks and realities of counting luxury goods as investments, questioning their ability to consistently hold value.

Middle East exhibitors at Hong Kong jewellery fair rue poorer sales, attendance
BusinessSCMP2mo ago

Middle East exhibitors at Hong Kong jewellery fair rue poorer sales, attendance

Middle Eastern exhibitors at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show expect poorer business due to disruptions brought on by the US-Israel war on Iran, while organisers have reported “a small number” of participants being affected by flight cancellations and delays. The event, which opened on Wednesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, is being held alongside the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show at AsiaWorld-Expo. The two shows feature about 4,000 exhibito...

Buy now, pay later: how to use it without getting into debt
BusinessThe Guardian2mo ago

Buy now, pay later: how to use it without getting into debt

BNPL can be a fee-free way to manage cashflow for an essential purchase but keep track of the payment schedule Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a form of credit that lets you spread payments for everything from clothes, jewellery and white goods to concert tickets, hotel rooms and takeaway meals. Continue reading...

Hong Kong jewellery sales sparkle amid 13pc jump in mainland Chinese visitors
BusinessSCMP2mo ago

Hong Kong jewellery sales sparkle amid 13pc jump in mainland Chinese visitors

Hong Kong recorded a 13 per cent surge in visitors from mainland China during the Lunar New Year holiday, with the influx boosting jewellery sales by 10 per cent during the period despite a sharp rise in gold prices. Industry representatives said on Sunday that festive business had outperformed last year’s, though the recovery remained uneven across sectors and not always directly tied to the surge in mainland visitors. Immigration figures showed 1.02 million mainlanders visited the city betw...

Strong Lunar New Year demand fuels China’s gold jewellery market
BusinessSCMP2mo ago

Strong Lunar New Year demand fuels China’s gold jewellery market

In the run-up to Lunar New Year, Chinese consumers were busy choosing gold jewellery, a traditional gift with deep cultural connotations, as strong market sentiment overshadowed sharp fluctuations in gold prices and assessments of the sector’s outlook by investment banks remained upbeat. Jewellers offered small discounts to boost holiday sales. For example, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, China’s largest retailer by store count, launched an 80 yuan (US$12) discount per gram on gold items in its...