The 2026 Collection of Montblanc, from Rieussec and Iced Sea to 1858 and Star Legacy

When a brand drops a set of updates like this, it is rarely about just one watch. With Montblanc’s start to 2026, the focus is more on variety. The Rieussec brings in a historical link, while pieces like the Iced Sea focus more on materials and colour, including a brighter coral dial. There are also … Read more

Taylor Swift drops ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ video, sued over ‘Showgirl’

Taylor Swift faces a trademark infringement suit from Maren Wade over “The Life of a Showgirl” whereas simultaneously releasing a tribute video to Elizabeth Taylor. The conflict highlights the escalating tension between pop culture branding strategies and established intellectual property rights in the modern entertainment economy. There is a distinct, almost poetic irony in the … Read more

Eid holiday boosts leisure travel, drives economy: Tourism Ministry

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday drove a surge in leisure travel and lifted tourism spending, supporting the national economy, the tourism ministry said on Wednesday. Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa cited transportation ministry data showing 147.55 million people traveled during the March 13–29 holiday period. She said about 12 percent of … Read more

SE Asia producers launch fertilizer association

State-owned Indonesian fertilizer producer Pupuk Indonesia, state-owned Malaysian fertilizer producer Petronas, and Bruneian fertilizer producer Brunei Fertilizer Industries (BFI) have announced the formation of the Southeast Asia Fertilizer Association at the Argus Asia Fertilizer Conference in Bali today. The association aims to address regional fertilizer-related issues through a formal industry body and to present a … Read more