Danantara, Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, is under fire for considering a partnership with BlackRock, sparking intense debate over the nation’s stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. The potential deal has ignited criticism due to BlackRock’s ties to arms manufacturers supplying the Israeli military, pitting financial ambitions against Indonesia’s long-held pro-Palestinian foreign policy and principles. Critics fear … Read more
Shinichi Kubota, vice-president of New Balance Japan, tells GQ that the idea of reissuing a performance sneaker didn’t really exist in the ’80s and early ’90s. But a few years after the 1300’s initial drop, New Balance developed a lifestyle branch and began to consider bringing back older silhouettes. “Back then, we didn’t think to … Read more
Shen Liqian’s journey isn’t just about running; it’s about defying limitations and rewriting what’s possible. Born with acute myeloid leukemia and facing the amputation of both legs before her first birthday, Shen refused to be defined by her challenges. Instead, she found her stride, quite literally, in the world of running. Now, with her sights … Read more