SHARJAH / WAM Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition of the world’s first International Bookseller Conference in Sharjah, the second annual edition has been announced by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) with a stronger, more holistic programme to showcase the learnings and experiences of global ecosystem stakeholders, upskill professionals, and uncover emerging commercial opportunities, particularly in the Arab …

BLOOMBERG  LVMH is shifting resources out of Hong Kong, reflecting waning interest in what used to be Asia’s premium shopping hub as mainland Chinese consumers switch to shopping at home. The top global luxury conglomerate wants to focus more of its investment in burgeoning metropolises such as Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou and Shenzhen as Hong Kong loses its relevance in the …

BLOOMBERG  Qantas Airways Ltd plans to hire 8,500 more workers in the next decade, about the same number it cut during the pandemic, underscoring aviation’s growth trajectory less than a year after the crisis. The additional roles include pilots, cabin crew and airport staff. With more than 300 new aircraft arriving in the next 10 years, Qantas also plans to …