AkzoNobel's Dulux Professional made a significant contribution to the conference by sharing its global sustainability strategies and product innovations focused on reducing carbon footprint. Pamela Phua, AkzoNobel's Sustainability & Innovation Director, discussed how coatings play a crucial role in achieving green building goals and carbon reduction efforts.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/14/tmt-newswire/pr-newswire/dulux-professional-from-akzonobel-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-sustainability-at-the-singapore-international-green-building-conference-2025-igbc-sg-2025/2148563Audemars Piguet is commemorating its 150th anniversary with a series of events and new releases, starting at its headquarters in Le Brassus, Switzerland. The brand has created an immersive pop-up exhibition, "The House of Wonders", which is touring the world, including Shanghai and London. The exhibition showcases the company's history from its founding in 1875 to the present day, highlighting craftsmanship, heritage, and people who have shaped the watchmaking industry. To celebrate, Audemars Piguet hosted an exclusive preview event in Shanghai, featuring a performance by DJ Mark Ronson, alongside musicians Davia Tao, Willer Pan, Jane Zhang, Lexie Liu, Chen Jin, Xingxu Chen, CL, Tawan, and French model Iris Mittenaere. In London, the brand launched a dedicated track with Ronson and new AP family member RAYE, performed by British singer RAYE, at 180 Studios, which featured an interactive décor inspired by the manufacture's home in Le Brassus.
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/style/2025/07/14/celebration-worthy-of-150-yearsThe article discusses the work of artist and theorist Baeza, who draws inspiration from José Esteban Muñoz's concept of queer futurity. By incorporating Muñoz's ideas, Baeza creates a visual language that reveals the insufficiency of the present by depicting bodies in transformation, such as those suspended or escaping their fixed identities, evoking a sense of disorientation and opening up possibilities for alternative futures.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/installation/felipe-baeza-to-feel-a-then-and-there-kurimanzutto-mexico-city/Chinese biotechnology companies have made significant strides in innovation, with over 1,250 novel drugs under development for various conditions such as cancer and weight loss, surpassing the EU's count of around 1,440 and nearly matching the US total. These Chinese drugmakers have improved from their past reputation for producing cheap knock-offs to winning recognition from regulators and Western pharmaceutical giants.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/14/tech/china-biotech-world-drug-pipeline/The French government recently awarded the Legion of Honour to a diverse group of individuals, including celebrities Jay-Z and Beyonce, film directors Steve McQueen and Spike Lee, athletes Lea Drucker and Yvette Levy, writer Marc Levy, and Auschwitz deportee Yvette Levy. The list also includes former ministers, academics, and top legal figures.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-14/gisele-pelicot-gets-france-top-honour/105528068Gisele Pelicot, 72, and rapper Pharrell Williams, 52, were among 589 people awarded France's top civic honour, the Legion of Honour, ahead of July 14 national day. Pelicot, a feminist icon, was named for her courage in testifying against her former husband, who drugged and raped her by dozens of men over a decade. Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton's men's creative director since 2023, received the honour for his contributions to fashion. Other recipients include Jay Z, Beyonce, Steve McQueen, Spike Lee, Lea Drucker, Sylvie Vartan, Marc Levy, and Yvette Levy, a 99-year-old Auschwitz deportee.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/07/14/french-legion-of-honour-gisele-pelicot-hailed-for-bravery-pharrell-williams-recognised-for-fashion-impact/183863K-pop girl group ILLIT is celebrating the release of its third EP with a showcase at Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul. The group's music, such as "Toki Yo Tomare," which translates to "Time, Please Stop," has resonated with fans, who can relate to the stories behind the songs. ILLIT will perform at the Rock In Japan Festival 2025 and is expected to release a digital single on September 1.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-07-14/entertainment/kpop/ILLIT-to-release-new-Japanese-single-Toki-Yo-Tomare/2352298The Princess of Wales made a stylish appearance at Wimbledon, wearing a light yellow structured top with a matching midi skirt by Self-Portrait and beige Gianvito Rossi pumps. She paired her outfit with an Anya Hindmarch tote and completed it with a purple and green bow tie pin symbolizing her role as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, which she inherited from Queen Elizabeth in 2016.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1328205-kate-middletons-wimbledon-look-includes-special-nod-to-prince-williamBritish artist Longe presents a new body of work exploring semi-abstract interior worlds in "The Other Side of the Mountain" exhibition. Inspired by Doris Lessing's novel "The Golden Notebook", her paintings capture fleeting moments and memories, weaving together past and present reflections on family, changing circumstances, and remembrance. Longe's classical portraiture training at Florence's Charles H. Cecil Studios informs her rich, jewel-like palette, employing Symbolist techniques to suggest subjective realities. The exhibition features works like "The Yellow Dress" (2025), capturing tender moments between a couple, representing different facets of the artist's divided self and exploring themes of sexuality and womanhood.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/sahara-longe-the-other-side-of-the-mountain-arnolfini-bristol-england/