Nippon Paint said to offer $8.6 billion for Akzo Nobel paint arm

Nippon Paint Offers $8.6 Billion for Akzo Nobel’s Paint Business

Nippon Paint Holdings Co. has made an offer for Akzo Nobel NV’s decorative paints business in the past month.

Nippon Paint offers $8.55 billion for AkzoNobel’s decorative paints business

According to reports, Nippon Paint made multiple offers over the past month, but AkzoNobel neither engaged with the proposal nor informed shareholders

Nippon Paint Makes $8.6 Billion Bid for AkzoNobel’s Decorative-Paints Unit

The move for the Akzo unit follows an earlier attempt by Nippon Paint to buy the group as a whole and split it with Sherwin-Williams.

Six held for alleged gold-smuggling attempt from China

With an estimated worth of over 1 million yen the gold was concealed in life-size dolls.

Beyond hanbok, foreign tourists now craft their own K-accessories

International visitors to Korea are moving beyond wearing hanbok for photos and are now making their own traditional accessories to take home. Hands-on workshops where tourists craft norigae, ornamental pendants hung from hanbok, and daenggi, traditional ribbons used to tie braided hair, are gaining popularity as travelers seek participatory cultural experiences over sightseeing. According to Creatrip, an inbound travel platform, reservations for traditional accessory-making experiences rose

Reclusive philanthropist who made Sydney a ‘more generous place’ dies aged 104

Isaac Wakil made a fortune in the clothing trade and property. His charitable foundation made record-breaking donations to arts and medicine.

Yangliuqing Woodblock New Year Painting

Carved by hand, printed with color, and filled with wishes for a new year. Yangliuqing Woodblock New Year Painting is more than traditional art—it's a timeless celebration of Chinese culture and festive spirit. #HeritageandInheritors

Dubai jeweler reveals $81,000 LEGO World Cup trophy replica

A Dubai jeweler has transformed a Lego World Cup trophy, assembled by his son, into a diamond-studded piece worth around $81,000. Hemant Karamchandani, who owns a jewelery store in Dubai, said he was not looking to sell the replica. #dubai #jewler #worldcup #trophy #lego

Singapore Period Drama ‘The Violinist’ Wins Annecy

The hand-drawn feature from director Ervin Han and Raúl García took the Cristal for best film at the international animation festival. Louis Clichy's debut 'Iron Boy' won the audience award.

Haneefah Adam Wins Inaugural Ventures Platform–Ysma Futures Art Award

Nigerian visual artist, Haneefah Adam, has announced the winner of the inaugural Ventures Platform–Ysma Futures Art Award by Ventures Platform and the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) at Pan-Atlantic University. The award is a pioneering public art commission established to support artistic innovation and future-focused cultural expression in Nigeria. Haneefah Adam will receive a [] The post Haneefah Adam Wins Inaugural Ventures Platform–Ysma Futures Art Award appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Lil Win leaves Kyeiwaa overjoyed with generous cash gift in the USA

Kwadwo Nkansah, Lil Win, gifts veteran actress Kyeiwaa 500 during their reunion in the USA, with fans applauding the actor's generous gesture and support.

Stitching Korean spirit: Costume designer reimagines hanbok for world stage

Stitching Korean spirit: Costume designer reimagines hanbok for world stage

Why Tanzania's richest man wants to invest $100m in Dangote's new African refinery

Tanzania's richest businessman, Mohammed Dewji, has offered to invest 100 million in Aliko Dangote's proposed 17 billion refinery in East Africa.

Checking In on Adrien Brody's Art Career

The Oscar-winning actor created a big ass mural for a chicken finger chain, and sure, let’s call it art.

Artwork from Iron Man's first appearance breaks auction record

Artwork from Iron Man's first appearance breaks auction record

KRF Awards Young Artists Participating in the “Colors of Karabakh” (2026) Project (PHOTO)

KRF Awards Young Artists Participating in the “Colors of Karabakh” (2026) Project (PHOTO)

Nur Izani zahir pengorban ibu di atas kanvas seni

Karya seni sering dikaitkan dengan kehidupan manusia berikutan setiap hasil karya bukan sekadar paparan visual malah menjadi medium ekspresi yang membawa makna tersendiri. Setiap artis pula mempunyai cara yang berbeza dalam menyampaikan mesej dan emosi di sebalik hasil tangan mereka sama ada melalui simbol, warna, bentuk mahupun tema yang dipilih bergantung kepada pengalaman dan pandangan ... Read more The post Nur Izani zahir pengorban ibu di atas kanvas seni appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Minnesota artist uses vending machine to sell tiny $1 art. It’s already made $3,000.

A win for whimsy. A win for human creativity. The post Minnesota artist uses vending machine to sell tiny 1 art. It’s already made 3,000. appeared first on Upworthy.

Taiwan's Tseng Jing-hua wins Best Lead Actor at Global OTT Awards

Taipei, June 22 (CNA) Taiwanese actor Tseng Jing-hua (曾敬驊) won Best Lead Actor at the Global OTT Awards 2026 in Busan, South Korea, on Saturday for his performance in Had I Not Seen the Sun (如果我不曾見過太陽).

Kagurabachi's first 20 minutes slices through the explosive Anime Expo hype

The long-awaited adaptation of Takeru Hokazono’s hit manga premieres at Anime Expo, offering fans their first glimpse at the next big shonen anime

Cash prize awarded to local entrepreneur to expand Battagram-made products across Pakistan

Cash prize awarded to local entrepreneur to expand Battagram-made products across Pakistan

Kim family fashion drives custom tailoring boom among North Korea’s wealthy elite

Wealthy North Koreans are commissioning custom-tailored suits modeled on the outfits worn by Ri Sol Ju and Kim Ju Ae at official state appearances in 2026, with the trend spreading quickly among donju families in South Pyongan province. A source in South Pyongan province told Daily NK on Tuesday that donju — North Korea’s emerging []

Donnie Does Love Him Some Gold

And it’s not even the real thing! Gilt and spray paint, and the color looks wrong. Everyone knows the sheen and patina of *real* gold. Donnie thinks that if it looks like gold, everyone thinks it is gold, and it makes him look ridiculously wealthy. Not so fast, boyo. Yer missing something there, namely, real

Museum brand Mu:ds posts record first-half sales

SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Sales of cultural merchandise from South Korea's natio...

49kg of Gold Hidden in Dolls Seized as Japan Arrests Six Smuggling Suspects

TOKYO, Jun 26: Japanese police have arrested six people for allegedly attempting to smuggle 49 kilograms of gold bars worth about ¥1.075 billion (approximately 7.3 million) from C...

Studio Ghibli’s New Short Film Gets a Major Update

Image Courtesy of Studio Ghibli Even decades after its establishment in 1985, Studio Ghibli has remained the most iconic animation studio when it comes to anime movies. Every film produced by the studio is loved for its striking visuals, rich storytelling, and deep emotional impact. The studio’s trademark is hand-drawn animation with incredible attention to detail, including lush scenery, fluid movement, and []

Love and Deepspace Fans Pay Tribute to Canceled Character Valko at Anime Expo

One Love and Deepspace fan created a real-world tribute to Valko at Anime Expo, which quickly grew with notes and gifts from players.

For many outside China, Dear You reflects family history, not politics

When a modest Chaoshan-dialect film about an indebted grandson, a missing grandfather and a bundle of yellowing remittance letters opened quietly in China in late April, few expected it to become one of the biggest films of the year. Yet Dear You has earned more than 1.8 billion yuan (US265.75 million) at the Chinese box office. It has done so without major stars or heavy promotion – an unlikely triumph for a film told largely in Teochew or Chiu Chow. As the film is released across Southeast...

Uniqlo’s plan to dominate global fashion

The clothing retailer forged in Japan’s post-bubble economy is pinning its hopes on Europe and North America

Nigerian Filmmaker Wins International Award for Challenging Cultural Stereotypes

Nigerian filmmaker, actor, producer and director, Dr Oluchukwu Iheonunekwu, professionally known as Donald Iheonunekwu, has won international recognition for using film to challenge cultural stereotypes, following his latest success at the TAFF International Film Festival in Dallas, United States, where his film A Trip to Kigali received the Best Narrative Feature award. Speaking to Journalists, [] The post Nigerian Filmmaker Wins International Award for Challenging Cultural Stereotypes appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Artist creates Kerala’s ‘coconut rib’ World Cup trophy

An artist in Kerala has created a handmade model of the FIFA World Cup trophy, using coconut leaf and cardboard.

‘Murciélago’ Manga Gets 2027 TV Anime Adaptation on HIDIVE

Yoshimura Kana’s manga “Murciélago” is being adapted into a TV anime set to premiere in 2027, with HIDIVE announcing exclusive streaming rights for the U.S., Canada and several other markets. The adaptation was unveiled at Anime Expo 2026. Serialized in Square Enix’s Young Gangan since August 2013, “Murciélago” has sold more than 2.3 million copies []

Prosus profit roughly doubles as its e-commerce bets and Tencent stake pay off

For years Prosus was, in effect, a single bet wearing the costume of a diversified investor: a sprawling portfolio whose value rose and fell with one Chinese asset. Its latest results suggest the costume is becoming the company. Prosus reported revenue of about 7.3bn for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 and roughly 1.1bn [] This story continues at The Next Web

Yousuf Imran Google Resignation: Meet the Former Tech Executive Who Left USD 1 Million Salary Over AI 'FOMO'

Former Google executive Yousuf Imran left his nearly USD 1 million job over layoff fears and AI boom 'FOMO'. He launched Mangosteen Studio, a self-funded AI startup building sales software, leveraging 20 years of tech experience. During his final year at Google, Imran earned a total W-2 income of approximately USD 986,000. Scroll below to know who Yousuf Imran and why he quit Google.

The Importance of Fine Art Auctions in Preserving Culture

The fine art auction has come to be a very important part of cultural and economic lives. They provide a forum for the exhibition and celebration of art, and make it easy for collectors and visitors to appreciate the treasures. Especially they help to conserve cultural heritage and artwork for future generations and make it [] The post The Importance of Fine Art Auctions in Preserving Culture appeared first on QuintDaily.