Shein retains option for Hong Kong IPO as backup plan

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Online fast-fashion group Shein has an alternative plan to list in Hong Kong as its ambition to hold an IPO in London faces increasing criticism in the UK and China. Singapore-headquartered Shein is keeping open … Read more

Random: Nintendo considered some bananas names for DK, including “Kong Dong”

Image: Nintendo It’s crazy to think that DK is called anything other than Donkey Kong, but there was a time when Nintendo considered other possibilities, including some wild swings. In the 80s, Nintendo and Universal were on opposite sides of a lawsuit, with Nintendo accused of basing DK on the iconic movie star King Kong. … Read more

NHS watchdog gives green light to ‘King Kong’ weight loss jab Mounjaro

By Emily Stearn, health reporter for Mailonline 12:14 June 04, 2024, updated 19:26 June 04, 2024 The ‘King Kong’ of weight loss jabs will be made available on the NHS, health chiefs announced today. According to current guidelines, only people with type 2 diabetes who cannot control the condition are eligible for Mounjaro through the … Read more