Cartier owner’s shares hit by Swiss currency turmoil and Hong Kong protest

Shares in Swiss watchmakers were hardest hit, because the central bank’s decision to scrap the currency cap will make their goods more expensive in vital foreign markets

Perfume manufacturers must cope with the scarcity of precious supplies

The raw ingredients in famous brands are vulnerable to political upheaval, changes in agricultural practices and natural disasters

Meccano robot at London Toy Fair marketed at ‘boys 8+’

But Ben Varadi, vice president of Meccano owner Spin Master, said ‘anybody who is into exploration, creativity, building and love of engineering’ will enjoy the robot

Plan to put Tasmania’s south-west on tourist map fires up wilderness debate

A draft plan of management for the world heritage-listed area has opened a deep divide between conservationists who claim it is the greatest threat to the region in decades and tourism operators who say the proposed changes are long overdue

Swiss franc – what the economists say

What the experts are saying about the Swiss National Bank’s decision to abandon the currency cap

Japan’s Just A Way has been rated the best horse in the world for 2014

• Runaway success in Dubai Duty Free earns horse top spot
• Kingman in joint third place after being forced to retire