Category: Business
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This year’s development summits have many mountains to climb
The central goal of the 2015 summits is to chart a course towards the eradication of extreme poverty, more equitable globalisation, and climate stability, writes Kevin Watkins
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The 10 most expensive paintings ever sold
A Gauguin painting has sold for a reported $300m, making it the most expensive painting ever sold. See how it compares with other pricey paintings that have sold for vast sums
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Optimism level among luxury industry professionals at the same level seen at the start of 2014
Luxury Industry Bullish On Outlook For 2015, Wealth-X Survey Shows The luxury industry is cautiously optimistic for the coming quarter, according to the latest Wealth-X Luxury Sentiment Survey Report released by Wealth-X. The quarterly Wealth-X Luxury Sentiment Survey polls senior-level executives from various sectors in the luxury industry. The Luxury Industry Sentiment Index (LISI) declined…
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The legendary German car brand Borgward returns to the international automotive industry
One of Germany’s most innovative automotive brands revived at 2015 Geneva Motor Show .For Christian Borgward, grandson of founder Carl F.W. Borgward, it is a childhood dream come true. The Salon de l’Automobile de Genève / Geneva Motor Show – one of the most prestigious car shows of the year – is the place where the Borgward Hansa 1500…
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The award for the wealthiest Hollywood tycoon goes to…
Hollywood’s Richest Movie Personalities revealed by Wealth-X. George Lucas, Arnon Milchan, Steven Spielberg, and Austin Hearst are richest individuals in the American film industry. George Lucas tops Wealth-X‘s Hollywood Rich List with a fortune of US$5.4 billion, mostly derived from revenue from the Star Wars franchise and the sale of LucasFilm to Disney for US$4 billion…
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3D-printed engagement rings – the future of jewellery?
No, it’s not a substitute for the real thing, but an opportunity to see what a diamond might look like before the genuine one is made. Good idea?