Survey: U.S. Companies Optimistic Despite Slowing China Economy China’s transitioning market, having largely moved away from the low-cost export model that once drove U.S. business strategies in China, according to AmCham Shanghai’s 2012–2013 China Business Report. U.S. companies in China continue to report strong financial performance and rank China as a top global investment destination. … Read more
Acquiring the coveted title of World’s Tallest hotel from the Guinness Book of World Records, the 72-story JW Marriott Marquis Dubai officially celebrated its opening. Soaring at 355 meters (1,164 feet), the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is just 26 meters shorter than New York City’s famed Empire State Building. In Dubai, known throughout the world … Read more
‘Amazon of the Ocean’: Indonesia creates sanctuary for sharks and manta rays In a move to protect a 46,000-square-kilometre area of ocean, Indonesia, currently the world’s largest exporter of sharks and rays, has announced the creation of a sanctuary for sharks and manta rays. The remote ocean dive destination is part of the Coral Triangle, an … Read more
Tea Forte Brews a Cup for Healthier Lives, Joins The Hope Heart Institute to Champion Heart Health Research and Education Green tea has proven to have many health benefits. Research has also shown that drinking green tea helps to lower the risk of heart disease. People who drink green tea have better blood vessel function … Read more
Dior opens first boutique in Australia Following in the footsteps of Louis Vuitton, Prada, Chanel, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Canali, Miu Miu, and Bottega Veneta, French luxury fashion house Christian Dior opened its first boutique in Australia. Designed in the style of a grand Parisian apartment, Dior’s first Australasian flagship boutique set up in Sydney replicates … Read more
How a holiday improves your life Holidays can help people live longer, according to “The Holiday Health Experiment” conducted by luxury tour operator Kuoni and Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity. The Holiday Health Experiment found that those who took part benefited from lower blood pressure, improved sleep quality and improved stress management, with … Read more