Under Burma‘s military rule, imported cars were a luxury reserved for people close to the government. But BBC correspondents say that the Myanmar authorities have in recent months allowed owners of ageing cars to trade them in for sought-after permits to buy imported used vehicles. To help save some of the Myanmar’s ageing but less … Read more
One-of-a-kind Elephants to raise funds for The Asian Elephant Foundation The looming extinction of the Asian elephant population seems to be unheard of in the U.S. — that is, until a herd of life-size baby elephant sculptures set foot in Southern California for Elephant Parade: Welcome to America. Experts report a 90% reduction of the … Read more
Change is afoot in Dubai, as the government plans a culture shift from energy recklessness towards sustainability
Chanel’s legendary fragrance No. 5 has a new ambassador, maybe be the best since the creation of the perfume in 1925. The iconic American actress Marilyn Monroe did not appear in ads for Chanel No. 5 during her lifetime, but her images will be used in Chanel’s future campaigns. Marilyn Monroe’s affinity for the fragrance helped … Read more
Over the past few years, Asia has established itself as the number one spot for cosmetic surgery. As people jet to the continent to get nips, tucks, zaps and tweaks, the popularity of the business has firmly established it as a luxury item. The demand has led to an increase in the number of … Read more
Around the world, the retail market rebounded in the first half of the year, with international and luxury brands expanding to new markets and high street properties growing in popularity, according to a new report from Colliers International. The 2013 Global Retail Highlights Report indicates increasing sales around the world, growing rents in highly coveted … Read more