The 10 most luxurious hotels in the world

They are the respective giant high- glitz, they offer their magic from Asia to Australia and the Middle East, to let guests open-mouthed, not only for the vertical development and textures of architectural buildings, but also for interior design and impeccable quality of services offered in a thick linen postcard. The “lowest ” is a … Read more

Global retail growth driven by luxury brands

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

London’s Artesian voted the World’s Number 1 Bar for second year in a row

This year the multi award winning Artesian bar in London has successfully defended its crown to be voted the World’s Number 1 Bar and take the NikkaBest Bar in the UK award for the second time. Returning for the fifth year, The World’s 50 Best Bars is the most influential and respected global survey of its … Read more

Thailand to scrap import duties on luxury goods

To help the country compete with Hong Kong and Singapore, Thailand’s government announced intention to scrap import duties on luxury products, visitors from China being key target of the new measure. The duty on some luxury goods will be cut to zero from 30 percent by the end of the year, Permanent Secretary for Finance … Read more

Luanda, Moscow and Tokyo – the world’s most expensive cities for expatriates

African, European, and Asian Cities dominate the Top 10 Most Expensive Locations for Expatriates, according to Mercer’s cost of living survey. Although more European cities dominate the world’s top costliest locations for expatriates, several cities in Asia are among the top 10 while Luanda holds the number one position. Mercer’s 2013 Cost of Living Survey … Read more

Anna Hu’s Jadeite “Orpheus” – the highest auction sales price for a Chinese contemporary jewelry artist

Anna Hu’s Jadeite “Orpheus” ring – the highest auction sales price For A Chinese Contemporary Jewelry Artist Anna Hu breaks the world sales record for a Chinese contemporary jewelry artist at Magnificent Jewels auction at Christie’s in Hong Kong. Following intense bidding, the final price was $2,592,663. The “Orpheus” ring is a lyrical invocation of … Read more