FT - September 28 , 2017

Two years ago, Dutch artist and technologist Daan Roosegaarde installed his 7m-tall Smog Free Tower, a sort of gigantic air purifier, outside his studio in Rotterdam. Using patented ion technology, the Smog Free Tower drew the attention of the Chinese government, which decided it wanted one in Be...

FT - September 28 , 2017

During July’s Couture Week in Paris, when high jewellers present their newest creations, one maison’s collection had a distinctly Chinese vibe. Geneva-based jeweller Chopard teamed up with Chinese couturier Guo Pei to create 43 one-off dresses matched with 18 unique gems. The collecti...

FT - September 28 , 2017

After a tough few years, the recent bounceback in sales ought to be good news for importers and retailers in the world’s biggest market for Swiss watches. But watch industry figures in Hong Kong do not expect demand from Chinese customers to return to the exuberant levels seen before Presid...

FT - September 28 , 2017

Carson Chan likens working on his watches to meditation. “You forget about everything that you have on your mind,” he says. “You have one goal to achieve, which is to disassemble [the watch], clean it and then reassemble it and make sure that it works . . . It’s a great wa...

FT - September 28 , 2017

Wealthy westerners in the colonial era turned to studying and making jewellery

The Verge - September 26 , 2017

The notion that virtual reality is going to be the next great storytelling medium has run into some bumps along the way. There’s still no real sense of what a great VR experience should actually be, and even less of an idea of how it can be turned into a viable business. Today, AMC Entertai...

abc news - September 25 , 2017

The White House and congressional Republicans are finalizing a tax plan that would slash the corporate rate while likely reducing the levy for the wealthiest Americans, with President Donald Trump ready to roll out the policy proposal at midweek.

NST - September 22 , 2017

The country can achieve higher economic success in the future with support from the Chinese community towards federal government's transformation policies.

The Star - September 18 , 2017

Vicious. That was how Indonesian President Joko Widodo described social media users in his country who, in recent years, have taken to the Internet to propagate hate speech, slander and fake news.

The Star - September 18 , 2017

Tenaga National Berhad (TNB) continues to play an active role in supporting Malaysia's renewable energy (RE) generation target by leveraging its competitiveness and strength, both locally and overseas.

The Star - September 18 , 2017

AT THE Asean Dialogue session during last week’s Pangkor Dialogue, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar did not mince words when he spoke about environmental degradation.

Bloomberg - September 15 , 2017

Founder discusses competition with Tencent, global expansion. Alibaba plans to replicate Hema strategy with shopping malls.

Reuters - September 15 , 2017

Singapore’s Mandarin Oriental International Ltd (MOIL.SI) said on Friday it had received bids for The Excelsior hotel in Hong Kong, with a media report suggesting that the iconic property could be valued at up to HK$34.2 billion ($4.38 billion).

Independent - September 14 , 2017

In terms of profits, Next is Britain’s most successful clothing retailer this century. But in recent years it's struggled to adapt to changing consumer habits

FT - September 14 , 2017

Demand for diamond jewellery was less than sparkling last year, highlighting the challenges facing the world’s largest producers as they ramp up advertising in an effort to woo millennial buyers and fend off the threat of artificial lab-grown stones.

Straits Times - September 13 , 2017

New app to be rolled out next month in move that will expand e-payment space.

Straits Times - September 13 , 2017

More than 1,000 unionists, former constituents and members of the public will turn up at the People's Association (PA) Headquarters in King George's Avenue this morning to support Madam Halimah Yacob as she files her nomination papers for the presidential election.

Straits Times - September 13 , 2017

Industry group urges enforcement action against those who sell 'Android boxes'

Straits Times - September 13 , 2017

In an ideal world, Madam Halimah would have been popularly elected on her own merits with little or no consideration paid to the community she comes from.

The Star - September 9 , 2017

Chief Justice Tan Sri Md Rauf Sharif and two former ministers top the honours list in conjunction with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V’s official birthday today.

NST - September 8 , 2017

The hit show Asia’s Got Talent is forging forward into its second season. What are the qualities the three judges are looking for in contestants?

Bloomberg - September 6 , 2017

Government under pressure to tighten land ownership laws. Foreign interest growing amid surging tourism and house prices.

Bloomberg - September 6 , 2017

Tech hub’s GDP predicted to surpass Hong Kong’s in 2018. Hong Kong still to benefit from status as financial center.

Bloomberg - September 6 , 2017

Apple Inc.’s refusal so far to approve the Indian government’s anti-spam iPhone app is infuriating regulators, potentially harming the company’s efforts to sell more products in the country.

FT - September 4 , 2017

Will investor moves into funds that uphold ‘environmental, social and governance’ standards really pay off?