Best Craft Beer Bars In Singapore
Let's put the spotlight on beer, Craft beers to be exact. – April 29 / Expat Choice
How Luxury Giants and Chinese Firms are Saving Heritage Brands
Once glamorous fashion houses that require an injection of cash from a wealthy entrepreneur to save them from bankruptcy and oblivion are often referred to as “sleeping beauty” brands. – April 29 / Jing Daily
Reincarnating Karma Automotive
For a company that produces electric vehicles, Karma has been awfully silent lately—and for good reason. The luxury automaker has been undergoing a top-to-bottom overhaul under the direction of its CEO, Lance Zhou. – April 29 / Forbes
Bitcoins and Bolivars: Two Hot Potatoes
Since bitcoin is such an unstable unit of account, it should be viewed as a speculative asset, not a currency. Some equally unstable units of account are considered currencies simply because they are issued by central banks and are legal tender. The Venezuelan bolivar is but one example. – April 28 / Forbes
What Shanghai Needs to Become a Financial Hub
American companies had high expectations when China announced in 2009 its plan to transform Shanghai into an international financial center by 2020. – April 26 / Inkstone
China Wants to Build a Moon Base in About Ten Years
China’s top space official said the country will launch its first crewed lunar mission and build a lunar base in about a decade, a target that pits Beijing against the Trump administration’s goal to return Americans to the moon in five years. – April 26 / Inkstone
Meeting with North Korean Leader Gives Vladimir Putin More Leverage
While Russia’s ability to influence Kim’s position is limited compared to that of China, a dialogue with Kim could allow Putin to emerge as an essential player in the North Korean nuclear standoff. – April 24 / AP
Female Power Suit Is the Next Big Thing
The trending Chinese TV series «All is Well» is leading a national shopping trend for «women’s suits» that brands need to take notice. – April 24 / Jing Daily
Blackstone to Switch From a Partnership to a Corporation
Blackstone, the world’s largest manager of alternative assets such as private equity and real estate, said it would convert from a partnership to a corporation, in a bid to get more investors into its stock. – April 23 / Reuters
Singapore's Most Eligible Ladies
Meet the jet-setting, merger-making, brainy beauties that any man (or woman) would fawn over. – April 19 / Singapore Tatler
Goldman's Comp Shift
Despite posting an 18 percent revenue decline in the first quarter, Goldman Sachs still managed this week to beat analysts’ expectation on profit by cutting compensation and benefits set aside for employees by 20 percent. The move helped Goldman earn $5.71 per share, 82 cents above analysts’ estimates. – April 19 / Korn Ferry Institute
A Food Lover's Guide To Kyoto
What once used to be the capital city of Japan is now one of the prettiest, and tastiest, in the country. – April 17 / Hong Kong Tatler
The Terrible Legacy of Najib's Corruption
Pitiable. Petulant. Pathetic. These three words can be used to describe the disgraced former prime minister, Najib Abdul Razak. – April 19 / Malaysiakini
The 10 Most Sustainable Stock Markets in the World
These countries are among the most sustainable equity markets in the world and present the best investment opportunities based on environmental, social and governance criteria. – April 17 / WealthManagement.com
Virtual Sex and Avatars – the Future of Dating
How might we be dating in 20 years’ time? From virtual sex to marrying avatars, this is how we could fall in love in 2039. – April 15 / BBC Ideas
How Bernie Sanders Became a Multimillionaire
Bernie Sanders, the democratic socialist senator from Vermont, is a fierce critic of the affluent in America. That’s a bit rich, considering he himself is well off. – April 13 / Forbes
Richer Than Warren Buffett
In the past month, the French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the CEO of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, has climbed the ranks of the world’s richest, passing Warren Buffett to become the third-wealthiest person in the world. – April 12 / Forbes
Investors Betting on China’s Millennials
«Millennials kill insert-traditional-product» headlines —covering everything from diamond rings to mayonnaise to traditional weddings — have become a cliché in the West. But Southeast Asia’s largest bank, DBS, is betting on millennial consumer themes in the stock market, with an eye on China — and their stomachs. – April 11 / Emerging Markets Views
Rockefeller Capital Management Demystified
A conversation with Chris Dupuy, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Rockefeller Capital Management. – April 9 / WealthManagement.com
How Anna Delvey Tried to Con Bankers
The contemporary art center and social club that alleged con artist Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, pitched to potential investors and lenders has become a major focus in her ongoing trial in New York State Supreme Court. – April 9 / Art Net News
What to Wear to Work This Spring?
Here’s how to update your work wardrobe this spring like a boss. – April 8 / Dandelion Chandelier
Singapore Yacht Show 2019: Dates, Lineup, and Superyachts on Display
Back for its ninth instalment, the Singapore Yacht Show’s packing Sentosa Cove to the brim with its lineup of luxury yacht manufacturers, brokers, charters and toys for big boys. – April 4 / Robb Report
How Chinese Influencers Calculate Their Fees
It’s helpful to know these six key factors that key opinion leaders (KOL) consider when setting their prices and deciding if they should work with your brand. – April 4 / Jing Daily
Video Games Are Now a Legitimate High School Sport
Competitive video game playing, also known as esports, is now a high school varsity sport. – April 3 / CNN Business
Celebrity Weddings: An Opportunity for Luxury Product Placement
Two weeks ago, a highly-anticipated celebrity wedding ceremony in Vienna, Austria took China’s social media by storm. – April 2 / Jing Daily
How to Travel the World in Chic and Comfortable Style
We can help you think about what to wear when traveling for business, or for fun. Here’s our guide on how to travel the world in chic and comfortable style. – April 1 / Dandelion Chandelier
