What the U.S.-China Trade War Means for the Art Market
The announcement of a sweeping set of tariffs on Chinese-made goods by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, part of an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, included several lines that break from decades of American precedent, in which art could be imported to the U.S. duty-free. – July 31 / Artsy
She Married Into a Dynasty – Now She’s Accused of Art World Fraud
One moment she was posing for photos with the artist Ai Weiwei. The next she was brokering million-dollar art deals. Only now, some have begun to wonder: Is Angela Gulbenkian everything she seemed? – July 31 / Bloomberg
The Best Luxury Travel Destinations in August
Here are 10 ideas for luxury travel next month. – July 29 / Dandelion Chandelier
The Repercussions of Inheriting Too Much, Too Soon
Seagram’s Heiress Bankrolls Alleged Sex Cult. – July 28 / WealthManagement.com
Donald Trump Tweets Threats at Iran, as He Did to North Korea
Last year, the president’s threats targeted North Korea. The outcome holds lessons for a new round of threats. – July 25 / The Atlantic
Peter Thiel Reveals How Much Bitcoins He Owns
Peter Thiel is one of Silicon Valley’s bigger-than-life characters. Now he is leaving the epicenter of the tech industry. A conversation on human herd behavior, successful investment, Donald Trump’s genius, homosexuality and death. – July 23 / Weltwoche
London’s City Told to Tackle «Alpha Male Culture»
The U.K. government ministers have told London’s financial sector to shape up and end the «alpha male culture» that predominates especially within the City of London – the square mile of central London that is the heart of the markets. – July 23 / H0lborn Assets Blog
Do Banks and Fintechs Need Each Other
We often hear about developing alliances between banks and fintech firms, but will friends become enemies? – July 20 / Forbes.com
Asian Financial Hub to Shake up Banking Sector
Long a global leader in banking and finance, Hong Kong is bracing for the arrival of so-called virtual banks. – July 19 / CNBC
Chinese Firms Rush to Register ‘Mbappe’ Trademark
Chinese companies and individuals have applied to trademark the name of French soccer star Kylian Mbappe, after his World Cup success. – July 17 / Peoples Daily
The 20 Best Airport Lounges
There’s nothing worse than having hours to kill in a crowded airport, doing it in style might be easier than you think. – July 17 / Business Insider
Survival of the Richest
Fearing climate change, mass migrations, global pandemics, nativist panic, and resource depletion, the wealthy are plotting to leave us behind. – July 16 / CNBC
Navigating «The Wild East»
Southeast Asia and its booming technology startup ecosystem is a new frontier, here is a quick guide. – July 13 / Forbes.com
Why U.S. Startups Beat Asian Family Businesses
Many successful businesses in Asia are lead by the older generations. As a result, they find it difficult to deploy new-age solutions. – July 12 / Asian Correspondent
16 Signs You Are Underpaid
Think you’re overworked and underpaid? You just might be. Here’s how to ask for a raise if you are. – July 11 / Business Insider
Lessons in Chinese History For Donald Trump
In 1820 China represented a third of the global economy then disappeared. It was not until the 1978 reforms China re-emerged. – July 10 / Hong Kong Free Press
Do You Fear AI Will Take Your Job?
While artificial intelligence kills jobs, according to a new report artificial intelligence is currently creating more jobs than it destroys. – July 9 / Forbes.com
The 6 Richest People in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is one of the world's most dynamic economies, here are some of the regions richest and how they made their money. – July 6 / Asian Correspondent
The Best New Business Hotel in Asia
It may not come as a surprise that the best new business hotel in Asia is located in Hong Kong. – July 6 / The Malay Mail
China is Still Minting Billionaires
Amid trade friction with the U.S., China hasn’t stopped punching out new billionaires. – July 4 / Forbes.com
Richard Branson Says Give Away Free Cash
Giving out free cash is one simple solution to income inequality according to the British billionaire and entrepreneur Richard Branson. – July 3 / The New York Times
The Top 8 Funded Fintechs in Hong Kong
Investment in Hong Kong fintech firms more than doubled in 2017 compared to the previous year according to new data. – July 2 / Fintechnews.hk
