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Francis Yeoh, executive chairman of YTL, with Yeoh Pei Xien, vice-president of strategy and transformation at YTL Hotels, at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy symposium on Oct 28.

From legacy to launch: Francis Yeoh and Yeoh Pei Xien on family unity and YTL’s next‑gen ventures

The conglomerate’s executive chairman and its youngest leader discuss succession and legacy in YTL at BT’s recent symposium

2026-11-05T04:00:00.000Z

From left: Jasmine Prasetio, Sotheby’s managing director for South-east Asia; art collector Audrey Koh; and moderator Helmi Yusof discuss generational shifts and cultural stewardship.

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Young money and domestic pride: The forces reshaping Asia’s art market

Panellists at The BTLuxe Edit – Future:Legacy symposium discuss the future of art in the region

2026-11-04T08:00:00.000Z

Ravi Thakran (left), group CEO of Diafa, and moderator Alvin Chiam, head of wealth advisory, Asia, at Schroders Wealth Management, at the BTLuxe Edit symposium.

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Luxury has moved East, and Gen Alpha is on the horizon: BTLuxe Edit

Asia’s most lucrative phase is just beginning, say luxury veteran Ravi Thakran and trend forecaster WGSN’s Jien Goh at BT’s recent luxury summit

2026-11-03T08:00:00.000Z

Panellists Wee Teng Wen (managing partner, Lo & Behold) (left), Sandy Assakul (co-founder, Baan Trok Tua Ngork), and Ashish Manchharam (founder, Elevate Capital), discussed the art of reimagining overlooked historical spaces.

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The BTLuxe Edit: Redefining luxury for a new era in Asia

Industry titans gathered to explore the evolving meaning of luxury at the inaugural symposium

2026-10-29T08:00:00.000Z

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THE STEERING COLUMN

Range Rover’s boss says the brand has one thing no one can copy

He adds that the company still leads in the technologies that count

2026-10-02T23:00:00.000Z

The British marque unveiled its first fully electric production car on Sep 23.

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Bentley’s new chapter is written in emotion

With Torcal, the luxury marque enters a new era, one shaped by innovation but guided by the craft, refinement and emotional pull that make it unmistakable

2026-10-01T01:00:00.000Z

The Drip is a break from Gucci’s more traditional white leather laced Ace sneakers, and its sock-like shape is reminiscent of Demna’s chunky sneaker designs at Balenciaga which were a streetwear hit in the late 2010s.

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Gucci’s new ‘Made in China’ sneaker models break with Italian tradition

[PARIS] Gucci has begun selling new luxury sneaker models labelled “Made in China”, a break with its Italian manufacturing tradition that some industry watchers say could undermine the brand’s high-en...

2026-09-27T07:07:26.000Z