Luxury assets
Pre-loved jewellery sparkles as gold prices surge, attitudes change
Second-hand pieces are regarded as a more environmentally sustainable, value-for-money option
Waldorf Astoria’s Chinese owners plan to sell iconic New York City hotel: report
Move comes months after it reopened following a multibillion-dollar overhaul
Japan’s US$580 billion hidden asset? In the back of the cupboard
The country has stored goods worth roughly the combined market cap of its three most globally known corporate names
Hong Kong tycoon Henry Cheng seeks sale of some Rosewood hotels
The group has 58 properties around the world
Can Singapore stay at the forefront of the global luxury market?
Despite a worldwide slowdown, the rise of quiet and experiential luxury is working in the Republic’s favour
Handbags, watches and more: Best performing luxury investments in 2024
Returns from watches outpace most other investments on a five-year basis
Thai PM Paetongtarn declares millions in watches and bags among US$400 million assets
She has 75 watches valued at 162 million baht and 39 more timepieces, plus 217 handbags worth 76 million baht
Crafting icons, the Tiffany way
How the hallowed American jeweller makes its most recognisable collections
This year’s haute, shining stars
Feast your eyes on the diverse high jewellery creations from luxury brands
How luxury brands are making up for lower Chinese spending
Elevating brand positioning with high-spenders is key to riding out the luxury slowdown
