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As investors seek value, growth and diversification, the international luxury residential market is expected to migrate beyond the traditional powerhouses of New York, London and Miami by 2026. LUXUO investigates new economic corridors, regulatory reforms and growing wealthy populations, which are attracting money to sectors that were deemed peripheral. The eight countries listed below combine…

Carole Forestier-Kasapi does not get emotional about watchmaking; she favours the engineering side of her background when it comes to her role as TAG Heuer Movements Director. This might surprise those who know Forestier- Kasapi by her Queen of Complications sobriquet and her family background. Born in Paris into a family of watchmakers, she spent…

Azimut, Ferretti Group, Leopard Catamarans and regional dealers Simpson Marine, Boat Lagoon Yachting and DCH Marine are among confirmed in-water exhibitors for the 2026 Singapore Yachting Festival, which will be held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from April 23-26. Simpson Marine’s brands include Sanlorenzo, Bluegame, Nautor Swan and Axopar, Boat Lagoon Yachting’s portfolio comprises Princess,…

Finance teams enter 2026 under pressure from volatile markets, maturing AI systems and tougher demands for control. Across banking, corporate finance and financial services, the focus has shifted to making intelligence reliable, accountable and usable at scale. Drawing on insights from Rydoo, Trintech, RFI Global and Forbes, several themes emerge that could shape how finance…

After years of fast-paced itineraries and headline destinations, travel in 2026 will see a shift in intention where wanderlust enthusiasts are slowing down and choosing journeys that offer restoration, cultural depth and emotional connection. Wellness-driven escapes now extend beyond spas into skincare, sleep optimisation and holistic rituals, while literary, film and gaming-inspired travel reflects a…

The endless summer of the dive watch continues apace with the debut of the Omega Planet Ocean, a fourth generation upgrade on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the collection. Yes, the Seamaster Planet Ocean debuted in 2005 but it retains all the muscle memory of the Seamaster. The distinguishing factor, arguably, is the helium…

Application of Geneva stripes We go once more into the breach at Parmigiani Fleurier, this time as part of a guided tour with other Asian press. Our last story on this most amazing of watchmaking nodes – the brand itself is just one part of the set-up – covered all the basics of all the…

In the world of fine champagne, refinement is often found not in abundance but in restraint. Brut Nature Champagne represents the most uncompromising expression of this philosophy. As part of the broader Extra Brut family, it speaks to a modern vision of luxury defined by precision, transparency and respect for raw material. These champagnes strip away excess…

From new escapements and oscillators to radical chronograph architectures and unprecedented chiming complexity, 2025 revealed a shift in luxury watchmaking. If recent years were defined by consolidation, anniversary-driven releases and cautious evolution, 2025 saw brands increasingly willing to make visible, structural bets on the future of mechanical watchmaking rather than relying on incremental updates or…