Architecture and Design: A Glamping Dream in the Heart of Nature Perdue Hotel is a stunning masterpiece of design, blending seamlessly into the natural beauty of Faralya Village. Imagine a collection of individually designed bamboo houses nestled among towering pine trees and vibrant greenery. These eco-friendly structures offer the perfect mix of rustic charm and…
Bank of Japan The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is teetering on the edge of a financial abyss. As of March 31, 2025, it holds YEN 575.9 trillion (USD 3.97 trillion) in Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs), representing 52 percent of Japan’s total public debt. For years, its massive bond-buying program — part of an ultra-loose monetary policy…
In the heart of Malaysia’s coveted “Island Jewel of Southeast Asia” sits St. Regis Langkawi. Positioned on the island’s tranquil southeast tip and surrounded by centuries-old rainforest, this 5-star luxury property is located in UNESCO’s first Southeast Asia Geopark, renowned for its 99-island archipelago. The luxury resort sits on Langkawi’s largest natural lagoon, framed by…
Marco Valle, CEO of Azimut-Benetti Group, at Yacht Style Awards 2025 Having led the Global Order Book for 24m-plus superyacht orders for 25 successive years, how does the Azimut-Benetti Group currently stand financially? We have a good portfolio of orders and a strong backlog of about EUR 2 billion. The global market is not as…
The swimming pool at Dusit Thani Bangkok at sunrise. Photo: Courtesy of Dusit Thani Bangkok Bangkok gets a new luxury hotel every so often. Most arrive with fanfare—“world’s best” status, statement-making rooftops, splashy openings. By contrast, the return of Dusit Thani Bangkok last September was strikingly understated. Everyone knew the rebuild was underway, but when it reopened,…
The Summary Sonny Hayes (played by Brad Pitt) was Formula 1’s most promising driver until a track accident nearly ended his career and his life. Thirty years later, Hayes is asked to bring the struggling APXGP F1 team to the winner’s circle. Driving alongside the team’s hotshot rookie, Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), Hayes will learn…
Set against the backdrop of Tampa Bay’s sweeping skyline, 6526 Surfside Boulevard stands as one of Apollo Beach’s most distinctive waterfront estates. Purposefully designed for multi-generational living and high-end entertaining, this expansive custom residence offers over 12,700 square feet of living space and an additional 3,000 square feet of climate-controlled storage. From the moment you…
What comes to mind when one thinks of rum? Caribbean pirate folklore, piña coladas by the beach or perhaps just a simple mixer for cocktails. Zacapa Rum breaks all the clichés. With the Singapore and Southeast Asian market in mind, Guatemala can feel like a rather elusive region — far less familiar to consumers than…
South Korean artist Jimin Chae.(JIMIN CHAE) On 23 May 2025, Hermès unveiled its latest artist windows at the Liat Towers boutique. “Three Columns” is conceived by Seoul-based artist Jimin Chae, whose works blur the lines between fantasy and reality through two-dimensional landscape paintings featuring disparate and often curious elements. You’d see a traffic cone seemingly floating mid-air…
Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham (NO OTHER LAND) 10-Word Review A testimony of life under brutal occupation and Palestinian resilience. The Skinny Basel Adra is a young Palestinian activist and filmmaker who has, for as long as he can remember, been taught to film the atrocities committed against him, his family, and his land. Following in the footsteps of…