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Macau graft probe reveals last-minute changes to development plans
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… of Chinese Estates, and Lo, chairman of BMA Investment and convenor of the South China soccer team, are accused of offering a HK$20 million bribe to ex-public works chief Ao Man-long in exchange for securing the land near Macau's airport for luxury …

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All Aboard: Check In At Harrods
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With an emphasis on luxury, the world-famous store seems a natural fit for the airline, which offers meals created by Michelin-starred chefs for passengers flying in its Premium Class. It was also awarded World's Best Business Class service at the …

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Control4 Sets Sights On $60M Home Automation IPO
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Historically, the home automation market was primarily comprised of luxury systems that were so expensive that only wealthy consumers could afford the programming and installation costs. As consumer awareness of home automation grows and …

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Apple hires YSL CEO to boost luxury status
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Deneve is not, however, understood to be overseeing Browett's former responsibilities. Last week Apple rolled out a global TV brand campaign that focuses on the way it approaches product design to enhance consumers' lives as it looks to claw back some …

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BMW trims Mercedes' 2013 luxury lead in US as 3-series demand soars
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DETROIT (Bloomberg) — BMW boosted U.S. sales of its 3 series 63 percent last month, helping the automaker set a June record and narrowing the luxury-vehicle lead of Mercedes-Benz. Deliveries of the BMW brand rose 25 percent in June to 27,074, while …

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'Cynical' Aussies don't dig designer goods, aren't fazed by advertising
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“Australia is a very egalitarian society and the way status is conveyed is quite different to in Asia, where often having a luxury brand is very important in the way you convey yourself,” he said. “Australians tend to 'keep it real' and look for value …

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Tiny Wonders
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Meanwhile, Cientifica's commercialization business, which works with a lot of high–net–worth investors, is developing affordable and sustainable building systems that use nanotechnologies. These systems … A fourth Harris & Harris investment, Adesto …

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China's mall boom outstrips demand
www.iol.co.za

Chinese landlords are forgoing rent and paying to outfit stores for mass-market fashion brands including Zara and H&M, a bid to blunt the impact of a boom in shopping mall construction that threatens to push up vacancies. Preferential leasing terms …

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Diamonds Sparkle As Asset Investment For Ultra Wealthy
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UHNW investors and gem collectors are investing in diamonds as a secure and lucrative asset in the current low-interest, uncertain financial climate, according to Wealth-X, the UHNW business development solution for private banks, luxury brands, …

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