TikTok pulls curtain on luxury product prices
Reading Time : 2 minutesChinese TikTokers are exposing how luxury goods cost a fraction of their retail price to make. This viral trend could reshape how consumers buy high-end products.
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Navigating Turbulence : Private Equity’s Rise in Wealth Strategies
Reading Time : 2 minutesPrivate equity is gaining traction among family offices and high-net-worth individuals seeking diversified returns in a volatile market.
Investors Pull Back from U.S. as Confidence Wavers
Reading Time : 2 minutes Foreign investors are pulling away from U.S. assets as volatility, inflation fears, and trade uncertainty erode trust in the American economy. Confidence is slipping fast, and markets are feeling it.
Liberal Arts Make a Comeback in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Reading Time : 2 minutes As AI evolves, the value of liberal arts is resurging. Tech companies are turning to history, literature, and philosophy graduates to add empathy, ethics, and nuance to AI systems. This human-centric perspective ensures technology doesn’t lose sight of the values that define us. The future of AI might just be more about people than machines.
Layers of Devotion in Tibetan Thangka Painting
Reading Time : 3 minutes Tibetan thangka painting is a ritual of precision and devotion. From mineral pigments to sacred geometry, each canvas unfolds through discipline, meditation, and tradition. These artworks are not mere images but spiritual tools that bridge generations, revealing a timeless vision born of silence, repetition, and deep reverence for the unseen.
Singapore Changi : The Airport Everyone Wants to Visit
Reading Time : 2 minutes Singapore’s Changi Airport is more than a transit point—it’s a world-class destination. With gardens, shopping, spas, and even a waterfall, travelers are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy. Crowned World’s Best Airport for the 13th time, it continues to redefine the travel experience.
iPhone Users Rush to Upgrade Before Price Surge Hits
Reading Time : 2 minutes Fearing price hikes from new tariffs, many Americans are upgrading their iPhones sooner than planned. With costs of manufacturing in China skyrocketing, Apple may soon pass these increases on to consumers, prompting a retail panic.
Tumblr Revival
Reading Time : 2 minutesTumblr’s revival is driven by Gen Z’s creativity and Millennials’ nostalgia, though challenges remain in sustaining growth amidst competition.
Crystals and Cosmos Collide in Sara Shakeel’s Art
Reading Time : 2 minutes Sara Shakeel’s debut in Hong Kong dazzles with crystal-studded planets and embroidered galaxies. “The Jewel System” and “Genesis in Jewels” merge cosmic wonder with South Asian artistry, offering a deeply personal and visually rich experience at ArtisTree and Two Taikoo Place, from March 22 to April 27, 2025.
Amazon Takes On Starlink
Reading Time : 2 minutesAmazon’s Project Kuiper aims to launch over 3,200 satellites to deliver global high-speed internet, competing with SpaceX’s Starlink.
Nvidia’s AI Storm : Chips, Markets, and Delayed Dreams
Reading Time : 2 minutes Nvidia’s stock volatility reveals deeper concerns about how fast AI is actually being adopted. As export fears and new tariffs loom, investors grow impatient with the slow real-world payoff from cutting-edge AI tech.
The Hidden Costs of Waiting: Tariffs and Vehicle Prices
Reading Time : 2 minutes The impending 25% tariffs on imported vehicles are causing a surge in car sales as consumers rush to buy before prices rise significantly.
Asia Unites Against Tariffs
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina, Japan, and South Korea have agreed to join forces against U.S. tariffs, marking a significant shift in regional trade dynamics.
The Dutch Tech Powerhouse Controlling the Future
Reading Time : 2 minutes ASML dominates the semiconductor industry with its EUV lithography technology, making it the sole enabler of cutting-edge computer chips. Despite massive investments, China has failed to replicate its success, leaving ASML at the center of the global tech landscape. This Dutch powerhouse controls the future of AI, defense systems, and the ongoing US-China tech rivalry.
U.S. Scientists Eye Relocation Amid Funding Cuts
Reading Time : 2 minutes U.S. scientists face uncertainty as funding cuts threaten research careers. Many are considering relocation to countries like France, where stable support and new opportunities exist. With 75% of researchers thinking about leaving, the U.S. risks losing its scientific edge. How will this shift affect global innovation?