PLEYEL, the oldest piano manufacturer in the world (since 1807) and the only one in France. It aims at producing high-end grand pianos. Also, it provides a rare, unique and contemporary design with a high quality of acoustics for people looking for refined music instruments, elegant Art de vivre, collector’s pieces.  First of all, Pleyel was a renowned musician […]

Contemporary Art Singapore, Monday, January 25, 2016: The inaugural edition of Singapore Contemporary closed on a high note on Sunday evening January 24th, with eager art collectors and enthusiasts still filling the 6,000-square-meter hall as the event closed at 6 pm. More than 16,000 visitors from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and other countries attended the four-day […]

Simpson Marine officially launched Sanlorenzo, Italian premium motor yacht brand, in Hong Kong. Thus, there ‘s  a 2-day event in early November held at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. Distinguished guests and media from Asia were welcomed by Mike Simpson, enjoyed excellent food, cocktails, live music. In addition, they can view the magnificent Sanlorenzo […]

Autumn Statement 2015  Negatives: * 3% additional stamp duty levy applies across all bands with effect from April 2016 on 2nd homes and buy to let properties Stamp Duty Rates (on purchases) Property value Standard rate Buy-to-let/second home rate (April 2016) Up to £125,000 0% 3% £125 – £250,000 2% 5% £250 – £925,000 5% […]

Hong Kong, 5 November 2015 The final Zachys of the 2015 Hong Kong season, Finest and Rarest Wines and Spirits, Featuring Immaculate Bordeaux from the Chairman’s Collection – Part II realized HK$35,384,248/ US$4,565,709 closing out the year in Hong Kong with a bang. Also, the Zachys team welcomed a packed room at the JW Marriott for bidding. […]

The Mediterranean is a coastline of innumerable cities all offering an array of characters, cultures, and backgrounds; from the buzzing clubs of Ibiza and the sandy spreads of Naxos to the ancient ruins of Sicily. In summer, and seasons after, visitors continue to flock to the sun-drenched hotspots to stay at a Mediterranean villa. And this […]

Too much of the world, the image of Southeast Asia is stimulated through cultural elements. This curation of religious monuments, architecture, dance and brightly colored traditional clothing paints a picture of unity and social harmony. In addition, scratch beneath the surface and the region of deep historical narrative presents much underlying critical inquiry. Outlining 11 countries, […]

Ferraris Ferraris – Coveted by collectors, adored by automakers, an inimitable car, an indelible mark – there is no other prized horse like Ferrari. Not just a form of transport, those lucky enough to do more than catch a glimpse of the cruising coupe, know the smoothness of its ride. From race cars to street […]

Vintage jewellery-watches The good news is: when it comes to buying vintage watches – time is on your side. While the collecting of premium secondhand timepieces began in the 1960s and 1970s, in the five decades that followed the market has remained surprisingly strong. It’s a luxury ‘hobby’ that has survived world wars, natural disasters […]

Superyacht Starring in the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show at the end of September 2015, the world leading China-based superyacht manufacturer Pride Mega Yachts highlighted the innovation and luxury behind China’s yacht industry, as the Chinese company is launching a new 88.8m superyacht called Illusion. China has earned its reputation for its production of luxury superyachts. […]

The ignition boosted Airbus that could revolutionize the way we fly. The aircraft manufacturer was recently granted a patent for its second concord, Concord 2.0. Reportedly, the “ultra-rapid air vehicle” has a top speed of 4.5 mach, which is more than four times the speed of sound. As a passenger plane, it can potentially travel […]

Singapore Luxury Real Estate Market – Record-Setting Low Singapore’s luxury real estate market has been experiencing some serious highs and lows this year. First, Japanese property developer Katsumi Tada made a record-setting loss of over US$11 million when he sold his St Regis penthouse for just under US$9 million back in March. The Turning Point However, […]