Knight Frank Sells Revier Hotel in Dubai’s Business Bay

Strategic Acquisition of Revier Hotel Dubai, UAE — In a significant move within the hospitality sector, Knight Frank has successfully facilitated the sale of the 230-key Revier Hotel located in Business Bay. The transaction involved the Swiss...

Italy’s Reduced VAT on Art Sales Gives Dealers Hope at Artissima Fair, Where Conversation is Prized

Italy’s biggest contemporary art fair, Artissima, opened its doors for its 32nd edition to VIPs on Thursday in Turin’s Oval Lingotto arena. Earlier this week, the fair’s director Luigi Fassi told ARTnews that “there are high hopes” after the...

The Socialist Spirits Descend on New York City

Zohran Mamdani was an inevitability for the Big Apple. It was the night after Inauguration Day. Not a creature was stirring, not even a socialist résumé. The moon hung low over the iconic New York City skyline, casting eerie shadows on boarded-up...

Opinion: A global health expert on Covid’s lessons — and warnings — for the future

Below is a lightly edited, AI-generated transcript of the “First Opinion Podcast” interview with vaccine and global health expert Seth Berkley. Be sure to sign up for the weekly “First Opinion Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you...

Coping with chaos: What is next for world trade?

On 20 January 2025 – the very first day of his term – President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase of tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, citing the (alleged) constant influx of both migrants and drugs from both countries and the...

Study: news deprivation is a threat to Swiss democracy

The number of "news-deprived people" - those who consume little or no news, and if they do, it is mainly via social media - has increased in Switzerland. Keystone-SDA Fewer people in Switzerland are getting their daily information from traditional...

Dollar mixed as investors eye central bank decisions, trade talks

The U.S. dollar was mixed on Monday, coming off a six-day rally against the yen and a three-day losing streak versus the euro, as investors braced for a week packed with central bank meetings and trade negotiations. The U.S. Federal Reserve wraps...

US and China reach preliminary trade consensus ahead of Trump–Xi meeting

The United States and China have reached a preliminary understanding on several contentious trade issues, setting the stage for US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to finalise a broad agreement later this week. After two...

Trump, Xi set to finalize new trade deal as US-China talks ease tariff tensions

Daijiworld Media Network – Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Oct 27: Top trade negotiators from the United States and China have reached a preliminary understanding on several key issues, paving the way for President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi...

The Historic Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant

By the Gastronomes For those of us who live in Alexandria and particularly Old Town, we are aware of all of the beauty and history that surrounds us. However, sometimes we just don’t take advantage of some of those historical places that also...

Swiss bank Sygnum partners with Debifi to launch multi-sig Bitcoin loan platform

Sygnum has partnered with Debifi to launch MultiSYG, a first-of-its-kind loan platform allowing borrowers to retain partial control of their Bitcoin collateral through a secure multi-sig wallet. Summary MultiSYG is designed for institutional and...

Swiss knife maker brakes out “tools’ to lessen tariff impact

Swiss Army Knife manufacturer Victorinox is attempting to curb the blow of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy by, in true utilitarian fashion, pushing efficiency at their Swiss plants, building up U.S. inventories, and considering moving [...]

Pakistani flood survivors seek €1m compensation from German polluters

After seeing their lands destroyed in the 2022 floods, a group of Pakistani farmers is now pursuing legal claims against two of Germany’s highest-emitting companies, RWE and Heidelberg, The Guardian has reported. Lawyers for 43 farmers from Sindh...

Russia faces $50bn annual losses from oil sanctions as Lukoil exits international assets

Russia is expected to lose at least $50bn annually due to oil-related sanctions, as Moscow’s largest private oil producer Lukoil agrees to sell its international assets and Germany considers nationalising operations owned by state-run Rosneft....

Crypto Inflows Near $1 Billion as Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Market Momentum

Digital asset investment products saw $921 million in crypto inflows last week as optimism grew for a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut after softer inflation data. Investors interpreted recent economic signals as a sign of possible easing in...

Doronin, Blavatnik tweak plans for Aman Miami Beach

Billionaires Vlad Doronin and Len Blavatnik are seeking approval for tweaks to the Aman Miami Beach luxury condo and hotel development that’s under construction. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Miami Beach Planning Board will vote on a...

Ranked: The Economies Most Dependent on International Trade

The Economies Most Dependent on International Trade Key Takeaways A higher trade-to-GDP ratio means an economy relies more on international trade. Hong Kong has the highest ratio because it acts as a re-export hub, primarily between Mainland China...

IPL Biologicals Becomes First Non-European and Non-American Company to Win at the Prestigious Bernard Blum Awards 2025

IPL Biologicals Limited won the Bronze Award at the 10th Bernard Blum Awards 2025 for its breakthrough biocontrol innovation, Bellator. IPL Biologicals Limited, a global leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, has created history by winning...

What is state neutrality and why it matters

In global politics, the word neutrality often evokes associations with peace, stability, and diplomatic wisdom. In an era of growing geopolitical tensions—when some nations seek strength in military alliances while others form blocs for collective...

Time To Watches Joins The Couture Jewelry Show

Time to Watches will be a new addition to the Couture jewelry show, taking place May 27–31, 2026, at the Wynn Las Vegas Couture The Geneva-based watch event company, Time to Watches, is coming to America as part of Couture, the design-focused fine...