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Polo and Regattas: Traditions of Influence
Heritage Sports, Modern Signals In Asia’s circles of wealth, polo fields and regatta waters are more than arenas of sport. They are...


Where Asia Unwinds: From Chiva-Som to COMO
Wellness as the New Luxury For decades, Asia’s elite measured their status by the tangible—yachts in Phuket, private jets in Hong Kong, villas in Bali. But increasingly, the new currency of influence is intangible: vitality, longevity, and balance. Wellness has moved from the sidelines of luxury into its very center, and two names stand out in defining that shift—Chiva-Som and COMO. These destinations are not spas in the traditional sense. They are ecosystems of health, where


Wine Societies: Vintage, Value, and Community
Across Asia, wine appreciation has matured into a cultural force, moving beyond private cellars into selective circles where vintages and values meet. In cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, and Shanghai, private wine societies and exclusive tasting rooms bring together collectors, entrepreneurs, and connoisseurs—not only to enjoy great bottles, but to cultivate trust, knowledge, and community. James Suckling Wine Central Restaurant, Hong Kong From Tastings to Trust


When Art Becomes Capital: The Rise of Asia’s Cultural Asset Class
For centuries, art has been more than ornament. A painting on a wall can signal taste, lineage, or ideology—but in today’s Asia, it increasingly signals capital. Collecting art has become not only an expression of culture but also a deliberate act of wealth preservation and influence. Asia’s New Art Capitals Hong Kong has long been Asia’s art market hub, home to Art Basel Hong Kong and record-breaking sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s. In March 2024, Sotheby’s Hong Kong sold
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