Magazine visits South Korea to get a taste of an alternate crypto universe that has developed almost independently of the West.
South Korea Nov exports set to fall by most in 2-1/2 years
South Korea’s exports were set for a second month of declines in November and by the steepest pace in 2-1/2 years, hurt by an economic slowdown in China and a downcycle in the tech industry, a Reuters …
USA vs. Iran: A history of tension renewed in an all-important World Cup matchup
The two nations’ near-constant political tensions have been a factor in nearly all of the 24 years since their last World Cup meeting …
Someone call Kevin McCloud: Aston Martin is now designing houses in Japan
Seemingly fed up of building cars, Aston Martin has now turned its attentions to Japanese houses – with a new four-storey home planned in the fancy Omotesando area of Minami Aoyama, Tokyo. Yeah, bit …
Buy a Ferrari like the one driven by the Sultan of Brunei. It ain’t cheap
And, in addition to these Brunei cars, a very small number of Testarossa Spiders, like the one to go on auction, were built for important clients, including the current consignor, who ordered his …
Brunei receives bivalent vaccine
The bivalent vaccine, he said, “Has already been authorised by the Brunei Darussalam Medicines Control Authority for use in the Sultanate. “The next supply of the vaccine is expected to arrive …
Brunei seismic gig for CGG
French seismic contract CGG has won a multi-year extension from Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) to continue operating a dedicated seismic imaging centre its head office in Seria, Brunei. Since 2016 …
Jerudong International School, Brunei
“I recall arriving in Brunei in 2012 and coming to the school with my three children and thanking my lucky stars that I had been able to come to such an amazing place to work and educate my own …
Dubai luxury property market eyeing a record 2023: Knight Frank report
The prices are set to rise 13.5 per cent next year as more and more foreign buyers and high-net-worth individuals are showing keen interest in the Dubai market, which also covers neighbourhood areas …
Azerbaijan’s State Oil Fund reports over $5bn in losses from asset management and FX in first nine months
The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) reported losses from asset management of $2.659bn, or 5.7% of its value, as …