Aston Martin: PIF and Geely billionaire’s shares shift after investment Investing The proportion of shares Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chinese billionaire Shufu Li’s hold in luxury car brand Aston Martin has changed following a major shares issue. In March Yew Tree Consortium, which is led by chairman Lawrence Stroll, placed 75 million additional shares in the London-listed business. As a result, both the value of the [...]
Ray-Ban owner issues warning after UK sales fall Retail The owner of Ray-Ban has issued a warning over its performance this year after its UK sales and profit fell in 2024. The UK arm of Luxottica Group said the increase in the cost of goods and services is expected to negatively impact its gross and operating profit this year. The group added that the [...]
Staff at the White Lotus season 3 hotel reveal shocking filming secrets Life&Style It had been an ordinary day of filming on The White Lotus season three at the Four Seasons Koh Samui, Thailand, until staff noticed two intruders with bleeding feet approaching the set, climbing over the dangerous rocks dividing the resort from the swathes of jungle. “I saw them coming by chance, with bleeding toes,” remembers [...]
Discover the Best of Hong Kong: From breathtaking landscapes to unforgettable city experiences March 27, 2025 This content was paid for by Hong Kong Tourism Board, and produced in partnership with the City AM Commercial department. Hong Kong is a city of contrasts, where towering skyscrapers meet lush green mountains, and vibrant markets sit alongside Michelin-starred restaurants. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a culture seeker, or a foodie, Hong Kong offers an [...]
I went storm chasing in Canada – but this Hawaii-style holiday offered so much more March 25, 2025 The irony is not lost on me that on the day I fly out to Canada’s Vancouver Island to chase some of the world’s gnarliest weather, the UK is being battered by its biggest storm in decades. Flights are being cancelled by the minute – airport boards lighting up red like Eighties arcade machines; travellers [...]
A city break in Zurich: Why the Swiss capital is underrated March 25, 2025 Can you name a Zurich landmark? I didn’t think so. Truth be told, the Swiss capital is not on many of our travel radars, but finding myself in the city for work, I thought I may as well stay for the weekend. With ‘bleisure travel’ having become enough of a thing to earn an ungainly [...]
CitizenM breaks every Paris hotel rule – here’s why I love it March 22, 2025 CitizenM Gare de Lyon breaks every Paris hotel rule, but it's one of the most memorable stays in the city, writes Anna Moloney.
This underrated European country is amazing for a fly fishing holiday March 18, 2025 Where in Europe would you expect to find incredible fishing, Alpine scenery and mosques? The answer is Bosnia, which is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s top destinations for fly fishing. But the country has way more than that: it is also a brilliant destination for food, and a wonderful place to be amongst [...]
Hannes Myburgh’s Meerlust Estate is wine tasting paradise March 18, 2025 Meerlust Rubicon was the first wine I bought en primeur. This is the process of buying wine while it is still aging, ahead of it coming to market. It means securing sought-after bottles at potentially lower prices while the winemakers receive an early cash flow. I felt very grown up and sophisticated and rather lucky [...]
The capital of Cambodia is underrated – but it’s as good as Bangkok March 4, 2025 It’s the last day of Khmer New Year as I disembark my vessel, step off the Mekong River and into the sweaty clutches of Phnom Penh. Cambodia’s capital is a playful cityscape of concrete and glass, reflecting the vast economic boom the country has experienced over the last decade, not to mention its strong ties [...]