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BYD founder and chairman Wang Chuanfu has pledged that his company will not only grow market share outside mainland China but also crack into the top tier of carmakers worldwide, commanding the same recognition and esteem as global household names. “China has yet to create a single international marquee of its own that is universally recognised and respected,” Wang said at a ceremony to witness BYD’s 5 millionth electric vehicle (EV) rolling off the production line in Shenzhen.

Syazri Zamrod, founder of Cultkids, a Kuala Lumpur-based streetwear label, has a fascination with the golden age of Malaysian cinema that is reflected in his brand. “I grew up watching movies such as the “Bujang Lapok” trilogy and Labu and Labi [1962],” he says. “The stories made an impact on society and left a legacy of lessons, which I weave into my designs to relate them to current issues.” Established in 2013, Cultkids began as an experi­mental project, with Zamrod creating retro pop art inspired by old Malaysian magazines, literature and advertise­ments as well as his favourite music groups.

Many know Yayoi Kusama as “the princess of polka dots”, but the famous Japanese contemporary artist has more to offer than her iconic dotted pumpkin. The 93-year-old cultural icon is still creating art that captivates the world with its vivid use of colour, relentless dots, and complex texture. More than 200 of her pieces can now be seen in Hong Kong’s M+ in an exhibition titled Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now, which will last six months.

Small and medium-sized companies are the live wire of the Hong Kong economy, making up 98 per cent of the businesses in the city. On the stock exchange’s Growth Enterprise Market (GEM), though, many of the penny stocks are struggling to stay relevant to investors.The S&P/HKEX GEM Index has plunged 35 per cent this year to the lowest since it was established in November 1999. The 47-member gauge, which covers about 75 per cent of the market capitalisation, has crashed 99 per cent from its peak in January 2001, during the US dotcom meltdown.

“To the captain and fishing company that saved my life, I’m just so grateful. I’m alive and I didn’t really think I’d make it,” Shaddock said, adding that he and his “amazing” dog Bella are both doing well. 02:40 Australian man and dog rescued after 2 months adrift off the coast of Mexico Australian man and dog rescued after 2 months adrift off the coast of Mexico Shaddock described himself as a quiet person who loves being alone on the ocean.

Local agents, who are winging their way to Hong Kong and mainland cities to woo potential buyers, say the Chinese have recently found Hawaii. Mei Pang, of Prudential Advantage Realty in Honolulu, began fielding inquiries from Chinese buyers about four years ago. At first, most were only looking at properties as one of their tour activities. This has changed in past two years, though, when Chinese started actively buying. Shanghai-born Pang, who moved to Hawaii in 1996, says the reasons behind their purchasing decisions vary, but are primarily driven by their travel habits.

En la industria automóvil actual asistimos a la expansión de la oferta de coches eléctricos y a la reducción de la gama de modelos con motores de combustión, algo que también ocurre en Mercedes-Benz, donde los vehículos "a pilas" intentan ganar cada vez más protagonismo. Algunas carrocerías simplemente dejan de existir y otras se 'condensan' para no ignorar que sus clientes siguen presentes. En este caso, la marca de la estrella decidió fusionar las carrocerías descapotables de las clases C y E, para crear el nuevo CLE Cabrio que ya está a la venta en España.

In 1992, when David Gooding worked in the car department at Christie's, he received a telephone call from a lawyer charged with settling the estate of an elderly woman who had died alone in Vevey, Switzerland. For a time this woman summered at a hotel in Greenwich, Connecticut, and among her possessions there was a dusty old Mercedes that had been stashed in a warehouse, surrounded by old carnival equipment. "

German tourist Sebastian Powell has an enduring obsession with the Thai holiday island of Phuket. Its beautiful, picturesque beaches have drawn him to visit at least eight times in the past six years and the appeal never seems to dim. Each time he leaves with cherished memories and a feeling that he has seen a different side to paradise. Distinct as each trip has been, however, the experiences seem to offer one constant: being ripped off by taxi drivers.