A beginner’s guide to investing in art — that won’t break the bank
Work out what you like, set a budget and aim for a collection that works together, according to the dealers, gallerists and other experts who spoke to CNBC.
All aboard the Hogwarts Express? Train drivers needed for iconic Scottish route
ScotRail is searching for trainee train drivers who will cover the West Highland Line, including the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct featured in Harry Potter movies.
Sony profit slumps 29% on chip weakness but maintains 25 million unit PlayStation 5 target
Sony reported a 29% drop in operating profit for its second quarter as the company suffered from weakness in its imaging sensor business.
Keeping 1.5 alive? IEA lists ‘crucial ingredients’ to keep worst effects of climate change at bay
The landmark 2015 Paris Agreement looms large over the upcoming COP28 climate change summit.
SoftBank posts $6.2 billion quarterly loss as WeWork collapse, tech slump drag bottom line
SoftBank posted an investment gain on its Vision Fund in the fiscal second quarter but booked another quarterly loss.
South Korea is battling a bedbug outbreak as cases climb
South Korea’s government is launching a four-week-long campaign to carry out inspections and implement pest control measures at “vulnerable” public facilities.
A new ranking shows the best luxury hotel brands in the world
The members-only Luxury Travel Intelligence ranked Mandarin Oriental the No. 1 luxury hotel brand in 2023, followed by Oetker, Auberge, Six Senses and Aman.
China’s consumer prices swing to declines in October
China’s consumer prices decline in October, as the world’s second-largest economy struggles with sluggish post-Covid recovery.
Apple co-founder hospitalized in Mexico due to possible stroke, local media reports
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was hospitalized in Mexico City on Wednesday due to a possible stroke, local media outlets reported.
Laos is spiraling toward a debt crisis as China looms large
An alarming debt crisis has unfolded in Laos in recent years, raising worries about the nation’s obligation to its biggest creditor, China.
