The contribution of Chinese travelers to global tourism used to be No. 1 in the world. There were 155 million international trips by Chinese travelers in 2019, spending about US$245 billion in total. But because of COVID-19, Chinese international travelers have almost completely disappeared, and retailers and hospitality players across the globe are anxious to know when they will be welcoming t...

A newly published patent shows designs for a Microsoft Arc-like mouse that bends.As compact as the computer mouse is, it still takes up extra space in your bag. Tech companies have been looking for ways to work around this unyielding gadget that’s stayed relatively unchanged for decades. For instance, Apple recently filed a patent for a keyboard with a removable key that doubles as a mouse.Mic...

Strong third-quarter results for fashion heavyweights LVMH, Gucci’s parent Kering, and Hermès were a confidence boost for the entire global luxury business.Third-quarter results for LVMH, Gucci’s parent Kering, and Hermès were a confidence boost for the global luxury business. Growth continued, yet, in some cases, at a slower rate than earlier in the year. But this was expected since some r...

Double 11, or Singles’ Day, the world’s largest online shopping festival that is bigger than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined, has been consistently smashing mind-blowing gross merchandise value (GMV) records year by year since 2009. As the actual promotion period gets longer and longer — Singles’ Day’s 2021 presales moved up from 2020’s November 1 date to October 20 — an even bigg...

Although the Sportsmate 5 can be set to help move the legs while walking, it can also be set to provide resistance when exercisingEnhanced Robotics.While there are now several powered exoskeletons designed for use by specific groups, there are few if any that are aimed at the general public. Hong Kong-based Enhanced Robotics is out to change that, with its Sportsmate 5.The device takes the form...

The New York Times is the biggest English-language news organization in the world, counting almost 8.4 million paid subscribers as of its latest update from last week.How it makes its money has changed — and is changing — quite dramatically.Like many other modern media entities, the NYTimes has been fundamentally changing its business model in two ways. There's the ongoing shift from print re...

With an incredibly diverse eco-system of snap-on modules that let you practically attach the camera anywhere you want, the DJI Action 2 is what you get when you create a camera after intense research and design-thinking… not by simply copying what the rest of the market is doing.Drone and gimbal makers extraordinaire, DJI seems to be completely disrupting the non-smartphone consumer camera mar...

“THE RIG.” is located in the Arabian Gulf and spans an area of more than 150,000 square meters.The project is part of PIF’s strategy to further strengthen Saudi Arabia’s international entertainment and tourism offering.“THE RIG.” seeks environmental protection in the project’s area, in line with global best practices and in support of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to preserve the environmentTh...

Economic growth and shifting consumer values are transforming the opportunities in Asia for players in the automotive industry. Three recommended actions are keys to success in this new environment.Asia is the world’s consumption growth engine. If you miss Asia, you could miss half of the global picture—a $10 trillion consumption growth opportunity over the next decade. Globally, one of every...