Chinese brands in Southeast Asia target affluent buyers with jewelry, watches and wine Chinese brands in Southeast Asia shift from electronics to luxury goods, racing to capture affluent consumers with …
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Luxury yacht owners relocate to Southeast Asia seeking safer harbors amid US-Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLuxury yacht market pivots to Southeast Asia as owners seek safer harbors amid US–Iran war Luxury yacht market sees owners reroute to Southeast Asia, boosting demand for berths and charters …
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Seiko Transforms into Luxury Brand and Matches LVMH Valuation Gauge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSeiko’s Luxury Push Matches LVMH on Valuation Gauge as Limited Editions Sell Out Seiko is reshaping itself into a luxury watchmaker, matching LVMH on a widely watched stock-market valuation gauge …
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BAIC Motor expects 1.65bn yuan first-half loss amid China luxury price war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBAIC Motor Warns of Up to ¥1.65 Billion First-Half Loss as China Luxury Price War Deepens BAIC Motor expects a net loss of up to 1.65 billion yuan for the …
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Pasona launches luxury long-stay wellness retreat on Awaji Island
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPasona Expands into Tourism with Luxury Long-Stay Lodging on Awaji Island Japanese staffing firm Pasona opens a high-end long-stay lodging on Awaji Island, aiming to convert the Seto Inland Sea …
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MUFG and JCB launch luxury credit card targeting Southeast Asia’s wealthy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMUFG and JCB Launch Luxury Credit Card Targeting Affluent Southeast Asian Shoppers MUFG Bank and JCB will roll out a luxury credit card aimed at wealthy Southeast Asian consumers, offering …
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Niseko taps video game fans to fill luxury hotels during offseason
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNiseko tourism pivots to video game fans as off-season hotel rates plunge Niseko tourism shifts focus to video-game fans to boost off-season bookings, highlighting ‘Ghost of Yotei’ sites and steep …
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BYD confirms Wang Leehom becomes shareholder in Denza luxury brand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWang Leehom Becomes BYD Shareholder in Novel Celebrity-Brand Deal Wang Leehom becomes a BYD shareholder after serving as the face of Denza, spotlighting equity-based celebrity endorsements in China’s competitive auto …
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Tokyo luxury condominium market signals reversal as listings surge and price cuts rise
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTokyo used condominium prices show signs of reversal after record April peak Tokyo used condominium prices peaked at ¥188.22 million in April 2026, but new Tokyo Kantei data show rising …
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Toyota Boshoku launches Crown-inspired desk chair using luxury car seat technology
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota Boshoku desk chair brings Crown luxury-seat technology to premium home office Toyota Boshoku desk chair adapts Crown luxury-seat engineering for the home, launching a feature-rich office chair at six …