Wine, Spirits & Cigars

Wine Market Growing in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s wine imports + 65% from January to August Benefiting from exemption of wine customs tax, for the 1st 8 months this year, Hong Kong’s total wine imports amounted to 6.7-B Hong Kong dollars, + 65% from a year ago, said the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Monday. After the lifting of wine [...]

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US Wine Industry Optimistic

US Wine industry optimistic despite economy and low supply It is hard to keep wine lover from enjoying a good glass of the nectar; a sluggi.sh economy, bad weather and low supply does not get in the way of wine lovers according to new reports from UC Davis (the Wine School) in California Economic problems [...]

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Finding a New Everyday Wine

Finding a New Everyday Wine The Wine Maven If you’re like most people, the wine you drink falls into three categories: everyday wine, weekend wine and special occasion wine. The reality is that your Tuesday wine is going to be less expensive than your Saturday-night date night wine, and significantly less expensive than the special [...]

Read More » No comment September 9, 2011

Gurkha Black Dragon Tubo

At the height of the British rule in India, colonial soldiers began to make their own cigars from the local tobacco. The fondness of the British for these legendary Nepalese fighters inspired them to name their cigars “ Gurkhas.” After the rule of the Raja Waned, British expatriates living in India continued to smoke Gurkhas [...]

Asia’s wealthy overtake Europe

Asia’s wealthy overtake Europe Millionaires in the Asia-Pacific region overtook Europe in terms of population and wealth for the 1st time in Y 2010, underpinned by economic growth in China and India, according to Capgemini SA and Bank of America Corp. The wealth of 3.3 million high-net worth individuals in Asia Pacific rose 12.1% last [...]

McLaren Gran Prix du Canada

Jenson Button in the McLaren Mercedes finishes 1st at the Gran Prix du Canada Sunday You did not have to be there, but seeing was believing as Jenson Button moves past Sebastian Vettel in the final lap of the Canadian Grand Prix Sunday to take the lead of the race was dominated by Vettel until [...]

The Gurkha Brand

Made from the finest tobaccos and spices, Gurkha Cigars are considered one of the most famous brands of luxury cigars in the world. Known for their limited release and rare tobacco products, Gurkha Cigars are available at cigar retailers worldwide. The Gurkha Brand was created in 1989, is wholly owned by the Beach Cigar Group [...]

Movenpick Pattaya, Up to 7% Return Guaranteed for 15 Years

MOVENPICK RESORT & SPA – PATTAYA THE FIRST CONDOTEL DEVELOPMENT IN THAILAND OFFERS GREAT VALUE AND BENEFITS CONDOTEL = Condominium + 5-Stat Hotel Operation Movenpick Resort & Spa, 264 condo-units, all under a 15-year hotel management contract by Movenpick Hotel & Resort, a top 5-Star chain from Switzerland. GREAT VALUE and BENEFITS: a purchase at [...]

Visit Sentosa Island, Singapore

You can now travel into Sentosa on foot via the Sentosa Boardwalk. It’s a leisurely stroll from VivoCity Shopping Mall’s waterfront promenade, made easy by two-way canopy-covered travellators. Guests are encouraged to leave their cars behind on mainland Singapore and take the MRT to HarbourFront station at VivoCity Shopping Mall, before making their way to [...]

Luxury Moves to Asia

Asia has 4 of World’s Top 10 destinations for luxury brands Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing are among the Top 10 destination cities Worldwide for luxury retailers, a latest survey by real estate consultancy CB Richard Ellis reports. The survey also shows Asia continues to be a Key target for luxury brands, with many [...]

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Private Equity Takes a Hit in Q1 2012

Most private-equity and hedge funds typically take 20 percent of investment gains as carried interest, on top of 2 percent of assets as a management fee to …