With the world in constant flux, people are using their possessions to ground themselves. However, as certain types of physical goods become less commonplace, many are reflecting on what’s still worth owning in a sharing-enabled world. The evolving nature of digital ownership means that people often feel lik...

How is climate change affecting people in Southeast Asia? How can companies evolve cooling technologies? And to what extent are people willing to adopt greener lifestyles? In the 2025 APAC Macro Expert Outlook, Lau Kong Cheen discusses what to expect from sustainability and business in 2025.

How is the second-hand market changing the definition of luxury? Is AI democratising access to luxury experiences? Should brands really be focusing on Gen Z? In this part of Expert Outlook 2025, we speak to three experts about how changing perceptions of luxury are transforming the sector.

Fendi is launching its own fragrance collection inspired by the brand’s history and the key members of its community – from its matriarch to key tastemakers. The collection speaks to people’s desire for fragrances that are linked to emotional connection and authentic storytelling.

Balmain is making its mark in the prestige beauty space with its first perfume collection. As fragrances become the new expression of the lipstick effect, the brand is changing up the luxury beauty launch by side-stepping cosmetics and diving headlong into the world of perfume first.