https://www.scmp.com/rss/325385/feed Chris Rae is a freelance writer for The Peak Magazine en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com While it remains a perennially popular destination for investment from China, shifting dynamics in Canada’s real estate market, brought about by economic and political forces, are seeing investors broaden their horizons. For many years, the story of Chinese real estate investment in Canada was a tale of two cities, specifically Vancouver and Toronto. Who are the 10 new Asian billionaires hot on the heels of Jeff Bezos? The glistening gem on Canada’s Pacific Coast, Vancouver, is the closest... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3051767/move-over-toronto-and-vancouver-why-rich-chinese-are?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3051767/move-over-toronto-and-vancouver-why-rich-chinese-are?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Feb 2020 12:00:13 +0000 When thinking of Canada, lush vineyards are often not the first image that springs to mind. Yet, the country's expansive geography – from the Pacific to Atlantic Ocean – is home to numerous viticulture regions, and they are attracting visitors with their award-winning wines and novel experiences. From fledgling regions in Newfoundland, to more established areas such as the Niagara Peninsula, wine culture is alive and well north of the 49th parallel. Among these diverse wine regions, the Okanagan... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3051401/france-italy-california-and-canada-why-canucks-want-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3051401/france-italy-california-and-canada-why-canucks-want-you?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Feb 2020 04:00:12 +0000 In December, the Hong Kong Automobile Association (HKAA) marked 100 years of motoring in the territory. That century has seen countless advancements in automotive technology, to the point that cars can now drive themselves. For some, however, the saying “they don’t make ‘em like they used to” still holds true. “Cars came to Hong Kong long before China or Japan. There’s a lot of motoring culture that’s trickled down through the generations,” said Carl Yuen, vice-chairman of The Classic Car Club... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2182357/these-are-cars-will-always-rule-roads-petrol-heads?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2182357/these-are-cars-will-always-rule-roads-petrol-heads?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Feb 2019 18:00:30 +0000 Late 19th century châteaux in the sun-soaked Languedoc region of southern France once served as country homes for nobility and were essentially small villages that housed chaplains, stable masters, farm managers and an array of other staff. Much of the focus was on wine production. Languedoc accounts for about a quarter of all vineyard acreage in France. Many have fallen into disrepair, opening up new opportunities to invest in some unique properties. Languedoc-based Domaine&Demeure has gained a... https://www.scmp.com/property/international/article/2113756/breathing-new-life-chateaux-frances-languedoc-wine-region?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/property/international/article/2113756/breathing-new-life-chateaux-frances-languedoc-wine-region?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Oct 2017 04:40:25 +0000