https://www.scmp.com/rss/512678/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com We’re officially in the future, with the jewellery industry the latest to be shaken up by robots that are creating pieces that might not touch a human hand before they are worn for the first time. While the benefits of automation are significant, including cutting down on production costs and saving time, there are questions as to whether robots can truly replace the human touch needed for the most high-quality pieces. Vintage jewellery is having a viral moment – thanks to Taylor Swift Still, as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3248632/how-robots-are-changing-world-high-jewellery-reducing-production-costs-creating-daring-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3248632/how-robots-are-changing-world-high-jewellery-reducing-production-costs-creating-daring-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:19 +0000 The increasing prevalence of extreme weather events underscores the unavoidable reality that the climate clock is ticking – and the need to transition to a low-carbon economy is urgent. But realising the emission reductions that will keep our planet habitable will require significant commitment from all sectors: government, industry, commerce, business, property developers and more. Singapore serves as an example of how this imperative multi-stakeholder collaboration can evolve, driven by the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2023/article/3230200/singapore-sees-jurong-lake-district-key-2050-net-zero-goal-blueprint-calls-car-light-low-carbon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2023/article/3230200/singapore-sees-jurong-lake-district-key-2050-net-zero-goal-blueprint-calls-car-light-low-carbon?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:00:16 +0000 To meet the ambitious goals set out in the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the city state must convert its private and public transport infrastructure to one that supports electric vehicles (EVs). The target is to see 75 per cent of peak-period commutes being made using mass public transport. This will not only require the electrification of vehicles but also widespread use of public transport – and more walking or cycling. On electrification, the Lion City has vowed to phase out sales of internal... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2023/article/3230343/how-singapore-driving-city-towards-electric-vehicles-vowing-phase-out-sales-internal-combustion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2023/article/3230343/how-singapore-driving-city-towards-electric-vehicles-vowing-phase-out-sales-internal-combustion?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2023 05:00:11 +0000 There has been a dramatic shift in Hong Kong’s art scene over the past two years, thanks firstly to the opening of M+, the world-class contemporary art museum in 2021. Then came the Hong Kong Palace Museum, which opened its doors in July last year. And auction houses in the city are brimming with enthusiasm and confidence. “This month will be the first time that international visitors will experience the new art scene in Hong Kong,” says Isaure de Viel Castel, head of 20th century and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3214282/how-asian-collectors-are-seeking-bigger-piece-art-market-pie-hong-kong-especially-sothebys-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3214282/how-asian-collectors-are-seeking-bigger-piece-art-market-pie-hong-kong-especially-sothebys-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Mar 2023 01:01:12 +0000 Art has become both more accessible and plentiful in Hong Kong, opening the door for many potential patrons to consider starting, and building, a collection. This is easier said than done. There is an art to art collecting that must be considered. Prospective collectors must get in tune with their own personalities, interests, and insights. Some collectors are more interested in value, seeing art as an investment, while others follow artists, or buy to suit specific spaces. Some are chasing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3213373/how-build-art-collection-hong-kong-setting-budget-big-names-and-new-trends-experts-weigh-what-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3213373/how-build-art-collection-hong-kong-setting-budget-big-names-and-new-trends-experts-weigh-what-know?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:18 +0000 The 68-year-old State Theatre in North Point is just the latest historic Hong Kong building fated for a facelift. The Grade I listed building, a former cinema and local landmark, is being revamped by New World Development into what it calls a “new cultural performing arts landmark”. It comes hot on the heels of several successful recent conversion projects such as PMQ and Tai Kwun in Central, and The Mills in Tsuen Wan. First announced in 2020, the conservation project will include a captivating... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3201266/can-hong-kong-preserve-its-historic-buildings-its-too-late-nan-fung-groups-mills-new-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3201266/can-hong-kong-preserve-its-historic-buildings-its-too-late-nan-fung-groups-mills-new-world?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:20 +0000 The opening of new galleries and museums shows that Hong Kong’s art industry is growing more vibrant and international, presenting more opportunities, according to Stephen Thorpe, a former professor at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Hong Kong, which closed two years ago. “Art Basel Hong Kong brings in international art, galleries and educational programmes and talks,” said Thorpe, who now teaches at SCAD Atlanta. At the same time, “young students are immersed in a cultural world that... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3179282/what-does-hong-kongs-growing-art-scene-mean-education-sector?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3179282/what-does-hong-kongs-growing-art-scene-mean-education-sector?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 May 2022 02:00:11 +0000