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Generation Z finding time for second-hand luxury watches
Generation Z finding time for second-hand luxury watches
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Swiss watches are in high demand these days, but sales of second-hand timepieces are also booming, driven by Generation Z buyers who want luxury goods but are also sustainability-minded. And furthermore, buying certain Swiss luxury watches new is getting harder, as the booming market means longer waiting lists.

Asian markets swing as traders weigh growth outlook
Asian markets swing as traders weigh growth outlook
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as traders in several countries returned from the Lunar New Year break to a soft lead out of Wall Street with recession fears still causing concern. A mixed bag of US earnings reports failed to ease concerns, and there is talk that the gains across markets since the turn of the year may have run too far for now.

Ukraine dismisses key officials in anti-graft purge
Ukraine dismisses key officials in anti-graft purge
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Kyiv on Tuesday announced the dismissal of a dozen top officials in its biggest political shakeup following the country's first major corruption scandal linked to the Russian invasion. Western allies, which have allocated billions of dollars in financial and military aid to Kyiv to counter Russian troops, have often preconditioned such support on anti-corruption reforms.