New apps make art shopping easier for new buyers

Two art apps were launched recently in Beijing to attract a growing middle-class audience that have potential to buy art either for their homes or for collections. Rather than simply establish online art-trading platforms, the newly released art apps - Ywart and Artcm - use more high-tech approaches and follow new trends on the social networking services such as live streaming.

Folk art that rocks

When Sun Yat-sen launched the Xinhai Revolution in 1911 to oust the ruling Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and founded the Republic of China in 1912, the ripple effects were beyond the political.

Mongolian sound finds new fans around the globe

Canadian rock producer Bob Ezrin is known for working on iconic albums from Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, Lou Reed and Deep Purple. About five years ago, he came to Beijing to work with Chinese folk singer-songwriter Sa Dingding.

Norah Jones returns to the piano in new work

The shorthand for Norah Jones' new Day Breaks disc is that it's a "return to roots".

'Golden' age for cruises

Cruise travel, already growing in popularity among Chinese with disposable income, will enjoy a boom over the next decade, according to industry experts at a recent trade show.

Three lines will base ships in Shanghai next year

Next year, some overseas cruise companies plan to introduce new ships to China, reinforcing their long-term commitment to the market in the country. The cruises will cater to the demands of the Chinese customers, who have become savvy about cruising in recent years.

Indonesia's tourism brand wins marketing award

Indonesia's tourism brand, Wonderful Indonesia, had received a prestigious award from an influential travel media outlet Travel Weekly Asia, a statement released by the Tourism Ministry said on Oct 17. The best destination marketing award 2016 was announced last week at a media event in Singapore.

Building a connection with mother nature

Climbing up the tree, lying on the grass to observe a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis and jumping along the ridges of farmlands are the most exciting childhood memories Wu Jinhai are trying to pass on to his son.

A billionaire philanthropist's passion for paying it forward

For 88-year-old American billionaire and philanthropist Kenneth E Behring, donating animal specimens to museums all over the world is just one of the ways to help children explore the natural world.

Poetry in motion

French luxury brand Hermes recently held an exhibition and dance event called The View from Her in Beijing to showcase its autumn/winter 2016 ready-to-wear collection, bags, jewelry and accessories.

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Youku working with Michelle Phan to drive its business

It is no secret that internet personalities these days can be as effective as expensive marketing campaigns. And China's major video portal Youku wants a slice of the action.