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Elections commission releases Trump's financial disclosure

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Elections Commission released on Wednesday the 92-page personal financial disclosure statement from Republican U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump, showing the breadth of wealth held by the real-estate mogul and television host. Trump has a total of 515 “positions held outside the United States government,” mostly as president or director of his multitude of corporations. …

United Technologies hit by Chinese building stall

Industrial giant United Technologies slashed its 2015 earnings forecast Tuesday due to the sharp slowdown in China’s real estate sector and disappointing aviation parts sales. Key areas of weakness included the Otis elevator business, which suffered from anemic demand in China and Europe, and weaker-than-expected plane parts orders. Activity has also been lackluster in UTC’s business for heating and cooling buildings, again due to a big decline in China.

MERS, drought stifled South Korea growth in Q2: minister

South Korea’s economic growth in the three months to June will be “much lower” than the previous quarter due to drought and an outbreak of the MERS virus, Finance Minister Choi Kyung-Hwan said Tuesday. Domestic demand had been gradually recovering this year, backed by the government’s expansionary policies and efforts to bolster the real estate market, Choi told reporters. “However the recovery was dampened by the outbreak of MERS and

LUXURY

Tag Heuer partners with bike race to communicate enduring spirit

Haute Route Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer is entering a multi-year agreement to serve as the official timekeeper of the Haute Route, the highest altitude amateur bicycle race. During the week-long stage races within the Alps, Pyrénées and Dolomites Swiss Alps, the brand will provide timekeeping solutions to track the 1,600 riders. This challenging course enables the brand to reinforce its “Don’t Crack Under Pressure” brand motto. Rising to the challenge

Moët Hennessy Champagne properties added as UNESCO heritage sites

Ruinart Champagne A number of Moët Hennessy’s properties, including Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The sites selected are being noted for their value to the global population, and will be protected and preserved. For the wine and spirits division of LVMH, this helps to reinforce their position in society beyond products. Preserving heritage Included inscribed properties are the Moët & Chandon

Moët Hennessy Champagne properties added as UNESCO heritage sites

Ruinart Champagne A number of Moët Hennessy’s properties, including Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The sites selected are being noted for their value to the global population, and will be protected and preserved. For the wine and spirits division of LVMH, this helps to reinforce their position in society beyond products. Preserving heritage Included inscribed properties are the Moët & Chandon

Moët Hennessy Champagne properties added as UNESCO heritage sites

Ruinart Champagne A number of Moët Hennessy’s properties, including Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The sites selected are being noted for their value to the global population, and will be protected and preserved. For the wine and spirits division of LVMH, this helps to reinforce their position in society beyond products. Preserving heritage Included inscribed properties are the Moët & Chandon

Top 10 luxury brand digital campaigns of Q2

Jimmy Choo the dog Over the course of the second quarter of 2015, luxury brands sought out digital techniques that enhanced consumer interactions both educationally and for entertainment. Whether a campaign made shopping seem like more of an adventure or a brand asked for specific feedback on its digital efforts, luxury consumers felt included in the communications presented. Digital has reshaped branded interactions and through these touchpoints, both in-store and online,