Kate Whitehead

Mainland Chinese spending has cemented Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s most important luxury hub, but the recent wave of Mainland Chinese shoppers — drawn to the city by new transport links — tends to have smaller budgets and different tastes than earlier visitors. With no sales tax, a friendly business environment and a voracious appetite…

Hong Kong-bound British-Norwegian musician, one of the hottest stars of classical music, explains how he manages a hectic concert schedule as well as forays into the worlds of fashion and pop

It is without doubt the most romantic place in which to stay in Quito, Ecuador – and that’s not just because there are huge tubs of roses at every turn (easily arranged when 25 stems cost just US$2) or because you’re likely to feel a little breathless on arrival (to be expected at 2,800 metres…

Born in northern Germany, the horse lover who spent his early life travelling around the world before finally settling down in Canada, reveals why he changed his name from Peter to Pedro and why he likes to dress up in quirky outfits

Why does Duterte dislike the Catholic Church? How did the privileged son of a provincial oligarch develop his rough-edged gangster charm?

China could do with an image makeover, judging by the increasingly negative perceptions of the country revealed in a global public opinion poll