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December 2007 


Automotive: A Fast Buck

There is a long wait for the latest supercars. Get in early and make a profit, says Ben Oliver.
 

Travel & Leisure: A Sure Bet

From mega-casinos to boutique hotels, Asia's leisure property market is soaring.
 

Art & Books: Arts & Books

The Decline and Fall of the British Empire 1781-1997 Piers Brendon.
 

Art & Books: Arty Investments

The ballooning art market shows no signs of imploding says Godfrey Barker, it instead gets bigger and more global by the day.
 

News & Views: Business Round-Up

A look at what's happening around the globe
 

People & Profiles: Charity Crosses The Divide

European philanthropists are starting to emulate their more generous American counterparts, finds Emma Rees
 

Tv & Magazine Guide: Cnbc Schedule

CNBC Europe broadcasts fast-paced, real-time coverage of the financial markets.
 

People & Profiles: Eurotypes: The Private Banker

Mark Jones follows the ambitious young wealth manager who finds his world-class education can't disguise his roots.
 

Media & New Media: Face Off

Social website Facebook is a phenomenon but its ambition to dominate the business networking arena may be a link too far, says Barry Mansfield.
 

Alternative Investments: First Of The Summer Wine

The 'buy-early' system has become an institution among wine investors, finds Andrew Jefford, and recent vintages are hitting astounding prices.
 

Leadership: Gerard Kleisterlee

Simon Hobbs meet the man who guided healthcare and electronics giant Philips safely through tough times.
 

People & Profiles: Golden Goodbye

Success has always brought rewards, but these days failure can be quite lucrative too.
 

Alternative Energy & Environment: Green Investment: Your Personal Power Station

Tom Stevenson finds that Ceres Power might be on to a winner with a revolutionary fuel cell providing domestic power and heat.
 

Country, Regional & City Reports: Has The Celtic Tiger Lost It's Roar?

So long one of Europe's fastest-growing economies, can Ireland hold on in the face of aggressive new competition, asks Mark Hennessy.
 

Tv & Magazine Guide: Home:December 2007

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Country, Regional & City Reports: Hotspot

Next year's Capital of Culture is working hard to live up to the title, finds Tabitha Lasley.
 

Luxury Goods: Indulgences

The CNBC European Business guide to the finer things in life.
 

Auctions: Indulgences Auctions

On 5 December, Sotheby's will auction the extremely rare, ancient Mesopotamian Guennol Lioness.
 

Tobacco: Indulgences Spirits And Cigars

Ian Wisniewski and Adrian Lesley select the top drinks and smokes for the festive season.
 

Food & Beverages: Indulgences Wine

Rich and complex, port is good all year round, says Sam Harrop MW.
 

Alternative Investments: Invest In Yourself

Before you go crazy snapping up rare Porsches and Picassos, don't forget that Number One is the key to everything.
 

Media & New Media: Luc Skywalker

Iconic French film-maker Luc Besson tells Sarah Wachter how he aims to become Europe's George Lucas.
 

Banking, Managed Funds And Investments: Lucky Numbers

Ever more popular, spread betting attracts an odd mix of investors and gamblers, says Nick Sudbury.
 

Banking, Managed Funds And Investments: Missing Millions

Only a small proportion of the world's wealth is entrusted to private banks.
 

News & Views: News Round-Up

A look at what's happening across Europe.
 

Country, Regional & City Reports: Out Of The Shadows: Georgia


 

Parting Shot: Parting Shot

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Real Estate: Property

House prices are soaring in Cape Town and along the beautiful Garden Route but, asks Nadia Elghamry, do they offer enough to entice investors.
 

Innovation & Start-Up: Radar

What's on the horizon.
 

Food & Beverages: Small Brand, Big World

Globalisation is changing even the most time-honoured business models finds Richard Lofthouse when he visits cognac-makers Hine.
 

Alternative Energy & Environment: Solar Gain

Despite a lack of subsidies and publicity, solar thermal technology is already starting to pay for itself, finds Elisabeth Jeffries.
 

Innovation & Start-Up: Start-Up Tea

Darren Spence explains to Richard Lofthouse why he believes his fresh café concept will lead to a chain.
 

Technology & Telecoms: Technology

Barry Mansfield tests TomTom's continent-spanning new satnav.
 

Travel & Leisure: Travel News

The latest on airlines, trains, hotels and more.
 

Travel & Leisure: Travel Reviews

Rocco Forte Charles Hotel and Fairmont Vier Jahreszeiten Hotel, Germany
 

Innovation & Start-Up: Viewpoint

France is accelerating its start-up culture but not fast enough says Sarah Wachter.
 

Banking, Managed Funds And Investments: Wealth Watchers

With recent turmoil in global markets and upcoming Olympic Games and US Presidential elections, what will the next 12 months bring for high-net-worth investors.
 

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