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From oysters to lobster and caviar, foods we now regard as refined often began as inexpensive everyday staples. The product may stay the same, but shifting behaviours and expectations can elevate - or diminish - its status right down to a tastebud level.

29 December 2025

The growing use of renewable energy sources poses additional challenges for electrical grids already struggling to cope with increasing demands for power. Batteries are the missing piece that can help ensure a modern and flexible energy system.

Salzburg may be best known as Mozart's birthplace, but that's only one of the many things that makes it special. LGT Bank Österreich's Günther Zembacher offers an insider's view of the many other highlights that give the city its unique character.

As global challenges grow more complex, philanthropy experts Silvia Bastante de Unverhau and Oliver Karius reflect on how families and funders are adapting - and why long-term thinking matters more than ever.

Thinking about exiting your start-up?

If so, there are a few questions you should ask yourself. This page offers inspiration, information and practical insights.

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29 December 2025

Many entrepreneurial families struggle with succession planning. Yet it is worth tackling this issue early on.

In the third episode of "Sip & Sparkle", sommeliers H.S.H. Princess Marie von und zu Liechtenstein and Lisa Bader discover sparkling wines from around the world.

With the world’s attention focused on the high tech sector and digitalisation, a long-overlooked field is flourishing quietly in the background. Despite, or perhaps because of, the swift spread of artificial intelligence and a renewed tilt towards economic protectionism, the skilled trades are...

Are classic cars precious collectors' items or smart investments?

How mentorship supports high performance by entrepreneurs, leaders, and organisations.

Despite our constant digital connectedness, loneliness is on the rise - particularly among young adults. Why is that, and what can we do about it?

Bob Goodson, Founder and President of Quid, Silicon Valley, USA

Tech entrepreneur Bob Goodson came up with the like button that powers today's web. He tells Insights why studying liberal arts matters for a successful career and how humans are hardwired to give and seek approval.

Adelaide's secret is its calm energy; it's a city where you never rush, savour every sunset, and discover world-class culture and cuisine.

Angus Deaton, Professor Emeritus, Princeton University

The Scottish-American economist has devoted his career to investigating the connections between wealth and wellbeing.

Successful investing isn't about beating the market or chasing the biggest gains. And if you steer clear of the most common mistakes, you've already won half the battle. Martin Weber, Senior Professor of Finance at the University of Mannheim, discusses investor psychology, risk profiles and...

The UN's climate summits may be flawed, but without them, global cooperation on climate might never have taken root. Thirty years on, COP remains the world's only forum for confronting a shared climate future.

Artificial intelligence has proven it can support drug development. But in a field shaped by regulatory hurdles and the enigma of human biology, can it ever take the lead?

The drought took away Kenyan farmer Nancy Kemboi's livestock and crops. But that was in the past. Today, she has enough feed reserves to last two years. She owes this to the FMNR reforestation method, the return of biodiversity to her land - and her innovative spirit.

Agentic AI - the latest evolution of this important technology - allows software to operate more independently.

The shift from fossil fuels to clean energy has been decades in the making, but misinformation continues to cloud the debate. We unpack the most common misconceptions and show why the transition is both unstoppable and necessary.

Adam Smith (1723-1790) was a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment, whose work laid the foundations for modern economic thinking. How can we interpret his legacy in the context of modern markets?

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Lifestyle

When lobster was a sign of poverty

Energy transition: Charging ahead with battery storage

My Salzburg: A city of rogues, symphonies and aesthetes

Philanthropy: the path to greater impact

Thinking about exiting your start-up?

Lifestyle

When lobster was a sign of poverty

My Salzburg: A city of rogues, symphonies and aesthetes

Preserving family wealth through effective succession planning

Sparkling, please: Champagne, bubbly & Co.

Skilled trades: A renaissance in the making

Classic cars: when collecting becomes a passionate pursuit

Feet on the ground, head above water

In search of resonance

"I am proud of what IT has delivered for humanity"

My Adelaide: Sunsets, Shiraz, serendipity

Energy transition: Charging ahead with battery storage

Philanthropy: the path to greater impact

Angus Deaton - the happiness man

Finding the right investment strategy: easier said than done

COP at 30: Still the world’s best hope for climate cooperation?

When can we expect AI-developed pharmaceuticals?

How Nancy Kemboi's farm defies climate change

Meet your new AI agent - an autonomous self-starter

Seven myths about renewables

Adam Smith's invisible hand: an update

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When lobster was a sign of poverty

Energy transition: Charging ahead with battery storage

My Salzburg: A city of rogues, symphonies and aesthetes

Philanthropy: the path to greater impact

Thinking about exiting your start-up?

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