"The Apple Card doesn't play in the same league as premium rewards credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or AmEx Platinum," said Sara Rathner, an expert on credit cards at NerdWallet.

Bohai Capital Holding Co Ltd, a finance leasing company and a sub-affiliate of HNA Capital, said its wholly-owned aircraft lessor Avolon Holdings Ltd has sold 41 aircraft to Sapphire Aviation Finance I Ltd, as the troubled HNA continues to sell assets to improve liquidity.

The Ireland-headquartered international aircraft leasing company Avolon Holdings, and Sapphire Aviation, a newly established special purpose company, closed a deal for $884 million last week, according to a statement by Bohai Capital released on Monday.

Meanwhile, Avolon Holdings plans to contribute no more than $10 million and hold a stake in Sapphire of less than 10 percent.

Domhnal Slattery, CEO of Avolon Holdings, said: "The disposal of 41 aircraft from the Avolon fleet, facilitated by the launch of the Sapphire vehicle, opens another channel for Avolon to bring third-party investment into the midlife aircraft space while increasing our managed fleet and expanding our footprint as a servicer in the asset-backed security market. "

"Pakistan is a source of many precious gemstones－rubies, emeralds and sapphires in particular－but many in China's growing middle-income group have not been aware of this even as their appetite for luxuries has increased.

The Chinese mainland is the largest source of visitors to Boracay Island, which is off Aklan Province in the central Philippines and known for beaches with unsullied fine talcum powder-sand, sapphire seas and spectacular sunsets.

Also making an appearance were the smart crosstown and sapphire blue editions, which held their market premieres at the event.

The sapphire blue edition nicely renders the light premium positioning of the smart brand, with U-shaped LED daytime running lamps and LED taillights giving the vehicle a spirited look and a bespoke interior characterized by black fabric covering the dashboard, black leather seats, and multimedia system with a 7-inch touch screen.

The sapphire blue edition is a low-key and uniquely enjoyable addition to the smart family.