Culture
US dollar strengthens against Singapore dollar, reverses broad weakening trend this year
The US dollar has climbed nearly 1.5 per cent in the past six days, reversing a downward trend that has persisted for much of this year.…
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Singtel’s NCS seeks to hire up to 200 fresh graduates this year
NCS will remain committed to hiring between 150 and 200 fresh graduates this year, said chief executive officer Ng Kuo Pin. This is…
Culture
Reit ETFs see 40% AUM growth in past year as S-Reits regain appeal
Over the past 12 months, Singapore-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen more than S$300…
Beauty
La Pomme Grande! Chanel’s Metiers d’Art Show Will Return to New York This Year
The year of creative director debuts continues full-steam ahead, and as the spring 2026 collections near, so do expectations rise.…
Fashion
Shoes Are Rarely Classic, Trendy, and Pretty—That's Why This Style Sells Out Every Year
As someone who tends to dress in a uniform throughout the year, I’m still open to experimenting with trends. And the trend I’ve been…
Business
‘The best night of the year’: Is France’s viral Fireman’s Ball really worth the hype?
Bal des Pompiers or the Fireman’s Ball has become a fixed event in the calendar of many single women in Paris and beyond. Whilst the event…
Fashion
If You Have Amazon Prime Day FOMO, See What Our Fashion Editors Actually Bought This Year
Amazon Prime Day can feel like the ultimate shopping event—a whirlwind of deals, excitement, and, sometimes, serious FOMO if you aren't…
Culture
Temasek sees more opportunities in Europe after investing S$10b in the region last year
Singapore’s state investor Temasek sees growing investment opportunities in Europe as the impact of trade tensions on the economic climate…
Culture
Temasek sees more opportunities in Europe after investing S$10 billion in the region last year
Singapore’s state investor Temasek sees growing investment opportunities in Europe as the impact of trade tensions on the economic climate…
Culture
Ambani's Reliance Jio delays India IPO beyond this year
Indian telecoms and digital giant Reliance Jio Platforms, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has decided not to launch its planned IPO this…
Business
Porsche sells fewer cars in first half of year
A Porsche AG logo can be seen at the car manufacturer's main plant. Marijan Murat/dpa German luxury carmaker Porsche has once again sold…
Fashion
The Most Controversial Anti-Skinny-Pant Trend of the Year Is Becoming More Mainstream By the Day
The summer clothing narrative may be dominated by talk of skirts, dresses, and shorts, but many of us still wear pants in the summer as…
Culture
STI’s top performing stocks for the first half year revealed
The Singapore market has done well this first half of 2025, as investors flocked to safe havens amid volatility caused by tariff…
Culture
Here are the top 10 best performing stocks in Singapore’s STI for the first half of the year
The Singapore market has done well this first half of 2025, as investors flocked to safe havens amid volatility caused by tariff…
Culture
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution says Q2 profit likely up 152% on year
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES), an electric car battery supplier for General Motors and Tesla, on Monday (Jul 7) estimated a 152…
Business
Small boat crossings in first half of year up 48%
Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of this year by crossing the English Channel in small boats - up 48% on the first…
Fashion
Last Year, I Considered These Trousers and Shoes “Dated”—This Summer, They’re All I Want to Wear
I’ve been tracking Kendall Jenner’s styling patterns for a while now, and if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that she’s always at…
Culture
Hong Kong’s sixfold jump in share sales drives boom year in Asia
Hong Kong’s having a banner year as it marches towards becoming the second-largest market globally for share sales for the first time…
Culture
Impossible Foods aims to put plant-based burgers on European menus this year
IMPOSSIBLE FOODS hopes to add its plant-based burgers to European menus this year, bringing to a close a six-year quest to enter the…
Fashion
30 Fashion, Beauty, and Travel Finds I've Added to My Life This Year With Zero Regrets
Obvious statement: I'm a fashion editor who loves to shop. And I do 98% of my shopping online. As a very experienced online shopper, I…
Business
Wildfire destroyed record area in Brazil last year
Wildfire destroyed some 300,000 square kilometres in Brazil last year, equivalent to the surface area of Italy and 62% more than the…
Business
Erick makes landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, the strongest to hit Mexico so early in the year
Hurricane Erick slammed into Mexico’s Oaxaca state as a dangerous Category 3 storm Thursday morning, unleashing powerful winds at the…
Beauty
It’s Almost That Time of Year! Shop Vogue-Approved Finds Ahead of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025
As the anticipation builds, we shopped all the pre-existing deals ahead of time in preparation for the main event. Get first dibs on the…
Culture
Unagi specialist Man Man’s Singapore operator sinks into the red less than a year after listing
Japanese food and beverage (F&B) operator Food Innovators Holdings (FIH) posted a net loss of S$4.1 million for FY2025 ended Feb 28, in a…