Travel

Nov 12, 2025

Crossing the Causeway for cheaper check-ups

WITH healthcare costs rising and a strong Singapore dollar, it’s no wonder that Singaporeans are adding medical check-ups to their visits to...


Nov 12, 2025

Bangladesh’s liquor industry a surprising success

State-owned producer Carew and Co, established under British rule 87 years ago, has been posting record profits


Nov 12, 2025

Mellon Blue diamond sells for US$25.6 million

It was last sold for more than US$32 million in 2014; diamond expert blames geopolitical tensions and weakened Chinese economy for lower...


Nov 11, 2025

Labubu craze hits London on Singles’ Day with AliExpress live shopping show

Sales on the platform’s official Pop Mart UK store surge 1,500% in October from a year earlier


Nov 11, 2025

Art Works collapse: Experts cite red flags in art investment promises

Guarantees of 6% return and ‘safe-haven’ asset claims were warning signs, as investors now fight to recover their belongings


Nov 11, 2025

Art Works collapse: Experts cite red flags in art investment promises

Guarantees of 6% return and ‘safe-haven’ asset claims were warning signs, as investors now fight to recover their belongings


Nov 11, 2025

Art Works collapse: Experts cite red flags in Singapore art investment firm’s promises

Guarantees of 6% return and ‘safe-haven’ asset claims were warning signs, as investors now fight to recover their belongings


Nov 11, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo says he will retire in one or two years

He will go down in history as one of the greatest players ever, he says


Nov 11, 2025

Szalay wins Booker Prize for tortured tale of masculinity

Szalay beat five other shortlisted authors to claim the £50,000 award


Nov 11, 2025

David Szalay wins Booker Prize for tortured tale of masculinity

Szalay beat five other shortlisted authors to claim the £50,000 award