Travel

Sep 12, 2024

Van Gogh 'Sunflowers' brought together in London show

The exhibit focuses on the post-impressionist’s output during the two years that he spent in the south of France


Sep 12, 2024

Nervous excitement as Sydney Marathon closes on major status

It will become the first race since Tokyo in 2013 to join long-established majors in New York, London, Boston, Berlin and Chicago


Sep 11, 2024

As beer loses share to hard seltzer, US barley farmers scramble

DON Nygaard, a third-generation farmer in a remote corner of North Dakota, used to grow malt barley for Rahr Malting Corporation to make into lagers, pale ales and IPAs.


Sep 11, 2024

Manchester United posts fifth straight year of financial losses

MANCHESTER United on Wednesday (Sep 11) reported a bigger annual net loss, marking the fifth consecutive year of financial losses for the English club, and said core profit this financial year could be lower due to its restructuring initiatives.


Sep 11, 2024

Manchester United pledges to improve on and off the pitch after fifth year of losses

MANCHESTER United’s new chief said on Wednesday (Sep 11) the club was working towards improving performance on and off the pitch after posting a fifth consecutive year of net losses following a poor 2023-2024 season.


Sep 11, 2024

BT Luxe Autumn – the travel issue

IT’S time to gear up for the year-end vacation season, and in the latest issue of BT Luxe, we take you around the world for some fresh travel perspectives, whether it’s a novel look at a much-visited city or exploring new destinations.


Sep 11, 2024

LVMH close to F1 sponsorship deal for range of luxury brands

LVMH is in late-stage talks to become a major sponsor of Formula 1 (F1), in a deal that would see the French luxury conglomerate promote its major brands on the race track.


Sep 11, 2024

Huawei’s tri-foldable phone stirs Chinese pride but US$2,800 price tag is panned

HUAWEI’S new tri-foldable smartphone has ignited nationalistic pride in China with social media abuzz with what supporters see as its ability to out-innovate Apple despite US sanctions – even if many are baulking at the phone’s US$2,800 price tag.


Sep 11, 2024

Pachinko-style gambling helping seniors’ brains in Japan

Playing the vertical pinball machines can be good for preventing dementia, says a professor at the Suwa Tokyo University of Science


Sep 11, 2024

Formula 1 wraps up US$2.55 billion M&A, refinancing loan package

FORMULA 1 priced a US$2.55 billion loan package on Tuesday (Sep 10) to help finance owner Liberty Media’s acquisition of motorcycle racing association MotoGP World Championship after investor interest led to a refinancing transaction being added to the offering.