Travel

Jul 25, 2024

Ex-DBS and UOB techie now heads Writers Festival

Yong Shu Hoong left fintech to pursue writing. Today he’s festival director of Singapore Writers Festival, bridging tech, finance and literature


Jul 25, 2024

The multi-faceted journey of a ruby

Follow the precious red stone from rough specimen to final product at a new exhibition


Jul 25, 2024

New watches for the picking

Choose from a timepiece paired with an earpiece, a beautiful pocket watch and an easy-to-use perpetual calendar with a stunning purple dial


Jul 25, 2024

A city of light and shadows is redrawn for the Paris Olympics

The Games will usher visitors through France’s history, with events at the Grand Palais and Versailles. But, as host, the French capital...


Jul 25, 2024

10 French wines to drink while watching the Olympics

THE Summer Olympics begins in late July, and I have to say, I’m with all the Parisians renting out their apartments and...


Jul 25, 2024

Paris Olympics hotel prices are down 41% since last fall

PARIS hotel prices during the Olympics have fallen to almost half their peak rate, further underscoring that overzealous hoteliers may have misjudged...


Jul 25, 2024

NBA signs broadcasting deal with Disney, Amazon, Comcast worth US$77 billion

WALT Disney’s ESPN, Comcast-owned NBCUniversal and Amazon.com have clinched the rights to carry National Basketball Association (NBA) games in an 11-year deal...


Jul 24, 2024

LVMH holds talks on sponsoring Formula 1 in blow to Rolex

A SWISS watch brand owned by French luxury conglomerate LVMH is in talks to take over as the official timekeeping sponsor of...


Jul 24, 2024

Savour the spirit of Japan with BT Club

Join us on a delightful journey into the world of sake


Jul 24, 2024

Taylor Swift lends personal items to UK’s V&A for museum ‘journey’

OUTFITS, musical instruments and other objects on loan from US musician Taylor Swift are going on display at London’s V&A in a...