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Gillman Barracks reminds us why Singapore still needs an arts cluster
It may be living on borrowed time, but its current exhibitions are excellent
The US Open is now a food festival with a side of tennis
With options abound, one could almost forget about the matches
UOB Artbeat turns the bank’s art collection inside out
A new festival at Tanjong Pagar Distripark puts four decades of collecting into conversation
Keeping golf clubs financially sustainable
Interest in the sport remains strong, but high operating costs mean clubs need to broaden their revenue base
World's second richest country to close 85 hawker centers, markets in September for cleaning
Singapore will temporarily close 85 hawker centers and markets for one to three days this month for scheduled …
Southeast Asia's second most visited country shortens visa-free stays for 60 countries including Singapore, China
Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from dozens of countries and territories to 30 …
25 years of Singapore photography
Singapore International Photography Festival looks back at how the nation has looked at itself through the cam…
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ exclusive peek tops Netflix viewing charts
It reaches 31.1 million views and outperforms a new film from Robert De Niro
Sonos launches new soundbar, headphones, and an improved operating system
It’s full steam ahead for Sonos with upgraded products and an even more integrated ecosystem.
Marina Bay Sands raises record S$7 million from Sands for Singapore Charity Festival 2026
Since its inception, the annual festival has cumulatively contributed more than S$52 million to charity
‘Odyssey’ scholar Emily Wilson, a critic of the film, is redoing her translation
The translator of the Homeric tale caused a firestorm when she slammed Christopher Nolan’s adaptation
How much is that gene-edited dog in the window?
Technology is creating new ways to make the perfect pooch – and a reason to reckon with our past mistakes
John Galliano withdraws from Met Museum show after backlash
The cancellation comes at a time when donors and political leaders are expressing their opposition to the nine…
Argentines hoped Messi would stay forever
Argentine football captain Messi unified the country in a way few could
Singtel Charity Golf 2026 raises record S$1.68 million to support 9,000 students with disabilities
Its flagship Singtel Touching Lives Fund will expand its support to all 26 Sped schools in Singapore
LIV Golf preparing for bankruptcy filing in September: FT
The professional men’s golf league has laid off most of its workforce while it continued to secure funding for…
Turkey’s cheap travel reputation is being undone by high costs
In recent summers, Turkey became a go-to travel destination for UK-based Donna and Dave Needham, who took adva…
World's second best islands named one of noisiest countries in global ranking
The Maldives, an archipelago of over 1,000 islands in the Indian Ocean, has been named the world's second nois…
Indonesian man found concealing 19.5-centimeter knife in shoe at Singapore Changi airport
A 32-year-old Indonesian man was found concealing a knife in his shoe at the centralized screening area of Ter…
S$3b money laundering case: 15-carat diamond, Yayoi Kusama, Chanel items up for auction
Ultra-rare watches, handbags and jewellery will be sold through a months-long disposal exercise
S$3b money laundering auction: How Hotlotz landed its biggest consignment
The 12-year-old auction house has been steadily building its reputation in the city-state
Luxury watches, jewellery, bags: Highlights from the S$3 billion money laundering auction
A look at some of the most eye-catching assets set to be sold
Google Pixel 11, Pro, and Pro XL review: Tone-setter, not trendsetter
Frankly, do these differences even matter if they are all on the same chipset and software? Will we see any su…
Samsung reportedly doubling down on foldable phones, could launch as many as six next year
Samsung is said to be working on two new wider foldables after the Galaxy Z Fold8’s strong debut.
Hongqi E-HS9 review: Time to trade in your S-Class?
In the Hongqi E-HS9, China has created a car that might be worth trading in your Mercedes S-Class for
Chinese robots have beaten Usain Bolt’s 100 m record. Should we be impressed?
How such superhuman feats of athleticism translate into the real world is still an open question, experts say
Xava Skybar wants to bring ‘day-to-night’ appeal to National Gallery Singapore
The rooftop venue’s founders – who are also behind Cotu – want their new concept to fly before sundown
Apple’s Back to School 2026 promotion offers a free pack of AirTags with eligible Macs and iPads
Students and educators can also enjoy Education Pricing on the Apple Watch for the first time, alongside other…
World's 2nd richest country records 2,101 restaurant closures in first seven months
Singapore saw 2,101 food business closures between January and July this year, an increase of 25.1% year-on-ye…
How residencies took over the music industry
Harry Styles’ Madison Square Garden takeover builds on a trend that some say passes the cost of touring to fan…
Casa Lola brings casual Spanish to the table
The Boon Tat eatery offers the usual tapas and a few surprises along the way
Kengo Kuma theatre and museum to open in Orchard Road in 2030
The development brings a new cultural anchor to Singapore’s shopping belt
Demolition of modernist arts complex in Tbilisi sparks outcry
It was never fully completed and has gone largely unused
Japan’s Yayoi Kusama, who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97
She was known for vivid dot-covered works and infinity mirror room installations
First look at Stamford Place: Boutique stays, elevated workspaces and F&B in the Civic District
The revamped version of Stamford Court is now positioned as a mixed-use lifestyle destination
World's second richest country welcomes 600,000 Indian tourists in first half
Singapore, ranked the world's second richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, recorded 604,000 Indian touris…
This 1,080 sq ft Singapore flat is a layered sanctuary that gradually reveals itself
When the front door of this flat in Singapore’s Pinnacle@Duxton swings open, nothing of the interior is visibl…
Ready for new iPhones? Apple announces September iPhone event
Will we see the first foldable iPhone?
Mozza restaurant to grow presence in Singapore; chefs behind Fico, Buona Terra, Pun Im open new outlets
Chefs are betting on expansion in an embattled F&B industry
Singapore's heritage hawker stall shutters after 40 years
China Street Hum Jin Pang, a heritage hawker stall at Singapore's Maxwell Food Centre, has closed after more t…