Corinne Kerk

SENIOR CORRESPONDENT

Corinne Kerk is a senior correspondent with The Business Times. She covers lifestyle and other news.

A world that seems increasingly dangerous means contingency plans are more important than ever.
TRAVEL

Exit strategy: Tips from the high-stakes world of luxury travel fixers

In a time of wars and rumours of wars, there are things every traveller should do

The house's custom-built, double-volume bookshelf was inspired by the Morgan Library & Museum in New York.
DESIGN

Brazilian soul on Singaporean soil: A 30-year-old home reimagined

This semi-detached house in Siglap brings contemporary design into an old superstructure

Only 14% of Singapore employees use company-provided tools exclusively – among the lowest in compliance globally.
WORKING LIFE

Singapore employees are embracing AI – but not company-provided ones

Survey also finds that only 32% of staff intend to stay at organisations that are not listening enough to them

One of the furniture industry's challenges is the cost of showroom rentals.
DESIGN

‘Not just a change in furniture but a new lifestyle’: How furniture retailers are tackling challenges

Industry players are branching into new products or businesses and leveraging different platforms

Savvy consumers are turning to pre-loved jewellery for both adornment and investment. Pictured is a pair
JEWELLERY

Pre-loved jewellery sparkles as gold prices surge, attitudes change

Second-hand pieces are regarded as a more environmentally sustainable, value-for-money option

EFG's 2026 Chinese New Year packets
CHINESE NEW YEAR

Horsing around: 12 fabulous red packets to collect this Year of the Horse

Feast your eyes on the gorgeous designs this festive season

Avoid getting overwhelmed on the decluttering journey by starting small.
WELLNESS

Declutter your home and mind: 8 quick tips before CNY

You’ll be surprised at what tidying up can do for your mental and emotional well-being

Kelvin Chua launched The Kurater to cater to Singapore buyers of Foshan furniture.
DESIGN

All excited about Foshan – furniture lovers’ latest bargain-hunting ground

Enterprising Singaporeans are offering services to help consumers and businesses source or custom-make their furniture in the Chinese city

Abel Richard Bullock is the entrepreneur behind his eponymous handbag brand.
STYLE

Singapore’s priciest handbags? Enter new, ultra-luxurious brand whose creations cost over S$100,000

Customers also have to wait six to nine months for their bags to arrive

The best views from the house are at the back.
DESIGN

Re-imagined spaces: How a simple change in layout transformed this entire house

Other design surprises abound in this semi-detached home