Deon Loke

Deon Loke

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From left: Jasmine Prasetio, Sotheby’s managing director for South-east Asia; art collector Audrey Koh; and moderator Helmi Yusof discuss generational shifts and cultural stewardship.

Young money and domestic pride: The forces reshaping Asia’s art market

2026-11-04T08:00:00.000Z
Ravi Thakran (left), group CEO of Diafa, and moderator Alvin Chiam, head of wealth advisory, Asia, at Schroders Wealth Management, at the BTLuxe Edit symposium.

Luxury has moved East, and Gen Alpha is on the horizon: BTLuxe Edit

2026-11-03T08:00:00.000Z
A kaya butter-flavoured Ritz variant hit Indonesian stores in May this year.

Chilli crab Ritz? How AI is shaking up Mondelez’s Singapore snack lab 

2026-10-30T23:00:00.000Z
Panellists Wee Teng Wen (managing partner, Lo & Behold) (left), Sandy Assakul (co-founder, Baan Trok Tua Ngork), and Ashish Manchharam (founder, Elevate Capital), discussed the art of reimagining overlooked historical spaces.

The BTLuxe Edit: Redefining luxury for a new era in Asia

2026-10-29T08:00:00.000Z
In Q3, DFI announced that it would assume restaurant associate Maxim’s existing interests in the Starbucks licensed business.

DFI Retail Group Q3 underlying profit up 17%; full-year guidance raised

2026-10-26T05:30:41.000Z
Cora Cai, Singapore country head for Taobao, says the company’s continued investment in Singapore plays a big role in its overseas business expansion.

Taobao deepens Singapore presence with US$14.9 million marketing push

2026-10-20T11:34:24.000Z
Multi-currency e-wallet YouTrip says that users’ funds and accounts are safe.

YouTrip functions fully restored after major outage report

2026-10-19T12:07:59.000Z
The 8,880 sq ft space at Collyer Quay Centre is slated to open in early 2027.

Revolut to set up CBD office in Collyer Quay, puts S$350 million into Singapore expansion

2026-10-09T02:23:51.000Z
All three local banks ended lower, with OCBC declining 4.3% or S$1.30 to S$29.

DBS, OCBC, UOB rout lops billions off STI as inflation, rate concerns spook investors

2026-10-08T11:11:26.000Z
Singapore Airlines and Air India will offer standalone code-share flights and “enhanced” frequent-flyer benefits.

Stocks to watch: SIA, CapitaLand Investment

2026-10-08T00:17:36.000Z