Helmi Yusof
DEPUTY EDITOR (LIFESTYLE)
Helmi Yusof is the Deputy Editor of lifestyle news at The Business Times. He covers visuals arts, theatre, cinema, books, travel, leisure and lifestyle trends. He also profiles personalities and leaders from various industries. His Instagram username is @helmiseestuff. Prior to joining The Business Times, he was News Director at video news site RazorTV, and a journalist and sub-editor at The Straits Times.
Singapore Biennale 2025: Big dreams, big detours
Is more always more? Spread across 28 locations, the sprawl of the showcase is both its strength and flaw
UOB rethinks what it means to support artists
The bank’s latest initiative turns its lucrative art prizes into long-term opportunity
Whimsy meets luxury: Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Artycapucines VII bags debut
The Japanese artist transforms 11 Capucines bags into playful, sculptural works unveiled at Art Basel Paris 2025
Singapore’s Talentime stars reunite for Sing60 at Fort Canning
Five ex-contestants of the once-popular singing contest return for one unforgettable night
Rolex GMT-Master exhibition: How a pilot’s watch has become a symbol of time and travel
An exhibition by Rolex and Cortina Watch take visitors through seven decades of horological innovation
13-19 Art Prize: Teen artists find magic in Singapore’s everyday life
Supported by BT, the competition raises money for underserved communities
Singapore’s watch microbrands keep ticking amid a global slowdown
Tariffs, export dips and cautious buyers are testing local watchmakers – but creativity and community fuel their resilience
BT marks 20 years of nurturing youth with a musical drama
Alumni of The Business Times’ charity, the Budding Artists Fund, come together to stage Here I Am
Luxury hotel Aman Singapore to open in country’s tallest skyscraper
Part of The Skywaters development on Shenton Way, it blends hotel, branded residences and exclusive club
Temasek Shophouse reopens with secret architectural gems and Violet Oon’s new cafe
The social impact hub on Orchard Road has trebled in size, expanding across four conserved shophouses