Helmi Yusof

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.

Mee Fong (foreground, in white), a person with intellectual disabilities, learns the basics of purchasing goods with money through classroom exercises.
TAKING HEART

CGSI boosts financial literacy for people with intellectual disabilities

The investment firm runs workshops to give guidance on handling money, receiving change, comparing prices and saving

Iris van Herpen's sculptural, surreal dresses takes centrestage  at the ArtScience Museum in Marina Bay Sands Singapore.
STYLE

From sci-fi to sustainability: The radical fashion of Iris van Herpen

She’s not just dressing A-listers such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Michelle Yeoh – she’s rewriting the rules of couture with eco-conscious...

The Artycapucines VII - Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Collection

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STYLE

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

At 43mm, the dramatic new Black Bay 68 is this season's most commanding silhouette.
WATCHES

Top Tudor timepieces to gift this Christmas

‘Tis the season for bold colours, heritage design and exceptional craft

Architect Rene Tan and banker Chuah Woei Woei share a quiet moment in their Christmas-ready home.
DESIGN

Inside architect Rene Tan’s Singapore home this Christmas

Subtle seasonal touches bring warmth to a meticulously designed house

Cindy Karim is charting a new path for the Karim family, building businesses that speak to her generation’s ambitions.
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS

Cindy Karim: Redefining a billion-dollar Indonesian family empire

The Karim family’s eldest child is shaping its next chapter through culture and hospitality

Benjamin Kheng embraces the spirit of the season.
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS

Benjamin Kheng: Why Christmas means so much

The star opens up about finding light and joy each December

Benjamin Kheng will sing his song Not Alone with a little help from his friends, including Shazza, at Sing60.
ARTS

Sing60: 20 reasons to catch Singapore’s biggest music festival of 2025

Your favourite musicians are converging at Fort Canning for a two-day event celebrating local music

Kaw's massive Companion sculpture makes a splash at Souq Al Mina waterfront.
FEATURE

Under Kaws’ moonlit glow, a Singaporean leads Manar Abu Dhabi’s night-time art show

Curator Khai Hori turns mangroves, deserts and historic sites into a cosmic wonderland

Jamilah Haji takes the top prize at UOB Painting of the Year 2025, a competition that runs concurrently in five South-east Asian countries.
ARTS

A prayer for peace wins UOB S-E Asian Painting of the Year

The region’s biggest art prize goes to Thai artist for her intricate fabric art