The Business Times

Russell Marino Soh

SUB-EDITOR

Russell is a sub-editor at The Business Times. He also writes for the paper’s lifestyle section.

emailrussmarino@sph.com.sg
From left: Joanne and Joy Koh from Joe's Tailoring; Adele Chung from Meiko Tailor; and Fong Loo Fern from CYC Tailor.
STYLE

Breaking the pattern: The women putting their spin on heritage menswear tailoring

The leading ladies of three home-grown businesses share their stories, and how they’ve made their mark in this male-dominated industry

Graduates of the Voices for Hope programme perform at Dementia Singapore's 35th anniversary gala dinner. The 10-week programme is among those that will be supported by Keppel's donation.
TAKING HEART

Keppel donates S$1 million to strengthen dementia care programmes in Singapore

Amid an ageing population, the need for such services ‘continues to grow’, says CEO Loh Chin Hua

Today’s hottest silhouettes and aesthetics may be borrowed from times past, but they’re still chock-full of modern flair. 
STYLE

Not your grandfather’s suit: Local tailoring gets a refresh

A merger of past and present is taking over Singapore’s bespoke menswear scene. Local tailors spill on the latest looks and trends

NVPC chief executive officer Tony Soh says: “Through this inaugural summit, NVPC... is stepping up by broadening and aligning giving efforts at the national level."
TAKING HEART

NVPC seeks to ‘reimagine’ philanthropy at inaugural City of Good Summit

SOME 500 leaders in Singapore’s philanthropy scene, as well as private and public sectors, gathered at the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre...

Sembcorp Marine is the top-traded counter for a second consecutive trading day, remaining unchanged with 5.9 million shares traded.

Singapore stocks open higher on Monday to track Wall Street gains; STI up 0.9%

SINGAPORE stocks opened stronger on Monday (Oct 31) morning, mirroring robust gains in the US from Friday.

Leonard Tay, head of research at Knight Frank, points to the popularity of Copen Grand as evidence that “homebuyers are hungry for new products”.

Oct new home sales at two-year low as fewer projects launched

SALES of new private homes slipped to a two-year low in October, reversing the previous month’s uptick as the number of newly-launched...

The residential site at Lentor Gardens is launched for sale under the confirmed list, while the residential site at Lentor Central is available for application under the reserve list.

URA launches residential sites at Lentor Gardens, Lentor Central for tender

TWO residential development sites at Lentor Gardens and Lentor Central have been launched for sale under the Government Land Sales (GLS) programme.

As the war on waste rages on, more players are looking to the informal sector as a key piece of the puzzle.
BRUNCH

Empowering the unseen eco-warriors of South-east Asia

Informal waste workers in the region need more money, better equipment and more support

Desmond Tan may appear slick and suave, but he's a true heartland boy at his core. Shirt by Valentino; trousers by Bottega Veneta.
BT LUXE

Desmond Tan: Heartland boy turned heart-throb

The actor and soon-to-be father shares his thoughts on growing up in Singapore, his love of local culture, and his hopes for...

Funky prints and matching sets are back in vogue this season.
STYLE

Dragons hit the streets

This Chinese New Year is all about effortless cool with subtle hints of heritage glam

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