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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
DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan (second from left); Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow (third from left); and Chua Chu Kang GRC MP Choo Pei Ling at Tengah Community Club.
TAKING HEART

DBS commits S$10 million to cashback deals, boosts AI adoption support for SMEs

The moves are aimed at helping more Singaporeans ‘stretch their dollar’ and future-proofing local firms

Centred on the theme of home, Abode has a decidedly laid-back vibe.
BARFLY

Twists, turns and a sense of home at Clarke Quay cocktail bar Abode

The relaxed rooftop venue leads a double life as Pout Cafe before sundown

Custom carved wood elements in Gaudi Room evoke Antoni Gaudi's aesthetic.
BARFLY

Joo Chiat speakeasy Gaudi Room pays homage to the famous Spanish architect

Located in the back of tapas restaurant Carlitos, the bar serves up Spanish-inspired twists on classic cocktails

Children from ComLink+ families picked up financial literacy skills at a workshop by Standard Chartered.
COMPANY OF GOOD

To give back, Standard Chartered keeps an eye on the practical and long-term

The bank, which has operated in Singapore for over a century, believes its sustainability thrives on society’s prosperity

Noah Tan, one of the winners at the inaugural UOL X ART:DIS Art Prize in 2023, runs a workshop on textured art techniques.
COMPANY OF GOOD

UOL gives back through inclusive arts and youth empowerment

Its CSR approach demonstrates the ‘power of collaboration’, says group CEO Liam Wee Sin

On the right, a faux-leather Karl Lagerfeld dress is given an extra pop with satin panels and glimmering fringe embellishments.
STYLE

Horse around with these Chinese New Year style trends

These equine-inspired styles are sure to catch attention this festive season

The iconic Mexico 66 has been given a thicker cup sole for Onitsuka Tiger's Italian Made series.
STYLE

Onitsuka Tiger reinvents icons with an Italian twist

The Japanese label’s new series reimagines its sneakers with artisanal craftsmanship from the Mediterranean country

Kill Me Softly is a Japanese twist on a classic dirty martini, topped with a marinated quail egg.
BARFLY

Spilling secrets at Duxton cocktail bar Goodbye, Alibi

The watering hole with a savoury-forward menu invites its guests to bare their souls

The Onitsuka Brogue in black leather, with a three-dimensional multicoloured tweed.
BTLUXE EXCLUSIVE

The Onitsuka: Classic craft meets contemporary cool

The brand’s creations breathe new life into familiar silhouettes

Carine Roitfeld is the editor-in-chief of CR Fashion Book, a biannual magazine.
STYLE

‘Beauty is everywhere’: Carine Roitfeld on breaking down barriers, her new Dior exhibition and ‘uniforms’

At 71, the former editor-in-chief of Vogue France is not slowing down

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