How to ace Father’s Day

Father’s Day is just one week away. If you’re thinking of gifting him socks again, please don’t. How about taking him on a nostalgia walk through an old neighbourhood? Or surprising him with a birthday cake featuring his face superimposed on Iron Man? Maybe even a shirt from a great new brand that fits him perfectly, or a massage gun his back will truly thank you for?

In this week’s BT Lifestyle, get a head start on planning the perfect day for that special man, with dozens of gift ideas, gestures, and – for procrastinators – genius last-minute saves to make it look like you’ve been planning for this all year long.

In Travel, we head to Sapporo and Seoul as the MGallery collection of boutique hotels kicks off World Cocktail Months, which runs till end-August. We also check out the set of exclusive glassware that MGallery is launching in collaboration with French lifestyle brand, Maison Sarah Lavoine.

In Shopping, payment-solution provider Adyen recently released a retail report highlighting a rising momentum among consumers using AI to help them shop. We dive into its findings.  

In Arts, a new exhibition at National Gallery Singapore showcases the best of ink art, not just by artists from East Asia, but all over the world. And in Dining, sample some casual French bistro fare amid lush greenery at La Terrace, a new addition to Claudine brasserie in Dempsey.

For all this and more, don’t miss this week’s BT Lifestyle.