WORKING LIFE

Singapore employees are embracing AI – but not company-provided ones

Survey also finds that only 32% of staff intend to stay at organisations that are not listening enough to them

Tiziana Tan (centre, in pink) started an informal women's lunch group in 2023, that has now expanded to comprise over 70 women.
FEATURE

The ‘invisible networks’ that power Singapore’s women entrepreneurs

From lunches to WhatsApp groups, these small and trusted circles are reshaping how female founders support each other

The sprawling Huqiu Bridal City is home to more than 800 stores filled with frothy white taffeta, silk and lace dresses.

China's wedding dress sellers pin hopes on rise in marriages

The rise in marriages in the first nine months of 2025 is a bright spot in China’s otherwise grim population landscape

Longchamp’s logo is an apt metaphor for the energy and positivity one hopes for in 2026.
STYLE

Welcome to Longchamp’s year

The French brand has an extra reason to celebrate the Year of the Horse

Chew and Ting's global mindset for their business has propelled it into the region.
NEW BEGINNINGS

Daniel Chew and Rebecca Ting: Going beyond the vines

Instead of diplomas or degrees, the power couple’s pursuit of affordable, good design has taken them further than they’d imagined – with a dream project still in their sights

As non-red roses gain popularity, florists are embracing softer hues to cater to the evolving preferences of Valentine's Day shoppers.
LIFESTYLE

Red roses reign, but alternatives are blooming

These blooms remain a popular choice for Valentine’s Day, but more people are exploring other options for loved ones

Iris van Herpen's sculptural, surreal dresses take centre stage 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 designs

First things first: what does mummy like?
GIFTING

A quick Mother’s Day gift guide: Suitable picks for 9 different kinds of mums

Cracking your head over what to get the mother figures in your life? Check out our suggestions first. 

Physical stores remain popular and outperform e-commerce overall, with 27% preferring to shop in-store.
RETAIL

How AI is transforming Singapore consumers’ shopping habits

Study finds that shoppers want seamless shopping across multiple platforms and demand greater payment flexibility