https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ THE BUSINESS TIMES - Find latest business and financial news including analysis and opinion on top business stories, stock markets in Singapore, Asia-Pacific and global market news and more at The Business Times. en-US https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/favicon.ico https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ 32 32 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/klook-singland-bring-national-day-fun-migrant-workers Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:50 +0000 Lindsay Wong Lifestyle /lifestyle/klook-singland-bring-national-day-fun-migrant-workers Klook says this is an ‘important opportunity’ to recognise their contributions to Singapore https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/disney-pin-fans-travel-far-and-wait-long-coveted-d23-collectibles Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:02:36 +0000 Lifestyle /lifestyle/disney-pin-fans-travel-far-and-wait-long-coveted-d23-collectibles The fan convention offers collectors a chance to find limited-edition merchandise and connect with others who share the hobby https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/heroes-and-nashville-actress-hayden-panettiere-dies-36 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:46:05 +0000 Lifestyle /lifestyle/heroes-and-nashville-actress-hayden-panettiere-dies-36 A former child actor, Panettiere gained recognition voicing Dot, the young princess ant in Pixar’s 1998 animated hit, “A Bug’s Life” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/ronaldo-hints-retirement-says-upcoming-year-could-be-his-last Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:02:42 +0000 Lifestyle /lifestyle/ronaldo-hints-retirement-says-upcoming-year-could-be-his-last He failed to add a World Cup title to his list of honours after Portugal was eliminated this year https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/lithuanias-corgi-racers-run-their-own-pace Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:09:39 +0000 Lifestyle /lifestyle/lithuanias-corgi-racers-run-their-own-pace Around 130 of the dogs from eight countries take part in the annual event in a wooded park in Vilnius https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/uob-heartbeat-run-raises-s1-4-million-20500-children-need Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:51:37 +0000 Lindsay Wong Lifestyle /lifestyle/uob-heartbeat-run-raises-s1-4-million-20500-children-need The physical event will also be held in the bank’s key regional markets, benefiting 28 charities globally https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/disney-square-enix-preview-kingdom-hearts-4-video-game-fan-convention Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:51:27 +0000 Lifestyle /lifestyle/disney-square-enix-preview-kingdom-hearts-4-video-game-fan-convention It will debut in 2027; four-minute trailer expands on 90 seconds of footage shown on Friday https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/citis-singapore-country-officer-lee-lung-nien-elected-singapore-golf-association-president Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:36:24 +0000 Kimberly Kwek Lifestyle /lifestyle/citis-singapore-country-officer-lee-lung-nien-elected-singapore-golf-association-president [SINGAPORE] Lee Lung-Nien was elected as the new Singapore Golf Association (SGA) president at its annual general meeting (AGM), which took place at... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/2026-mercedes-benz-glb-review-95-reasons-youll-know-its-mercedes Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Lifestyle Opinion & Features /lifestyle/2026-mercedes-benz-glb-review-95-reasons-youll-know-its-mercedes With 95 stars on its front grille alone, the newest version of the hot-selling GLB isn’t shy about reminding you it’s a... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/reflections-open-shaping-future-golf-singapore-and-region Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Lifestyle /lifestyle/reflections-open-shaping-future-golf-singapore-and-region Watching top players navigate the demands of links golf is a reminder that excellence is built on preparation, adaptability and resilience https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/what-happens-when-smoke-gets-your-wines Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Lifestyle /lifestyle/what-happens-when-smoke-gets-your-wines A disaster could unfold if wildfires leave Bordeaux’s famous reds undrinkable https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/scotts-grill-serves-mod-european-dining-fair-prices Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Jaime Ee Food & Drink Lifestyle /lifestyle/food-drink/scotts-grill-serves-mod-european-dining-fair-prices The Les Amis Group eatery is an underrated gem worth exploring https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/ice-cream-makers-bet-consumers-still-want-treats-just-healthier-ones Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:55:49 +0000 Consumer & Healthcare Companies & Markets Lifestyle /companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/ice-cream-makers-bet-consumers-still-want-treats-just-healthier-ones The rise of appetite suppressants and demand for healthier foods pushes manufacturers to cut portion sizes and simplify ingredients lists https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/singapore-dream-fading-anthony-chens-we-are-all-strangers-thinks-so Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:05:00 +0000 Helmi Yusof Arts & Design Lifestyle /lifestyle/arts-design/singapore-dream-fading-anthony-chens-we-are-all-strangers-thinks-so Since Money No Enough, local films have kept returning to themes of money and survival https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/art-looks-mess-we-leave-behind Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Helmi Yusof Arts & Design Lifestyle /lifestyle/arts-design/art-looks-mess-we-leave-behind Twenty artists examine the urge to clean, clear and impose order – and what inevitably escapes it https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/travel-wellness/waking-exhausted-hidden-sleep-disorder-may-be-hijacking-your-rest Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Corinne Kerk Travel & Wellness Lifestyle /lifestyle/travel-wellness/waking-exhausted-hidden-sleep-disorder-may-be-hijacking-your-rest Experts tell us why women with insomnia should be screened for upper airway resistance syndrome https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/childaid-returns-new-festival-format-wants-performers-all-ages Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Helmi Yusof Arts & Design Lifestyle /lifestyle/arts-design/childaid-returns-new-festival-format-wants-performers-all-ages The annual charity event is opening up to a wider community with free admission and a flexible experience https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/ac-vests-and-uv-parasols-east-asia-deploys-heat-fighting-gadgets Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:36:45 +0000 Lifestyle /lifestyle/ac-vests-and-uv-parasols-east-asia-deploys-heat-fighting-gadgets ‘Personal cooling’ has become a ubiquitous part of daily life as summers get hotter and longer https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/how-chinas-big-push-win-back-tourists-paying Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:42:20 +0000 Lifestyle /lifestyle/how-chinas-big-push-win-back-tourists-paying Arrivals to the Asian nation grow following a government campaign to woo visitors and trends like ‘Chinamaxxing’ https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/extreme-heat-comes-red-chilli-capital-pakistan Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:18:10 +0000 Lifestyle /lifestyle/extreme-heat-comes-red-chilli-capital-pakistan Farmers are adapting as traditional cultivation methods may not survive climate change and soaring costs https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/dolphin-dim-sum-banyan-how-tropical-cyclones-get-their-names Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:07:35 +0000 Lifestyle /lifestyle/dolphin-dim-sum-banyan-how-tropical-cyclones-get-their-names Here’s how the process behind storm nomenclature – drawing from food, animals and local expressions – works