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Ice baths: Chilling proposition makes for hot business

Ice baths are fast-evolving into a multi-million dollar global industry as a result of growing demand

While staying active is critical, playing sports adds a social aspect and extra cognitive demands to exercising.

The best sports for longevity

All forms of exercise help you live longer, but some activities come with extra benefits

A 2025 Howden Singapore report has found that 60% of employees gain an average of 3 kg a year in their first job.
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Obesity is ballooning – and office life can make it worse

Workplace routines can encourage unhealthy eating habits and sedentary behaviour

If you haven’t ridden in a self-driving car yet, this year may finally be the time.

The tech that will invade our lives in 2026

From talking computers to self-driving cars, here are the trends to watch

The Republic will continue to be buffeted by the unpredictabilities of the global environment.
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When change is the constant: Policies and politics to watch in 2026, at home and abroad

From Cabinet confirmations to potential confrontations, much lies ahead in the new year

The sea transport industry is a key pillar of Singapore’s economy, with the maritime sector contributing about 7% of GDP and employing about 170,000 people.
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China’s Polar Silk Road takes shape, putting Singapore’s maritime future in focus

The opening up of Arctic routes and shortening of Asia-Europe voyages could have implications for established shipping hubs, including the city-state

Properties on sites approaching lease expiry could be repurposed to alternative interim uses, ranging from sports and recreation to logistics and urban farming – and even much-needed senior housing and assisted-living facilities.
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Seeing gold in decaying leases: Yield, unlocked potential draw property investors to likes of Hotel Miramar

It can be financially feasible to buy properties on sites with declining balance land tenures. As leases near expiry, the path to switching to interim uses needs to be smoothened for more productive l...

Wee Teng Wen, founder and managing partner of the Lo & Behold Group, says 2025 was a "coming of age" for him and the company.

Five Singapore business leaders look back on 2025

Key figures in industries from finance and F&B to live music and art reflect on the challenging year they faced

While longevity comes down to many factors, there is some truth to American actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke’s claims.

Live to 100? Don’t get angry, says Dick Van Dyke

The centenarian credits his longevity to his positive outlook – and research says optimists live longer

Pilates studios are filling up as the once-niche practice becomes a mainstay of the city's fitness scene.

Pilates is fast becoming big business in Singapore – and it’s not just Gen Z driving it

Demand is booming on the back of a stronger focus on health and wellness, but operators warn of competition and rising costs