SceneStyle: Solvil et Titus in Singapore
Narelle Kheng, musician. Dr. Martens shoes, pants from Bugis Street, Cotton On tank and chiffon blouse, Solvil et Titus watch, Pandora bracelet.
Chinese Tourism Tastes Are Changing, and Here’s Why
Though Mainland tourists still fancy Hong Kong and Macau for their duty-free shopping, increasing numbers of travelers are looking outside Greater China for some R&R.;
The Joy of Soy
Think bean curd is bland and flavorless? Think again: Fresh tofu can be delicious in its own right, writes street-food columnist Robyn Eckhardt.
French-Inspired Charm in Vietnam
A three-story colonial-style villa offers well-crafted interiors and a sweeping view of lush piney mountains on a tranquil slope in Da Lat, Vietnam.
Food Fridays: At Raffles, Sling Back in Time
Food Fridays: How to make a famed Raffles Hotel Singapore Sling.
Malaysia Looks at Reviving Indefinite Detention
Human rights activists upset by a proposal in Malaysia to revive the power of authorities to detain suspects indefinitely without trial.
Singapore Casinos Lose Luster Among Locals
Three years after Singapore launched its bold bet on casinos, local residents have become less inclined to try their hands on the glitzy gambling floors in this Southeast Asian financial center.
Signs of Normalcy Appearing in Rebel-Torn Area of Philippines
Four Muslim rebels were killed while roughly 30 surrendered after a gun battle in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines early Wednesday.
World Bank Gives Myanmar’s Energy Sector a Boost
The World Bank has approved US$140 million interest-free loan designed to modernize a key gas turbine plant in Myanmar, part of a bid to aid the Southeast Asian country’s crippled energy sector.
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Travellers International Hotel Group, operator of the Resorts World Manila casino and hotel complex, has revived plans for a $500 million listing, likely in October.
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Global insurance companies, attracted by an emerging middle class, growing population and young insurance market, are seeking to push into Asia's life-insurance sector.
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Companies including Samsung and Intel are helping to accelerate one of the developing world's fastest-ever economic transformations.
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The anticipated bumper Vietnam crop and a blend shift toward arabica beans send robusta coffee prices to their lowest price in nearly three years.
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From chefs David Myers and Kuniko Yagi of L.A.'s Hinoki & the Bird, a quick recipe for seared monkfish with a cucumber-yogurt sauce and fried zucchini.
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