Have you always wanted to have custom-made furniture and homewares? Don’t know where to start? Afraid that it will break the bank? Overwhelmed by the sheer options? Custom experts answer all your burning questions about bespoke items.

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These local labels got their start from crowdfunding, but have gone on to set up their own brands. Here’s why you should #supportlocal by backing them too.

Living on your own comes with many joys and challenges. Here are 30 nifty appliances that make flying solo a breeze.

Take a break from meal prep, grocery shopping and charges for organic ingredient requests. takeaways. Sign up for these food and drink subscription services instead.

While circuit breaker, lockdown and other various movement control restrictions begin to lift, life as we know it will likely not simply revert back to how it was in a blink of an eye.

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Show her just how much she means to you this Mother’s Day with a perfect present that she’ll love.

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Social distancing may be the new normal, but staying in doesn’t have to be a claustrophobic nightmare. The Her World team has put together a selection of things to try while being indoors, because we’re here to support you #HerWorldWithYou.

THE GALAXY S20 ULTRA IS A PHONE WITH A LOT OF BIG NUMBERS ATTACHED TO IT. BUT WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN FOR EVERYONE?

A total of 155 new products. More than 180 award categories. A panel of 14 dedicated judges. Weeks of non-stop testing.

These innovative openings in New York City encourage visitors to rethink art and design.

Well known for its Happiness Index, Bhutan has a tranquil spirit that also works wonders on the harried soul.

A bespoke scent is the ultimate expression of personal style.

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Customisable furniture offers homeowners the freedom to express themselves regardless of the layout or size of their home.

For travellers averse to giving up creature comforts but keen on maximising leisure time by keeping fit, luxurious hikes provide the perfect solution. Here, experiences to get the adrenaline flowing while pampering the senses.

From palm-fringed beaches to picture-perfect ocean views, these resorts in the Maldives are where you can retreat to for a slice of island paradise

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Stimulating the local economy, nurturing the community and protecting the environment—doing good could be as easy as booking into one of these luxe lodgings.

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Maldivian resorts sometimes rely too heavily on their looks, but Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villa has style and substance.

Whether you’re after natural beauty and cultural ruins or want to party and lounge poolside, Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is the place to play.

Peru, not long ago aswarm with backpackers, has lately become a glamorous getaway boasting hotels whose design features complement the destination’s dramatic natural environs and reflect its complex heritage.

The Her World team tested myriad shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and leave-in treatments. The aim: to round up the best products for every hair type.

From furniture, appliances to decor accessories, Marina Square offers everything you need for the home under one roof.

Out of the brutal gauntlet that is the HWM and HardwareZone.com testing labs, only the worthy are bestowed with the coveted Editor's Choice. Herein lies the best products and innovations of 2018.

HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards is back and the 2019 edition means a new round of polls to find the best technology brands of 2018.

More millennial entrepreneurs are getting into the pummelling action, lifting the sport as well as enticing beginners.

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Determined to veer off the tourist trail in Peru, intrepid traveller Karen Tee takes the road less travelled in the Sacred Valley to get to Machu Picchu.

We tested over 600 products from 300 brands to bring you the very best your skin deserves.

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Having valuable skills is the best way to get ahead in your career. Here are some of the popular ones employers are looking for in 2019.

Following the success of the inaugural #TBLblockparty last year, the event returns this year, bigger and better!

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Want to use your gaming laptop forwork and play? With slim bezels, compact chassis, and speedy graphics, gaming laptops have never looked more attractive.

Great for improving both strength and flexibility, pilates reformer classes are one of the best exercises you can do – regardless of age and fitness level.

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Offering healthier and more wholesome dishes, these hotels in Singapore are ready to support you and your clean-eating goals.

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No home is complete without showcasing your favourite souvenirs and decor accessories. Dressing your sideboards, side tables and display shelves with knick-knacks you love adds character to your living spaces.

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Porsche’s new Cayenne E-Hybrid provides more oomph and a longer emission-free range than its predecessor.

It’s not just about learning to read and write. EVELINE GAN finds out what every parent should know about how early literacy is taught in Singapore preschools.

Built on identical platforms and utilising the same drivetrains, the 3008 and Grandland X are like fraternal twins raised by different parents. Which parent did a better job?

Ishi is the latest outfit to join the bevy of fine-dining Japanese restaurants in Singapore. Located on the second level of the new Intercontinental Robertson Quay, it serves Kappo cuisine, which features both cold and hot preparation using the season’s best ingredients.

Mezza9 has long been a standardbearer for champagne brunch and it continues to do so with Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut Champagne served by the bottle – or so it promises. During our visit, we don’t find our champagne bucket sitting tableside, but it doesn’t bother us as our glasses are vigilantly refilled. Our waiter, it seems, has made it his personal mission to ensure that no one leaves thirsty. Not once do we see the bottom of our vessel.

Nothing melts away your daily stresses like a trip to the spa: Whether it’s a facial, massage, mani-pedi or wax, these award-winning beauty treatments will have you looking and feeling your best. A perfect spa pampering session is just an appointment away!

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The chic Mohamed Sultan district has seen its fair share of changes over the years, from being lined with rows of pubs and clubs, to becoming the locale of boutique hotels and expats.

WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE ECLIPSE CROSS, MITSUBISHI’S SUV LINEUP IN SINGAPORE IS NOW EVEN MORE COMPLETE AND READY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VARIOUS LIFESTYLES.

Home & Decor travels 12 hours across the globe to Helsinki, where Habitare – the country’s annual and prestigious interior, design and furniture fair – is taking place.

BOOSTED BY ROLLS-ROYCE’S AZIPULL CARBON PROPULSION SYSTEM, THE BENETTI FAST 125’ IS A 38m FOUR-DECK SUPERYACHT BOASTING SPEED, AGILITY AND EFFICIENCY.

CONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.

The white-sand beaches, ancient culture and incredible food of Mexico’s Caribbean Coast make it the perfect getaway.

The city and its surrounds provide a pick-me-up for body and soul.

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POLISH BUILDER SUNREEF YACHTS has added the speedy 40 Open Sunreef Power day cruiser to its range of luxury multihulls. Hull number one of the planing version is under construction, while the yard also offers a hydrofoil version.

FROM INDONESIA TO THAIL AND AND MYANMAR, ENJOY EXPLORING SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL SCENERY IN SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST STUNNING CHARTER YACHTS.

Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido – been there, done that? It’s time to experience the warm hospitality of family-friendly Okinawa.

Simei, named after the Four Beauties of ancient China, has an allure that is attracting locals and expats alike to call it home.

Myanmar continues to open up to tourists, but right now it is still a country of undiscovered gems.

Though known for its cable cars and dazzling skyline, San Francisco is also ideal for connecting with yourself and nature.

NAMED THE European Powerboat of the Year 2016 and the recipient of a Boat Builders Award for 2015, the 16.2m three-deck Galeon 500 Fly is available for sale by Asiamarine. The model is equipped with three cabins accommodating up to six people and features a large interior space. Boasting a 725hp engine, the customisable hull has a unique beach mode that extends the width of the cockpit to 6m by dropping down both the port and starboard sides.

Whether you’re looking for adventure on or under the water, these beauties will help you find it in style.

Be prepared to be charmed by this endearing Japanese island, where happiness and hospitality are as much a way of life as throwing back an Orion beer or two. BY VERONICA CHNG.

Nestled within 10,000 Sqm of lush jungle covered hillsides, landscaped gardens and ocean views, ESPA at Resorts world Sentosa is the brand’s flagship spa in Asia and an oasis of tranquillity.

Not ready for a long-haul flight with the kids? These destinations promise family fun in under three hours.

Leave Patong to the backpackers and head to the island’s scintillating six-star resorts for sun, sand and serenity. Writer Johannes Pong.

With a staggering amount of outstanding natural beauty, Colorado is the perfect place to escape into nature. A visit to one of the state’s outstanding spas will complete your mountain sojourn Writer Rob McGovern.

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Much more than a honeymoon destination, Mauritius is a jewel floating in the Indian Ocean. With incredible beaches and a growing reputation for adventure sports, this lush tropical island is also home to some of the world’s best spas.

The Manila spa scene has been established for a few years, so what is new and different today? Can there really be new spa life in the city? The Philippines has many beautiful awardwinning spas, and offers the best of urban retreats to explore and experience.

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– The Whitsundays Islands, Island, Australia –The great barrier reef and whitsunday islands have always had an otherworldly reality.

The region offers many great places to visit, and an even greater selection of vessels to make your boating holiday perfect.

There’s no better place for a staycation than Singapore’s only beachfront resort, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa.

If your beauty goal is to look like a K-Pop star, LANEIGE has a new arsenal of makeup to help you achieve just that.

More than just blue skies and clear lakes, bavaria’s warm hospitality is another reason to visit.

Builders across the region are creating bigger, better, faster and more luxurious vessels than ever before. By Glen Watson

Now that Intel’s sixth-generation Skylake processors are out in the wild, manufacturers have begun to roll out their updated convertibles and ultrabooks packed with the latest hardware. This means faster machines that last for even longer, all wrapped up in slimmer and more attractive packages than before. Interested? Read on to find out the best of the lot.

Uninspired by the preschools you’ve visited so far? Check out the cool offerings at these new centres.

CAMPER & NICHOLSONS has been appointed the central agent for the charter of the 42-metre De Lisle III. Accommodating nine guests.

THE ADVANCED YACHTS A80 IS A PROPER CRUISE/ RACE SAILBOAT, COMBINING IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE WITH COMFORT AND A SPACIOUS INTERIOR.

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