Acclaimed hospitality group Dusit Thani makes its way to Singapore amid a pandemic.

Homegrown jewellery brand State Property is breaking into the international market via Hollywood. Founders Lin Ruiyin and Afzal Imram share the secret to their success and how their “wearable art” ended up on the red carpet.

The kitchen countertop has seen more action than any other surface in our homes. Brands around the world continue to develop next-generation materials to be more durable, sustainable and beautiful.

Interior designer Raymond Lee’s transformation of a Penang shophouse juxtaposes heritage and modernity with sensitivity, flair and refinement.

Every year, we shine a light on 18 distinguished and powerful women in the Great Women Of Our Time Awards.

The unicorn of properties here and the most prestigious of landed housing, we get the low-down on Good Class Bungalows from one of Singapore’s leading experts, K H Tan.

While dealing with the pandemic, homebased learning and chocolate bribes, start-up darling Darius Cheung plots a better solution to today’s property problems.

Looking for your next pad? We have our eye on three luxury property launches this 2020.

It’s the New Year – there’s no better time to take stock and get in control of your financial health.

David Price’s family home is a culmination of nearly 30 years of experience in designing dream residences for an international clientele across the south of France.

Collected stories from the Expedia Group Research Summit

Communal areas designed for interaction and exclusive networking sessions are the reasons why co-living is now a viable option for singaporean millennials who want to mingle.

Personalised luxury mingles with serene island life at Intercontinental’s first property on an atoll.

Rosewood CEO Sonia Cheng bears out her belief that she knows exactly what today’s luxury travellers want in a hotel – by building places that she herself will stay in.

Award-winning Design Intervention wins again five awards at the Asia Pacific Property Award 2019.

Anantara’s Phuket flagship hotels and residences offer a breath of fresh air.

Rwanda’s latest luxury eco-lodge offers sightings of gorilla families in their natural habitat.

Newest restaurants at Raffles Hotel includes chef Anne-Sophie Pic's first restaurant in Asia- La Dame de Pic and Alain Ducasse's first mediterranean grill concept- BBR by Alain Ducasse.

What we’re all talking about this month.

Raffles Hotel Singapore reopens, setting the bar for sophisticated glamour and tantalising dining options.

Treat yourself to indulgence and pampering after a day spent in Vietnam’s most liveable city.

Hideaways for Your Next Stay.

Elevating the standards of luxury living, one home at a time.

Ashish Manchharam puts his stamp on history and re-energises forgotten streets, one shophouse at a time.

We pick up hot tips from three realty agents on how we can spot a good buy.

To entice the next generation of luxury-home buyers, Thai property developer Sansiri is rolling out exceptional lifestyle experiences.

A place of unimaginable beauty, Chateau La Coste in the south of France is where art, architecture and wine converge and are in harmony with nature.

Only a few months old, this luxury hotel is an oasis in the middle of the ocean.

Turning old into gold, leading hotel brands are giving heritage buildings luxe new interiors.

For reals. Here’s how to wear the Pantone Colour of the Year without looking like you have pink eye.

Bart Giordano, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Ruckus Networks.

Luxury property developer Sansiri opens a lifestyle destination that combines design, art, retail and food.

From the busy metropolis of Bangkok to the deep green of the Malaysian jungle, these stays will refresh the soul.

RHONDA WONG GAVE UP HER JET-SET LIFE TO COMMIT TO A CAUSE:

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

For these famous faces, a new year means a fresh chance to test themselves, explore unchartered waters and jump on life-changing opportunities. So, how will these women step up? BY NATALYA MOLOK

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

What happens to the HDB flat after its owner passes on? Here are some answers to frequently asked questions to address the confusion over this topic.

The team at AgcDesign shares your passion and goes the extra mile to make your dream interior a reality.

A look at the iconic buildings of Singapore’s skyline and the families behind them.

With no assurance of a Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (Sers) offer in sight, that’s the question on many concerned flat owners’ minds, including our property columnist’s.

For the well-heeled who subscribe to the belief that where you live is who you are, here are the developments that you should have on your radar.

As a parent, you have some big decisions to make, so how do you make sure you don’t sell yourself short? SASHA GONZALES finds out what you must consider when you decide to upgrade, have baby No. 2, quit your job to be a stay-at-home mum, and more.

Think you’re paying too much for your renovation? Here’s an estimate of how much it’ll cost to turn a four-room HDB apartment into a cosy nest.

Buying a second property will incur Singaporean investors 7% Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty, to 10% for third and subsequent homes. Here are some legal loopholes, to avoid paying that hefty sum.

Tempted to lie about your address to get your child into a dream primary school? Here’s four things to consider, to avoid a hefty fine or even a jail term.

Before you start mentally raking in the rental income and capital yield of a second property, take note of the financial considerations of buying one.

Travellers flock to this Hokkaido town for winter, but Niseko’s suitability as a year-round destination drives its property boom.

How can you remodel your property to make a profit? We hear from two interior designers and a realtor.

A diversification plan sees Chip Eng Seng go from building homes to creating out-of this world holiday experiences.

GUIDE TO STYLISH SPAS.

From a family-run company to a publicly listed construction and property group, Chip Eng Seng has evolved tremendously – but it has only just begun.

The good life has a new address at 98 Wireless, a landmark development that raises the bar for high-end condominiums in Thailand and South-east Asia.

A trove of history and indulgence.

The American Southwest is as vast as it is varied, with everything from deserts and canyons to Alpine lakes and Aspen groves.

Lake Austin Spa Resort is a healthy oasis in the heart of Texas.

Though the Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) has been suspended since 2011, its premium flats continue to intrigue us. Are they worth paying premium dollar for?

Discover the charm of nature and history through the country’s oldest tradition

Word on the street is that one in 35 Singaporeans is a millionaire. We picked the brains of a few enterprising money makers to find out just what it takes to hit the seven-figure mark.

The model, mum, and budding entrepreneur opens the doors to her new, eco-conscious Malibu home.

A decade after the tsunami, Phuket has bounced back with a whopping boom in resort properties.

Tick off luxury hotels and art museums in one go Writer Kate Whitehead

We survey how the completion of Phase 2 of the Downtown Line impacts the value of properties in Bukit Timah.

Does the completion of Phase 2 of the Downtown Line (DTL2) usher in a much-needed boost in the sluggish property market? We survey the Upper Bukit Timah belt.

W Hotels took the Dutch capital by storm, bringing in the brand’s distinctive upbeat New York energy with its signature Wet Deck, the city’s first rooftop pool, a slew of culinary options like The Duchess and Mr Porter, as well as the W Lounge.

To categorise macau lodgings as hotels is unfair: they’re mega metropolises and extravagant playgrounds filled with superheroes, fire-breathing dragons, sky-high ferris wheels and crystal fountains. Welcome to the land of fantasy.

Bigger is better in this month’s travel highlights.

With more commercial and residential projects and the upcoming Rapid Transit System link to Johor Baru in the pipeline, is Woodlands the next hotspot to watch?

Hideaways for your next stay

If you’re new to buying foreign property, here’s what you need to take note of.

Buying property abroad is a huge step, but that is only half the job. When selling your foreign property, right timing and a grasp of tax laws are crucial.

Besides the Lease Buyback Scheme, retirees hoping to unlock their HDB flat’s value can also check out three other options.