The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on virtually every aspect of our lives.

As international luxury houses are forced to be more experimental with their approaches, the structure that the entire industry has run on is slowly but surely dismantling. But this might not be a bad thing.

THEY HAVE THE LOOKS AND STREET CRED.

Emilia Teo’s taste for adventure is inspiring her to steer her family’s Tong Eng Group towards a more diverse range of endeavours.

Soneva founder says hospitality operators need to think of the environmental and social impact of their work beyond Covid-19.

Venture capitalist Martin Berry believes the world is on the cusp of the next great entrepreneurial wave and he’s placing his bet on one thing.

A.MGR’s business intelligence platform catapulted a 136-year-old Myanmar telecommunications operator into the digital age.

Foreign exchange platform Spark Systems is creating seismic changes in the FX landscape.

Satirist. Sweetheart. Saviour. Celeste Barber, who raised AU$50 million for bush fire relief, is everything right now. The actor and comedian talks Insta-fame, calling out bulls*** and getting political with Kirstie Clements, as she puts her unique spin on a selection of iconic fashion moments.

With its meteoric growth, more and more brands and influencers have landed on the app. We find out why, and how they’ve found their place there.

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.

Here’s a look at unusual but profitable investments people are buying.

If there is anyone who knows about surmounting challenges in these tough times, it is the founders of these independent watch companies who have carved a name for themselves in an industry dominated by conglomerates.

An axiom that may have been coined long after the first motor race ever run remains as compelling today: “Racing improves the breed”.

As the world plunges into crisis and uncertainty, the fashion industry steps up, whipping up masks, sanitisers, hazmat suits and donations in the millions. Jeffrey Yan ruminates on what we’re doing now and what comes after.

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Antique Yixing zisha teapots – prized for their workmanship and depth of flavour in tea brewing – are skyrocketing in value, with affluent tea aesthetes and collectors viewing them as investments.

This Earth Day, we’re having a conversation about conservation with four women who are doing their bit to save our planet – one eco-friendly gesture at a time.

Razer Viper Mini

But we won’t let it burn. This is how to do your part in the climate crisis.

RM Sotheby’s kicked off its 2020 calendar with the annual Arizona Car Week in January and raked in US$30.4 million (S$42.251 million) in sales.

One billion dollars!

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

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

Three entrepreneurs, three digital businesses set to make waves in the regional watch, sneaker and fashion e-tail scene.

IAN ANG Co-founder and CEO, Secretlab

CXA’s Rosaline Koo lives and breathes her app, which is set to revolutionise health management.

This luxury kitchen purveyor is helping people realise their dream designs.

As we bid farewell to another year, we look back to the memorable moments that made us laugh, cheer and cry

To comic book devotees and movie buffs, Ron Tan has the best job in the world. As executive chairman and group CEO of Cityneon, he gets to call the shots when building theme park sets and exhibitions filled with superheroes, robots and dinosaurs. But getting there required true grit.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

As one of Singapore’s leading watch retailers marks 40 years in the business, its head considers the transformations in the timepiece trade.

Meet the first nine nominees in our annual awards.

She was part of one of the most successful K-pop girl groups of the 2010s. Now, Sandara Park is ready for her own spotlight. Imran Jalal gets up close with Female’s first K-cover star.

Habitat, diet and lifestyle choices are responsible for greater number of heart problems for men.

KELVIN LEE HARNESSES FINTECH TO REALISE HIS DREAM OF FINANCIAL INCLUSIVITY.

Once considered an outsider, Ozi Amanat has broken stereotypes and is making waves in the venture capital world.

SHUJI Oishi cuts a smart, almost fatherly figure in a military green top and faded blue jeans, gamely posing for a photo in front of the new Suzuki Jimny whose launch I attended.

If you still think Chinese made goods are inferior to those made in the United States or Europe, it’s time for a rethink.

Social media wunderkind and Pomellato for Women ambassador Chiara Ferragni preaches a very millennial message of self-empowerment.

Shirley Crystal Chua, founder and CEO of Golden Equator, talks about making it as a woman in a male-dominated tech world.

First Bugatti Chiron costing $3.8 million sold to collector in South-east Asia.

Story behind why Impossible meat founder- Pat Brown creates food from plant that looks and tastes like meat.

EVERLANE HAS MADE A COMMITMENT TO USE NO VIRGIN PLASTIC IN ITS ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN BY 2021.

The opening of M+ in Hong Kong next year will allow visitors to access for the first time the world’s most comprehensive Chinese contemporary art collection, thanks to the efforts of one man, Uli Sigg.

We celebrate International Women’s Day with a coterie of women who are ground-breaking and pioneering in their respective (and respected) fields, from AI to social welfare to F&B. These are Singapore’s new game changers.

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.

Different forms of entertainment are converging in interesting ways.

Kristina Karlsson does not fit the stereotype of what a strong - willed entrepreneur ought to look like.

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

Lim Kian Chun has an appetite for risk and an eye for a good deal.

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

The battle royale genre is a veritable wildfire.

Each of them started out with little more than artistic flair, an affable personality and a trusty webcam or camera phone.

Stressed out? Distract your “monkey mind” with a good gaming app – like these three, which have earned the honour of being some of LINE’s most popular.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

The Nokia 6.1 Plus has a 5.8-inch full HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio.

Gerald Tan meets five outstanding women who are charting their own paths in distinguished ways.

This group CEO of Kingsland Development shows the strength of femininity in a male dominated industry.

Never mind the latest design trends and fashion ads. The pursuit of exclusivity is evergreen.

On-demand charter jets without the heavy upkeep of ownernership are the growing choice of ultra high net-worth individuals.

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

Cara Delevingne is a multi-faceted beauty who likes to keep things natural, from her social media to her skincare.

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

Imagine a world where a forbidden affair with a coworker or a sexy thief would have a happy ending nine times out of 10. Welcome to the world of romance gaming apps.

Elon Musk may be an inspiration for the movie Iron Man, but Musk’s companies have real-world problems to solve.

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 ERP 2.0 approaches, communication must improve significantly for a better public buy-in.

Blizzard’s vision for the future of esports Blizzard’s Overwatch League is ending its inaugural season this month with the playoffs scheduled to kickoff next month. The grueling seven-month long competition started in January this year and sees 12 professional teams battling it out to win a share of its US$3.5 million prize pool. But while league viewership figures have been promising, the whole thing remains a massive gamble. Initially announced way back at Blizzcon 2016, the League is the most ambitious attempt at turning esports into a legitimate sports league to date. If it succeeds, Blizzard will set a new standard in esports that other games will look to follow, but if it fails, over three hundred million dollars will have been sunk into a venture that many said was doomed to fail right from the start.

As ERP 2.0 approaches, communication must improve significantly for a better public buy-in.

From founding start-ups that have changed the way we live, to social entrepreneurs who are elevating communities, meet the 15 trailblazers who have set the bar sky-high.

For actress Shay Mitchell, the secret to success, health, and happiness comes down to one smart and simple formula: Work hard, play hard; eat a lot, work out a lot. She explains.

It pays to follow your heart, especially if it hankers after such fine collectibles as coloured diamonds and classic cars.

Not one to shirk a difficult challenge, London-based, GhanaianBritish architect David Adjaye is redefining the meaning of social architecture through changing the city’s landscape. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle gets up-close with the man of the moment.

Social-media fame can actually start from a really young age. Here are six little ones who each have over a million followers on Instagram.

As quality improves and ethical shopping gains a foothold, will we finally say “I do” to lab-grown diamonds?

MEET THE MAN PUTTING A HOME-GROWN TRADING PLATFORM IN A FOREX OCEAN DOMINATED BY MAJOR WESTERN FINANCIAL FIRMS.

Derrick Yap, chief executive officer, PBA International.

The Highly anticipated charity auction is back for its 7th edition.

From constructing outstanding structures that stand the test of time to designing spaces we work and play in, there’s no denying these world-renowned architects have left their mark on today’s ever-changing urban landscape with their phenomenal creations.

These bidders stopped at nothing to get the perfect fruit.

From pop to politics, television to technology, meet the 30 women who are making a stand and changing the world as we know it.

Montblanc presents a new collection for Unicef, in the 14th year of partnership.

A star auctioneer on obtaining stunning new prices for incredible old watches.

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?

Gallery showroom.

A $400,000 Tesla Model S is not the only way for us to embrace batterypowered mobility.

It’s the holiday season and that means one thing: Presents! But forget about a box of chocolates or a bottle of bubbly, when celebrities have gigantic bank accounts, gift giving gets extreme.

The risks are everywhere. In your PC. Your smartphone. Your email. Here’s how the bad guys are trying to get to you – and how you can protect yourself from getting hacked.

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

Feel the might of a fashion invasion.

Think twice, three times, before you commit your hardearned money to buying rare watches as investments.

AZIMUT YACHTS recently announced the exclusive dealership Azimut Yachts Singapore, which is part of the Italian yacht builder’s Asian distribution partnership strategy and follows the successful launch of Azimut Yachts Indonesia.

Think of the last time you went to a brick-and-mortar store to buy a music CD. If you can’t remember when that was, you’re most defi nitely not alone. Two of the most prominent music streaming services – Apple Music and Spotify – both have a combined total of over 90 million users, and we bet that you’re one of them.

With Google’s virtual reality painting app, Tilt Brush, architects and designers can walk through their sketches as they draw them, using a simple motion-sensing controller.

Here’s why watch giants spend megabucks snapping up prime real estate in key cities.

LED lighting and gaming keyboards go together like noobs and tears. In the past, LED lighting was mostly for show. Today's gaming keyboards can be programmed to light up individual keys or only keys when certain conditions are met.

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

With a fast expanding dental group, Dr Ng Chin Siau believes that human relations are the core of his business.

Singapore should wake up to the idea that vehicular test-beds are wasteful and rather pointless.

These 55 women aged 20-34 dare to follow their hearts and do what they love. Here, they put their best faces forward.