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Made in Singapore: Fashion, F&B and hospitality brands going global
Lifestyle
Singapore may be small, but our lifestyle brands are anything but. Over the decades, a rising class of entrepreneurial visionaries have gone from humble beginnings to regional domination, and in some cases, global fame. Think TWG Tea at the Ritz Paris or K-pop girl groups Blackpink and Itzy wearing Charles & Keith.
Whether it’s peddling tea blends in plush salons or pushing next-level luxury suites and villas in far-flung locations, these are just some examples of Singapore-born businesses quietly shaping global tastes while staying true to their roots.
And in the process, they’re showing the world what Brand Singapore really means: Innovation, consistent quality, resilience, and enduring style.Lifestyle FIT CHECK: THE SINGAPORE LOOKBOOKSingapore’s fashion...
HK to strengthen ties with Singapore and Asean: Yau
Business
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau on Monday highlighted the deepening partnership between Hong Kong and Singapore.
During his visit to the city-state, he met political and business leaders to forge closer ties.
Speaking at a celebration dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Singapore, Yau said this year holds special significance as it marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the ETO in Singapore -- a milestone that underscores the enduring and robust partnership with the Garden City, and also the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
Yau emphasised Asean’s growing economic influence, noting that it is now the world’s fourth-largest economic bloc and Hong Kong’s second-largest trading partner.
He stressed the importance of economic collaboration, particularly in times of global instability and trade uncertainty, and...
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The wait for an Olympic medal goes on for Singapore kitefoiler Max Maeder, Singapore News
Top Stories Tamfitronics MARSEILLE – The Paris Olympics have been a test of skills, tactics and most importantly, patience for Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder.The 17-year-old was made to wait another day to fight for a spot on the podium after light winds resulted in the postponement of the Formula Kite final. Only one race out of up to a maximum of six was held at the Marseille Marina on Aug 8.But the two-time world champion noted that waiting was a normal part of the sport, saying: “You come to kiting and sometimes the weather doesn’t play ball, and sometimes it just doesn’t work out.“So you get used to it and I’ve been competing long enough so that it doesn’t really bother me to wait around. I mean, of course, it’s a shame to wait.”While the mixed...
