Most Expensive Cities Singapore has been and continues to be the most costly city in Asia for the third time in a row, coming first in the world for the richest people with the cost of living index of 187 (Prague is at 100). The price of living in the city-state with incredibly high housing prices, premium oversea services, and …

There was a time when everyone was excited to try the trendiest restaurant dish or make a recipe that went viral from a cute café. Recently, though, something beautiful has been bubbling up — people are falling back in love with food made at home. Social media is full of pictures of basic, comforting meals like dal-chawal, roti-sabzi, and even …

The idea of eco-friendly travel is to travel around the world and have a low impact on the environment. Sustainable tourism is also becoming significant as the number of people concerned with climate change and pollution increases. It takes only conscious travelers to make a tremendous difference when it comes to making greener choices: ones of transportation and accommodation, packing …

The exchange rates of the currencies are a crucial factor in the global trade, traveling, or investment. Singapore dollar (SGD) is also among the most stable currencies in the Asian continent and it changes every day with the other major currencies of the world. The United Overseas Bank (UOB) issued new indicative rates of such currencies as USD, AED, GBP, …

The ancient yoga and meditation practices, which form part of the Asian spiritual traditions, are undergoing a strong revival in the continent. These disciplines are re-embraced not just in their cultural and religious backgrounds, but also in terms of their scientifically proven practical value in mental and physical health all the way back to India and even further to Japan. …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has also embarked on a major venture with the Universal Rights Group (URG) to enhance international Human rights dialogue and cooperation through the United Nations (UN) system. This project is a sign of the increasing diplomatic eminence of the UAE and its desire to promote unity among those countries that hold varying views on human …

The job market throughout Southeast Asia seems to be moving even faster in 2025. From Singapore’s tech corridors to Jakarta’s digital startups to fintech hubs in Manila, companies are searching for talent that combines creativity, technology skills, and flexibility.  This region, which used to be solely seen as a manufacturing powerhouse, is now a global locus of digital innovation.  This …

The professional world in Asia is undergoing a change, particularly due to digital transformation, flexible work policies, and the change in employee priorities, which is enabled by remote work. Since the business world has learned to live with trading in the post-pandemic reality, remote and hybrid approaches have been standardized in India, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia. This rapid growth …

The exchange rates vary on a daily basis depending on market conditions, economies in the world as well as the demand of currencies. By 30 October 2025, the United Overseas Bank (UOB) has issued its latest indicative rates of foreign exchange, relative to the Singapore Dollar (SGD). These rates act as a template in the exchange of currency between common …

Some Asian celebrities have become more important as trend-setters on the world stage in the past few years.  Their style is often a unique mix of traditional sensibilities and modern pizazz. This is true for K-pop singers, Bollywood stars, Thai and Japanese fashion icons, and more.  Some stars are making their own rules for what it means to be cool …