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It was maybe never surprising that Franck Muller watches performed well in Asia or in Singapore, a small but intelligent market noted for its disproportionately high share of watch connoisseurs. Franck Muller watches are generally colorful and vibrant, with diamond-encrusted clocks commanding the attention of a whole room. They have a distinct look that combines eye-catching design with eye-watering pricing, …

In accordance with an agreement that was signed on Friday by the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) and the Mandai Wildlife Group (MWG), the stays of the giant pandas Jia Jia and Kai Kai in Singapore have been extended for a period of five further years (Sep 2). The news was shared at the festivities that were held to commemorate …

K. Shanmugam, the Minister for Home Affairs of Singapore, stated on Thursday that the increased ease with which cannabis can be obtained in Thailand will bring about a corresponding increase in the number of problems (Sep 1). Mr. Shanmugam was replying to a question on how Thailand’s decision to legalize cannabis will affect the drug issue in the area and …

Everyone at this year’s Preview Ball 2022 seemed to stop moving as Marian Rivera walked through the door. She strolled down the pink carpet wearing a beautiful pink fringe dress that completely captured her and her stylist Melville Sy of Studio 24c’s sartorial goal: “to be new and contemporary.” Her date for the evening was Melville Sy. The recipient of …

The life that Heart Evangelista leads can only be described as opulent. You would think that money would be the least of Heart’s concerns given that she comes from a wealthy family (the Ongpaucos own the Barrio Fiesta chain of restaurants, just in case you didn’t know), that she regularly rubs shoulders with other socialites, and that she has an …

According to a senior tourism official, Thailand’s goal is to increase its tourism revenue to between 600 billion and 700 billion baht ($16 billion and $19 billion) by the end of the year. This will be accomplished by targeting high-spending groups such as Indian wedding parties and honeymooners. In an interview this week with Reuters, the deputy governor of the …

If you’re a fan of coffee, 2022 is going to be a great year for you, as yet another foreign coffee shop is coming to our shores. Baristart is the name of a Japanese coffee business that reportedly plans to open a branch in the Philippines. At the very least, this may be deduced from the fact that the Meridien …

It would be an understatement to say that luxury hotel designer Bill Bensley’s home in Bangkok is a feast for the senses due to the fact that it is so much more than that. The home is located in Bangkok. Bensley cracked a wry smile as he said that the design philosophy of Baan Botanica is referred to as “lebih …

At an auction that took place on Saturday at the Silverstone racing circuit in Britain, a Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 that had previously been owned by the late Princess Diana sold for a staggering 724,500 pounds (US$851070) (Aug 27). According to the website for Silverstone, the vehicle was previously owned by the Princess of Wales and has a …

In spite of the delay at the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, I was eventually able to get my passport renewed, and ever since then, I’ve been mulling over the possibility of taking a short trip to Malaysia on the weekend. Unfortunately, videos that have gone viral showing road rage and poor driving near the border cause me to have second …