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The rally in stocks is showing no signs of abating. Despite civil unrest in the US, Wall Street climbed overnight amid opening up of economic activities in the world's largest economy. This is having a rubboff effect on Asian markets today and will likely boost domestic equities too. Here’s breaking…

Lagoon has led the growth of sailing catamarans in Asia, while Sunreef continues to expand its range and introduces an Eco line. Asia’s love affair with sailing catamarans is arguably best illustrated by the annual Lagoon Escapades held in Thailand and the Philippines, where the events showcase Southeast Asia’s stunning…

Welcome to the May 2020 edition of Electric Vehicle company news. The big news this month was the reopening of many car manufacturing plants globally after the COVID-19 closures. The other big news was France's Euro 8.8b auto rescue plan. Also, some under the radar news is the rapid progress…

There are estimated to be about 90 otters in Singapore, making up 10 families, and appearances at popular tourist sites around the city-state's downtown waterfront had transformed them into local celebrities Singapore's otters, long adored by the city-state's nature lovers, are popping up in unexpected places during the coronavirus lockdown…

SINGAPORE: Singapore's otters, long adored by the city-state's nature lovers, are popping up in unexpected places during the coronavirus lockdown but their antics have angered some and even sparked calls for a cull.With the streets empty, the creatures have been spotted hanging out by a shopping centre, scampering through the…

IMAGE: This is Ana Nagar Tower Park, in Chennai, India. view more  Credit: DR Public parks are many things to many people: a space devoid of domestic chores and patriarchal expectations, a spot to cultivate friendship or love, a place where you can experience a feeling of freedom that is absent…

By Michael TobiasIt doesn’t matter what size your home is or where it is located, energy-efficient buildings use less energy and conserve water so they are cheaper to run. Because the air quality is improved they are also healthier and improve the quality of life.While it is relatively easy to…

It was 2017 and I was on an extended work trip in Singapore.  The photography world was aflutter with chatter about the newly-announced Sony a7rIII, a new monster challenging the longtime stalwarts of Nikon and Canon.  It could shoot 4K video internally and had a whopping 42.4 megapixel sensor.  Not…

He’s making PPE for VIPs. Brooklyn-based tailor Yosel Tiefenbrun is accustomed to whipping up $8,000 bespoke men’s suits that can require some 80 hours of work to construct. But these days, the Crown Heights-based sewing superstar is switching gears: cranking out bespoke masks that sell for up to $300 apiece.…

New York – The coronavirus recovery is in trouble before it even begins. As swiftly as the lockdowns across Asia were imposed, the process of lifting them will be slow and uneven. That means the region is months, if not years, away from any semblance of normal.Plans for full and…