'Down Cemetery Road' review: Shots in the dark
Conspiracy thriller veers effortlessly from LOL funny to deadly serious with sometimes mixed, frequently riveting results.
Island of free trade in a world of tariffs
WITH tariffs rising around the world and US President Donald Trump vowing an end to decades of globalisation, China's leadership is trumpeting a tropical island as proof that it is moving in the opposite direction.
Oil grab shatters an American taboo
US President George W. Bush said he was invading Iraq to keep America safe. But critics saw a hidden motive: oil.
Surviving in Goma’s shadow
MORE than a year after M23 militants stormed into Goma, the rebel group still controls the main city in eastern Congo and is tightening its grip.
Beyond corporate life, silversmith Jessie Koh finds her true calling in fashion
After two decades leading retail teams, Malaysian Jessie Koh traded spreadsheets for silver, building handcrafted jewellery brands rooted in Peranakan heritage.
Ask The Expert: How to keep traditional wear in the modern fashion conversation
Ask The Expert is a monthly column to answer your questions on topics related to fashion and beauty. This time, founders of a local label share their tips on making your Chinese New Year outfits last well beyond the celebrations.
Safety standards not in the loop
ELON Musk's "Vegas Loop", a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh scrutiny the first week of February from Nevada lawmakers who raised concern about alleged workplace safety and environmental violations.
Freezing under fire
THEY lived in a spacious apartment in a fashionable Kyiv neighbourhood, which they called "our little fortress" through years of war.
Reverse mentoring in the works
BARBARA Goldberg brings a stack of newspapers to the office every day. The CEO of a Florida public relations firm scours stories for developments relevant to her clients while relishing holding the pages in her hand
Conflict drags on as millions starve
FAMINE is spreading in Sudan's western Darfur region, UN-backed experts warned, as a grinding war between the army and paramilitary forces has left millions hungry, displaced and cut off from aid.
