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#BTLifestyle: Tiong Bahru heritage neighbourhood gets new hipster eatery Magpie Helmed by a New Zealand chef, the restaurant serves a mishmash of flavours and hefty portions.

#BTLifestyle: A colourful, whimsical journey: Treasure hunting the Van Cleef & Arpels way The French luxury maison’s latest high jewellery collection is inspired by the classic pirate novel, Treasure Island.

#BTLifestyle: Can Singaporeans reverse ageing? Longevity clinics think so With life expectancy soaring, a new wave of longevity facilities is offering everything from biomarker testing to oxygen therapy. But can they rea…

#BTLifestyle: Andre Chiang serves souped-up hotpot at Raffles City Bon Broth is the famed Taiwanese chef’s Singapore homecoming venture.

#BTLifestyle: Zegna unveils the most luxurious wool you’ve never heard of Zegna is flexing its expertise in a whole new way with Vellus Aureum, a collection built around the rarest, finest wool on the planet.

#BTLifestyle: New Chinese restaurant YongFu delivers a true taste of China The Suntec City restaurant serves up unexpected flavours in quietly opulent surroundings.

#BTLifestyle: Can you turn your private apartment into a dual-key unit? This interior designer shows how – with her own home Her family’s needs are met with careful planning and a major overhaul of the apartment’s origin…

#BTLifestyle: Of global ambitions, product differentiation and ‘honest pricing’: China’s lifestyle brands aim to conquer the world Three of them tell The Business Times why they believe they have the winning value propos…

#BTLifestyle: Weekend vibes, lively Mexican fare at Tomatillo Tamara and Daniel Chavez’s new casual eatery is aimed at the casual dining crowd.

#BTLifestyle: China lifestyle brands are landing in Singapore: Should incumbents be worried? Apart from providing shoppers with more options, they bring competitive price points and even collaborations with Western exper…

#BTLifestyle: Fiery Hunan fare at Spicy Moment The new Duxton Hill restaurant serves up authentic, homey flavours in tasteful surroundings.

#BTLifestyle: Why this homeowner opted for a single-storey house when others are going big While others may consider this a pity, this homeowner, a doctor, says it is just right for his family of three, which includes hi…

#BTLifestyle: President Tharman’s secret protege? An ex-convict who’s become an artist For many years, the president and his wife have helped ex-gangster Kim Whye Kee transform his life – through clay and kindness.

#BTLifestyle: A modern kampung home Having grown up in a kampung, this homeowner has designed a modern kampung home with natural ventilation and connected spaces to evoke his childhood memories.

#BTLifestyle: Can Singapore be a global art capital? Singapore has achieved its goal of becoming the hub of South-east Asia’s market, but ambitions beyond that prove challenging.

🧧#BTLifestyle: Red packet one-upmanship: Corporates outdo each other in producing premium quality hongbao One corporate gifting company is hiring more designers – including from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia – t…

#BTLifestyle: Korean BBQ at Chungdam makes you feel at home While the food quality varies, the new Duxton Road restaurant appeals for its friendly service and easy-going vibe.

#BTLifestyle: Familiar Spanish tapas at Binomio’s new location The stalwart restaurant has moved to bigger premises with the same predictable fare that is competent but not exciting.

#BTLifestyle: Serpenti Infinito Exhibition: The snake as remarkable works of art Luxury jeweller Bvlgari launches show in Shanghai featuring the works of 19 Chinese and international artists.

#BTLifestyle: 25 must-see shows at Singapore Art Week 2025 Your guide to the best events in the city’s biggest annual art celebration, from standout solos to immersive experiences.

#BTLifestyle: Globetrotting in 2025 – oh, the places you’ll go! Out of the over 1,000 Singapore travellers polled by Skyscanner, 53% want to make more trips in 2025. Are you one of them?

#BTLifestyle: Countdown to Singapore Art Week: 4 shows you can experience now Art Week runs from Jan 17 to 26, but these shows are already open ahead of the city’s biggest art celebration.

#BTLifestyle: Chinese cuisine gets a novel rethink at ASU Ace Tan finds the sweet spot between innovation and accessibility at his new Labrador Park restaurant.

#BTLifestyle: House of a Singapore pioneer Not many can say they live on their grandfather’s road, but Yvonne Wee-Doo can, as the descendent of prominent Hainanese immigrant Wee Cheow Keng (1860-1939) for whom the street…

#BTLifestyle: Lifestyle hub Kada blends heritage with hipster cafes Housed in a retro 101-year-old building, the new dining and wellness cluster is swarming with people even before it opens.

#BTLifestyle: Sichuan food’s spicy revival at Shisen Hanten The 10-year-old Japanese-Chinese restaurant reopens after an extensive renovation.

#BTLifestyle: Terracing a terrace house – in just 10 months This home is an example of what can be done to overcome the challenges facing such properties.

#BTLifestyle: Dreaming of a greener Christmas “The wake-up call for me was when I realised my two kids were getting more toys during Christmas than they had time to play with. I felt that we needed to be more mindful abo…

#BTLifestyle: 100 Years of Solitude: Magic fades in TV adaptation Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s lush novel resists Netflix’s noble efforts to recreate its beauty. 👀 Pssst, Lifestyle stories are now free to read!

#BTLifestyle: Cosy comforts at Italian bakery-restaurant Atipico The casual New Bahru eatery prefers to warm your heart with its baked goods and hearty fare, rather than impress with fine cuisine. 👀 Pssst, Lifestyle sto…