#singapore

#singapore

According to Julius Baer's new Family Barometer 2025, produced in collaboration with PwC Switzerland, family offices - once seen as quiet administrative centers - have become command hubs for navigating a world of geopolitical tension, digital risk, and generational transition. Family offices are essentially private companies that manage all aspects of a wealthy family's finances - from investments and real estate to philanthropy, taxes, and even education - allowing them to control their money like a business.

The world's richest entrepreneurs are increasingly sending their money to tried-and-tested wealth hubs - with Singapore, the UK, and Switzerland leading the pack. That's the key finding from HSBC's 2025 Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report, which surveyed 2,939 business owners across 15 markets - including the US, UK, mainland China, India, Singapore, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE - between April 19 and May 21.

Las Vegas Sands is doubling down on its Singapore bet with a new $8 billion integrated resort, expanding its existing Marina Bay Sands casino complex. The U.S. casino operator broke ground on the site on Tuesday, featuring a 55-storey hotel tower, luxury boutiques, a casino, and a 15,000-seat arena. CEO Robert Goldstein stated the company's intention to deliver a product that will set a new standard for luxury tourism in Singapore.

Bidadari Park, envisioned as a 'community in a garden,' spans 13 hectares and honors its site’s heritage as a former multicultural cemetery.

Travelers showed deep appreciation for the flawless service at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, as well as its 'modern and calming' design in the heart of Marina Bay. 'First-rate service and amenities. [The] staff was helpful and attentive,' one reader shared about the hotel.

Nestled within the lush Labrador Nature Reserve in Singapore, ASU is a fine dining destination housed in a conserved black-and-white colonial bungalow, offering an immersive spatial experience.

Lale Arikoglu: Hi there. Welcome to Women Who Travel. I'm Lale Arikoglu. Today I'm excited to talk to author and journalist Jemimah Wei, about her home Singapore and about how exploring the city, the beaches, the green spaces, and the 24/7 culture is the perfect solo travel expedition.

Rasmussen described the Strawberry Moon as a sensory bait and switch, showcasing the market for nonalcoholic cocktails in Singapore's thriving drinking scene.

As an architecture photographer, I usually make images with correct perspective, but on this occasion I wanted to see if I could create something more abstract.

Floating above you is Interlude by German artist Tomislav Topic: an architectural marvel made of 410 lacquered steel panels, suspended in a delicate grid of 41 brilliant colours.

Singapore isn't just $4 plates of Hainanese chicken rice and colorful bowls of cendol, with Michelin-star restaurants showcasing everything from Korean to Australian barbecue.

"Happiness is a subjective term; universal truths that spark bliss include access to healthcare, education, green spaces and a supportive community, with varying impacts across cities."

In a food-obsessed, culturally amorphous city like Singapore, the definition of 'local' cuisine has evolved to include a variety of global influences and innovative dining experiences.

The opposition poses a stronger challenge as it reflects a younger, more vocal electorate, eager for change in Singapore's longstanding political landscape.

Lee Kuan Yew's legacy of benevolent autocracy has shifted; Singapore now struggles with authoritarianism, failing to meet the people's need for accountability and democracy.

In today's competitive job market, joining investment clubs like SMU-SMIF and NUS Investment Society can provide aspiring finance students with critical networking and technical skills.