Lifestyle and Travel

Grace Wee Jingsi, the youngest daughter of United Overseas Bank Ltd.'s CEO, Wee Ee Cheong, is set to purchase a luxurious $29 million mansion, capitalizing on a temporary dip in Singapore's high-end real estate market. According to property filings from March, Wee is buying a prestigious "good class bungalow" located...

Nick Hockley, the CEO of Cricket Australia (CA), has announced his decision to step down following the upcoming season, ending nearly 13 years with Australian cricket, including five years as CEO. Hockley is expected to step down around the end of March 2025, though the exact timing may vary depending...

In 2017, Visa reported that 65% of American consumers were familiar with biometrics, and nearly 86% were interested in using biometrics for identity verification and payments. However, initial attempts to introduce biometric credit cards in Europe faced significant hurdles, primarily due to the user experience. One major issue was the...

Thirty-five distinct representations of the Australian landscape are displayed in two large rooms at Hadley's Orient Hotel in Hobart. These works, each a finalist in the 2024 Hadley's Art Prize, span a variety of mediums. The exhibition of the Hadley's Art Prize finalists is on display at Hadley's Orient Hotel...

Civitatis, a leading platform for online distribution of guided tours, activities, and excursions in Spanish across 160 countries, highlights the significant economic impact of Spanish-speaking tourists and the growth potential when Mexican travelers adopt digital payment methods. Spanish, spoken by 750 million people globally, is the second most widely spoken...

On Monday, Fu Hua, President of Xinhua News Agency, met with Paolo Panerai, CEO of Class Editori, in a significant meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Italy. Fu Hua highlighted the importance of this milestone year, expressing Xinhua News Agency's readiness to collaborate...

American athletes who secure gold medals this summer will be awarded $37,500 by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. However, this amount is modest compared to the rewards given by other countries. Out of the 206 nations and territories participating in the Olympics, at least 33 will provide financial incentives...

Dua Lipa saw an impressive financial year, amassing approximately %1.3 million per week in 2023 due to merchandise sales and her successful Future Nostalgia tour. Financial records up to March 2023 revealed that the 28-year-old artist's company, Radical 22 Live LLP, achieved a staggering turnover of $66.5 million. In May,...

The summer Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, will feature 10,500 athletes competing in 329 events. The Paralympics will follow from August 28 to September 8, with 4,400 athletes participating in 549 events. The Olympics will see representation from 206 countries, while 184 countries will compete in the...

Qatar Airways is developing a new first-class cabin, though it may take longer to launch than initially expected. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, CEO of Qatar Airways, provided an update, stating that he would soon review a prototype of the new top-tier seat. Earlier this year, Al-Meer had expressed optimism, indicating that...