7 reasons why G-Dragon is still K-pop’s ultimate fashion icon, 20 years on From becoming Chanel’s first Asian global ambassador to creating sold-out Nike sneakers, G-Dragon has spent two decades breaking fashion rules – and inspiring a generation of K-pop stars to do the same. Caring for her dying father at 17 shaped how this veteran nurse cares for breast cancer patients today Veteran Bollywood actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest SGIFF stands by The Assassin(s) as festival opening film despite controversy and calls for withdrawal Rare vinyl, cassettes, live DJ sets: Singapore record fair Side A returns for third edition on Oct 24 Entertainment Taiwanese host Matilda Tao enrols in NUS EMBA after chance encounter on flight from Singapore The Taiwanese host signed up because she wanted to learn about AI – only to find herself tackling accounting, business and interest rates. Bang Chan, leader of Stray Kids, will be in Singapore on Oct 10 for Breitling and Aston Martin F1 pop-up Carrie Wong on pushing herself for Kidnap Game role and teaching Lee Joon-gi Singlish K-pop group Stray Kids skip 2027 Grammy Awards submissions, following BTS Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha airlifted to Mumbai after spinal fracture in Bali Advertisement CNA Luxury Meet the Singapore women making their mark in motorsport Gladys Lam races production cars across the region, while 16-year-old Kareen Kaur is Singapore’s first female Formula 4 driver. Their routes to the grid could hardly be more different. Who needs winter coats when it's still hot? Climate change is upending the fashion industry How good design can make your home feel calmer and more comfortable Jaguar Type 01 unveiled: The electric grand tourer leading the brand’s new era Nigo takes his design vision to the skies with a bespoke private jet Women This 57-year-old wants women to stop thinking of midlife as the beginning of the end: ‘There’s more to this’ Anna Tan co-founded The AM Club for women in their ‘second spring’ – bringing together those ready to reinvent themselves, seek out adventures around the world and embrace something wilder. Caring for her dying father at 17 shaped how this veteran nurse cares for breast cancer patients today I used to judge women for hiding their age – until my own age was used against me Working women face different challenges across life stages: PAP Women’s Wing survey She once interviewed boy bands – now she fights for migrant workers’ dignity and rights Advertisement Style Shopping in Taipei: Your guide to the best fashion and beauty stores by district Discover Taipei’s best shopping by district, from local fashion and jewellery labels to Taiwanese beauty gems in Zhongshan, Ximending, Xinyi and more. From counters to experiences: How Singapore malls are reinventing beauty shopping 7 reasons why G-Dragon is still K-pop’s ultimate fashion icon, 20 years on Chanel goes sheer and wild for Matthieu Blazy’s spring/summer 2027 show These new fine jewellery collections in 2026 play on light, colour and nostalgia Wellness Why do you keep waking up to pee at night, even when you drink less water? The phenomenon, known as nocturia, becomes more common with age. But cutting back on water before bed may not solve the problem. Urologists explain what nocturia is, why your body may produce more urine at night and why wearing compression socks may help. Chinese fitness influencer apologises after being caught riding bicycle during Berlin Marathon Why so many people in sunny Singapore have Vitamin D deficiency – and what you should know Hyrox Youngstars for children aged 8 to 15 to make Asian debut in Singapore this November Allergic to prawns? A Singapore trial is studying whether you can build up a tolerance Advertisement Living Gran Turismo World Series 2026 came to Singapore – and it was as good as real racing Just in time for the Singapore Formula 1 night race, the virtual Gran Turismo World Series 2026 esports racing tournament on Oct 3 delivered exciting overtakes and nail-biting finishes to delight the crowd. 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Casa Vostra and La Bottega chef swaps Italian fare for Eastern Mediterranean food at Petra in Dempsey OldTown White Coffee's last Singapore outlet at Kallang Wave Mall to close after Oct 11 Dim sum restaurant Victor's Kitchen opens new outlet in Toa Payoh, following closure of Chinatown branch TWG Tea opens its first tea museum at Changi Airport with over 170 pieces of antique teaware Travel Singapore Airlines unveils new and refreshed in-flight dishes, including poached lobster and beef short rib sambal percik The dishes are being introduced under the airline's new in-flight menu category: SIA Chefs' Selection. Shopping in Taipei: Your guide to the best fashion and beauty stores by district Luxury cruising is changing. These new ships show where it’s headed Pan Pacific Hotels Group has 10 new-build and renovation projects planned across Southeast Asia in 2027 From scenic routes to luxury trains: The new era of personalised rail travel is here 8days Andi Lim earns first Golden Horse nomination for We Are All Strangers after nearly 3 decades in showbusiness The 53-year-old actor, who has mostly played supporting and cameo roles in local television dramas, made his feature-film leading debut as a hawker in Anthony Chen's latest film. Dim sum restaurant Victor's Kitchen opens new outlet in Toa Payoh, following closure of Chinatown branch New Horse Noodles opened by 2 brothers to close after 5 months: 'The lifestyle is not what we really want’ Gavin Teo joins Mediacorp’s The Celebrity Agency: 'I’m looking forward to this new chapter' Actor Thomas Ong moves into a 38 sqm HDB flat and says it's 'the happiest thing' this year Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. 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