Tencent is building an eco-city the size of ‘Midtown Manhattan’ in China

Named ‘Net City’, the 2-million-square-meter project will be targeted for netizens and includes offices, homes, parks, entertainment venues and a waterfront. In 2012, China had but 12 “eco-cities”. By 2017, the country announced that it is developing another 285. The…

8 limited-time travel offers and packages to rediscover Malaysia this 2020

With these attractive deals and exclusive add-ons, there’s no better time to book your next getaway than now!  As international travel is still a question mark for the foreseeable future, Malaysians who have been grappling to keep that travel bug…

Saint Laurent and Baccarat have launched stunning crystal Louxor glasses

The Saint Laurent x Baccarat crystal glasses are part of the gothic Louxor collection. French luxury fashion house Saint Laurent has partnered up with fine crystal glassware manufacture Baccarat to debut a set of beautiful, edgy crystal tumbler glasses for…

5 underrated places you can visit in Sepang during the RMCO

Selangor’s Sepang district offers an international motorsports track, natural mangrove rivers and scenic lake gardens for a quick day trip. Now that Malaysia has entered the initial phase of our COVID-19 “exit strategy” under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO),…

7 travel films to help satisfy your wanderlust (for now)

Travel to the ruins of Greece or take a walk on the beaches of Positano from your living room with these 7 films. As foreign travel is still prohibited during the newly-implemented Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), the travel bug…

8 anti-racist books to educate yourself and prove your allyship

Prove and broaden your support and allyship with this anti-racist reading list. If you haven’t been tuning into the news (or social media), you have not been seeing how White Supremacy continues to be a real problem that needs more…

A new reality: How luxury brands are adapting to the new normal

We take a look at how luxury brands, from cars to watches, can create new virtual experiences to adapt to a post-pandemic world.

10 celebrity-approved books to add to your shelf, from self-help to satire

Discover the top picks from David Bowie, Oprah Winfrey, Stephen King and more.  Much like us, some celebrities enjoy a good read every so often. Some even love it so much that they have launched their own book clubs, such…

How to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon rocket launch of NASA astronauts

Be a part of history in the making. Update [Monday, June 1]: The SpaceX Crew Dragon has officially docked at the International Space Station about 15 minutes ahead of schedule, at 10.16am EDT on Sunday. They joined fellow American Christopher…

Breaking into Hollywood: Sandra Yap

Sarawak-born and Penang-bred Sandra Yap did whatever it takes – including spending time in Disneyland Paris as Mulan – to get to Hollywood. Hollywood, the larger-than-life symbol of the entertainment industry, is a subject of fantasy for many. It’s where…