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Vietnam’s natural hot spring resorts attract global hotel giants; stays from $89 a night

Vietnam has more than 400 natural hot springs with mineral-rich waters.

In February, Hilton Hotels & Resorts took over an onsen resort in Quang Ninh province developed by Vietnamese real estate company Sun Group.

Why Vietnam is the hottest South-east Asian destination in 2026

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Great stereo, poor secretary: Spending 48 hours with Meta’s AI sunglasses

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Gaining 10kg, getting down and dirty: M’sian film Mother Bhumi allowed Fan Bingbing to ‘break through’

Churen Li’s recital proves AI will replace mediocrity but not true inspiration

Actor-artist Chen Xi and wife hold wedding in Japan

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Star Awards 2026: 10 eye-catching looks from the red carpet

The parade of skin was a gear shift from the more stolid affair in 2025.

The Straits Times rounds up the night’s best looks and best efforts at Mediacorp's Star Awards red carpet.

Star Awards 2026: Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story wins Best Drama Serial

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Actress Rebel Wilson faces defamation case in Australian court over social media posts

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What it is like to experience Nyepi, Bali’s day of silence

For 24 hours, the whole of Bali descends into silence and darkness.

A dance performance held the day before Nyepi, the Balinese day of silence meant for meditation, self-reflection, and cleansing the island of evil spirits.

How to plan a trip amid the Middle East conflict, according to travel experts

Raffles Hotels to focus on Asia growth, says CEO Omer Acar amid rising competition

Can a renovation breathe new life into Paris’ home for the dead?

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The longer the marriage, the bigger the discount? Singapore restaurants roll out quirky deals

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Family matters: A daughter’s note and a wedding diet lead two couples to start food ventures

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New York patisserie Lady M reopens at Jewel Changi Airport on April 21, two more outlets to follow

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Burnt Ends chef opens brewery and beer hall on Sentosa

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Singapore’s heritage buildings so old, they’re new again

With strong demand for spaces with soul, these buildings get a new lease of life as lifestyle hubs.

(Clockwise from top left) The Coliwoo Bukit Timah Fire Station, heritage bungalow 15 Malcolm Road, an artist’s impression of 179 Piccadilly, and 14 The Oval.

Watches and Wonders 2026: Rolex’s new Daytona, Patek Philippe’s anniversary Nautilus and more

Los Angeles finally opens audacious ‘amoeba’ art museum

The Chic Home

Resort-style renovation for retiree’s two-room BTO flat in Punggol

Living well

Swollen legs, difficulty breathing, hearing loss: These obstacles did not stop them from exercising

A gymgoer, an avid walker and a national weightlifter share their stories.

(Clockwise from left) Ms Fatima Megala Nathan Arokianathan, Madam Nancy Lim Mui Luang and national weightlifter Chua Jiin-Linn.

How often should you replace your running shoes?

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Waking up in pain? Your sleep position may need adjusting

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How to prepare for the direct school admission application

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2 theatre shows to watch with kids: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Scaredy Kat Presents

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PSLE Companion: Read more

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Guidelines for a successful family holiday

Motoring

Shopping for a new car? Four tips to get the most bang for your buck

Instead of focusing solely on upfront price, buyers can evaluate how to work within the system to maximise value.

Those buying new cars today must contend with two policy changes introduced since January 2026 that directly affect car ownership costs: the tightening of the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (YES) criteria and the reduction of Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate.

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Alfa Romeo previews chic EV, check out MG 4 Urban at VivoCity, Dongfeng opens Suntec City showroom

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Six-seater Tesla Model Y L is quick and capable

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HK Film Awards: Tony Leung Ka Fai wins Best Actor for 5th time; Fish Liew takes first Best Actress award

Tony Leung Ka Fai (left) won Best Actor and Fish Liew won Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards on April 19.

Gaining 10kg, getting down and dirty: M’sian film Mother Bhumi allowed Fan Bingbing to ‘break through’

Qingdao-born actress Fan Bingbing spoke with local media during a April 16 virtual interview about her role in the drama movie Mother Bhumi (2025).

Actor-artist Chen Xi and wife hold wedding in Japan

Chen Xi and his Japanese wife held a wedding in Japan on April 19.

Why Vietnam is the hottest South-east Asian destination in 2026

Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The country has emerged as South-east Asia’s fastest-recovering tourism market post-pandemic.

Vietnam’s natural hot spring resorts attract global hotel giants; stays from $89 a night

In February, Hilton Hotels & Resorts took over an onsen resort in Quang Ninh province developed by Vietnamese real estate company Sun Group.

Great stereo, poor secretary: Spending 48 hours with Meta’s AI sunglasses

A picture of the writer taken with the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) Wayfarer in Matte Black.

Actress Rebel Wilson faces defamation case in Australian court over social media posts

Actor Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, The Deb, also faced delays in its Australian theatrical release due to the legal issues.

Churen Li’s recital proves AI will replace mediocrity but not true inspiration

Singaporean pianist Churen Li's recital on Apr 19 pits Chopin's music against AI products.

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Timeless design, quiet reliability: Why these home owners value Swiss-made appliances built to last

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Star Awards 2026: Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story wins Best Drama Serial

Best Actress Jesseca Liu and Best Actor Desmond Tan posing with their awards at the Star Awards at Mediacorp on April 19, 2026.

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