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Designer Kavita Thulasidas revisits Stylemart’s roots in Changi Village to recharge

Kavita Thulasidas at Changi Village on Jan 30, 2026. The 51 year old Singaporean fashion designer whose parents founded Stylemart in the 1950s, revisits the Indian clothing store's origins in Changi Village.
Kavita Thulasidas at Changi Village on Jan 30, 2026. The 51 year old Singaporean fashion designer whose parents founded Stylemart in the 1950s, revisits the Indian clothing store's origins in Changi Village.

Will DDP survive? Seoul’s landmark turns into political battlefield

Officials said DDP attracted 17.1 million people last year alone.
Officials said DDP attracted 17.1 million people last year alone.

Flood-friendly homes: How Jakartans are making peace with rain

Adhitya Megantara points to the space between his house and the ground.
Adhitya Megantara points to the space between his house and the ground.

US missions to review aid programs for compliance with new rules on abortion, diversity and gender

People participate in the 2025 NYC Pride March in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 29, 2025. REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis
People participate in the 2025 NYC Pride March in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 29, 2025. REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis

Extension of accreditation for architects, engineers from 1 year to 3 years in the works: Indranee

Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah said the extension will provide greater certainty for project planning.
Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah said the extension will provide greater certainty for project planning.

Tokyo becoming colony for the rich, award-winning architect warns

Tokyo has long existed in a state of flux, with older buildings routinely razed in favour of modernised, earthquake-resilient structures.
Tokyo has long existed in a state of flux, with older buildings routinely razed in favour of modernised, earthquake-resilient structures.

Forum: Honour Liu Thai Ker by keeping his urban vision alive

Forum: Grateful to Liu Thai Ker for his role in urban planning

His drive to build better cities energised him to the end: Tributes pour in for Liu Thai Ker

0118TKH  Dr Liu Thai Ker’s profile photo taken during a Bloomberg Podcast Recording in 2022. (Image credit: MORROW Architects and Planners) 
0118TKH  Dr Liu Thai Ker’s profile photo taken during a Bloomberg Podcast Recording in 2022. (Image credit: MORROW Architects and Planners) 

‘Come back to help rebuild Singapore’: 5 things to know about pioneer master planner Liu Thai Ker

During his tenure at HDB, Dr Liu Thai Ker oversaw the development of 20 of the 24 HDB towns in Singapore.
During his tenure at HDB, Dr Liu Thai Ker oversaw the development of 20 of the 24 HDB towns in Singapore.

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