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Rwanda circuit set to be a fast, flowing roller-coaster

Formula One F1 - Formula One Press Conference - BK Arena - Kigali, Rwanda - October 13, 2026 Jean-Guy Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, Nelly Mukayzayire, Minister of Sport of Rwanda, Carsten Tilke, Managing Director of Tilke GmbH & Co. KG and Former F1 driver Alex Wurz during the press conference after Formula 1 officially announced a 10-year agreement to host the African Grand Prix in Rwanda, marking the sport's first return to the African continent since 1993 REUTERS/Jean Bizimana
Formula One F1 - Formula One Press Conference - BK Arena - Kigali, Rwanda - October 13, 2026 Jean-Guy Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, Nelly Mukayzayire, Minister of Sport of Rwanda, Carsten Tilke, Managing Director of Tilke GmbH & Co. KG and Former F1 driver Alex Wurz during the press conference after Formula 1 officially announced a 10-year agreement to host the African Grand Prix in Rwanda, marking the sport's first return to the African continent since 1993 REUTERS/Jean Bizimana

Lamitak City, sleek design playground of laminates, opens at retro Bras Basah Complex

The Lamitak City showroom is designed with material exploration zones, and also spaces for creative collaborations that inspire homeowners.
The Lamitak City showroom is designed with material exploration zones, and also spaces for creative collaborations that inspire homeowners.

Anya Hindmarch’s Universal Bag goes mini at FairPrice Finest, in S’pore-exclusive blue colourway

The Universal Bag ($30, left) and the new Mini ($25, right) available at FairPrice Finest.
The Universal Bag ($30, left) and the new Mini ($25, right) available at FairPrice Finest.

US fashion council CEO takes leave after grabbing runway show protesters

CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America Steven Kolb attends the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City, U.S., November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America Steven Kolb attends the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City, U.S., November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Wong Kim Hoh Meets...

Surviving bankruptcy, betrayal and a clot the size of tennis ball: The many lives of Larry Peh

Larry Peh is a two-time President’s Design Award winner, including Designer of the Year in 2014.
Larry Peh is a two-time President’s Design Award winner, including Designer of the Year in 2014.

Furniture brand Castlery launches debut designer collection with Queer Eye star Tan France

The Castlery x Tan France Collection marks the first-ever designer collection by the Singapore furniture brand.
The Castlery x Tan France Collection marks the first-ever designer collection by the Singapore furniture brand.

What’s behind the rise of outdoor-inspired fashion? Meet the Singapore brands leading the trend

Design and production lead, Rachel Tan, founder and creative director, Annelieke Dompeling and brand and marketing lead, Nathalie Soo, of Dirty Manners (left), Goliath Outdoor co-founders Maribelle Su Mei Tian and Kenneth Wong Jun Jie.
Design and production lead, Rachel Tan, founder and creative director, Annelieke Dompeling and brand and marketing lead, Nathalie Soo, of Dirty Manners (left), Goliath Outdoor co-founders Maribelle Su Mei Tian and Kenneth Wong Jun Jie.

US toy designer charged with stealing $1.3 million in miniature cars

Luis Tanahara, a former MGA Entertainment designer who created the CarTuned line of diecast cars, faces as long as six years in state prison if convicted.
Luis Tanahara, a former MGA Entertainment designer who created the CarTuned line of diecast cars, faces as long as six years in state prison if convicted.

LA28 unveils floral-inspired visual identity for 2028 Olympics

Workers from LA28 setup Olympic and Paralympic flags outside the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 8, 2025.
Workers from LA28 setup Olympic and Paralympic flags outside the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 8, 2025.

Parties fight over $500k renovation deal that was done over WhatsApp

The case highlights the risk of agreeing to renovations without signing a proper agreement on the project.
The case highlights the risk of agreeing to renovations without signing a proper agreement on the project.

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