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Quick-dash shoppers affecting Johor traders as haze alters consumer behaviour

Traders could not afford to suspend business, even temporarily, as their livelihoods depended on the markets.
Traders could not afford to suspend business, even temporarily, as their livelihoods depended on the markets.

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Initials, hearts and a secret message: How to personalise a Longchamp bag for someone special, or yourself

Longchamp My Pliage lets you personalise bags at Raffles City Shopping Centre
Longchamp My Pliage lets you personalise bags at Raffles City Shopping Centre

Japan to overhaul tax-free shopping for foreign visitors to curb resale

Foreign visitors will scan their passports at dedicated terminals at airports and ports to receive refunds in cash or on their credit cards upon departure.
Foreign visitors will scan their passports at dedicated terminals at airports and ports to receive refunds in cash or on their credit cards upon departure.

BTS fangirls Pam Oei, Melody Chen post merch unboxings ahead of group’s Singapore concerts

(From left) Singaporean actress Pam Oei with a BTS lightstick and a photo of BTS member Jimin, and Melody Chen unboxing BTS merchandise.
(From left) Singaporean actress Pam Oei with a BTS lightstick and a photo of BTS member Jimin, and Melody Chen unboxing BTS merchandise.

A Singaporean in winter: Cold-weather clothes, shoes, bags and skincare guide for a stylish holiday

(Clockwise, from top left): Hosbjerg Paris Puffer Jacket, Camper Donna loafer, Uniqlo Heatteach Extra Warm Cashmere Blend Turtleneck T-Shirt and Marni Trunkette Bag.
(Clockwise, from top left): Hosbjerg Paris Puffer Jacket, Camper Donna loafer, Uniqlo Heatteach Extra Warm Cashmere Blend Turtleneck T-Shirt and Marni Trunkette Bag.

Walmart launches tools for AI agents to shop for customers as Anthropic launches its own

Walmart says customers will be able to require approval for every purchase or let an AI agent buy on its own up to a spending limit they set.
Walmart says customers will be able to require approval for every purchase or let an AI agent buy on its own up to a spending limit they set.

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Takashimaya Card Day is back: 11 best deals on fashion, beauty, kitchen and more

Best Takashimaya Oct Card Day sale
Best Takashimaya Oct Card Day sale

More than just sportswear: Retirees find second wind at Queensway Shopping Centre

(Clockwise from left) Stephen Fung, founder of Kalibak’s Kave, Maria Ismail, founder of Upthrift, Frank Chen, founder of Frank’s Leathersmith, and Pamela Chong, founder of Blueprint Principles.
(Clockwise from left) Stephen Fung, founder of Kalibak’s Kave, Maria Ismail, founder of Upthrift, Frank Chen, founder of Frank’s Leathersmith, and Pamela Chong, founder of Blueprint Principles.

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine, cut power to over a million

SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB A wounded street vendor reacts as the body of another street vendor lies on the ground next to goods at the site of a flea market hit during a Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine October 16, 2026. REUTERS/Sofiia Gatilova
SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB A wounded street vendor reacts as the body of another street vendor lies on the ground next to goods at the site of a flea market hit during a Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine October 16, 2026. REUTERS/Sofiia Gatilova

Henna, saris and a sea of lights: Your guide to celebrating Deepavali 2026

(From left) Shoppers at the 2025 edition of the Indian Inks Deepavali Pop-up at Lyf @ Farrer Park, performers on Campbell Lane during the Indian Heritage Centre’s Deepavali Open House.
(From left) Shoppers at the 2025 edition of the Indian Inks Deepavali Pop-up at Lyf @ Farrer Park, performers on Campbell Lane during the Indian Heritage Centre’s Deepavali Open House.

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