Posts by Kim Browne
Oh, They’re So Back—17 Pretty Nail Designs That Make This
The last time you thought about asking for ombré nails at the salon might have been in 2015, but hear us out: gradient nails are back in a much cooler, chicer way in 2025. From the aughts to 2010s, celebrity manicurist Natalie Minerva says the then-new ombré look was considered very “editorial”—its simple two-tone transition…
Read MoreOil holds in tight range, rising output offsets Russia supply disruptions
[SINGAPORE] Oil prices traded in a tight range on Monday as worries about rising output and the impact of US tariffs on demand offset supply disruptions stemming from intensified Russia-Ukraine airstrikes. Brent crude fell 12 cents, or 0.18 per cent, to US$67.36 a barrel by 0046 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at…
Read MoreFashion Editor Confirmed—This Autumn Colour Combination Signals That You Know How to Get Dressed
What do you get when you mix summer’s favourite shade with autumn’s most reliable classic? A combination that carries you into the cooler months with ease. Butter yellow and burgundy might sound unexpected, but, hear me out, together they bring out the best in each other. While I’ve seen the two rich-looking colour trends worn…
Read MoreIt’s Here: The It Girl Sweater Trend of Fall 2025
We’ve reached that point in the year in which fall trends become less abstract and more tangible, as we start to actually spot them out in the wild. One trend category I’ve been on the lookout for IRL is sweaters. And just a few days ago, Kaia Gerber wordlessly made it known that she’s a…
Read MoreYour Horoscope This Week: August 31 To September 6
Cosmic beings, eclipse season is at it again. The month of August ends with a bang. The First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius on August 31st acts like our first cosmic speed bump after the Virgo New Moon on the 23rd. If you set intentions last week but played it safe or small, this lunar checkpoint…
Read MoreThe One Area Where Democrats Should Follow Trump’s Lead
Nowhere is the case for public ownership clearer than in the defense sector. Lutnick—like Trump, a broken clock—was right when he said that companies like Lockheed Martin already function as quasi-public entities, deriving nearly all their revenue from government contracts. They are, in effect, state enterprises run for private profit. The same logic applies, more…
Read MoreHiap Seng Engineering employee killed in workshop accident
The group will take necessary measures to prevent the recurrence of such an incident [SINGAPORE] An employee died in an accident at the workshop of construction firm Hiap Seng Engineering on Saturday (Aug 30), the company’s mainboard-listed parent announced in a bourse filing. “The relevant authorities have been notified, and investigations into the incident are…
Read More‘Undervalued’ CapitaLand Ascott Trust presses on with diversification for stability and growth
[SINGAPORE] The share price of CapitaLand Ascott Trust (Clas) – the largest lodging trust in the Asia-Pacific by total assets – is undervalued, said Serena Teo, the chief executive officer of the managers of the stapled group. “Today, we trade at just under 0.8 times to book, and we’re offering a distribution yield of a…
Read MoreBurgundy Is Nice, But This Up-and-Coming Color Trend Is About to Dethrone It
Listen. I love burgundy as a fall color trend just as much as the next fashion person, but there’s a new color trend that I’ve been eyeing instead: royal purple. Yes, I know it’s an unlikely trend, but the fashion-forward online are already in on it. Luxury brands like Valentino, Miu Miu, and McQueen have…
Read MoreiFast chief Lim Chung Chun ups shareholding
[SINGAPORE] Over the five trading sessions from Aug 22 to 28, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional inflow of S$33 million, partially reversing the S$53 million in net institutional outflow for the preceding week. Institutional flows Over the five trading sessions, the stocks that had the highest net institutional inflow included…
Read MoreHybrid-focused Japanese automaker Suzuki “not too worried” about EV-first China brands like BYD
[SINGAPORE] China electric vehicle (EV) brands are making fast and furious sales in the Asia-Pacific, but Japanese carmaker Suzuki is not going head-to-head with them. Recognising that the EV wave is powered partly by government incentives, the mass-market brand is staying focused on petrol-electric hybrids for now, said Masafumi Harano, managing officer and executive general…
Read MoreSorry Nike and Adidas—This Under-the-Radar Trainer Label is Primed to Dominate This Autumn
I spend my days tracking trends, and usually, when a new style lands on my radar, I can quickly trace its origins and understand why it’s having a moment. But I’ll admit it: this trainer trend caught me completely off guard. It’s not your classic Nike or Adidas, nor a luxury designer name or beloved…
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