Travelers are now focusing on accumulating hotel points to bid on exclusive experiences like attending Formula One races, NFL and NBA games, and concerts by popular artists like Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. Loyalty members are willing to spend millions to secure a spot at these coveted events, rather than just redeeming points for free…
Mercedes-AMG has launched the GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ Motorsport Collector’s Edition at the Singapore Grand Prix, inspired by the PETRONAS Formula 1 team. This limited edition supercar features a 612-horsepower engine and unique design elements. Only 200 units will be available, catering to collectors. The exterior boasts carbon fibre package, panoramic glass roof, and AMG…
At the Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference, the focus was on the decline in oil demand due to China’s slowing economy. China, the largest oil importer and second-largest consumer, saw a contraction in consumption for the fourth consecutive month. This, along with oversupply, led to lower U.S. crude prices. Experts predict that oil prices could fall…
Alibaba’s Taobao shopping app topped the Apple App Store charts in Singapore after releasing an English version powered by AI translations. The app rose to first place in the shopping category on the day of the announcement. This move reflects Taobao’s dedication to serving diverse language fluency among Singapore users. The new platform enhances accessibility…
Pope Francis wrapped up his 12-day tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania with a visit to Singapore, where he urged political leaders to ensure fair wages for the country’s lower-paid foreign workers. He expressed concern for Singapore’s aging population and the migrant workforce, particularly those in construction and domestic services. The pope praised Singapore’s efforts…
The chief strategy officer of energy pathways at Carlyle, Jeff Currie, believes that global markets are overreacting to concerns about an oil supply glut. He attributes this to excessive pessimism about Chinese demand and flat U.S. crude oil production. Currie argues that China’s demand weaknesses are being exaggerated and that the worst of the transition…