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Singapore F1 Opens Pit Lane to 4,500 Fans — But You Don’t Even Need a Grand Prix Ticket to Get In

SINGAPORE — Formula 1 fans hoping to get closer to the machines, garages and behind-the-scenes preparations of the Singapore Grand Prix are being offered a rare opportunity — and unlike most premium F1 experiences, they do not need to already own a race ticket. Singapore GP has opened the public ballot for its 2026 Thursday Pit Lane Experience, with up to 4,500 fans set to gain access to the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Oct. 8, one day before the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Pri

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Aryna Sabalenka’s Net Worth: How the World No. 1 Turned Tennis Success Into a Multimillion-Dollar Fortune

The Belarusian superstar has earned more than $49 million in career prize money, while a booming endorsement portfolio is pushing her commercial value even higher Aryna Sabalenka is dominating women’s tennis — and her financial numbers are becoming just as impressive. The Belarusian star, currently the WTA world No. 1, has built a fortune through Grand Slam success, tournament winnings, sponsorships and business investments. Tatler Asia estimates her 2026 net worth at around US$22 million, alt

September 3, 2026

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Philippine flags, “Laban Alex” signs and packed practice courts show just how far the 21-year-old star’s popularity has reached

NEW YORK — The tennis may be happening inside the courts of Flushing Meadows, but outside them, another story is rapidly unfolding: Alex Eala is turning the US Open into a celebration of Filipino pride. The 21-year-old Filipina arrived in New York carrying more than the expectations of a rising tennis star. She brought with her a rapidly expanding international fan base — one that has made its presence impossible to miss at the 2026 US Open. Even before Eala played her opening-round match, Fil

September 3, 2026

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One Prawn & Co to Close Its New Bahru Restaurant After Two Years

Singapore Seafood Spot Announces Final Service on Oct. 4 as Its Culinary Journey Enters a New Chapter Singapore food lovers have a little over a month left to visit One Prawn & Co at New Bahru, with the modern Asian seafood restaurant confirming that it will close its doors on Oct. 4, 2026. The restaurant announced the decision on Sept. 1, saying that after careful consideration, the timing felt right to bring the chapter to a close as the group continues to evolve. The team described the deci

September 3, 2026

Business

Seiko Turns 145 With Six Striking “Edo Purple” Watches Inspired by Tokyo’s Heritage

Seiko is marking its 145th anniversary with a collection that looks firmly to Japan’s past while keeping one foot in modern watchmaking. The Japanese watchmaker has unveiled six new limited-edition timepieces united by a distinctive color theme: “Edo purple,” a traditional shade associated with the cultural heritage of Edo, the historic name for present-day Tokyo. The new releases represent the third series of Seiko’s 145th-anniversary celebrations and span several of the brand’s best-known co

September 3, 2026

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Father Wins Right to Choose Son’s Primary School — But What the Singapore Judge Said About “Prestige” Could Matter to Thousands of Parents

SINGAPORE — September 3, 2026 — A divorced father has won the authority to choose which primary school his young son will attend after a disagreement with his former wife escalated into a Family Justice Courts battle — but the most significant part of the ruling may be what the judge said should not determine a child’s school. District Judge Goh Zhuo Neng ruled that the father should have sole authority to register the boy for Primary 1, placing particular weight on travel time, early-morning r

September 3, 2026

Business

She Lived With Severe Pain for More Than 10 Years Without a Diagnosis — Her Story Is Raising Questions About Fibromyalgia in Japan

A Tokyo woman’s long struggle to find an explanation for severe, persistent pain is drawing renewed attention to fibromyalgia and the challenges faced by patients whose symptoms can be difficult to recognize through routine medical tests. Reina Serikyaku, a 30-year-old certified care worker, says her symptoms began when she was a junior high school student on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa. During class, she suddenly experienced intense chest pain and was taken to a hospital by ambulance. But the

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Hong Kong Entertainment Mourns: Legendary Actor and Dance Pioneer Lau Siu-ming Dies at 94—But His Final Years Tell a Deeper Story

HONG KONG — Hong Kong's entertainment and arts community is mourning the death of veteran actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming, affectionately known as “Ming Sir,” who died on September 2, 2026, at the age of 94. Lau died at around 6 p.m., according to reports citing fellow veteran actor and voice artist Ding Yue, who confirmed the news. His cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. Reports said Lau had experienced declining health in recent years. Hong Kong's Secretary for Culture, Spor

September 3, 2026

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Red Velvet’s Joy Turns 30 in Style: 10 Fashion Looks That Prove She Owns the ’90s and Y2K Revival

Red Velvet’s Joy is officially 30—and if her fashion evolution is anything to go by, the K-pop star is entering the next chapter of her career with a wardrobe that refuses to be boxed into a single aesthetic. Born Park Soo-young on September 3, 1996, Joy has spent more than a decade moving between polished glamour, relaxed streetwear, nostalgic ’90s minimalism and unmistakable Y2K styling. Tatler Asia recently revisited 10 of her standout fashion moments, highlighting just how effortlessly the

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Korean Adventure Reality Shows To Watch After Take a Hike: From Snowy Mountains to Survival Battles

If you enjoy watching Korean celebrities leave their glamorous lives behind and struggle through mountains, wilderness and unexpected challenges, Netflix’s new reality series Take a Hike may be exactly the kind of show to add to your watchlist. The series takes four celebrities who have little or no interest in hiking and sends them into Korea’s snow-covered mountains during winter. Instead of presenting hiking as a peaceful sightseeing trip, the program turns the journey itself into the challe

September 3, 2026