A Chinese calligraphy piece by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam raised $308,888 at an online charity auction for the Singapore Red Cross.

The artwork, bearing the characters “tong xin xie li, yu shi bing jin” which means“work together with one heart and move forward with the times”, was sold to philanthropist Mr. Fang Angzhen.

All proceeds will support the Red Cross' initiatives for children, youth, elderly, and persons with disabilities.

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Cheng Yongmao dedicated 20 years of his life to restoring the most dangerous section of the Great Wall of China.

His relentless commitment to preserving this historic landmark, using ancient techniques and facing incredible challenges, has left a lasting legacy.

Through his work, he has not only protected a national treasure but also ensured its authenticity for generations to come.

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Would you pay $8,600 for a single scoop of ice cream?

That’s the price of Byakuya, Japan’s record-breaking dessert crafted with rare white truffle, gold leaf, and sake lees.

Extravagant or excessive? You decide.

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Rhine II sold for $4.3 million in 2011, becoming the most expensive photograph ever auctioned back then.

A digitally altered image of a grey river under a grey sky, Rhine II stripped everything down, from people, buildings, distractions, to nothing.

And behind the minimalism lies a deeper debate about value, art, and what makes a photo worth millions.

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A substance so rare and unstable that just one gram could cost 84 trillion dollars.

Known as antimatter, it's the most expensive material on Earth, capable of releasing unimaginable energy and disappearing in an instant.

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Born in 2004, the first-time voters of GE2025 represent a new generation stepping into Singapore’s democratic process.

As they head to the polls for the first time, their voices will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation.

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Singapore’s Parliament is growing from 93 to 97 seats for GE2025.

The addition of 4 seats makes this election more dynamic, as political parties vie for control in a shifting political landscape.

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6 new Single-Member Constituencies (SMCs) and 5 new Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) have been introduced, bringing the total number of new constituencies to 11 for GE2025.

These changes are a response to growing populations and new developments, impacting 22 constituencies across Singapore.

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