Corinne Kerk

SENIOR CORRESPONDENT

Corinne Kerk is a senior correspondent with The Business Times. She covers lifestyle and other news.

Avoid getting overwhelmed on the decluttering journey by starting small.
WELLNESS

Declutter your home and mind: 8 quick tips before CNY

You’ll be surprised at what tidying up can do for your mental and emotional well-being

Kelvin Chua launched The Kurater to cater to Singapore buyers of Foshan furniture.
DESIGN

All excited about Foshan – furniture lovers’ latest bargain-hunting ground

Enterprising Singaporeans are offering services to help consumers and businesses source or custom-make their furniture in the Chinese city

Abel Richard Bullock is the entrepreneur behind his eponymous handbag brand.
STYLE

Singapore’s priciest handbags? Enter new, ultra-luxurious brand whose creations cost over S$100,000

Customers also have to wait six to nine months for their bags to arrive

The best views from the house are at the back.
DESIGN

Re-imagined spaces: How a simple change in layout transformed this entire house

Other design surprises abound in this semi-detached home

Ballerina clip, 1952
JEWELLERY

Precious ballerinas on show

This is an exhibition that will delight both jewellery and ballet lovers

Emeralds segment of Jewels ballet.
JEWELLERY

When a jeweller duets with dance

The story of Van Cleef & Arpels’ enduring relationship with choreographic arts is one of mutual admiration and inspiration

Longchamp’s logo is also an apt metaphor for the energy and positivity one hopes for in 2026.
STYLE

Welcome to Longchamp’s year

The French brand has an extra reason to celebrate the Year of the Horse

Chew and Ting's global mindset for their business has  propelled it into the region.
NEW BEGINNINGS

Daniel Chew and Rebecca Ting: Going beyond the vines

Instead of diplomas or degrees, the power couple’s pursuit of affordable, good design has taken them further than they’d imagined – with...

Tupperware is making a comeback, starting with new products in pastel colours and new retail channels.
RETAIL

Tupperware’s big return: Iconic plastic container brand bids farewell to direct sales for retail debut

After narrowly avoiding liquidation, the storied brand adopts accessibility as key to success

Most Singapore travellers are still keen on making at least as many trip as they did in 2025, but wary of costs.
TRAVEL

The top travel trends shaping 2026 getaways

With an eye on their holiday budget, Singapore travellers are seeking to make deeper connections while on vacation