COVER
Singapore's New Look
Casinos! Amusement parks! Alfresco dining! The stuffy old port is restyling itself as a destination city and playground for the wealthy. But if they build it, will the tourists (and foreign talent) come?
Singapore: Morphing Metropolis
Key projects that are redefining a city's identity
ASIA
Taiwan's Statue Wars
With statues being dismantled and memorials renamed, a late dictator's legacy comes under siege. Chiang who?
COMMENTARY
Why Lebanon is Erupting Again
Born amid the political chaos of the Middle East, a terror group's actions may spread instability
ESSAY
India Without the Slogans
India is a nation full of enormous potential, but it needs to fix some crucial problems
BRIEFING
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Inbox
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Cannes Film Festival Turns 60
The red carpet might outshine the silver screen these days, but the festival still delivers superb films
BUSINESS
Is China's Manic Market Headed for a Mood Swing?
As China stocks climb, so do fears that a crash could tank the economy
GLOBAL ADVISER
The Glitter of Old Gaza (On Show)
Inspiration lies in Palestine's antiquities
Macau's Class Act (Check In)
The Institute for Tourism Studies' hotel and restaurant are two of the booming enclave's best-kept secrets
Sight Inspection (Style Watch)
A new museum in Tokyo reminds us that design isn't just logos and handbags
Street Smarts (Diversions)
Chiang Mai's Nimmanhaemin Road is a magnet for those in search of top Thai style