Helmi Yusof

Helmi Yusof

DEPUTY EDITOR (LIFESTYLE)

Helmi Yusof is the Deputy Editor of lifestyle news at The Business Times. He covers visuals arts, theatre, cinema, books, travel, leisure and lifestyle trends. He also profiles personalities and leaders from various industries. His Instagram username is @helmiseestuff. Prior to joining The Business Times, he was News Director at video news site RazorTV, and a journalist and sub-editor at The Straits Times.

This 15.02-carat fancy yellow diamond ring has one of the highest estimates in the upcoming auction, at S$200,000 to S$300,000.

S$3b money laundering case: 15-carat diamond, Yayoi Kusama, Chanel items up for auction

2026-08-29T04:00:00.000Z
A future auction will include the rare Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillion in platinum, a highly coveted “grail-watch” among collectors.

Luxury watches, jewellery, bags: Highlights from the S$3 billion money laundering auction

2026-08-29T04:00:00.000Z
Matthew Elton is founder and CEO of Hotlotz, which will conduct 15 timed online auctions over nine months to sell the forfeited goods.

Selling pieces from Singapore’s billion-dollar bust: How Hotlotz landed its biggest job yet

2026-08-29T04:00:00.000Z
An artist’s impression of the multi-level cultural foyer connecting the performing arts theatre and contemporary art museum.
ARTS

Kengo Kuma theatre and museum to open in Orchard Road in 2030

2026-08-27T11:40:00.000Z
Christopher Chong makes his own scents from raw materials such as bergamot and cedarwood.
FEATURE

Singapore’s niche perfume obsession – sales grow by double digits

2026-08-20T06:05:00.000Z
Anthony Chen’s We Are All Strangers explores class, aspiration and belonging in contemporary Singapore.
ARTS

Is the Singapore Dream fading? Anthony Chen’s We Are All Strangers thinks so

2026-08-13T06:05:00.000Z
Wang Ruobing’s wall installation is made from marine debris.
ARTS

Art looks at the mess we leave behind

2026-08-13T04:30:00.000Z
ChildAid has always championed young talent, but its new 2026 festival format seeks performers across all generations and genres.
ARTS

ChildAid returns with new festival format, wants performers of all ages

2026-08-12T22:00:00.000Z
From left: Chef Ivan Brehm, playwright-director Huzir Sulaiman and actor Ramzie Tahar are among the creatives behind A Matter Of Taste.
FOOD & DRINK

Michelin-starred Nouri chef Ivan Brehm serves up his life story

2026-08-06T06:05:00.000Z
Another Coffee Festival founders Leon Foo (left) and Will Leow hope to reinvigorate Singapore’s coffee culture.
FOOD & DRINK

Another Coffee Festival brings 34 roasters to Singapore

2026-08-06T03:00:00.000Z