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Event, food, Interview

More Than All White: An Interview with Le Dîner en Blanc Singapore 2025 organiser Chiang Yee

Last held in 2018, Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Singapore in 2025, and promises a brand new experience under its host – 18 year-old Chiang Yee, fresh out of school and the youngest ever to helm the event in Singapore. And despite his age, Chiang Yee is more than confident of making this hotly-anticipated return a roaring success, with big plans to make this … Continue reading More Than All White: An Interview with Le Dîner en Blanc Singapore 2025 organiser Chiang Yee

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football, Sports

Sports: Singapore to face Malaysia in September FIFA window in first match under Interim Head Coach Gavin Lee

The Singapore Men’s National Team will travel to Kuala Lumpur to face regional rivals Malaysia in an international ‘A’ friendly on Thursday, 4 September 2025. The match will kick off at 9pm at the Bukit Jalil Stadium. This will be the Lions’ first match under Interim Head Coach Gavin Lee. The September FIFA International window fixture is an important next step in Singapore’s AFC Asian … Continue reading Sports: Singapore to face Malaysia in September FIFA window in first match under Interim Head Coach Gavin Lee

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News, Sports, Swimming

Sports: Douglass breaks women’s 200m breaststroke Championship Record to win first gold at Singapore 2025

Kate DOUGLASS clinched her first gold of Singapore 2025 in style, breaking the women’s 200m breaststroke Championship Record on Friday (1 Aug). She led from start to finish to win the race in 2min 18.50sec and lower the previous mark of 2:19.11 set by Rikke PEDERSEN (DEN) in 2013. In the men’s 200m breaststroke, QIN Haiyang (CHN) emerged the surprise winner from lane eight clinching a stunning … Continue reading Sports: Douglass breaks women’s 200m breaststroke Championship Record to win first gold at Singapore 2025

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football, Sports

Sports: Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal 1-0 to bring curtain down on Hong Kong Football Festival 2025

HONG KONG – The history-making, record-breaking Hong Kong Football Festival (HKFF) reached its stunning crescendo on Thursday night with Tottenham Hotspur beating Arsenal 1-0 to capture The Herbalgy Trophy at a sold-out Kai Tak Stadium. Befitting the occasion, a record 49,975 fans turned out to see their heroes in action – the most people ever to watch a game of football in Hong Kong – … Continue reading Sports: Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal 1-0 to bring curtain down on Hong Kong Football Festival 2025

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Sports: Hong Kong Football Festival hosts first-ever North London derby played outside of UK, at Kai Tak Stadium

HONG KONG – History will be made when the first-ever North London Derby played outside the United Kingdom between rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur takes place as part of the Hong Kong Football Festival (HKFF) at Kai Tak Stadium. The sold-out match highlights the strong excitement among fans and the chance to break Kai Tak Stadium’s attendance record of 49,704, set last Saturday during HKFF’s … Continue reading Sports: Hong Kong Football Festival hosts first-ever North London derby played outside of UK, at Kai Tak Stadium

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News, Sports, Swimming

Sports: Divers Matteo Santoro and Chiara Pellacani win Italy’s first gold at Singapore 2025; France’s Marchand shatters men’s 200m individual medley world record

Matteo SANTORO and Chiara PELLACANI (ITA) made history by winning their country’s first world title in the mixed 3m synchronised springboard event at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 on Wednesday (30 July). It is Italy’s first diving gold medal at the world championships since 2015, when Tania CAGNOTTO won the women’s 1m springboard.  Santoro and Pellacani were in second place at the end … Continue reading Sports: Divers Matteo Santoro and Chiara Pellacani win Italy’s first gold at Singapore 2025; France’s Marchand shatters men’s 200m individual medley world record

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Alcohol, bar, cocktail, Drinks, Singapore

Tipple Time: Monkey Shoulder Crowns Wong Wee Siong the Winner at Singapore Ultimate Bartender Competition 2025

Following an action-packed evening of skill, speed, and creativity at Bae’s Cocktail Club on Monday, 28 July, Monkey Shoulder is proud to announce Wong Wee Siong, Head Bartender at The Lobby Bar, The Singapore EDITION, as the Singapore winner of the 2025 Ultimate Bartender Championship (UBC), which saw 60 competitors from the city’s vibrant F&B scene competing for the coveted title. Wee Siong emerged victorious against a talented group … Continue reading Tipple Time: Monkey Shoulder Crowns Wong Wee Siong the Winner at Singapore Ultimate Bartender Competition 2025

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Sports: Tottenham Hotspur warm up for Hong Kong Football Festival at Kai Tak Stadium

HONG KONG – The stars of Tottenham Hotspur have arrived ahead of the Hong Kong Football Festival – The Herbalgy Trophy match with Arsenal on Thursday, 31 July at Kai Tak Stadium. The match is sold out. The match marks the first time the North London Derby has taken place outside of the United Kingdom, and the second game in the inaugural Hong Kong Football … Continue reading Sports: Tottenham Hotspur warm up for Hong Kong Football Festival at Kai Tak Stadium

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Alcohol, bar, cocktail, Drinks, Singapore

Tipple Time: Singapore’s largest craft beer festival, Brewnanza Fest 2025, returns to Marina Bay Sands

Back for its third and most ambitious edition yet, Brewnanza Fest 2025 by Brewlander will take over the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 29 to 31 August 2025, transforming it into Singapore’s ultimate craft beer playground. Proudly supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, this year’s event brings together an unparalleled mix of world-class breweries, street food legends, and live acts to celebrate all things craft. Following the sold-out success of … Continue reading Tipple Time: Singapore’s largest craft beer festival, Brewnanza Fest 2025, returns to Marina Bay Sands

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News, Sports, Swimming

Sports: Walsh (USA) wins women’s 100m butterfly in Championship Record time

World record holder Gretchen WALSH (USA) cruised to the women’s 100m butterfly gold medal in Championship Record time at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 on Monday (28 July). She clocked 54.73sec to finish on top of the podium and break Sarah SJOESTROEM’s (SWE) previous record of 55.53sec. Coming in second was Roos VANOTTERDIJK (BEL) who clocked 55.84sec to win her country’s first swimming medal since … Continue reading Sports: Walsh (USA) wins women’s 100m butterfly in Championship Record time

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