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Sports: Singapore dominate on final day of World Taekwondo Virtual Championships

Singapore continued its dominance of virtual taekwondo, sweeping all three gold medals on offer on the final day of the inaugural World Taekwondo Virtual Championships on Sunday (17 Nov). At the OCBC Arena, national athlete Tan Jia Wei picked up Singapore’s first gold of the day after narrowly defeating teammate Sherri Yap 2-1 in the Young Adult Individual Female category. Young Adult Individual Mixed gold … Continue reading Sports: Singapore dominate on final day of World Taekwondo Virtual Championships

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Hotels & Holidays: Pullman Hill Street celebrates the festive season with seasonal menus, savoury takeaways and countdown parties

Pullman Singapore Hill Street, the essence of luxury in the heart of the city, decks the halls of its elegant interiors with boughs of festive holly, and offers an array of exquisite experiences for guests to enjoy with loved ones before their year-end getaways. This year, star-studded festivities include sumptuous holiday sets at Madison’s, enchanting celebratory cocktails at MOGĀ, and the much-anticipated countdown celebration at El Chido, the stunning … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Pullman Hill Street celebrates the festive season with seasonal menus, savoury takeaways and countdown parties

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Sports: Singaporean Javis Yap triumphs on first day of World Taekwondo Virtual Championships

Hosts Singapore began their World Taekwondo Virtual Championships campaign with a bang, with teenager Javis Yap emerging triumphant in an all-local Junior Individual Mixed final on Saturday (16 Nov). He beat teammate Alexander Khor 2-0 to win the gold in front of a buoyant home crowd at the OCBC Arena. India’s Tejas Yadav won the bronze. Perhaps spurred on by the thunderous cheers, Javis and … Continue reading Sports: Singaporean Javis Yap triumphs on first day of World Taekwondo Virtual Championships

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Sports: Athletes raring to go at inaugural World Taekwondo Virtual Championships

Local and international athletes are excited and ready for the action to begin at the inaugural World Taekwondo Virtual Championships 2024 this weekend. Taking place at the OCBC Arena from 1 6 to 1 7 November, the championships will see over 110 athletes from all over the world battling to be crowned the first world champion of their respective categories. The categories are:1. Junior Mixed … Continue reading Sports: Athletes raring to go at inaugural World Taekwondo Virtual Championships

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Alcohol, bar, cocktail, Drinks, Singapore

Food For Now: An Interview with F*nkytown Group Head Chef Luqman Hakim Hamzah and Group Beverage Manager Pae Ketumarn

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Since opening in November 2023, new cocktail bar F*nkytown (pronounced Funkytown) has been making an impact on the local bar scene. Opened by the Sarnies Group from Singapore, the bar, as its name suggests, is all about the ‘funk’ – finding the wildest, most unusual taste profiles and bringing it all together in its menu, with a particular focus on South East … Continue reading Food For Now: An Interview with F*nkytown Group Head Chef Luqman Hakim Hamzah and Group Beverage Manager Pae Ketumarn

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Sports: Cavendish makes his Mark at Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium 2024

Sprint legend Mark Cavendish completed a dream swansong after winning the final race of his professional career at the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium on Sunday (10 November). The 39-year-old, representing Astana Qazaqstan, crossed the finish line first in 1hr 24min 45sec at the Esplanade Park ahead of 2023 champion Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Arnaud de Lie (Lotto Dstny). Cavendish’s success in Singapore marks … Continue reading Sports: Cavendish makes his Mark at Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium 2024

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Sports: Top cyclists expect tough competition at the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium 2024

Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium (TDF SG) defending champion Jasper Philipsen knows he has his work cut out for him as he looks to clinch his second title in Singapore on Sunday (10 Nov). An exciting fight to the finish is expected at the third Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium (TDF SG) with Philipsen and his fellow competitors anticipating stiff competition in the … Continue reading Sports: Top cyclists expect tough competition at the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium 2024

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Sports: Squad for Singapore National Football Team for November friendlies finalised

Head Coach Tsutomu Ogura has named a 26-man squad for the Singapore National Team’s upcoming friendlies at the Singapore National Stadium later this month. The Lions line up against Myanmar on 14 November and Chinese Taipei on 18 November, with both matches kicking off at 8PM local time. Kyoga Nakamura, who officially took up Singapore citizenship on 25 October, earned his first official call-up to … Continue reading Sports: Squad for Singapore National Football Team for November friendlies finalised

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Shopping Time: Unwrap the Cheer at Asia’s First Chocolate and Coffee-Themed Christmas Carnival at CapitaLand Malls

This Christmas, CapitaLand is brewing up a festive treat with its first-ever collaboration with Nestlé, unveiling A Carnival of Festive Cheer at CapitaLand Malls – Asia’s first chocolate and coffee-themed Christmas carnival! From 6 November to 31 December, 17 CapitaLand malls across the island will be decked out in chocolate and coffee-themed decorations, celebrating the delicious pairings of KITKAT® and Nestlé’s celebrated coffee trio: NESCAFÉ®, NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto®, and Nespresso. For a truly immersive experience, shoppers are invited to awaken their senses … Continue reading Shopping Time: Unwrap the Cheer at Asia’s First Chocolate and Coffee-Themed Christmas Carnival at CapitaLand Malls

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Alcohol, bar, cocktail, Drinks, Singapore

Tipple Time: MOGĀ Ushers in 1st Anniversary with Sequence of Guest Shifts

MOGĀ, the modern Japanese izakaya bar in Pullman Singapore Hill Street, announces a phenomenal lineup of Asian guest shifts as it celebrates its first anniversary this November. Beginning Friday, November 1, 2024, Seoul-based bar Alice Cheongdam will launch a series of guest shifts, with new guest shifts featured every Monday throughout the month. The month-long celebration not only highlights the highly anticipated regional bars set … Continue reading Tipple Time: MOGĀ Ushers in 1st Anniversary with Sequence of Guest Shifts

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