Tipple Time: An Interview with Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship Regional finalists Wong Wee Siong (Singapore) and Ivon Soon (Malaysia), and Brand Spokesperson Tao (Thailand)

The cocktail world is buzzing, and all eyes are on Tokyo. This October, Southeast Asia’s brightest bartenders converge for the inaugural Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship (UBC) Regional Finals, a high-energy celebration of skill, creativity, and the pure craft of hospitality. Forget smoke and spectacle; this is about precision, rhythm, and heart: the “skills that pay the bills.” From over 8,000 competitors across 21 countries, … Continue reading Tipple Time: An Interview with Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship Regional finalists Wong Wee Siong (Singapore) and Ivon Soon (Malaysia), and Brand Spokesperson Tao (Thailand)

Sports: Singapore’s victory slips by as India snatches late game 1-1 draw in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier

Singapore were left ruing missed chances and a costly defensive lapse as India came from behind to secure a dramatic 1–1 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers clash at the National Stadium. Ikhsan Fandi’s first-half strike had put the Lions on course for a crucial win, but Rahim Ali’s 90th-minute equaliser punished a late error and ensured the points were shared … Continue reading Sports: Singapore’s victory slips by as India snatches late game 1-1 draw in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier

Sports: Singapore to host inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival this November

The Asian Mind Sports Association (AMSA) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival, taking place from 13 to 15 November 2025 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. The event is co-organised with the Singapore Chess Federation, Singapore Weiqi Association, Singapore Xiangqi General Association, and Singapore Contract Bridge Association. Bringing together top athletes, officials, and federations from four mind sports – namely … Continue reading Sports: Singapore to host inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival this November

Tipple Time: Horatio’s Curious Companions Welcomes Hong Kong Bar Legend and Multisensory Mixologist Antonio Lai from World’s 50 Best Bar, Quinary

There are cocktails, and then there are experiences. This November, Horatio at Resorts World Sentosa invites guests to cross that invisible line into the extraordinary, as Hong Kong’s trailblazing mixologist Antonio Lai brings his world-famous creations to Singapore for one night only. As part of Horatio’s Curious Companions series—a monthly showcase celebrating the world’s most imaginative bartenders, Antonio Lai will take over the bar on … Continue reading Tipple Time: Horatio’s Curious Companions Welcomes Hong Kong Bar Legend and Multisensory Mixologist Antonio Lai from World’s 50 Best Bar, Quinary

Tipple Time: Hong Kong’s Bar Leone Crowned The World’s Best Bar 2025

HONG KONG – The clink of glasses echoed through Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal last night as the global bar elite gathered under the glittering lights of Victoria Harbour. For one electric evening, the city that never sleeps was the center of the cocktail universe. And when the announcement came that Bar Leone had been named The World’s Best Bar 2025, the crowd erupted … Continue reading Tipple Time: Hong Kong’s Bar Leone Crowned The World’s Best Bar 2025

Food For Now: Chef Max Stiegl Brings Austria’s Café Soul to Andaz Singapore during Austrian Gourmet Week 2025

There’s a certain rhythm to life in Austria, one marked not by the ticking of clocks but by the clinking of coffee cups. In Vienna, afternoons stretch unhurried, sweetened by cake and conversation. This October, that same spirit of slow living and refined indulgence drifts into Singapore’s skyline as Andaz Singapore presents the fourth edition of Austrian Gourmet Week, in collaboration with the Austrian Embassy … Continue reading Food For Now: Chef Max Stiegl Brings Austria’s Café Soul to Andaz Singapore during Austrian Gourmet Week 2025

Tipple Time: LeVeL33 & Prohibition Liquor Co. Crafts Singapore’s First Beer-Integrated Gin to Celebrate 15-Year Milestone

At 33 floors above the Marina Bay skyline, where the city’s lights meet the clouds, LeVeL33 has always been about elevation, not just in altitude, but in ambition. As Singapore’s highest urban microbrewery, recognised by the Guinness World Records™, it has spent fifteen years redefining what it means to brew in the city. And now, to celebrate that milestone, LeVeL33 is taking its craft to … Continue reading Tipple Time: LeVeL33 & Prohibition Liquor Co. Crafts Singapore’s First Beer-Integrated Gin to Celebrate 15-Year Milestone

Sports: Pre-Match Conference – Confident Singapore Hosts India in Pivotal AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier

The stage is set for a high-stakes clash at the National Stadium as Singapore take on India in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers. With Singapore sitting top of the group on four points and India on one, tomorrow’s encounter could prove decisive in shaping the path toward qualification. Recent history gives Singapore reason for optimism: the Lions have … Continue reading Sports: Pre-Match Conference – Confident Singapore Hosts India in Pivotal AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier

Objects of Desire: CASETiFY’s range of cases expands for the iPhone 17, making it this season’s must-have accessory

As Apple rolls out the sleek new iPhone 17, CASETiFY is stepping up with its most expressive collection yet, one that lets you style your tech like you style yourself. Known for transforming everyday devices into design statements, the cult-favorite brand has just dropped the Glaze Case, a glossy, fashion-forward piece that’s about to dominate mirror selfies everywhere. CASETiFY’s new lineup feels like scrolling through … Continue reading Objects of Desire: CASETiFY’s range of cases expands for the iPhone 17, making it this season’s must-have accessory

Objects of Desire: CASETiFY takes on travel, as new launch promises stylish suitcases and a first class experience

If you’ve ever wrapped your phone in a CASETiFY case, you already know what happens when protection meets personality. Now, that same creative energy and engineering genius are packing up for the next big adventure – on your travels. Introducing CASETiFY Travel, the brand’s bold leap into the world of luxury luggage. Designed for the modern explorer who refuses to choose between function and self-expression, … Continue reading Objects of Desire: CASETiFY takes on travel, as new launch promises stylish suitcases and a first class experience