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

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

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

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

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

Hotels & Holidays: Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena Celebrates SG60 with Elevated Local Escapes and Rooftop Revelry

Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena has invited guests to celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday with thoughtfully curated stays and dining experiences, steeped in local flavour and warm hospitality that honours local heritage and connection. Guests can indulge in a blend of stay and dining experiences, from the hotel’s contemporary rooms with stunning views of the city’s skyline, Sky22’s inventive take on Singaporean cuisine, to the rooftop sanctuary … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena Celebrates SG60 with Elevated Local Escapes and Rooftop Revelry

Sports: Double delight for AUS who clinch both 4x100m freestyle relay golds at Singapore 2025

AUS set a Championship Record to win the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 on Sunday (27 July). They clocked 3min 8.97sec to finish ahead of ITA (3:09.58) and USA (3:09.64) in a thrilling finale to the first day of swimming action in Singapore.  The result sealed a double victory for AUS as the women also won the 4x100m freestyle … Continue reading Sports: Double delight for AUS who clinch both 4x100m freestyle relay golds at Singapore 2025

Sports: China sweeps artistic swimming’s team events, Tio Casas wins third title; High diver Rhiannan Iffland wins fifth straight gold at Singapore 2025

China completed a clean sweep of team events, as artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 came to a close on Friday (25 July).  ZHANG Yayi (CHN), still nursing a leg injury, returned to the Chinese squad to help them win the Team Acrobatic event. They were once again the top performers in both technical and artistic impression scores, finishing with 229.0186 … Continue reading Sports: China sweeps artistic swimming’s team events, Tio Casas wins third title; High diver Rhiannan Iffland wins fifth straight gold at Singapore 2025

Hotels & Holidays: Sora at Rosewood Phnom Penh Wins Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award at Asia’s 50 Best Bars Awards 2025

Rosewood Phnom Penh is proud to announce that Sora has received the esteemed Ketel One Sustainability Award at this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars Awards, held in Macau on July 15th. Perched on the 37th floor of Rosewood Phnom Penh, Sora is known for its sweeping skyline views, bold cocktails and vibrant programming. This recognition, judged by The Sustainable Restaurant Association, now sits alongside Sora becoming Cambodia’s … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Sora at Rosewood Phnom Penh Wins Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award at Asia’s 50 Best Bars Awards 2025

Sports: GRE clinch first women’s water polo world championship in 14 years

GRE clinched their first women’s water polo world title in 14 years with a statement 12-9 win against HUN on Wednesday (23 July) at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025.  The Greeks, who also won the World Cup in April, last won the World Championships in 2011 in Shanghai. Meanwhile, ESP retained their bronze after beating USA 13-12. The final was a spirited affair … Continue reading Sports: GRE clinch first women’s water polo world championship in 14 years