Food For Now: Marina Bay Sands to host Singapore’s inaugural Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2025 Awards Ceremony

For the first time since its inception, the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Awards Ceremony for Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Regions will be staged outside China. The landmark gala will unfold at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, uniting chefs, industry leaders and gourmands from Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, Macao, Hong Kong and Taiwan for an evening that fuses culinary heritage with cutting‑edge innovation. “More than 14 percent of restaurants … Continue reading Food For Now: Marina Bay Sands to host Singapore’s inaugural Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2025 Awards Ceremony

Shopping Time: Paragon Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Celebrations With Spring Soiree, Featuring Local Artist Collaborations For A Cause

Spring Soiree blooms at Paragon as the mall celebrates 25 years with a curated fusion of art, nature and mindful living experiences. Launching on 17 April, the iconic Orchard Road destination transforms into a vibrant space where creativity meets calm – featuring immersive installations, hands-on workshops and wellness experiences and sales of unique art pieces – all in support of mental health awareness. At the … Continue reading Shopping Time: Paragon Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Celebrations With Spring Soiree, Featuring Local Artist Collaborations For A Cause

Shopping Time: Paya Lebar Quarter and Mandai X Announce Partnership for Ranger Buddies @ PLQ Parkside – Missions Around the World

Calling young explorers and their families! Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) and Mandai X – the growth and impact venture-building arm of Mandai Wildlife Group – are partnering on a two-year initiative to bring Ranger Buddies @ PLQ Parkside: Missions Around the World to Paya Lebar Quarter. From this April, children and their families can embark on educational missions at PLQ Parkside that are designed to … Continue reading Shopping Time: Paya Lebar Quarter and Mandai X Announce Partnership for Ranger Buddies @ PLQ Parkside – Missions Around the World

Health & Wellness: An Interview with REVL Singapore director Ollie Wang, and creating an inclusive fitness community for all

When Ollie Wang first entered the world of fitness, he was like any other young gym-goer — hitting the weights with friends and seeing it as just another way to stay fit. But a chance trial at boutique gym, introduced by his mother about eight years ago, showed him that fitness could be about more than a routine of lifting and leaving, and could be … Continue reading Health & Wellness: An Interview with REVL Singapore director Ollie Wang, and creating an inclusive fitness community for all

Sports: Singapore Festival of Football returns with Arsenal FC, AC Milan, and Newcastle United FC

TEG Sport and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) today announced the return of the Singapore Festival of Football (SFOF) in a five-year partnership that will see regular top-flight European football fixtures played in Singapore in alternate years (2025, 2027 and 2029). This year’s SFOF will feature 19-time Serie A champions AC Milan, English Premier League giants Arsenal FC and newly-crowned Carabao Cup champions Newcastle United … Continue reading Sports: Singapore Festival of Football returns with Arsenal FC, AC Milan, and Newcastle United FC

Hong Kong Travelogue 2025: Food and Drink

HONG KONG – In Hong Kong, food isn’t just sustenance. It’s a way of life, a language, a daily ritual. It’s the heartbeat of the city, echoing from the sizzling woks of dai pai dongs to the hushed refinement of Michelin-starred restaurants. Every bite is a portal into history, culture, and emotion. Whether you’re navigating the narrow streets of Mong Kok or gazing out over … Continue reading Hong Kong Travelogue 2025: Food and Drink

Hong Kong Travelogue 2025: Art and Culture

HONG KONG – No matter what time of year you visit, stepping into Hong Kong feels like entering a living gallery, a city where art breathes, evolves, and exists in every corner. From globally renowned art fairs to immersive museums and gritty underground theatres, Hong Kong’s creative spirit pulses with energy, depth, and constant reinvention. It’s a city where art is not confined to white-walled … Continue reading Hong Kong Travelogue 2025: Art and Culture

Food For Now: National Gallery Singapore and OUE Restaurants unveils two new restaurants helmed by Celebrity Chef Damian D’Silva

National Gallery Singapore has announced the addition of two new dining concepts, Rempapa and Gilmore & Damian D’Silva by OUE Restaurants, as part of the Gallery’s ongoing F&B refresh. Helmed by acclaimed Singaporean chef Damian D’Silva, these concepts will celebrate Singapore’s diverse culinary heritage, offering an accessible all-day café alongside an elevated dining experience, both set to open in September 2025. This collaboration marks an exciting addition to the … Continue reading Food For Now: National Gallery Singapore and OUE Restaurants unveils two new restaurants helmed by Celebrity Chef Damian D’Silva

Sports: Fiji and New Zealand win HSBC SVNS Singapore

Fiji’s men and New Zealand’s women’s rugby sevens teams claimed the HSBC SVNS Singapore titles on Sunday at the sixth and final regular season round of HSBC SVNS 2025. The New Zealand women and Argentina men also retained their titles as SVNS League Winners following results on Saturday at the Singapore Sports Hub’s National Stadium. Two-time Olympic champions Fiji had to dig deep to overturn … Continue reading Sports: Fiji and New Zealand win HSBC SVNS Singapore

Sports: Hayden Wilde surges to statement win at Singapore T100

Amid a stacked men’s field at the season-opening Singapore T100, Olympic silver medallist Hayden Wilde showed his mettle and fired a warning to his competitors. In what was his first T100 race, the New Zealander delivered a stunning performance to come from behind to win the season opener on Sunday (6 April) in Marina Bay. Having emerged 15th after the swim, Wilde rose through the … Continue reading Sports: Hayden Wilde surges to statement win at Singapore T100