Sports: Dreams do come true – Gavin Lee and Glenn Kweh return to alma mater VJC to inspire a new generation of football fans

On Monday morning, the hall at Victoria Junior College buzzed with anticipation, laughter and a quiet sense of pride. Students leaned forward in their seats as two familiar names, once called out during morning attendance, returned, this time as national figures. Singapore men’s national football team head coach Gavin Lee and Singapore men’s national team midfielder Glenn Kweh were back at their alma mater, not … Continue reading Sports: Dreams do come true – Gavin Lee and Glenn Kweh return to alma mater VJC to inspire a new generation of football fans

Objects of Desire: Skechers’ Court Classics Hotshot Is Back

If your days tend to blur from coffee runs to spontaneous meet-ups and late-night walks home, your sneakers should be able to keep up — without trying too hard. Enter Skechers Court Classics Hotshot, the court-inspired sneaker reintroduced with a modern refresh that’s all about ease, confidence, and everyday movement. Fronted by SEVENTEEN members DK, SEUNGKWAN, and DINO, the updated Hotshot collection captures the kind … Continue reading Objects of Desire: Skechers’ Court Classics Hotshot Is Back

Food For Now: Vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations at Violet Oon Singapore

Lunar New Year is all about abundance, togetherness, and feasting well — and Violet Oon Singapore is leaning all the way in this season with a line-up that’s equal parts nostalgic and indulgent. From festive feasts in elegant private dining rooms to yu sheng with a tropical twist and beautifully curated gift boxes, the beloved heritage brand is pulling out all the stops to usher … Continue reading Food For Now: Vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations at Violet Oon Singapore

Objects of Desire: Skechers Drops the Football Standout Pack

Football has always been about more than just the scoreline. It’s about confidence. Presence. The kind of energy that shows before the first whistle is even blown. With the launch of the Skechers Football Standout Pack, Skechers makes it clear that modern football boots aren’t just tools for the game, they’re statements. Arriving in a striking Red/Black colourway, the Standout Pack is designed for players … Continue reading Objects of Desire: Skechers Drops the Football Standout Pack

Food and Drink: Queic by Olivia Launches Valentine’s 2026 Cheesy Pick-Up Line Cheesecakes

Valentine’s Day gifts can feel a little predictable. Flowers wilt, chocolates disappear too quickly — but a heart-shaped cheesecake with a cheeky pick-up line? That’s a love language all its own. This February, Queic by Olivia brings back its cult-favourite Cheesy Pick-Up Line Cheesecakes, returning after last year’s sell-out success with two new flavour pairings designed to surprise, delight, and flirt just a little. Each … Continue reading Food and Drink: Queic by Olivia Launches Valentine’s 2026 Cheesy Pick-Up Line Cheesecakes

Sports: Fiji and New Zealand emerge champions, as Finals Day of 2026 HSBC SVNS Singapore delivers drama, comebacks and pure SVNS theatre

After two days of non-stop action, colour and crowd energy, the HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026, affectionately known as the Family SVNS, closed at the National Stadium at The Kallang with rugby fans getting exactly what they came for, and then some. Across the weekend, close to 40,000 fans poured into the stadium, transforming it into a buzzing playground of elite rugby, youth showcases, fanfare and … Continue reading Sports: Fiji and New Zealand emerge champions, as Finals Day of 2026 HSBC SVNS Singapore delivers drama, comebacks and pure SVNS theatre

Sports: Day One of HSBC Rugby SVNS Singapore brings rockstars, robots and more for a full-blown festival

If anyone thought rugby sevens was just about tackles and tries, Day One of the HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 came ready to change minds. From edge-of-your-seat finishes on the field to a carnival atmosphere off it, The National Stadium at Kallang transformed into a full-scale weekend festival where sport, entertainment and community collided. The loudest roar of the day belonged to the men from Fiji. … Continue reading Sports: Day One of HSBC Rugby SVNS Singapore brings rockstars, robots and more for a full-blown festival

Sports: Family SVNS Returns as HSBC SVNS Singapore Doubles Down on Community and Culture

Fast rugby, festival energy and family-friendly fun are set to collide once again as HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 returns to the National Stadium at The Kallang on 31 January and 1 February. Billed as the “Family SVNS”, Singapore’s stop on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has carved out a distinct identity on the global circuit — one that blends elite sport with community, entertainment … Continue reading Sports: Family SVNS Returns as HSBC SVNS Singapore Doubles Down on Community and Culture

Drinks: From Sora to Milan, Phirun Lek Is Putting Cambodian Cocktails on the Global Stage

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – High above the Phnom Penh skyline, where the city’s lights shimmer against the Mekong, a quiet revolution has been brewing behind the bar at Sora Bar. This January, that revolution goes global. Phirun Lek, Lead Bartender at Sora, has been named Cambodia’s Number One Campari Ambassador, a milestone win that will take him from the rooftop elegance of Phnom Penh to … Continue reading Drinks: From Sora to Milan, Phirun Lek Is Putting Cambodian Cocktails on the Global Stage

Scents and Sensibility: Le Labo launches CYPRÈS 21 Indigo Candle, providing meditation on craft, time and stillness

In an era of instant gratification and endless acceleration, Le Labo has always chosen a different tempo. The fragrance house’s latest special edition: CYPRÈS 21 Indigo, is no exception. More than a candle, it is a quiet homage to patience, lineage, and the enduring beauty of craft practiced by human hands. At the heart of this release lies aizome, the ancient Japanese art of indigo … Continue reading Scents and Sensibility: Le Labo launches CYPRÈS 21 Indigo Candle, providing meditation on craft, time and stillness