Hotels & Holidays: Accor Brings Design-Led ibis Styles to Johor Bahru City Centre

Johor Bahru is set to welcome a vibrant new stay with the arrival of ibis Styles Johor Bahru City Centre, scheduled to open in late 2026. Developed through a partnership between global hospitality group Accor and Singapore-based Worldwide Hotels Group, … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Accor Brings Design-Led ibis Styles to Johor Bahru City Centre

Food For Now: Bibik Violet Opens at Great World, with a New Peranakan Café for Handmade Kueh, Nostalgic Bakes and Durian Desserts

Bibik Violet has opened its second Singapore outlet at Great World, serving handmade Nyonya kueh, Peranakan comfort food, nostalgic bakes and exclusive durian desserts. If you’ve been looking for another reason to linger over kopi and kueh, Bibik Violet has … Continue reading Food For Now: Bibik Violet Opens at Great World, with a New Peranakan Café for Handmade Kueh, Nostalgic Bakes and Durian Desserts

Hotels & Holidays: The Chedi Andermatt Appoints Former Raffles Singapore Executive Thomas Goval as General Manager

Luxury alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt has named Thomas Goval as its new General Manager, with the hospitality veteran set to take up the role on 1 September 2026. Goval joins the award-winning Swiss hotel from Raffles Hotel Singapore, where … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: The Chedi Andermatt Appoints Former Raffles Singapore Executive Thomas Goval as General Manager

Hotels & Holidays: Accor and Sun Group Unveil Major Hospitality Expansion Across Vietnam

Vietnam’s hospitality scene is set for a significant boost as Accor and leading developer Sun Group deepen their long-standing partnership with plans to launch more than 5,300 hotel rooms, resorts and serviced residences over the next five years. The ambitious … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Accor and Sun Group Unveil Major Hospitality Expansion Across Vietnam

Food: SUSHIRO Lands in Serangoon Garden With Hokkaido Specialties, 1-for-1 Sushi and KITKAT® Desserts

Serangoon Garden has long been one of Singapore’s favourite neighbourhoods for good food. From cosy cafés and family-run eateries to late-night supper spots, it’s the kind of place people happily travel across the island to visit. Now, the neighbourhood has … Continue reading Food: SUSHIRO Lands in Serangoon Garden With Hokkaido Specialties, 1-for-1 Sushi and KITKAT® Desserts

Hotels & Holidays: Accor to Bring Mercure Living Brand to Genting Highlands in 2028

A new branded extended-stay hotel is coming to Genting Highlands as Accor and Tropicana Corporation Berhad partner to launch Mercure Living Genting Highlands, expanding Malaysia’s growing collection of internationally managed hospitality residences. Scheduled to open in 2028, the property will … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Accor to Bring Mercure Living Brand to Genting Highlands in 2028

Hotels & Holidays: Sora Phnom Penh’s New ‘Build & Sip’ Cocktail Menu Turns Childhood Nostalgia into an Elevated Drinking Experience

Discover Build & Sip, Sora Phnom Penh’s imaginative new cocktail menu inspired by iconic building bricks, featuring Cambodian ingredients, Japanese influences and award-winning mixology. PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Some cocktails are simply mixed. Others are carefully constructed. At Sora, the … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Sora Phnom Penh’s New ‘Build & Sip’ Cocktail Menu Turns Childhood Nostalgia into an Elevated Drinking Experience

Hotels & Holidays: Rosewood Phnom Penh Welcomes Andrew Moore as Managing Director, Signalling a New Era for Cambodia’s Luxury Hospitality Scene

Rosewood Phnom Penh welcomes acclaimed hotelier Andrew Moore as Managing Director, ushering in a new chapter for one of Cambodia’s most prestigious luxury hotels. One of Cambodia’s most prestigious luxury hotels is entering an exciting new chapter. Rosewood Phnom Penh … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Rosewood Phnom Penh Welcomes Andrew Moore as Managing Director, Signalling a New Era for Cambodia’s Luxury Hospitality Scene

Sports: Seika Girls’ High School and Kyungbock High School Crowned Champions at NBA Rising Stars Invitational

The curtain came down on the second NBA Rising Stars Invitational on Sunday as Japan’s Seika Girls’ High School and South Korea’s Kyungbock High School were crowned champions after an unforgettable week of international school basketball at Singapore’s OCBC Arena. … Continue reading Sports: Seika Girls’ High School and Kyungbock High School Crowned Champions at NBA Rising Stars Invitational