Sports: Day 3 of NBA Rising Stars Invitational confirms Semi-Final Line-Up

The stakes rose significantly on Day Three of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational as the final group-stage games determined the semi-finalists across both the girls’ and boys’ divisions. With knockout places on the line, the competition at the OCBC Arena reached a new level of intensity. Several contests went down to the wire, while others showcased the quality of teams that have emerged as genuine … Continue reading Sports: Day 3 of NBA Rising Stars Invitational confirms Semi-Final Line-Up

Sports: Semi-Final Race Heats Up on Day 2 of NBA Rising Stars Invitational

The road to the semi-finals became clearer on Thursday as Day Two of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational delivered another action-packed slate of games at the OCBC Arena. With places in the knockout rounds on the line, teams across both the girls’ and boys’ divisions continued to showcase their talent, determination and growing confidence on the international stage. By the end of the day, Yali … Continue reading Sports: Semi-Final Race Heats Up on Day 2 of NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Sports: High-Scoring Start on NBA Rising Stars Invitational Day 1 as Asia-Pacific’s Best School Teams Take Centre Stage

The second NBA Rising Stars Invitational tipped off on Wednesday at the OCBC Arena, delivering an exciting opening day filled with high-scoring performances, international competition and memorable experiences for some of the region’s most promising young basketball talents. Eight games were played across two courts as teams from across Asia-Pacific began their quest for tournament glory. In the girls’ division, Yali High School, Rowville Secondary … Continue reading Sports: High-Scoring Start on NBA Rising Stars Invitational Day 1 as Asia-Pacific’s Best School Teams Take Centre Stage

Sports: Antwerp crowned champions at inaugural FIBA 3×3 Lion City Challenge

Antwerp were crowned champions of the inaugural FIBA 3×3 Lion City Challenger after defeating Shibuya 21-14 in the final at *SCAPE. Over two days, more than 1,000 people attended the Lion City Challenger in the heart of Orchard Road, where some of the world’s leading 3×3 teams competed for the title and qualification spots for the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Lausanne Masters. The inaugural Lion City Challenger came … Continue reading Sports: Antwerp crowned champions at inaugural FIBA 3×3 Lion City Challenge

Sports: Tough first day for Singapore at inaugural FIBA 3×3 Lion City Challenge

Singapore missed out on qualification for the quarter-finals of the inaugural FIBA 3×3 Lion City Challenger, finishing bottom of Group A after defeats to top seeds Antwerp and Bahrain’s Seef on the opening day at *SCAPE. Singapore were handed a stern opening test against Antwerp, losing 12-21 to the Belgian side in their first match of the day. A slow start allowed Antwerp to race into … Continue reading Sports: Tough first day for Singapore at inaugural FIBA 3×3 Lion City Challenge

Sports: K-pop boy group LNGSHOT announced as the headline performer at the second NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Basketball and K-pop are set to collide in Singapore this June as fast-rising Korean boy group LNGSHOT takes center stage at the NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2026. The four-member act—Ohyul, Ryul, Woojin and Louis—will headline the final day of the youth basketball tournament on June 28 at the OCBC Arena at The Kallang, bringing their signature energy to an event that celebrates the next generation … Continue reading Sports: K-pop boy group LNGSHOT announced as the headline performer at the second NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Drinks: Maison Ikkoku launches new bar in Tanjong Pagar and innovative Five Elements Philosophy Cocktail 

Maison Ikkoku returns to Singapore’s cocktail landscape, now with a sharpened sense of intent and nostalgia. Reopening in the heart of Tanjong Pagar, the cult-favourite bar steps into 2026 as a more intimate, more experimental space, one that blends craft mixology with ancient philosophy and artificial intelligence. Helmed by master mixologist Ethan Leslie Leong, the new Maison Ikkoku is deliberately scaled down to a 12-seater … Continue reading Drinks: Maison Ikkoku launches new bar in Tanjong Pagar and innovative Five Elements Philosophy Cocktail 

Health and Wellness: Guardian expands wellness offerings with Holland & Barrett’s exclusive Singapore launch

Singapore’s wellness landscape is quietly shifting toward something more integrated, more habitual, and less about occasional “health fixes” than everyday maintenance. From June 2026, this direction becomes more visible as Guardian Health & Beauty introduces an exclusive partnership with Holland & Barrett, bringing the UK wellness retailer’s science-led supplements back into the local market through Guardian’s stores and online platform. Rather than positioning wellness as … Continue reading Health and Wellness: Guardian expands wellness offerings with Holland & Barrett’s exclusive Singapore launch

Food: SUSHIRO Rolls Into Chinatown Point, Bringing Conveyor-Belt Sushi to Singapore’s Most Vibrant Heritage District

Singapore’s beloved Chinatown is about to welcome a familiar crowd-pleaser. On 5 June 2026, SUSHIRO will open its newest outlet at Chinatown Point, marking the Japanese conveyor-belt sushi giant’s first venture into one of Singapore’s most iconic heritage neighbourhoods. Located just steps from Chinatown MRT station, the new restaurant becomes SUSHIRO’s 22nd outlet in Singapore, placing the brand at the heart of a district known … Continue reading Food: SUSHIRO Rolls Into Chinatown Point, Bringing Conveyor-Belt Sushi to Singapore’s Most Vibrant Heritage District

Food: GastroBeats Returns For Its 5th Anniversary

GastroBeats returns this June to the Bayfront Event Space, marking its fifth anniversary with a larger, more expansive edition that leans fully into its identity as Singapore’s largest food and music festival. Running from 5 to 28 June 2026, the festival transforms the Marina Bay precinct into a three-week stretch of dining, live performances, and community-led experiences, positioning itself once again as one of the … Continue reading Food: GastroBeats Returns For Its 5th Anniversary