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 just opened its second Singapore home at Great World. The beloved all-day Peranakan café, bakery and emporium officially welcomed diners on 14 July 2026, bringing … Continue reading Food For Now: Bibik Violet Opens at Great World, with a New Peranakan Café for Handmade Kueh, Nostalgic Bakes and Durian Desserts

Health and Wellness:UFIT Expands Sports Science Services in Singapore with New Sweat and Lactate Threshold Testing for Everyday Athletes

Performance testing is no longer reserved for elite athletes. As Singapore’s running and endurance sports community continues to grow, more everyday athletes are turning to sports science to train smarter, recover better and improve race-day performance. Responding to this growing demand, UFIT Singapore has expanded its sports science offerings with two new performance assessments—Lactate Threshold Testing and Sweat Testing—bringing its suite of performance screening services … Continue reading Health and Wellness:UFIT Expands Sports Science Services in Singapore with New Sweat and Lactate Threshold Testing for Everyday Athletes

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. Across five days of competition, teams from around the Asia-Pacific region showcased not only their basketball talent but also the spirit of sportsmanship, cultural exchange … Continue reading Sports: Seika Girls’ High School and Kyungbock High School Crowned Champions at NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Sports: Championship Matchups Set After Dramatic Day 4 at NBA Rising Stars Invitational

The stage is officially set for Championship Sunday after an exciting day of semi-final action at the NBA Rising Stars Invitational, where four deserving finalists emerged from a series of high-quality contests at the OCBC Arena. Japan, Taiwan and South Korea will all be represented in the title games after Seika Girls’ High School, Yang Ming Girls High School, Kyungbock High School and Tottori Johoku … Continue reading Sports: Championship Matchups Set After Dramatic Day 4 at NBA Rising Stars Invitational

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

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

Sports: Singapore Open 2026 Delivers Drama, Glory, and a new benchmark for badminton

At the Singapore Indoor Stadium, where the roar of the crowd often feels like a second shuttle in play, the 2026 KFF Singapore Badminton Open did more than crown champions — it reaffirmed Singapore’s place at the heart of world badminton. Yes, the men’s singles title slipped to France’s Alex Lanier, but the story of the week was never just about one final scoreline. It … Continue reading Sports: Singapore Open 2026 Delivers Drama, Glory, and a new benchmark for badminton

Sports: Loh Kean Yew charges towards the finals at KFF Singapore Badminton Open Day 4

Loh Kean Yew delivered another assured performance to become the first Singaporean since 2002 to reach the men’s singles final of the KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2026, presented by JK Technology, defeating Japan’s Koki Watanabe 21–15, 15–21, 21–9 in 63 minutes. He will face France’s Alex Lanier in tomorrow’s final after the Frenchman delivered a dominant 21–14, 21–11 win over Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan earlier in the … Continue reading Sports: Loh Kean Yew charges towards the finals at KFF Singapore Badminton Open Day 4