Sports: Singapore show resolve but Paraguay expose the gaps in 4-1 defeat on Day 1 of the Mizuho Blue Challenge opening match

Singapore may have fallen 4-1 to Paraguay in the opening match of the Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore, but the scoreline only tells part of the story. For a spell in the first half, the Lions showed they could compete with a side that had recently secured its return to the FIFA World Cup. They moved the ball with confidence, found … Continue reading Sports: Singapore show resolve but Paraguay expose the gaps in 4-1 defeat on Day 1 of the Mizuho Blue Challenge opening match

Sports: Football Fever Takes Over Singapore: Brazil, Japan and Paraguay Bring International Excitement to The Kallang

From world-class football and fan experiences to family-friendly activities, exclusive merchandise and meet-and-greets with local legends, the Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore promises more than just 90 minutes of action on the pitch. Singapore is gearing up for a football-filled weekend as Brazil, Japan and Paraguay arrive on the island to join hosts Singapore for the Mizuho Blue Challenge – The … Continue reading Sports: Football Fever Takes Over Singapore: Brazil, Japan and Paraguay Bring International Excitement to The Kallang

Sports: Singapore U17 Boys’ squad announced for AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Singapore Under-17 Boys’ squad for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers, which will take place from 8 to 20 November 2026, has been finalised. Drawn into Group E, Singapore will compete against Guam, India, Palestine and hosts Malaysia for top spot and qualification for next year’s Finals. Head Coach Ashraf Ariffin acknowledged the challenge posed by the Group E … Continue reading Sports: Singapore U17 Boys’ squad announced for AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Sports: Lions squad announced for Mizuho Blue Challenge

Singapore Men’s National Team Head Coach Gavin Lee has named the 24 players who will represent Singapore at the inaugural Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore, which will take place from 13 to 17 November 2026. The Lions will take on two South American sides, facing 33rd-ranked Paraguay on 13 November before meeting five-time world champions Brazil on 17 November. Following the … Continue reading Sports: Lions squad announced for Mizuho Blue Challenge

Food: SUSHIRO opens at Bukit Panjang with 14 Days of 1-for-1 Deals

Sushi fans in the west have a new reason to rejoice! Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain SUSHIRO is bringing its signature dining experience to Bukit Panjang Plaza, with its newest outlet officially opening on 30 October 2026. Located at #02-17/17A/18/18A/19/19A, just a short walk from Bukit Panjang MRT station, the new restaurant boasts 294 seats across 52 tables. Whether you’re popping by for a quick … Continue reading Food: SUSHIRO opens at Bukit Panjang with 14 Days of 1-for-1 Deals

Food: Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa doubles down on unagi with new Raffles City restaurant

If you thought there was only so much you could do with unagi, Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa has a new answer, and it comes in the form of a tower. The Nagoya-born unagi specialist is opening its second Singapore restaurant at Raffles City Singapore on 1 October 2026, following the arrival of its first local outlet at Shaw Centre in April 2025. To mark the opening, … Continue reading Food: Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa doubles down on unagi with new Raffles City restaurant

Drinks: KOKO Kawane Brings 400 Years of Japanese Tea Craft to Singapore’s Star Vista

Before matcha became a global obsession, it was simply tea, shaped by landscape, weather, cultivation and generations of hands. At KOKO Kawane, that long history is now being brought to Singapore in a setting designed to make Japanese tea feel less like a trend and more like a daily ritual. Opened at The Star Vista, KOKO Kawane is a new tea and matcha-specialty atelier built … Continue reading Drinks: KOKO Kawane Brings 400 Years of Japanese Tea Craft to Singapore’s Star Vista

Food: SUSHIRO Hits 25 in Singapore with a new Hougang outlet, 1-for-1 deals, and more Pokémon collaborations

Seven years after opening its first Singapore restaurant, SUSHIRO is bringing its conveyor-belt sushi experience deeper into the heartlands, and marking the occasion with a little Pokémon magic. Japan’s popular kaiten sushi chain will open its 25th Singapore outlet at Hougang Mall on 1 October 2026, giving diners in the North-East a new neighbourhood spot for sushi, sides and the familiar stream of plates making … Continue reading Food: SUSHIRO Hits 25 in Singapore with a new Hougang outlet, 1-for-1 deals, and more Pokémon collaborations

Food: Japanese hamburg specialists Yamamoto’s Hamburg to open at Lau Pa Sat

From the founder of Hikiniku To Come comes a new take on Japanese comfort food, complete with handmade hamburg steaks, house-made vegetable juice and a Singapore-exclusive chicken patty. Lau Pa Sat is getting a new reason to stop by for lunch. Yamamoto’s Hamburg, the Japanese hamburg specialist affectionately known as “Yamahan” in Japan, is opening its first Singapore restaurant at the historic food destination, with … Continue reading Food: Japanese hamburg specialists Yamamoto’s Hamburg to open at Lau Pa Sat

Food: Torikizoku to open third Singapore outlet at One Raffles Place with first ever Express concept

Japan’s favourite yakitori chain is expanding its Singapore footprint with two new CBD locations, including a brand-new Express concept designed for quick weekday meals. If your idea of a good weekday lunch involves Japanese comfort food, grilled skewers and very little waiting around, Torikizoku has some timely news. The Japanese yakitori chain is expanding its Singapore presence with two new CBD locations, following the success … Continue reading Food: Torikizoku to open third Singapore outlet at One Raffles Place with first ever Express concept