Sports: Dominant Singapore Vandas outshine Papua New Guinea for 61-32 win at Singlife Nations Cup

The Singapore Vandas earned their second win from as many games at the Singlife Nations Cup with an impressive 61-32 win over Papua New Guinea on Monday (3 November). Development squad Singapore A earned their first win of the tournament with a nailbiting 39-38 victory over the Isle of Man, while defending champions Kenya comfortably beat Malaysia 62-47 on Day 2 at the OCBC Arena. Singapore v … Continue reading Sports: Dominant Singapore Vandas outshine Papua New Guinea for 61-32 win at Singlife Nations Cup

An Interview with Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship Regional finalists Yesaya Rotinsulu, Head Bartender at 8Souls Jazz Club, (Jakarta) and David Abalayan, Bar Manager at No Entry Cocktail Club, (Manila)

From 10th to 12th October, Southeast Asia’s brightest bartenders gathered in Tokyo for the first-ever Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship (UBC) Regional Finals: a high-energy showdown celebrating skill, creativity, and the pure craft of hospitality. From the first shake to the final pour, this wasn’t about smoke or spectacle, but about precision, rhythm, and heart: the “skills that pay the bills.” After months of national … Continue reading An Interview with Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship Regional finalists Yesaya Rotinsulu, Head Bartender at 8Souls Jazz Club, (Jakarta) and David Abalayan, Bar Manager at No Entry Cocktail Club, (Manila)

Sports: Lionesses squad for Saudi Arabia friendlies announced

A 21-strong Singapore Women’s National Team squad will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the October FIFA International Window to face Saudi Arabia in two matches on 25 and 29 October. These games form part of the team’s preparations for December’s Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok. Several players have returned to the squad, providing experience and depth.  Danelle Tan, currently competing in … Continue reading Sports: Lionesses squad for Saudi Arabia friendlies announced

REMIX. BEST OF ALL WORLDS – Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returns for 2025

HONG KONG – When the sun dips behind Hong Kong’s glittering skyline, the Central Harbourfront transforms into a playground for the senses. The air is alive with the aroma of sizzling Cantonese delicacies, the clink of wine glasses, and the hum of conversations that blend seamlessly with the music floating from the waterfront. For four days this October (23–26), the Hong Kong Wine & Dine … Continue reading REMIX. BEST OF ALL WORLDS – Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returns for 2025

The Warehouse Hotel voted top ten hotels in Singapore by Condé Nast Traveller, with its suite of curated experiences, holistic wellness, and the Lobby Bar

Eight years after opening its doors as one of Singapore’s most design-forward boutique hotels, The Warehouse Hotel enters a new era—refined, soulful, and distinctly its own. Once a 19th-century godown pulsing with the energy of spice traders and secret societies, the building has been meticulously restored into a symbol of modern heritage: a sanctuary where storied architecture meets contemporary hospitality. Now, the hotel unveils a … Continue reading The Warehouse Hotel voted top ten hotels in Singapore by Condé Nast Traveller, with its suite of curated experiences, holistic wellness, and the Lobby Bar

Sports: Song Strikes Twice as Lions Roar Back to Beat India 2-1 in AFC Asian Cup Qualifier

GOA — The Singapore Men’s National Team reignited their AFC Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifying campaign in style, coming from behind to earn a spirited 2–1 victory over India at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday night. The Lions showed both resilience and ruthlessness, with midfielder Song Uiyoung the hero of the night after netting in each half to overturn Lallianzuala Chhangte’s early … Continue reading Sports: Song Strikes Twice as Lions Roar Back to Beat India 2-1 in AFC Asian Cup Qualifier

Food For Now: From Samhain to Singapore, as A Taste of Ireland comes to the City’s Hottest Tables

This Halloween season, Singapore’s dining scene is getting a soulful twist, and it’s one that reaches back over 2,000 years. Long before costumes and candy, Halloween began as Samhain (pronounced “Sow-in”), Ireland’s ancient harvest festival marking the end of summer and the beginning of winter. It was a time when communities gathered around fires to share food, celebrate abundance, and honour the turning of the … Continue reading Food For Now: From Samhain to Singapore, as A Taste of Ireland comes to the City’s Hottest Tables

Tipple Time: An Interview with Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship Regional finalists Wong Wee Siong (Singapore) and Ivon Soon (Malaysia), and Brand Spokesperson Tao (Thailand)

The cocktail world is buzzing, and all eyes are on Tokyo. This October, Southeast Asia’s brightest bartenders converge for the inaugural Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship (UBC) Regional Finals, a high-energy celebration of skill, creativity, and the pure craft of hospitality. Forget smoke and spectacle; this is about precision, rhythm, and heart: the “skills that pay the bills.” From over 8,000 competitors across 21 countries, … Continue reading Tipple Time: An Interview with Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship Regional finalists Wong Wee Siong (Singapore) and Ivon Soon (Malaysia), and Brand Spokesperson Tao (Thailand)

Sports: Singapore’s victory slips by as India snatches late game 1-1 draw in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier

Singapore were left ruing missed chances and a costly defensive lapse as India came from behind to secure a dramatic 1–1 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers clash at the National Stadium. Ikhsan Fandi’s first-half strike had put the Lions on course for a crucial win, but Rahim Ali’s 90th-minute equaliser punished a late error and ensured the points were shared … Continue reading Sports: Singapore’s victory slips by as India snatches late game 1-1 draw in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier

Sports: Singapore to host inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival this November

The Asian Mind Sports Association (AMSA) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival, taking place from 13 to 15 November 2025 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. The event is co-organised with the Singapore Chess Federation, Singapore Weiqi Association, Singapore Xiangqi General Association, and Singapore Contract Bridge Association. Bringing together top athletes, officials, and federations from four mind sports – namely … Continue reading Sports: Singapore to host inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival this November