You know Christmas when the streets take on an almost magical look with dazzling seasonal lights that turn festive moods on immediately. London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, Singapore and our neighbour Kuala Lumpur—which city has the dreamiest Christmas lights? 1. London London’s Christmas lights are simply gorgeous. Imagine a glorious glowing angel spreading her wings
Singapore—situated at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in South East Asia—is a multiracial country that comprises of Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians, and many other smaller ethnic communities. Though Singapore is not a Chinese country, ethnic Chinese make up 74.3 % of the country’s population. So, have you ever wondered when Chinese immigrants first
Patrick Tan is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fortis Law Corporation, a young and promising law firm. It was the first in Singapore to be awarded the prestigious PrimeLaw certification, which stands for Practice Management Excellence Standard awarded by the Law Society of Singapore. Patrick is an entrepreneur by nature, spontaneous and bold
Singapore will soon enforce laws on cryptocurrencies – similar to that of fiat currencies – as it toughens its stance on bitcoins and other virtual currencies, now banned in neighbouring Thailand, Vietnam and India. The enforcement, however, will not be as tough compared to China, where cryptocurrency exchanges were shut and access to service websites
Have always dreamed of living in a landed house some day but never thought that you could actually afford one? What if we tell you that it is not as far-fetched as you imagined it to be? In fact, you could easily live comfortably in a landed house for the price of a 3-room BTO.
Contrary to what others say, it’s easy to shop for furniture. If you completely trust a store to take care of what you want, you can just visit their showroom, pick a set that looks great and voila! Your taste, your choice – backed up by the furniture shop’s professionals. Why not? They’re pros in
For many people, the idea of being on a business trip or vacation means having the best accommodation. With the presence of the non-traditional accommodations that allows you to use someone else’s residence or room, along with traditional hotel accommodations that many are now using for term short-term accommodations, which is better? Traditional Short Term
It’s very understandable and common that if one chooses to reside in another country as an expat, he would choose one that he would feel comfortable and safe in. Enter Singapore. Making up for its size is its low crime rate and diverse culture giving expats a great place to live in. Here are the
How often have you skipped dessert because you felt guilty about overeating after a good meal? Or felt guilty about indulging in a sugar- and fat-laden dessert? Well, you shouldn’t feel bad. A dessert is the culmination of every meal. Sometimes it can even make up for a bad meal. It’s a prize. It’s a
The ambience in an eating establishment is one of the things customers keep coming back for. It takes the dining experience to new heights. In fact, it’s one of the first things that attract customers. Character-themed eating establishments might be too juvenile for some people but we’d all be hypocrites to say that they don’t
Much as people take on extra jobs for the money, it seems that when it comes to side hustles or part-time jobs, a notable number of Singaporean millennials are doing it as a breather from their nine-to-five jobs. But if you don’t love what you’re doing in your side job, at the end of the
Singapore is gradually gaining recognition as the Silicon Valley of Asia thanks to its education system, IT infrastructures for startups, government funding and massive investment opportunities. The rapid growth of e-commerce has made the tiny island the ultimate app destination, especially among MNCs and startups seeking cost-efficient apps. Apple even featured a section on their
When we think of ‘local beauty products,’ we usually associate it with organic products. This is correct in more ways than one. Singaporean beauty entrepreneurs are thinking globally and acting locally. This is no surprise as many women are looking for locally-sourced beauty products. With the quality that only organic products can bring, the ‘Made
Yan Ting Yan Ting is the epitome of wealth and prosperity. This is one Cantonese establishment that specializes in flavourful traditionally-prepared cuisines. Here, you can dine extravagantly with braised abalone in oyster sauce for a whopping $368 and crispy suckling pig stuffed with glutinous rice ($308). For a less pricey alternative, Yan Ting’s Lavish Set
Over the past year we have heard of lots of sad news about traffic accidents in Singapore. On Thursday, April 19, a car accident in Clementi killed a 19-year-old NUS undergrad. On April 22, a 23-year-old woman was killed when the car she was travelling in collided with an SMRT bus at a traffic junction
Deemed as a culinary haven by locals and tourists alike, hawker centres house food ranging from traditional dishes to old-school treats with a twist. Singapore, known to be a country of modern marvels, is also home of the so-called national treasure, hawker centres. Be it 1915 or to new and improved food shelters, this melting
As part of the historical Trump-Kim summit, expect some road closure and heavily guarded areas around Orchard and Sentosa, some of the most popular tourist sites in Singapore. As President Trump would say, “This is going to be yuge!” You might’ve booked tickets to Singapore already, but don’t let these stop you from having a
Teo Pei Shan, 17, was born with Sanfilippo disease, an extremely rare disease, which made her unable to walk or breathe on her own. The disease also stunted her growth, and kept her looking like an infant despite that she was 17 years old. She also developed many other health problems. According to Newsner, her father,
Buoyed by successful investments in China’s flagship retail firm Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has expressed growing appetite for investment in China. According to GIC’s top management, investment opportunities are so impressive in China that the company is giving it as much attention as US tech
Our problems seem so trivial in contrast to the hardships this special family has faced. Their story of perseverance, courage, and a never-say-die attitude has touched the hearts of many Singaporeans … most definitely a source of inspiration for those who lose hope in the face of adversity. Meet the Seng family from Singapore. The
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