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CultureDecember 10, 2020December 14, 2020

On The Same Page: Short Story Collections for the Holiday Season

For many people, the holiday season is the most hectic part of the year, and we might not have the mental capacity to invest in a long novel or heavy …

CultureDecember 8, 2020July 25, 2024

Film of the Month: Tiong Bahru Social Club is a Whimsical Yet Meaningful Take on the Pursuit of Happiness

Though the notion of a "happiest neighbourhood in the world" seems a tad unbelievable, the brightly coloured and bizarrely idyllic Tiong Bahru of Tan …

CultureDecember 8, 2020July 22, 2024

Wander from Home: Soak in the Culture and Christmas Cheer in Vienna

Widely known for hosting some of the biggest and brightest Christmas markets in Europe, the capital of Austria oozes old world charm and was home to famous figures from musicians like Wolfgang Amadeus…

CultureDecember 6, 2020July 25, 2024

5 Things to Do in Singapore This Week: 7th December to 13th December 2020

The unpredictable rainy season is tempting most of us to stay in our warm beds at home but the good news is, there's plenty to engage our minds and he…

Art & DesignDecember 4, 2020July 22, 2024

Designs On Asia: EDEN, A Skyscraper Taking Garden City To New Heights In Singapore

Any property would have trouble living up to a bold name like Eden, but one apartment building in Newton comes closer to it than most. Developed by Sw…

CultureDecember 3, 2020December 13, 2020

Intimacy in Isolation: Experiencing Live Performance In The Pandemic in Singapore

As an avid arts lover, I'd never gone as long without watching a live performance as I did this pandemic. I still remember nights in circuit breaker watching online performances and clinging to memori…

CultureNovember 29, 2020July 25, 2024

5 Things to Do in Singapore This Week: 30th November to 6th December 2020

As we head into December, Singapore has plenty of free entertainment to keep us occupied this week. For the thespians, art-lovers and film buffs among…

City Nomads RadioNovember 27, 2020August 19, 2024

City Nomads Radio: Kappa, Jakarta

By day, Lorenzo Peracchione is a fintech entrepreneur running his own financial management app. By night, he transforms into Kappa, a Jakarta-based DJ…

CultureNovember 25, 2020July 25, 2024

Murder at Mandai Camp: The Case Reopens With Asia’s First Virtual Mystery-Horror Escape Room

Need a break from the festive spirit this December? Dabble in spirits of a different kind with Asia's first virtual horror-mystery escape room – Murder at Mandai Camp: The Case Reopens. Following the …

CultureNovember 22, 2020July 25, 2024

5 Things to Do in Singapore This Week: 23rd November to 29th November 2020

More than ever, we need to recognise the essential nature of the performing arts are. This week's lineup sees a series of comedic happenings with (Com…

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