Senior Counsel Harpreet Singh: Is he the Workers’ Party’s new hero?
Addressing the Annual Public Service Leadership Ceremony on Wednesday (September 18), Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong cautioned about the dangers of a more fiercely contested political environment. “It will become harder to disregard short-term considerations in decision-making. The political dynamics will become very different,” he said. Meanwhile, the opposition is on a roll, and with […]
Why entrepreneur Patrick Grove wants to expand “world’s most exclusive after-party” beyond F1
It’s that time of the year again: the Formula One (F1) Singapore Grand Prix is just around the corner, and over 250,000 motorsport enthusiasts in Singapore and around the globe are gearing up for the only night race on the F1 calendar. But the excitement isn’t limited to the track. Dubbed “the world’s most exclusive […]
This S’porean Michelin-starred restaurant opened a new brand that skips the fine dining fuss
After 12 years of serving up Michelin-starred fine dining at Buona Terra, Chef Denis Lucchi has taken on a new challenge: bringing the heartiness of Italian comfort food to Singapore with Locanda. Recently opened in late July, Locanda is a dining spot on Rowell Road that aims to give customers “a taste of la dolce […]
This M’sian ditched a career in S’pore to open a PJ cafe specialising in English muffins
For the average Malaysian, a typical breakfast would consist of nasi lemak, roti canai, or even a hearty bowl of bak kut teh. If you’re a little bored of these and want to spice up your mornings, maybe you’d like a classic English muffin. I’m not talking about the kind from McDonald’s, rather, I’m talking […]
With no mixology experience, these M’sians opened a cocktail bar making self-taught drinks
When you walk into Cafe Superfluous by day, you’re greeted by the warm aroma of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods, with patrons leisurely enjoying their mid-morning breaks. But as the sun sets and the cafe lights dim, a quiet transformation happens that brings to life CONTI’, a cocktail bar co-owned by a group of […]
Failures didn’t stop their entrepreneurial dreams, now their S’porean popsicle biz is 7 Y/O
Glen Lee, a seasoned entrepreneur, had always been drawn to creative ways to earn money. At just 14, he earned pocket money by selling Pokemon trading cards. This early hustle set him on a path of various ventures, including running a temporary snow cone kiosk at East Coast Park when he was 23. Still in […]
Feminine health is still a taboo in S’pore, this couple wants to break it with their startup
The conversation around feminine hygiene often remains unspoken, but Foxy Affairs, a Singaporean startup, has decided to break the silence. Launched in 2022 by Amelia Lim, 25, and Jerome Soong, 28, this ecommerce brand aims to transform how we think about feminine care. Amelia worked in marketing, while Jerome was in the food and beverage […]
Singapore’s top vacancies 2024: Ministry of Manpower updates the list of most in-demand jobs
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Two days ago Ministry of Manpower released its quarterly labour market report, providing detailed statistics of the situation in the middle of 2024. Within it hides what surely is of interest to most of us—a breakdown of available vacancies by industry, showing […]
Downtown KL is being transformed with its the city’s 1st AR fest, here’s how to experience it
Since August 30, Downtown KL has been transformed with the city’s first ever Augmented Reality Festival, also known as AR Fest KL, lasting until November 30, 2024. Over these three months, there will be city-wide activations featuring 30 interactive AR works across four unique programmes. The event was curated by XR-focused studio Experiential Design Team […]
Temasek-backed Partior slashes S’porean team by about 30% after bagging US$60mil funding
Editor’s Update: Parts of this article have been edited according to updated information we received. Partior, a Singaporean blockchain fintech company, is the latest startup backed by state-owned Temasek Holdings to be hit by job cuts and staff exits. Tech in Asia reported that the startup had reduced its headcount in July, going from over […]
Isetan Singapore to exit SGX following S$1.2mil loss last year and buyout by parent company
Isetan Singapore, a well-known Japanese department store chain, will officially delist from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on September 19, according to The Business Times. The move follows the suspension of Isetan Singapore’s shares on August 29, after the Singapore High Court approved a scheme allowing Isetan Mitsukoshi, its parent company in Japan, to take it […]
Gymtimidation is real, but 3 classes at this KL private fitness studio might’ve fixed mine
[Written in partnership with MOVE Private Fitness, but the editorial team had full control over the content.] At 26, I had never set foot in a gym or fitness studio. I had always felt a sense of intimidation, almost as if the fitness world was reserved for those who already knew what they were doing. […]
This M’sian couple found furniture buying inefficient & launched a startup to disrupt it
When Jin and Ann Sze, a husband-and-wife duo, ventured into the Malaysian furniture industry together, they identified a gap. Ann, with her background in marketing and experience in industries like fashion and fast-moving consumer goods, joined her husband Jin’s family business six years ago, which specialised in exporting high-quality wooden furniture overseas. “When I first […]
8 years into running their cafe, this S’porean couple found a new coffee niche to tap into
Vivian and Douglas aren’t strangers to the world of coffee. For more than a decade now, they’ve been brewing countless cups for patrons of their cafe, Tolido’s Espresso Nook, located at Crawford Lane. But this isn’t their only coffee venture. At the tail end of COVID-19, while cooped up at home, the couple came up […]
5 official pickleball courts around Malaysia that let you book your next game online
Call it a quarter-life crisis or just pure boredom, but I’ve been on the hunt for a new hobby for a few months now. I’ve tried embroidering, yoga, and even casual desktop gaming (my current favourite game is Stray). All of them fill me with joy, yet none of them are really community activities that […]
5 scenarios in which you would appreciate having the reliable ASUS Vivobook 16 for work
[This is a sponsored article with ASUS.] As a busy professional, you know how crucial it is to have reliable tools—especially when it comes to your laptop. Whether you’re juggling meetings or knocking out tasks from your favourite café, having a device that can keep up with your hectic pace can make all the difference. […]
Web3 startup Imaginary Ones is bringing the world’s largest gashapon machine to S’pore
Singapore-based Web3 startup Imaginary Ones is transforming Singapore’s Ten Square building into the world’s largest gashapon machine during this year’s Token2049. Known for its collection of animated 3D “bubble character” NFTs in 2022 that were sold out in just four minutes, the company’s gashapon machine will allow fans and passersby to win merchandise and special […]
MOM: Fewer laid-off workers find new jobs within 6 months despite growing labour market
Singapore’s job vacancies saw a slight drop in the last annual quarter (Q2 2024). At the same time, the number of people who were laid off and found new jobs within six months also dropped. This is based on the latest Labour Market Report shared by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) earlier today. But it’s […]
Following troubles repaying its US$700M debt, 78 Y/O Tupperware plans to file for bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands, once a household name synonymous with food storage, is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy after decades of success, according to Bloomberg News. Following a difficult year of trying to revive its flagging business, the company is facing mounting debt and a steep drop in demand, particularly for its iconic plastic containers. Citing […]
OpenAI’s new o1 model reaches IQ 120, beating 90% of people. Should we celebrate or worry?
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. A few days ago OpenAI announced the release of its latest model, the “o1”, dubbed Strawberry, which has been expanded with more complex reasoning ability, akin to that of advanced degree graduates in physics, chemistry, or biology. It is also much better […]
They started a food truck biz at 24 & grew it into a classroom-themed restaurant in SS15
When you walk into Hotzilla, it won’t be just the tantalising scent of sizzling hotplates that grabs your attention—it’s also the familiar setting of a school classroom. Ashley and Sya, two best friends, co-founded Hotzilla when they were 24 years old, turning their shared dream—rooted in friendship, a passion for food, and fond memories of […]
This Johorean biz opens for less than a month every year to sell Nyonya-flavoured mooncakes
For the past four years, there’s a brand that has popped up every Mid-Autumn Festival. Called Baba Nana, it’s a seasonal brand offering unique Nyonya-inspired snow skin mooncakes. Behind Baba Nana is Ashley. For her full-time job, she works as a coworking and event space renter while also freelancing for corporate events. But around this […]
The story ends here: Times Bookstores will close its last S’pore outlet on September 22
After operating for nearly four decades in Singapore, Times Bookstores announced yesterday (September 16) that it will be closing its last remaining outlet in the country at Holland Road. Its last day of operations will be on Sunday (September 22), said the business in a statement on Instagram. The bookstore chain also invited customers to […]
RedMart’s 5 vending machines at Raffles Place MRT to have products with same prices as online
Commuters at Raffles Place MRT station can now get their daily necessities on the go via five new vending machines installed there. Stocked by RedMart, these machines offer a variety of items, including drinks like water and kombucha, snacks such as trail mixes, and even new product samples like haircare items from the Monday brand. […]
These Star Wars fans run a M’sian lightsaber biz that’s gone global & raked in RM10mil/yr
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… There were three friends who shared a love for Star Wars, the original trilogy: Like many other fans who grew up with Star Wars, their interest in the franchise never really left them. So much so that they ended up banding together and investing RM150,000 […]
After Yew Tee, foodpanda is giving free one-month pandapro subscriptions to Simei residents.
Food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda is giving free one-month pandapro subscriptions to residents of Simei. This follows a surprise campaign giving 53,000 Yew Tee residents unlimited free deliveries to bring excitement to Singapore’s “most boring” neighbourhood and a giveaway to find the next neighbourhood hungry for unlimited free deliveries. Since the giveaway was announced, […]
M’sians can now shop from 10,000+ stores in Japan, no Japanese address needed. Here’s how.
[This is a sponsored article with ZenMarket.] ZenMarket’s founders didn’t plan on becoming personal shoppers, but every time they flew to Japan for their studies, friends and family would flood them with requests for snacks, figurines, and other Japanese goodies. You see, shopping overseas from Japan was a hassle—language barriers, tricky shipping, and confusing websites […]
Does paying more guarantee a ride? We put Grab’s new Advance Booking service to the test.
Imagine having all your plans laid out for a big day at work: your bag packed, your outfit picked out, your morning ride booked, thinking nothing could go wrong. Little did you know that you were in for a rude awakening when the Grab ride you booked was nowhere near your home to pick you […]
She started teaching art from her Johor home, now her biz has expanded to 53 centres globally
[Written in partnership with MuzArt International, but the editorial team had full control over the content.] Shannics has always had a deep-rooted love for the arts. Raised by parents who encouraged her to explore a wide range of creative outlets—painting, music, dance, and even speech—she was able to discover her true passion for painting early on. […]
3 ways Old Klang Road makes an ideal neighbourhood for M’sians wanting work-life balance
In the home-buying landscape, many of us dream of finding a new place that offers modern conveniences while staying close to the familiar comforts of our childhoods. The recently launched Radium Arena condo brought my attention to Old Klang Road, which I’ll admit wasn’t a place I initially considered. But after looking into the area, […]
