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Whether you’re a wine wanderer or a seasoned swirl-and-sniffer, July in Singapore is brimming with exceptional events that promise more than just a good pour. From curated gin experiences to global ...

Every Friday, we spotlight artists pushing boundaries and breaking forms. Batavia Collective don’t fit neatly anywhere, they are building their own lane. That’s exactly how they like it. “We’re not ...

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In Singapore’s national story, Kwa Geok Choo is often described as the steadfast wife of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, present, poised, and quietly powerful. Aside from the familiar outline ...

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This was Pink Dot’s 17th edition, and the third since the repeal of Section 377A, a clause that for decades defined queer lives in Singapore. In its absence, something else has begun to take shape: a ...

When The Standard throws an opening, it is never just a hotel launch, rather, a mood board in motion. In Standard Bangkok, it was New Year’s Eve with Dita Von Teese and synth-heavy DJ sets in the ...

No one’s saying EDM is dead, it’s definitely been replaced by lo-fi beats, soft serve, and a live DJ in New Balance. The only stimulant is 80mg of ceremonial-grade caffeine. It is now time to bring ...