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5 things to do in Singapore

“That modern apology for a romantic Eastern port.” – Paul Scott, Lecture, 1968 [clearline] If it’s your first time in the city and moving in for quite a while, here are things you could check out.  Singapore has developed so much over the past years, and the economy is booming, all thanks to tourism. There […]

Pisa tests: Singapore tops global education rankings

Original article by Sean Coughlan, Education correspondent, BBC NEWS, 29 November 2016. Singapore has the highest-achieving primary and secondary pupils in international education tests in maths and science. But primary school pupils in Northern Ireland were ranked sixth at maths, the highest of any in Europe. England’s performance has not advanced since tests four years […]

DIY Vertical Indoor Farming for less than S$100

If you want to grow your own vegetables at home, there is an easy & inexpensively solution with minimum space requirements. Everything you need you will find at Daiso (S$ 2 shop, click the link to locate a store in your area): Wire Net Cable ties Plastic Pots Binder Clips Seeds Soil (Gardening Centre) Planting: […]

Valentine’s Day offer from House of Sheens

Founded in 2012, the House of Sheens is a luxury lifestyle brand that endeavors to deliver high quality and enduring style to women of particular taste. Prints, bold colours and subtle elegance are salient aspects of our bags. Crafted by regional artisans within South East Asia, our bags exude exotic Asian touches and yet, are […]

National Days around the world: January 26th, Republic Day in India

Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India. The Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, and came into effect on 26 January 1950 with a democratic […]

Ladies Night @ New Asia Bar

ON THURSDAY, 18TH OF DECEMBER, NEW ASIA BAR HOSTED “LADIES NIGHT PRESENTS DJ PACHENTA” EVERY WEDNESDAY @ NEW ASIA BAR! LADIES ARE FREE OF COVER CHARGE!! Cover charge $30 for GENTLEMAN Inclusive of One House Drink ————————————————— Bottle Promotion: Moet and Chandon Brut = $88++ Moet and Chandon Rose = $98++ Moet Vintage Brut 2006 […]

The future of fishing?

The commercial fishing industry has recently taken a battering by an in-depth study of under reporting and wasteful dumping of fish in New Zealand waters over the last 60 years. For Karl Warr, a commercial fisherman in Hawke’s Bay, this wasn’t a surprise – he has seen the issue throughout his 15-year commercial career. But […]

Roast Suckling Pig at Table at 7 – an Expat.sg event

Roast Suckling Pig at Table at 7, organized by Expat.sg – The Most Vibrant Expat Community in Singapore. Connecting locals & expats from all over the world by introducing different cultures, traditions and, for sure, food! Special thanks to Eguenia Ong & Karl Dobler from Table at 7 for the fantastic Buffet, Haubis Singapore for […]