It is hard at times for some people to find a good salon in Singapore. Not to say that there are a limited amount of hairstylist because there is not. There are many hairstylists to be found in Singapore the problem a Caucasian may encounter is finding one that is capable of doing proper work on the...

Ingram Micro Inc. announced this Feb 2017 it was named a key 2017 Dell EMC Distribution Partner in the U.S. The expanded relationship builds on Ingram Micro's current relationship with Dell EMC and enables it to sell Dell EMC's full portfolio of products to channel partners in the U.S, including Del...

Like any other country, Singapore has strict measures in place for safeguarding the airspace. These measures were tested years ago in 2008, when an unknown aircraft was detected flying above the country. In response to a possible threat, all commercial flights and traffic were shut down for close to...

Art Stage Singapore (12 - 15 January 2017), the flagship art fair of Southeast Asia, kicks off the international art season every January with the very best of Asian contemporary art. Here's an event you should consider: Art + Money – A Dangerous Liaison? With Franz Schultheis and Alain Servais Ho...

Encircle Your Child In ‘Circle of Care' For Better Care. Today's children are tomorrow's citizens. Shaping a child is shaping the nation. So join your hands to strengthen our nation. How the Baby will be protected in the mother's lap, same as protected in the Circle Care program. The program, which...

The Central Provident Fund board was set up in late 2014 with a single goal in mind: to make the CPF system as strong, fair and efficient as possible. The Fund itself is hugely important to Singaporean society, as it provides for retirement, housing, healthcare and employment benefits in the state...

Recently, a Singaporean insurance agent was sentenced to a 14 day detention order for an assault on a taxi driver. The assault took place when a 23 year old punched a driver, after drinking in Clarke Quay with friends. He had argued with the driver over the $18 fare in the run up to the incident. T...

As the Singaporean economy grows and grows, more and more foreign money pours into Singapore. Thanks to the state's low corporate tax rates, tremendously free market and highly advantageous business laws, firms and organisations from around the world are lining up to pump their cash through Singapor...

“Recently I read about somebody who made a post on her blog poking fun at an older man who had a hole in his shirt. I think that is wrong because an old or torn shirt does not mean he deserves less respect…. These are not essential to who you are, what you stand for, what people should think of you...

With a varied cultural mixture of entertainment, cuisine and shopping, Singapore stands out as one of the most travel-friendly Asian countries. Whether you travel in August or January, the city-island has warm weather all year round. Besides, tourists also love Singapore because it is easy to get ar...

Customers are now able to book premium economy tickets from Singapore Airlines for the first time. The new class of ticket will first be available on August 9th flights to Sydney, which went on sale recently. Though prices will vary depending on flight times and travel dates, generally a premium eco...

Any list of people claiming to be this or that is bound to be fairly subjective. This is particularly the case when considering those people who have been most influential on the development of Singapore. After all, this tally is potentially very long and open to a great deal of personal bias. Howev...

According to statistics, Singapore's main airport, Changi, welcomed over 51 million passengers through its doors last year. As the hub for a variety of major airlines, including Jetstar Asia Airways, SilkAir, Singapore Airlines, Tigerair, Valuair and Scoot, Changi is currently the second busiest air...

The riots that convulsed Little India late in 2013 are still leaving an indelible mark. While the chaotic disturbances were brought under control by a controlled police response, the repercussions of the ugly scenes are lasting considerably longer. Singapore is certainly not used to such civil diso...

Many movie-goers delight in the escapism of martial arts. Watching athletic antagonists wielding swords while undertaking death-defying acrobatics, is a popular slice of cinema escapism. However, it is somewhat more intimidating to come across a samurai warrior in real life. But this is the situati...

While Singapore has been keen to embrace much of what the west has to offer in terms of business models, technological advances, fashion and numerous other influences, it appears that one particular aspect has taken things too far. Ashley Madison is an internet dating site with a twist. Unlike the m...

Completed in 1986 following the damming of Sungei Seletar, Lower Seletar Reservoir stretches along a 14-kilometre shoreline in the north-east of Singapore. Its importance as an environmental treasure for Singapore canot be overstated, as it contains some 9.5 cubic metres of fresh water. The reservo...

Singapore's Mok Ying Ren triumphed at the 2013 Southeast Asia Games in Myanmar, winning a marathon gold against the odds. He's now embarking on his journey towards the Rio Olympics 2016. www.mokyingren.com The 25-year old triathlete achieved some of his earlier successes, including a triathlon gold...