China’s money moves south: The new frontier rising off Singapore’s coast

Batam and Bintan offer a range of tax and fee incentives to enterprises operating within their zones AFTER lunch at a nearby mall, Mark (a pseudonym), 63, placed his suitcase in a taxi and headed for Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. Ten...

Experience “Wicked: For Good” Magic At Resorts World Sentosa This Holiday Season

If you’re a huge fan of the “Wicked” stage musical or the 2024 film, and you’re planning a trip to Singapore, then you might be in for a real treat. This holiday season, get ready for something good as Resorts World Sentosa, in partnership with...

Aravest, Wee Hur complete S$160 million purchase of former Hotel Miramar Singapore

Price works out to S$465,100 per room; property to be rebranded DoubleTree by Hilton after renovation [SINGAPORE] Wee Hur has taken a stake in a new fund managed by Singapore-based asset management firm Aravest that has bought the former Hotel...

CT Partners wraps Singapore Conference with gala celebration at Gardens by the Bay

CT Partners has wrapped up its 2025 Annual Conference in Singapore with a gala celebration at Gardens by the Bay, recognising outstanding supplier partnership and announcing 2026 event is taking place onboard the Luminara superyacht. The closing...

Market Profile: Navigating a sudden travel disruption

When Jetstar Asia suddenly made an announcement that it would be ceasing operations, Singlife was able to apply lessons learned from the pandemic to manage the fallout and ensure timely support, said Mr Alvino Kor. Now, the insurer hopes this...

THAILAND'S TOURISM EXPERIENCES A 7% DROP IN VISITORS

Thailand's famous beaches, lively night markets, and ancient temples have, for years, drawn those seeking respite. However, Thailand’s tourism sector is currently facing difficulties. Recent figures from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports indicate...

Jonathan Milan brings the heat on debut to win wet Tour de France Singapore Criterium

SINGAPORE – Some of the world’s elite cyclists who gathered in Singapore for the weekend had expected the 2025 Tour de France EFGH Singapore Criterium to be a battle under sweltering conditions. But on Nov 2, there was a late twist as the heat...

Forget overpriced Center Parcs! This is the expert pick of the best family holidays - take your kids to these hotels and you'll make memories they'll cherish for ever

Finding a hotel catering to both parents and children alike doesn’t have to mean compromising on style or comfort. Gone are the days of plastic pools, tatty rooms and lukewarm buffets. A new generation of family-­friendly hotels around the world...

From curb to seat: NEC delivers truly seamless travel and operational efficiency with trusted biometrics and AI

Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp NEC – a Silver Sponsor of APEX FTE Asia Expo...

TOURISE Names London as Finalist for Best Food & Culinary and Best Shopping Destination Awards

TOURISE has named London as a finalist for two prestigious awards: Best Food & Culinary Destination and Best Shopping Destination, recognizing the city’s global influence in gastronomy and fashion. London has long been celebrated as a cosmopolitan...

Jonathan Milan wins wet Tour de France Singapore Criterium

SINGAPORE - Tour de France green jersey winner Jonathan Milan overcame tricky wet conditions to claim victory at the Tour's Singapore Criterium in a dramatic sprint finish on Sunday. On a circuit saturated by a heavy pre-race storm, the...

LTA launches Hello Kitty’s Move Lite Adventure to promote greener and more active travel

SINGAPORE: Singaporeans can now go green thanks to the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) latest campaign, Hello Kitty’s Move Lite Adventure. Running from Nov 1 to 21, the campaign invites everyone to take small but meaningful steps towards a more...

Tricky conditions: Jonathan Milan wins wet Tour de France Singapore Criterium

Tour de France green jersey winner Jonathan Milan overcame tricky wet conditions to claim victory at the Tour's Singapore Criterium in a dramatic sprint finish on Sunday. On a circuit saturated by a heavy pre-race storm, the 25-year-old Italian...

strong>ITB Asia 2025 opened at Singapore’s Sands E ...

strong>ITB Asia 2025 opened at Singapore’s Sands Expo and Convention Centre, marking a record-breaking 18th edition with 1,500 top buyers (a 7 per cent increase from 2024) and five exhibition halls. The event ran from October 15-17, and gathered...

Tourism fair ends with Tk 40cr in transactions

The 13th Biman Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair 2025, the country’s largest tourism festival, concluded successfully on Saturday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka. This year’s fair witnessed the participation of...

Singapore’s new jungle resort is for adults. Sort of

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share I don’t often wish that I was six years old again. After a few hours at the new Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, I’m regretful...

Over 7,600 in-house security officers in Singapore to benefit from progressive wage model boost

From 1 January 2026, about 1,500 full-time in-house security officers will see their wages rise to at least the new entry-level PWM wage of S$2,475. From 2026 to 2028, this baseline monthly gross wage will increase from S$2,475 to S$2,795. A...

300 million tourists just visited China's stunning Xinjiang region. There's a side they didn't see

ShareSave In 2024, Xinjiang welcomed some 300 million visitors, more than double the number in 2018 When Anna was planning her first visit to Xinjiang in 2015, her friends were perplexed. "They couldn't understand why I'd visit a place that back...

askST: What do I have to pay GST on after coming back from a holiday?

SINGAPORE – Planning a shopping spree at Mid Valley Southkey in Johor Bahru or Lotte World Mall in South Korea during the coming holiday season? Don’t forget about GST rules when you return to Singapore. On Oct 10, a man entering Singapore via...

Sweat, plunge, soak, repeat: How recovery spaces are changing Singapore’s wellness scene

SINGAPORE – The first time Ms Amy Tan tried a cold plunge in Singapore, she lasted just 30 seconds in the 8 deg C pool before leaping out. “I couldn’t feel my feet,” she says of her first visit to The Ice Bath Club in River Valley in May. Her...