Good first impression at Nanjing Impressions
When you first step into Nanjing Impressions, you might feel like you've stepped into the set of a Gong Li movie. The lanterns on the ceiling provide a sky of lights, and you'll feel like you're dining...
View Article1-for-1 dinners at Antoinette
It's one for one at Antoinette every Monday to Saturday night at $48.The three-course dinner includes a choice of pilaf rice gratin or chicken roulade.The dinner is available at the Penhas Road (Tel:...
View ArticleMemories are made of these
In a year where Michelin madness descended upon Singapore's food scene and bestowed two of our hawkers with a coveted star each, I am reminded that the term "the best" is subject to interpretation.Here...
View ArticleTwo deported for alleged plans to join ISIS in Syria
Second reported case of Indonesians trying to use S'pore as transit point for travel to SyriaJAKARTA - Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority on Tuesday deported an Indonesian man and...
View ArticleElderly suffer brunt in most escalator cases
A 71-year-old man fell three metres from an escalator at Tiong Bahru MRT last Friday.The retiree, who wanted to be known only as Mr Chiang, was supporting his wife when she became unsteady on her...
View Article'S'pore economy likely to avoid recession': Analysts
Singapore's economy is expected to have grown in the fourth quarter, averting a slip into recession, but the outlook is clouded by uncertainty over global trade under the incoming Trump...
View ArticleGovt defers launch of Bidadari land to early 2017
The sale by tender of a mixed commercial and residential land parcel in the upcoming Bidadari housing estate has been deferred, it was announced yesterday.The site, which can yield 825 private homes...
View ArticleLooks to look ready for the new year
With 2017 approaching and the "new year, new me" mantra going on, it is time to change your look.Fret not if you haven't been keeping up with the beauty trends. Here are some looks for the new year,...
View ArticleNew products to look out for
ETUDE HOUSEGive Me Luck collectionPhoto: Etude HouseThis South Korean brand is releasing a limited edition collection that features a rooster for the new year.Available next month, the Give Me Luck...
View ArticleJurong West, Sengkang and Tampines popular among HDB buyers
Those living in HDB flats in Jurong West, Sengkang or Tampines are living in one of the most "popular" towns in 2016.There were 1,356 resale transactions in Jurong West, 1,332 in Sengkang and 1,281 in...
View ArticleRecord 19 HDB flats resold for $1m plus
Pinnacle@Duxton dominates Housing Board's million-dollar resale flats this yearThe number of million-dollar Housing Board resale units reached a record 19 this year.The majority were from the iconic...
View ArticleRochor Centre blocks leaving colourful memories behind
Today marks the end of the road for the four iconic rainbow-coloured blocks at Rochor Centre.The blocks, which have been around for 39 years, are to make way for the 21.5km-long North-South...
View ArticleDeadly explosion at Jurong lab caused by faulty valve
It has been slightly over a year since his wife was killed in a laboratory explosion.Mr Ooi Peng Fung described this period as painful and challenging, as he had to raise his infant daughter as a...
View ArticleHigh-quality, mid range earphones
Those looking for a pair of mid range earphones with a crisp and rich sound should consider Fischer Audio's Dubliz Enhanced.It is the third product in the Dubliz series and was released earlier this...
View ArticleCumberbatch: Sherlock is a human trying to be a superhuman
The wait is almost over. Sherlock will be back in two days' time.Season 4 of the British drama is said to be much darker than the last season, and it promises tears, laughter, shocks, surprises and...
View ArticleSingaporeans shop in JB to furnish homes
When Ms Jennifer Yang'sfriend suggested she buy furniture in Johor, Malaysia, the 45-year-old administrator was sceptical."I had doubts about getting there, plus I had no idea which shops were...
View ArticleBaby with rare complication home after four months in hospital
It is a special start to the year for Mr Michael Wahjudi and his wife Caroline. Their son Raphael, who was born in May, is finally home to ring in the new year.The baby had spent all his life in the...
View ArticleRegional sports hub for Punggol
Sports enthusiasts who live in and near Punggol and Sembawang can look forward to new sporting facilities within the next three years.Preliminary work has begun for a regional sports centre (RSC) in...
View ArticleComplaints about clubs nearly double
Before you follow through on your resolution and sign up for that fitness club membership this year, think twice - it could be a source of frustration.According to the Consumers Association of...
View ArticleThey still have the drive to teach
Between the two of them, they have more than 65 years of experience teaching learner drivers how to drive and stay safe on the roads.So it would be a waste if they had to stop teaching once they turn...
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