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Taiwan’s highly anticipated bubble tea brand Xing Fu Tang (幸福堂) will officially open in Singapore on 28 June 2019 (Friday) at Century Square, marking the brand’s first foray into Singapore. Xing Fu Tang’s official opening also comes hot on the heels of its pop-up held at Takashimaya earlier this June. The pop-up was met with resounding success, which saw over 1,500 cups sold daily.  Xing Fu Tang, which translates to ‘Realm of Happiness’, was founded by Edison Chen in Taiwan in January 2018. The brand name, along with its signature artisanal Brown Sugar Boba Milk drink, was inspired by Chen’s…

Funan makes its highly-anticipated return on 28 June 2019 (Friday) after undergoing a three-year redevelopment. Located right in the heart of the Civic District, Funan aims to inspire play, learning, creativity and connection with more than 180 brands clustered around six passion themes – Tech, Craft, Play, Fit, Chic, and Taste. Of these, around 30% are new-to-market brands, new concept stores or flagships. Also, more than 60% of the brands originate from Singapore, reinforcing Funan’s position as a showcase for local talents. Funan’s main features include a cycling path and bicycle hub, kinetic wall, and the Tree of Life. Cycling…

Old Airport Road Food Centre was built in 1972 to resettle street hawkers left evicted from Kallang Airport’s closure earlier in 1955. Since its opening in 1973, the food junction has received praise after praise for both the variety and quality of foodstuff available. Despite its longstanding heritage, not many Singaporeans are familiar with the myriad of food it offers. We decided to find out if their food was grossly overrated by the public. Read on for our verdict of 10 key dishes in the Old Airport Road Food Centre. Hock Lam Street Popular Beef Kway Teow (#01-22) One of…

Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is back for its 26th year from Friday, 21 June 2019 to Sunday, 28 July 2019 – this time, with a fresh new look! Leveraging on the successful legacy of the 25-year Great Singapore Sale which has won the hearts of locals and tourists from all over the world, the rebranded GSS: Experience Singapore (GSS: ES) is a proactive response to the ever-evolving retail landscape, changing consumer preferences and competition from the online marketplace. View this post on Facebook This year’s GSS: ES sees Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) join forces with One Kampong Gelam (OKG), Orchard…

Beam Artistes unveiled the 30 finalists for The Beam Search: Mr World Singapore 2019 on Thursday, 20 June 2019. Split into two categories – 26 & Under and 27 & Above – this year’s theme for Mr World Singapore extends from the theme of “Changing Perceptions, Changing Lives” last year, whereby Beam Artistes helped contestants improve and become better versions of themselves. This year, Beam Artistes seeks to expand its scope – for finalists to carry out missions in their lives through the platform that the Beam Search would provide. This is part of Mr World Singapore’s aim to become…

Craving for Japanese cuisine but not sure what to get? Here are two new Japanese eateries you may wish to check out – Gaijin Japanese Soul Food and Jimoto Dining. Launched earlier this year, Gaijin Japanese Soul Food and Jimoto Dining cater to two different groups of diners so that you can pick your choice depending on your mood. Gaijin is excellent for those who prefer a simple Japanese meal over some beer with friends, while Jimoto Dining provides a more sophisticated, pampered dining experience best enjoyed with a significant other. Gaijin Japanese Soul Food Gaijin Japanese Soul Food opened…

Maxwell Food Centre is back in business after its three-day spring-cleaning closure from Monday, 10 June to Wednesday, 12 June 2019. Just minutes away by foot from Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar MRT stations, Maxwell Food Centre is conveniently nestled amidst the high foot traffic of office workers and tourists alike. Maxwell Food Centre is lauded by both locals and tourists as the go-to hawker centre for cheap, authentic Singaporean cuisine. Ranging from cheap buys that have withstood the test of time, to experienced hawkerpreneurs and new-generation hawker stalls, here are some stalls that you should check out during your next…

For the first time in Asia, fans will get to witness all 403 Pokémon from the Pokémon region of Alola, in a single venue at Sentosa’s Pokémon Carnival!  Hosted by Sentosa, the Pokémon Carnival will be held at Sentosa Cove Village from Saturday, 15 June to Sunday, 30 June 2019. Pokémon fanatics can look forward to free activities happening at the Carnival from 5pm to 9pm daily. Complete the Pokémon Adventure for a free plushie, have a go at the game booths and Pokémon-themed slides and ball pits, meet the much-adored Pikachu, and end off your day with a movie…

Garden by the Bay’s annual Children’s Festival is back, inviting both the young and young at heart into the world of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4. Unlike previous years, this year’s Children’s Festival may see the arrival of young adults as well — owing to its theme based on a film reminiscent to many. Held from Saturday, 15 June to Sunday, 30 June 2019, this year’s Children’s Festival 2019 sees the Supertree Grove transform into a carnival filled with family-friendly games and activities inspired by Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the gang. Here are some of the highlights that Toy…

Hayden Parker plays in a near-empty stadium in Singapore. In a lugubrious-looking stadium filled with only but a handful of devoted rugby enthusiasts, Japan’s Sunwolves played out their defeat against the previous year finalists, South Africa’s Lions. The team was plagued with low morale even before the match begun — just the day before, SANZAAR, the Southern Hemisphere rugby body announced a harrowing decision to axe the Sunwolves after their 2020 season. Despite the continued, arduous efforts from Head Coach Tony Brown to assure the fanbase that the Sunwolves would carry on displaying the best version of their game, few…