Leisure & Entertainment

St. James Holdings' Executive Director and COO resigns

The company still has no plans to look for replacement of Andrew George Ing. Read ››

DBS launches inaugural Marina Regatta

The regatta wll be the country’s first international dragon boat competition in 12 years. Read ››

Just like a woman: The gender issue in Singapore

Getting women back to work is an issue that has preoccupied Singapore for over a decade. Read ››

Marina Bay Sands suffers same constraints of Resorts World Sentosa

Yes they are competitors, but could it be that Marina Bay Sands is also sharing Resorts World Sentosa’s woes on accommodation constraints and higher credit provisioning? Read ››

Will the dragon year be dismal or delightful?

Since last Monday, people all over the world are celebrating the coming of the dragon year. Read ››

Resorts World Sentosa’s themed Valentine packages to love

You can either splurge for a luxurious overnight stay at Festive Hotel or go for a pink menu for your partner. Read ››

Next gen NBN will transform video content consumption in Singapore

News recently of Singapore's ultra-high speed Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (Next Gen NBN) achieving 83 per cent nationwide deployment was an exciting development in this countries evolution. Read ››

The perks of watching TV online

“When was the last time you finished watching an episode of any TV on free-to-air?” asked Razmig, and in the same breath he asked me to pronounce his first name, “Mr. Read ››

Why Singapore is best placed to be Asia’s lifestyle and luxury center

When I arrived in Singapore in the first week of the 21st century to live and work, little did I know that the island city would be still my home 12 years later. Read ››

RWS has yet to reach full potential: CIMB

That is until it has sufficient accommodation, more complete product offerings and a boost from the company’s marketing efforts. Read ››

Welcome the Lunar New Year at Resorts World Sentosa

Two giant dragons will be leading the festivities. The sky’s the limit for good fortune this Lunar New Year as dragons of all shapes and sizes take to the skies, blessing guests at Resorts World Sentosa with prosperity and joy at Singapore’s first integrated resort. Read ››

Why being Second often beats being First

There are many things in life that are trite, but few more than corporate mission statements that start with the goal of being the number 1 player in a category or industry. Read ››

Berthing soon: SG’s newest hub for cruise ships

The world’s largest cruise ship, the Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Sea, will be able to dock at the International Cruise Terminal once it opens this year. Read ››

The new face of shopping in Singapore

It was recently reported that December was a good time for shopping in Singapore especially mobile shopping, which saw its busiest shopping period on 19 December 2011. Read ››

4 negotiating myths from the past

Whether it is the Prime Minister of Singapore negotiating an international treaty, community leaders negotiating use of public space during New Year’s celebrations or an engaged couple negotiating over who should be invited to the wedding – the principles are the same. Read ››

Plays you should watch in March 2012

Singapore Repertory Theatre will be bringing back Guru of Chai and Krishnan’s Dairy in March, both starring the phenomenally talented Jacob Rajan. Read ››

Why Singapore is the ideal test lab for “digitised” experiential retail concepts

While online retailing continues to grow in popularity, digital is not the demise of bricks-and-mortar retailers. Read ››

This is how Singaporeans will shop in 2012

With more high-end shopping malls per capita than anywhere else in Asia, Singapore has truly become a shopaholic’s paradise. Read ››

Singapore’s gross gaming revenue could hit US$7b

MBS has overtaken RWS as the market leader with 52% share of GGR. Read ››

Is online social engagement lacking in Singapore?

Singapore is a great modern city in the Asia Pacific region. Read ››

Is Genting losing to Marina Bay Sands?

The group has been losing gaming marketshare to Marina Bay Sands, especially in its VIP gaming business. Read ››

Do Singaporeans prefer machines over people?

Singapore is one of the most technically advanced countries on earth. Read ››

Merry Christmas and Happy Festivus

Ho ho ho!  Santa's sticking around Singapore, and the elves are off to the provinces, see you back January 2! Read ››

The dice will keep on rolling for AsiaPac’s gaming industry

Standard & Poor’s says growth in the gaming market is moderating, but will likely remain healthy in 2012. Read ››

LOL - It's time you give laugh a try

Always laugh when you can. It is a cheap medicine – Lord Byron. I was walking in morning on the beach in Mumbai, India. Read ››

Christmas is just another festival in Singapore

I had completely forgotten about Christmas until I walked into a Starbucks and saw their annual special red cups and special Christmas coffee. Read ››

Enjoy your favourite Cantonese dishes at Yan Ting

It offers fine Cantonese menus for celebrations amongst family and friends, and gourmet experiences to honour business partners. Read ››

Scorpio East appoints Teo Chee Shi as Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Teo will be tasked to head the full spectrum of the group’s financial and accounting functions. Read ››

Locals not welcome at the casinos?

The government revised the casino control advertising regulations to ensure casinos do not target at the local domestic market. Read ››

Junkets could be approved in Singapore soon: RWS management

Latest feedback from Singapore government leaves RWS management hopeful of obtaining junkets licensing sooner rather than later. Read ››

Wow! Singapore casino market now worth $5.8b a year

But Resorts World Singapore is losing out rapidly to Marina Bay Sands. Read ››

Will Japan’s upcoming casinos hurt the Singapore gaming market?

Japan could potentially legalize casinos by end-2012, says DMG OSK. Read ››

Who’s not paying their debts at Resorts World Singapore?

The last three months had a massive blowout in provisions for doubtful debts which soared to $57m as VIP gamblers keep out of their bills - that's a fact. Read ››

Genting’s profit climbs 6% to S$375.3m in 3Q11

The group recorded a 10% increase in revenue, mostly contributed by Resorts World Sentosa. Read ››

Road trip: Automobile Association of Singapore gears up for an 8-day journey to Thailand

According to a release, Singaporeʼs leading motoring association, the Automobile Association of Singapore (AA), is ready to embark upon a gastronomic journey of discovery, as the WanBao AA Makan Trail once again eases off the handbrake, this time heading North from Singapore to Phuket and Khao Lak in Thailand. Read ››

Broadway musical Wicked enchants Singapore with incredible ticket demand

There are new seats released and the season has been extended till 26 February 2012 - now that’s truly wicked. Read ››

What recession? More Singaporeans planning to splurge on luxury purchases

Guess how many plan to spend $1,000 or more on a luxury purchase over the next few months? Read ››

Travelling alone? Silversea offers great savings for you

Solo travellers will enjoy a single supplement of just 10% above the per-person, double occupancy fare. Read ››

Complaining is our pastime

I had lunch the other day with a couple of friends. Read ››

Here's how you can make the most of your first 100 days

At the recent Singapore Human Summit conference, Goh Chok Tong said that Singapore is becoming an Asian hub for human capital development. Read ››