Tourism bump from Lady Gaga concerts raked in up to estimated $150m for Singapore economy

SINGAPORE - Lady Gaga’s run of four Singapore-exclusive concerts in May raked in an estimated $100m to $150m in tourism receipts for the Republic, say experts. While this was a fraction of the $350 to $500m that Taylor Swift’s and Coldplay’s...

Tourism Australia highlights Asia focus with record presence at ILTM Asia Pacific

Tourism Australia leads its largest delegation ever to ILTM Asia Pacific this week, fielding 13 exhibitors specialising in bespoke and exclusive experiences that best cater to high-yield travellers. The move underscores Australia’s high regard for...

Singapore among top market choices for high-net-worth investors globally

SINGAPORE: Singapore joined the United States and Hong Kong among the most preferred markets for global high-net-worth individuals looking to open overseas investment accounts, according to HSBC’s Affluent Investor Snapshot 2025. The report...

Michelin-Starred Chef Fei Reinvents Cherry Garden at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

Continuing a legacy of 38 years, Cherry Garden at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore unveiled a refreshed culinary concept on 2 July—presenting a reimagined identity as Cherry Garden by Chef Fei. Following a bold transformation, the restaurant known for...

Singapore bets on expansion of economic engine Changi Airport

In the latest episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, hosts Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss Singapore's plan to expand the vital Changi Airport as the region expects a surge in tourism and trade. The episode consists of: A selection of news...

Lady Gaga’s Singapore shows pull in up to S$150m in tourism spend, say analysts

SINGAPORE, July 4 — Lady Gaga’s four-night concert run at Singapore’s National Stadium in May may have generated as much as S$150 million (RM497 million) in tourism receipts for the country, according to economists. While that figure trails the...

Shatec closure marks setback for Singapore's hospitality workforce development

Shatec, a Singapore institution that has trained hospitality professionals for over four decades, is winding down its operations, a local Chinese-language newspaper Lianhe Zaobao has reported. According to the report, operations have gradually...

Top Gear legend James May brings new live show about explorers to Singapore fans in August

SINGAPORE - James May, the presenter of iconic motoring programme Top Gear, will take his live theatre show to Singapore fans on Aug 22 and 23, for the first time. But instead of cars and bikes, the British TV personality will be bringing to life...

Woman gets jail for arranging sex work in Singapore for foreign women

SINGAPORE: An Indonesian woman who came to Singapore to accompany her boyfriend for a court case became embroiled in her own when she helped two other women in illegal sex work. Audina Dwika Roza, 30, was sentenced to about four months' jail on...

SLH expands as wealthy travellers turn experiences into dream hotels

Well-heeled globetrotters who realise they can create hotels based on their own travel experiences are driving the growth of small, distinctive luxury properties worldwide, observed Mark Wong, senior vice-president, Asia Pacific, at Small Luxury...

Singaporean charged with breaking PAP flags, harassing volunteers in Hougang on GE2025 polling night

SINGAPORE, July 4 — A 57-year-old man was charged in court in Singapore today after he allegedly vandalised People’s Action Party (PAP) flags and campaign posters and harassed party volunteers in Hougang on Polling Day. According to Channel News...

Vietnam – An Attractive Destination For Medical Tourism

Not only does Vietnam attract international tourists with its landscapes, culture, and cuisine, but it is also gradually becoming a reliable destination for medical treatment, offering high-quality services at reasonable costs. Patients are...

Singapore’s PAP questions Pritam Singh’s appearance on ‘Keluar Sekejap’, Workers’ Party defends move as free speech

SINGAPORE, July 4 — A political clash has erupted between the People’s Action Party (PAP) and the Workers’ Party (WP) over WP chief Pritam Singh’s appearance on a Malaysian podcast, with the ruling party questioning his decision to speak about...

Youth Day 2025: Things To Do In Singapore For The School Holiday

Malaysian runs ‘soapland’-style vice ring with Japanese sex workers at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, gets one year’s jail

SINGAPORE, July 4 — A 25-year-old Malaysian man who ran an online vice syndicate that operated out of hotel rooms at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) was sentenced to one year’s jail and fined S$4,000 (RM13,300) on June 30. According to Mothership, Goh Boon...

Top Business Class Airlines: Elevate Your Travel Experience Today

When it comes to air travel, business class airlines offer a level of comfort and service that can transform your journey. Imagine relaxing in spacious seats that recline into fully flat beds while enjoying gourmet meals and personalized...

Cambodia, Singapore reaffirm economic ties

Synopsis: Both sides confirm their commitment to accelerating cooperation in trade, investment, financial technology, green energy, and digital infrastructure. Cambodia and Singapore Wednesday reiterated their commitment to strengthening economic...

singapore Cyclists won't be unfairly targeted on pedestrian-only paths: Baey Yam Keng

Enforcement of the new pedestrian-only paths will be "reasonable", Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng assured in a Facebook post on Wednesday (July 2). Beginning on Tuesday, cyclists as well as motorised and non-motorised personal...

Singapore Travelers – Look West to Visit “THE” Pearls in the Indian Ocean

Wanderlust travelers from Singapore and neighbouring countries may be accustomed to the sun, sand and sea. But if one sets one’s sights farther into the Indian Ocean, a string of pearls awaits—opening one’s eyes to new adventures. SINGAPORE and...

Luxury travel priorities are shifting in the Asia Pacfic

Luxury travel trends have shifted in Asia Pacific, according to a new report. Luxury Travel by Marriott International launched The Intentional Traveller report, which revealed a luxury travel mindset characterised by deeper cultural engagement,...