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Jan 17, 2025 | 
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Sentosa Night Mode things to do 2025If you’re in the mood for an island retreat in sunny Singapore, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better getaway than Sentosa. Sure, you have Coney Island in the recesses of Punggol and options further up south in St. John’s and Lazarus Island, but Sentosa’s still undoubtedly the most happening of the bunch, especially as we approach Chinese New Year.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
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Labubu accessories & where to buy themWe’re already knee-deep into January but for some reason, certain trends of last year still haunt us as we head into the big 2025. Heck, Pesto’s all grown up and indistinguishable from his penguin peers already, and we’ve still got people going gaga for Labubu plushies. If you’re still one to bring your Labubu dolls wherever you go, you’ll want to make sure your furry purse pals look their best when you go house-visiting this CNY.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
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Temasek Polytechnic (TP) part-time & post-diploma coursesWhen it comes to making your mark in any field of work, upskilling is one of the corporate world’s favourite jargon to throw around. No, we’re not talking about the art of siam-ing mountains of workload or honing your foresight to chain MCs and ALs to celebrate an extra-long weekend once the public holidays hit.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
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comma Creative Arts Festival 2025It seems like only yesterday when we clinked glasses under the fireworks-lit night sky during the many New Year’s countdown parties happening all over Singapore. Unfortunately, our 9-5s beckon once again while we sober up from the bustling holiday season, but that doesn’t mean the festivities have to halt once we cross over to 2025. That’s because the comma Creative Arts Festival has graced the Somerset Belt as we speak.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
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Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre rooftop CNY decor 2025In the blink of an eye, Santa has already retired his sleigh, and we’re left stumbling into 2025 with Chinese New Year in our sights. We’re expecting the red packets and annual steamboats to come knocking end-January, but for those who can’t sit still, we’ve got just the thing for you. To borrow some festive inspiration for your IG feed, swing by the “蛇(Shé)prise” CNY Art Installation at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre.
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Dec 24, 2024 | 
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Wicked Universal Studios SingaporeIn case you’ve not caught it yet, Wicked’s still pretty popular amongst the musical and film-loving crowd as we countdown to the new year. But, if you can’t get enough of the wonders of the movie, then book a ticket to Universal Studios Singapore. That’s because the theme park’s New York zone has been given a little makeover and now resembles the magnificent Emerald City from the flick.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
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Cherry blossoms in ChinaAlthough we’re right in the thick of the holiday season as we speak, forward-looking vacationers will already have started planning out their 2025 trips way ahead of time. That’s because the cherry blossom season beckons during the earlier months of the year, making travelling to Sakura-dense countries such as Japan and Korea all the more worthwhile during those few weeks. But, did you know that China also sees its fair share of cherry blossoms come spring?
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
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ONE Countdown 2025 at SomersetIf you’re not already catching some sun on your beachside vacation this festive period, you might be surprised that we’ve just under 2 weeks of the year left to go. While some of us are heading into the new year right here on the Little Red Dot, there’s plenty to look forward to as we inch ever so closely to 2025.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
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Vietjet year-end flash sale 2024Our Southeast Asian neighbours have always been hot holiday destinations for those living on the Little Red Dot; just take a look at how many flock to Bangkok and Bali once the holidays hit. Vietnam’s another paradise that draws quite the crowd, and now’s probably the best time of the year to head over to marvel at its picturesque natural landscapes in person.
