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Following a transformative multimillion-dollar renovation, the iconic Grand Hyatt Singapore has finally reopened its doors.

The monumental two-year project has refreshed the Grand Hyatt Singapore’s aesthetic and functional aspects and approach to hospitality. The extensive revamp extends across the hotel’s accommodations, facilities, and, notably, its dining venues, which have been reimagined to cater to the evolving tastes of international travellers and local patrons alike.

A chef is perhaps the last person you’d imagine would have an appreciation for the slow things in life. After all, managing a kitchen during a packed dinner service is nothing short of a day-long sprint from start to finish; one would think having to stay in this state of constant hurriedness is bound to leave one with a chronic case of impatience. 

Living in the tropics, we’ve always been drawn to the beauty of winter, particularly the magic of snow. Travel offers the chance to experience snowfall firsthand while immersing ourselves in the splendour of pristine, white landscapes. But winter isn’t just about the cold; it’s also about warmth and cosiness. The contrast between the crisp outdoors and the comforting embrace of a crackling fire, hot drinks, soft blankets and indoor comforts evokes a profound sense of contentment.

For the work-weary or stir-crazy in Singapore, a staycation marks an escape from those overly familiar walls of the office or house, even if just for a weekend. It’s a chance to tune out and regather one’s marbles before a return to the everyday humdrum.

So, in a time when hotels left and right seem to be trending towards familiarity and homely vibes, staycations can feel a little underwhelming (hands up if you’ve ever checked out asking yourself if you’d just paid to spend two nights in a room that quite really looks like yours).

Singapore may be small, but it sure punches above its weight in the fashion world. The global spotlight has been shining brighter on designers and brands from the city-state in recent years as support from consumers and investors alike grows, spurring a wave of optimism and efforts to develop more homegrown talent.

Swiss watch atelier Ferdinand Berthoud has unveiled the Chronomètre FB 1RES.3 Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition, a three-piece limited-edition timepiece created in commemoration of Sincere Fine Watches’ 70th anniversary.

The esteemed Golden Bull Award, a hallmark of excellence and leadership in the business community, proudly unveils its latest cohort of honourees — 20 exemplary Singaporean businesses that capture the diverse and dynamic spirit of the nation’s SMEs. This year’s award celebrates these organisations for their outstanding performance, pioneering innovation and unwavering resilience in navigating challenges.

As the saying goes, every successful company begins by solving a problem. For igloo’s co-founder and CEO, Anthony Chow, the company’s inception was driven by his desire to address a personal pain point.

During Airbnb’s heydays, Chow and his partners leased a bungalow in Singapore and made good money renting it out for the short term. However, in 2016, when the clampdown on the bed and breakfast company came into play, the men were forced to pivot to a new business idea.