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This S’porean Creates Sustainable, Single-Origin Chocolate Bars With Only Two Ingredients

The single-origin chocolates from Lemuel Chocolate are worlds are apart from the typical chocolate bars we typically see at supermarkets. For one, they consist of only two ingredients —  roasted cocoa beans and raw organic cane sugar. They are also sustainably sourced, and handcrafted in an in-house production facility. Chocolatier …

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S’pore To Lift Events Ban: Organisers Can Apply For Biz Events With Up To 250 Pax From Oct 1

The events industry in Singapore has ground to a halt following the Covid-19 virus outbreak. The Multi-Ministry Taskforce have banned events of all sizes since March to reduce the risk of virus transmission. During Phase 2, the government relaxed the restrictions, allowing weddings and funerals to take place with a …

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At Home in Tangier with Jamie Creel and Marco Scarani

World travelers, collectors and sophisticated shopkeepers, Jamie Creel and Marco Scarani, the duo behind the chic NYC design destination Creel and Gow, were instantly smitten by Tangier, the magical North African port city that has seduced generations of writers, artists and designers. After years of visiting friend and world renowned interior …

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Foodpanda Launches 24/7 On-Demand Delivery Service In S’pore – Fees Start From S$6

Food delivery firm foodpanda announced today (4 September) that it has launched a 24/7 on-demand delivery service. Called pandago, the new delivery service is targeted at businesses like small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Pandago is open for any business to use, regardless of whether they are listed on the foodpanda …

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How ‘Popiah King’ Sam Goi Rolls In Billions – Now S’pore’s 18th Richest With $2.56B Net Worth

Earlier this month, business magazine Forbes released its 2020 Forbes Singapore Rich List, which highlights the top 50 richest in Singapore. Sam Goi, chairman of frozen foods manufacturer Tee Yih Jia Foods (TYJ), ranked 18th in the list. As of 4 September 2020, his net worth stands at S$ 2.56 …

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“Who Pays More Than RM2K For A Phone?!”, I Say As I Hold The RM5.1K Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G

[This is a paid article with Samsung Malaysia.] Despite flagship prices going above the RM5k line nowadays, some people in the market are still willing to pay the premium price because they want the best and the latest devices they can get their hands on.  When you think about it, …

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From Finance To Grilled Fish Restaurant: How 4 Friends Helped Spark The Mala Trend In S’pore

By now, you can find mala grilled fish at literally almost any coffee shop in Singapore. You might also recall watching mouthwatering grilled fish advertisements playing on SMRT trains. Contrary to popular belief, Tan Yu, the erstwhile owner of these advertisements, is not the first to start the grilled fish …

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Kishin RK: How This Real Estate Mogul Became S’pore’s Youngest Billionaire At Age 37

Kishin RK, the only son of Singaporean real estate magnate and Royal Holdings co-founder, Raj Kumar, is Singapore’s youngest billionaire at only 37 years of age. The Royal Brothers property empire was founded in the 1970s. Raj, 66, had formed Royal Holdings when he and his brother Asok Kumar Hiranandani, divided their Royal …

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What Happens To SingLit If S’pore Closes The Chapter On Epigram Books?

“The (Covid-19) pandemic has set us back by at least three to five years,” says Edmund Wee, founder of local publishing house Epigram Books. “There are no plans for growth. We need to consolidate for the next few years in order to survive this pandemic.” If not for the Covid-19 …

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