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BLACK DAY FOR BRITISH PUBS

At her London pub, landlady Kate Davidson has taken to issuing Guinness ration cards, but the beer still ran out amid a British shortage of Ireland's national drink.

Her Last Gifts

It was exhausting, he sighed. But Carol insisted; her name being what it was and his, she said with a big grin, being Chris. Remember, this is the blessed spirit of the season, to give as we have been given.

When You Think About Me

She empties the last drawer and, between stray baubles, there's the cookie tin, the one hunted down from some narrow shop in Liverpool because it didn't ship here.

Gift Of The Magi

Let's say you never intended to use Magi. Let's say you know about all the scandals: the accusations of stolen data, the EU lawsuits, the CEO's abhorrent behaviour. Let's say you don't even believe the outlandish social media claims that the app is magical, like actual magic. You know it's not possible it reads your mind, plumbs your soul, knows your heart's desires. You're not so gullible.

Ho Ren Yung: Steering global brand evolution of Banyan Group

Ms Ho Ren Yung, deputy chief executive of Banyan Group, oversaw the company's brand relaunch in a bumper year of 19 openings in 2024. These included Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto in Japan and Angsana Tengchong in China.

Jury-rigged Hotpot

The Japan Home folding table was just big enough to accommodate two.

Tales of love, peace and hope

The Sunday Times invites five authors to pen short stories around the theme of A Christmas Gift

Japan: Taking centre stage in Singapore and beyond

Scroll through your social media feed this holiday season, and practically everyone you know is in Japan or making plans to vacation there.

UOB: Most influential patron in Singapore art scene

UOB's \"day job\" is handling loans, deposits and a wealth of diverse portfolios. But the bank cemented its role as the most influential patron in the Singapore art scene in 2024, investing good chunks of cash in both arts and arts education.

Fong Chi Chung: Putien restaurants make dining out more affordable

In a year where diners made themselves scarce - preferring to spend their strong Singapore dollars overseas, and leading restaurant owners and chefs to despair over empty dining rooms - this power lister made a power move that others in the industry are watching closely.

Dr Eugene Tan: Holding sway in the art world

The suave Eugene Tan, 52, is a regular on arts power lists—not just in Singapore, but also globally.

Fong Chi Chung: Putien restaurants make dining out more affordable

In a year where diners made themselves scarce - preferring to spend their strong Singapore dollars overseas, and leading restaurant owners and chefs to despair over empty dining rooms - this power lister made a power move that others in the industry are watching closely.

Wee Teng Wen: Launching New Bahru to champion local brands

It was not some glitzy commercial mall with big overseas brands that grabbed headlines in 2024.

Pang Gek Teng: Surrey Hills ventures beyond brunch food with 3 new brands

The year 2024 was when Ms Pang Gek Teng achieved what she deems \"the impossible\".

Labubu: Gaga over furry doll with a smirk

People seek connections with anthropomorphised products because they can provide a sense of companionship. Research shows that after a rough day, turning to a familiar, smiling character can feel comforting, almost like having a buddy around.

Taylor Swift: Turning Singapore into Swiftapore

\"Who's afraid of little old me?\" American pop star Taylor Swift howls on her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD).

Bangladesh title 'stepping stone' for Hee and Jin

In only their third competition together, Singapore's mixed doubles pair Terry Hee and Jin Yujia clinched the Bangladesh International Challenge title on Dec 21.

LET'S KEEP MAKING HISTORY'

Ogura urges Lions to build on progress after reaching Asean Championship last 4

VICTORIOUS VILLANS ADD TO CITY MAYHEM

Hosts climb above champions into fifth with 2-1 win, prolonging Guardiola's worst slump

Maresca not worried about unhappy players

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka are likely to be the first players who will want to leave the club due to a lack of game time, as the January transfer window looms.

United more in control under Amorim: Iraola

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has paid tribute to Ruben Amorim's impact at Manchester United ahead of the Cherries' English Premier League match at Old Trafford on Dec 22.

Pereira looking to map Wolves' future

New Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira said on Dec 20 that he wants to help the players to regain their confidence with positive results, as the struggling side seek to avoid relegation from the English Premier League.

SLOT HOPES SPURS WIN A TROPHY

But not the League Cup, in which they are paired, or their next EPL game on Dec 22

Managers mindful of tough battlegrounds, fragile tenures

Ange Postecoglou assumed a position of solidarity this week when speaking of the difficulty of being a Premier League manager.

Gatland tasked to change fortunes on the pitch

Warren Gatland will remain as Wales rugby coach for the 2025 Six Nations despite a dire run of results, officials announced on Dec 20.

WOODS HAS 'LONG WAY' TO RETURN

He commits to family golf event this week but is not physically ready for PGA Tour

'Bridesmaid' Tsunoda faces uncertain future

Yuki Tsunoda will represent experience and continuity at Racing Bulls next season but, passed over for promotion, he looks to be running out of road at the Red Bull-owned Formula One team.

Russian skaters can compete in 2026 as neutrals

Russians will be able to qualify for the ice skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics as neutral athletes, the sport's governing body said on Dec 20.

Underrated Bulls ready to flex muscles against Celtics

The Boston Celtics did not look like themselves during their 117-108 National Basketball Association (NBA) home loss to the Chicago Bulls on Dec 19.

CAVALIERS' SQUAD DEPTH 'GOOD PROBLEM TO HAVE'

All starters in double figures in easy win over 'flat' Bucks, with Strus returning from injury