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Championing Success in Women

PrimeTime Business and Professional Women's Association aims to empower women to achieve their highest potential through events, programmes and more. We find out more from the board team.

Simplify Your Digital Life in 2025

As you set resolutions for your health, travel or career goals, consider setting some for your technology, too. Here are five simple IT support tips from Tekkie Help that can make for a more productive and stress-free year.

A SMALL BUSINESS MECCA

There's a new place in town for small businesses to grow and expand under one roof. Here are five services you can utilise at Mustard Seed@SG, an exciting new five-storey facility located in a quiet neighbourhood off Upper Thomson Road.

Finding Friends in Singapore...

...the ups, downs and awkward first dates

When Tummy Trouble Hits

Upper abdominal pain is certainly no fun, whether it hits after you've eaten a meal or after you've skipped one! Surgeon DR THNG YONGXIAN shares insights into some of the causes and symptoms, as well as when it's time to see a doctor.

Quick Steps for Ski Mishaps

Skiing is fast becoming a de rigueur holiday activity for us tropics dwellers. But injuries are a quick way to ruin après-ski vibes. In this second of two articles, orthopaedic surgeon and ski-tragic DR DERRICK OH gives advice on what to do if you get injured skiing.

A Fresh Start

Survived the silly season? Whatever your fitness goals for 2025, getting back into shape needn't be daunting.

GET FIT & Have Fun!

Looking for a fresh fitness regime to kick off the new year right? Here, I chat with EMMA LEE, Studio Manager at BFT Bukit Timah, to find out all about the gym and the theory behind it. Plus, as a member myself, I give my honest review!

BREAKING BARRIERS

Fitness isn't just about weight loss - it's about building strength, resilience and a healthier, balanced life.

Start the New Year Glowing!

Profhilo is a hyaluronic acid injectable treatment that aims to boost hydration and give your skin a natural glow. We find out more about it from DR RACHEL HO of La Clinic – plus, we give it a try ourselves!

Flying in Style

We take off on an Emirates flight to Dubai to experience its newest cabin class, and chat with an airline representative to find out more.

WHAT ELSE HAPPENED IN 2024

If things like wars and elections made you less inclined to read the news in 2024, we've done the hard yards and dug around the back pages of all the newspapers to find some of the stranger stories you might have missed from around the world over the past 12 months.

Make it Fun!

We're sure all parents can agree that a large portion of learning begins beyond the classroom. Here are two different places that are helping children follow their curiosity and gain skills, experience and friends along the way.

From Trailing Spouse to Trailblazer

FLEUR MAIDMENT is an Australian environmental scientist whose expat posting in Singapore helped put the plight of another regional country on her radar - including its issues with water quality.

Lunar Luxe

In Chinese culture, the snake symbolises wisdom, elegance, transformation and charm – qualities reflected in the range of fashion, jewellery, homeware, gifts, thing for kids and festive red envelopes that the team at A Raft of Otters has curated to usher in a prosperous and stylish Lunar New Year. Here are some highlights.

Food as Medicine!

Good gut health can be a crucial puzzle piece for overall vigour. Here, VICTORIA MCKELLAR, co-founder of the gut health brand Akesi, tells us a bit about the concept of \"food as medicine\".

Resolutions...and Results!

The start of a new year often inspires a fresh commitment to fitness, but many well-intentioned resolutions lose momentum all too soon. This time, break the cycle. We've spoken with top fitness experts to bring you practical tips on how to stay consistent and achieve the results you're after.

NEW YEAR New Style!

Joo Chiat boutique The Wyld Shop is all about bold, fun and confidence-boosting fashion. To kick off 2025 in style, owner KARA BENSLEY shares four styling tips to help refresh your wardrobe and inspire your next outfit and she hand-picks a few looks to get you started!

Our EUROPEAN Bucket List

Don't wait to see everyone else's Instagram posts about Mediterranean beaches, charming old towns and snowy alps. Check out the Expat Living team's top destination recommendations and book yourself a trip to Europe!

Vegetarian & Vegan Eats

The days of being served an uninspiring salad and a plate of mushrooms when you request vegetarian food in Singapore are long gone. There are plenty of great green, gluten-free and plantbased restaurants here- including some amazing modern Indian options! Try these five for starters, and find lots more at expatliving.sg/wine-dine.

For All Things Scottish

We meet the Chieftain of the Singapore St Andrew's Society, TAYLOR SMITH, who encourages Scots in Singapore - or anyone interested in all things Scottish, for that matter -to join him and other Society members and be part of a growing community.

Rewilding the Karoo

LARA SAGE and family take a driving holiday in South Africa that culminates in a stay at Samara Karoo Reserve, not just a one-of-a-kind safari camp, but a conservation success story.

THE RIGHT RUG

Did you know that a rug can have more than just an aesthetic benefit? A study from 2016 shows that \"walking on carpeting induces less stress than walking on wood flooring\". There are plenty of other reasons to keep a few well-chosen carpets in the home, too - as our readers reveal here.

End of an Era

MELISSA MONTGOMERY lives in one of the last remaining original houses in One Tree Hill, with husband Scotty and their three children, Carter and Cleo (8), and Matilda (6).

New Designs, Timeless Appeal

Originals has long been redefining homes in Singapore with its curated collections of high-quality furniture and home accessories. Now it's expanding its line and adding a stunning new Kiwi homeware brand to the mix. We take a closer look!

Injury-free Skiing!

You've compared the various resorts' vital statistics, après ski options and historical snowfall data, and you're ready to hit the slopes this holidays! In this first of two articles, orthopaedic surgeon and ski-tragic DR DERRICK OH gives advice on how you can prevent skiing injuries.

Braces Vs Invisalign First!

Teeth straightening for kids can achieve more health benefits than just a great smile. Here, dentist DR ALEXIA KWAN talks about the pros and cons of the two main options: traditional braces and Invisalign First.

CAN OBESITY LEAD TO HEART ATTACKS?

Maintaining a healthy weight is more than just a matter of appearance - it's a vital aspect of heart health. DR MICHAEL ROSS MACDONALD, a senior consultant cardiologist at The Harley Street Heart & Vascular Centre, discusses how weight affects our heart and ways to manage it.

Achieving with Development Assessments

Every parent prioritises the wellbeing and optimal development of their child. Paediatric physiotherapist WAN YING TEH specialises in babies and children and tells us why a physiotherapy development assessment can help you achieve just this.

POWER WORKOUTS REDEFINED

It's easy to let fitness slide during the festivities, but keeping up your routine doesn't have to be a chore. These quick, high-burn workouts make it simple to stay active, boost your energy, and keep that waistline in check - no matter how packed your calendar gets!