Want to keep up to date on with what’s new in Singapore and Singapore life? We bring you news in Singapore today on events, products, school news and services for families, plus fun happenings around the city.
Golden celebrations
From now until 1 January 2025, the Ferrero Rocher (FR) Christmas Tree will be illuminating the roof top of Design Orchard. The golden tree is part of the Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up running at the same time. Shoppers can bring their very own miniature FR Christmas Tree home. With a $38 purchase of FR products or Ferrero Collection, you can participate in the Gift of Appreciation Workshop on 14 and 15 December to customise your tree. Register for your spot at ferrerorochergoldengift.com.
Flexible Car Subscriptions
Carasti (formerly Carzuno) offers drivers a convenient way to drive a new car with its flexible subscription plans. There’s no down payment, loan or resale risk – simply pay one monthly fee for your preferred car. Choose from over 30 models including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, BYD and Toyota for doorstep delivery with insurance, servicing and taxes included.
Deal! Sign up for a minimum of six months or up to 36 months and receive 15 percent off the first month’s subscription with the code “EL15%”.
8230 3275 | carasti.com/SG/en
Customise the Perfect Porsche
The new Porsche 911 GT model has launched two versions simultaneously. The track-focused sports car has new angled side plates on its rear wing, a re-contoured front diffuser and redesigned Matrix LED headlights. The Touring package dispenses with the fixed wing for an extendable rear spoiler with a tear-off edge, an adapted fin design on the underbody for aerodynamic balance and the “911 GT3 touring” logo emblazoned on the rear lid grille. Both versions can be further customised to the driver’s taste and intended use
Effortless Chill!
Fieldbar is not just a cooler box that keeps ice and your drinks cold for up to 50 hours in the shade. It’s also handcrafted with durability and portability in mind, and has a look that’s stylish and timeless. A Drinks Box ($298) can fit two 750ml bottles of champagne, three 750ml bottles of wine or ten 330ml cans of beer. Add on a Swing Sling ($75; interchangeable with the standard short handle of the box) for a hands-free way of carrying the Box comfortably on your shoulder.
Winning Panoramas
The 15th Epson International Pano Awards saw over 4,500 submissions across 95 countries where participants competed for cash and prizes. The world’s largest competition dedicated to panoramic photography also introduced the inaugural award for Southeast Asia Open Photographer of the Year, which went to Fikri Muharom from Indonesia. His entry, “The Volcanoes Theatre”, captured the beauty of Mount Bromo at sunrise. The grand title was awarded to Kelvin Yuen, an international landscape photographer based in Hong Kong. His works “Power of Nature”, “Wilderness” and “Mountain of Divinity” also placed him as the winner in the Nature/Landscape category.
View all winning and top image galleries at thepanoawards.com/2024-winners-gallery
Schools News
Open Doors to Young Minds
Trehaus School invites families to its first Open House of 2025, on 24 January from 10am to noon. Get a private tour of the Reggio Emiliainspired space at 109 North Bridge Road (#07-21 to #07-33 Funan), and the spacious outdoor and indoor play areas. Your little one will enjoy curated activities facilitated by one of the nurturing teachers and take home a goodie bag.
Deal! Receive $500 off school fees for the first six months of enrolment with the code “ELTREHAUS25”.
Support for Autism
The Rainbow Centre Admiral Hill School is a new facility for people with autism. It’s the first-of-its-kind special education school in Singapore, purpose-built for 300 students with moderate to high support needs. Designed with social integration in mind, the autism-friendly facilities enable students to practise independent living skills as well as interact with peers to practise communication and social skills. The abundant greenery and art wall provides spaces for students to play and self-regulate.
These news snippets appeared in the latest issue of Expat Living. Now take a look at our expat guide to where to live in Singapore and 20 quirky facts about Singapore.
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