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.
Bespoke Learning Courses
UWCSEA welcomes over 5,900 students from over 100 countries at its Dover and East campuses, offering a learning programme built around academics, activities, service, personal and social education, and outdoor education. The school’s comprehensive Grade 9 and 10 programme incorporates bespoke UWCSEA courses where students have choice and agency in their learning. Experience the vibrant school live at one of its online or on-campus Open Days, ongoing until 3 October.
Register at bit.ly/uwcsea_open_day.
New Prints For Tots
The Cotton Tale has launched its new Bunny Foliage collection in two colourways, featuring hand-drawn prints. It blends together storytelling with timeless designs, comfort, style and sustainability. Suitable for both casual and special occasions, the collection’s range includes pyjamas, pillows and cot sheets. They’re all crafted from eco-friendly bamboo fabric, which is gentle on sensitive skin and safe for the planet.
Customised Keyboards
Create your dream keyboard from start to finish at The Laboratory by RF, Singapore’s largest keyboard customisation store. Whether you’re a seasoned keyboard enthusiast or new to the world of mechanical keyboards, the immersive, hands-on experience allows you to choose bases, switches and keycaps from brands like Akko, Gateron and Keychron. There’s expert guidance available at every step and the process is uniquely yours, resulting in a one-of-a-kind keyboard to take home.
#02-18/23A Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road. reformdlab.co
Wedding Bells & Battles
Harried to be Married explores the humorous challenges faced by the Jha family in finding a suitable bride for their son, Nikhil, a highly educated and attractive investment banker. This debut novel by Singapore-based writer Push Sharma manages to capture the comedic side of the tension between respecting traditions and following one’s heart. The book is available online at
Easy and Safe Pet Care
HICC Pet has opened its new APAC Brand Experience Centre in Singapore’s CBD. Within the 4,000-squarefoot flagship space, pet lovers can experience handson a range of pet wellness and grooming products, from Deodorizing Pet Glove Wipes to 2X Power Pet Wound & Antimicrobial Spray. The products are all crafted with powerful, gentle and safe ingredients that will ensure your pet’s health and comfort.
#01-05/06 The Heart Marina One, 5 Straits View. hiccpet.sg
The Latest In Luggage!
Smoother Moves
EVOA Z, the second generation of Samsonite’s EVOA series, comes with new design features such as the sleek aluminum logo bar, shell finish with fine brushed texture and a concealed hanging hook. It features new technology such as Aero-Trac Whirl Suspension Wheels for greater smoothness and quiet movement, as well as a smart lock.
Available in Ivory Gold and Black, the collection is available at all Samsonite stores or online at samsonite.com.sg/evoa-z.
Exploring with Animal Buddies
American Tourister and Kiztopia have teamed up and launched a collection of luggage and travel accessories that feature Kiztopia’s animal characters. Designed for children, the collection includes backpacks, upright luggage and travel pillows. They can be used for school, playdates, overseas trips and wherever the little explorer is going to.
Available at americantourister.com.sg, American Tourister’s official Lazada, Shopee and Zalora stores and all Kiztopia outlets islandwide.
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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