YOUR favourite household appliances may soon be designed in Singapore - in a laboratory at Toa Payoh Lorong 3, to be exact.

Electrolux, the Sweden-based global leader in home and professional appliances, launched its regional headquarters and design lab here on Wednesday.

WHEN telephone operator Serene Ng visited the National Museum last weekend, she was able to experience some of the galleries for the first time without help.

The blind 39-year-old was able to read Braille texts to learn about the history of Singapore's fashion and its food culture, when previously she needed someone to read out the text for her.

PARTY animals can forget recession woes this season. Nightspots are already warming up to battle for a bigger slice of the party pie with a slew of cheap deals.

Nightlife chain St James Power Station, for example, has already spread the festive cheer with a pre-Christmas party complete with balloons at all 12 outlets, including Bar None, Living Room and The Bellini Grande, in November.