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After sending one audition video, Singaporean Nicole Bacon is now in rookie K-pop girl group NWH:I

The 22-year-old beauty queen’s whirlwind debut was a combination of determination and some luck.

Singaporean Nicole Bacon, 22, is one of seven members of rookie global K-pop girl group NWH:I.

6 highlights from National Gallery Singapore’s Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise

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K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty to hold first performance in Singapore on May 9

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Actress Ryoko Hirosue fined $5,700 for negligent driving causing injury

Restaurant Open Farm Community and Tiong Bahru Bakery Safari in Dempsey to close on Jan 11

Henry Lau apologises at MBS concert: ‘I hope no other singer will perform in this place again’

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Entertainment

Disney says Zootopia 2 is China’s top Hollywood film

Zootopia 2 reclaimed the top spot at the Chinese box office over the first weekend of 2026.

People visit a Miniso shop in Beijing with Zootopia merchandises on display on Dec 20.

Dance music festival Tomorrowland to stage first full Asian edition in Thailand

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US actor Mickey Rourke declines $128,000 in donations after his eviction

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Travel

7 up-and-coming travel hot spots worth a visit in 2026

Destinations such as Warsaw, Chiang Mai and Guiyang are gaining traction among Singapore travellers.

Destinations such as Warsaw, Chiang Mai and Guiyang are gaining traction among Singapore travellers.

Can Apple’s AirPod translation get you through Tokyo?

Travel Journal

The best place I travelled to in 2025 was a nunnery 

Red Dot Abroad

How a Singaporean created Michelin Key-winning Hokkaido ski resort Setsu Niseko

Food
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Restaurant Open Farm Community and Tiong Bahru Bakery Safari in Dempsey to close on Jan 11

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From hongbao reward cards to Prosperity menu plushies: Huat’s on offer at McDonald’s for CNY

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2026 food trends: Chefs foresee the rise of regional ingredients, sustainable cooking

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Luxe for less: Restaurant mantra for 2026?

Design & Living

Future-proofing malls with havens, hangouts and hubs 

Global trends point to a reimagining of malls as community hubs where people go for meaningful connections.

An outdoor event at Wisma Atria as seen before the WWF Earth Hour Switch Off moment on March 23, 2024. Businesses are recognising the value of shopping experiences and are crafting new ways to boost customer loyalty and generate foot traffic in competitive environments instead of relying solely on traditional retail.

All the ways AI did not live up to the hype in 2025 – and what’s next in 2026

Plant Parenting

Start your stem-cuttings strong for the new year

The Chic Home

French-Singaporean couple’s Mid-century Modern five-room flat in Bedok

Living well

Do you need that multivitamin supplement? Know the ABCs of vitamins

Health experts explain why you need vitamins A, B and C and how to meet your daily needs.

Eat a balanced diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables rather than relying only on vitamin supplements.

There’s never been a better time to quit caffeine

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Rosacea can worsen with age, but there are ways to manage it

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Smart parenting
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A SMART start to PSLE preparation

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PSLE Companion: Read more

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SG60 Experience Credit redemption extended, Line Friends building blocks, Numberblocks musical

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Things can get scary for a nine-year-old in Primary 3

Motoring

ST’s car-buying guide

Hot wheels: 25 choicest cars for the money in 2026

SUVs are popular, but there are other options for those who prefer to go against the grain.

The 2026 car-buying guide by ST's Motoring team looks more closely at SUVs, with a handful of other vehicle types thrown in for brave or stubborn souls bent on going against the grain.

Car review

Elegance meets power in Corvette’s Stingray

Fast Lane

Golf GTI turns 50, new Lotus showroom in Leng Kee Rd, Mercedes-Benz CLA aces European safety test

Torque Shop

Car engine replacement must be done with LTA approval

Latest

Brigitte Bardot to be buried in Saint-Tropez as cause of death revealed to be cancer

Brigitte Bardot had undergone two operations for cancer before she succumbed to the disease in December, her husband said.
Brigitte Bardot had undergone two operations for cancer before she succumbed to the disease in December, her husband said.

K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty to hold first performance in Singapore on May 9

Fifty Fifty reintroduced themselves in 2024 with original member Keena, alongside new members Chanelle Moon, Yewon, Hana and Athena.
Fifty Fifty reintroduced themselves in 2024 with original member Keena, alongside new members Chanelle Moon, Yewon, Hana and Athena.

US actor Mickey Rourke declines $128,000 in donations after his eviction

Mickey Rourke said it was “humiliating” and “embarrassing” that the status of his finances and living arrangements had become internet fodder.
Mickey Rourke said it was “humiliating” and “embarrassing” that the status of his finances and living arrangements had become internet fodder.

Actress Ryoko Hirosue fined $5,700 for negligent driving causing injury

Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue has suspended all entertainment activities to focus on her health issues.
Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue has suspended all entertainment activities to focus on her health issues.

6 highlights from National Gallery Singapore’s Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise

The exhibition is on from Jan 9 to Nov 15 and admission is free.
The exhibition is on from Jan 9 to Nov 15 and admission is free.

National Gallery Singapore’s new show highlights five pioneering women artists from the region

Indonesian artist Dolorosa Sinaga’s bronze sculpture We Will Fight (2004/2025) is situated outside the gallery’s doors in the Spine Hall.
Indonesian artist Dolorosa Sinaga’s bronze sculpture We Will Fight (2004/2025) is situated outside the gallery’s doors in the Spine Hall.

After sending one audition video, Singaporean Nicole Bacon is now in rookie K-pop girl group NWH:I

Singaporean Nicole Bacon, 22, is one of seven members of rookie global K-pop girl group NWH:I.
Singaporean Nicole Bacon, 22, is one of seven members of rookie global K-pop girl group NWH:I.

Disney says Zootopia 2 is China’s top Hollywood film

People visit a Miniso shop in Beijing with Zootopia merchandises on display on Dec 20.
People visit a Miniso shop in Beijing with Zootopia merchandises on display on Dec 20.

What BTS’ return means to the K-pop industry – and why it comes with a full-length album in March

A screengrab from concert film BTS: Yet To Come In Cinemas. The South Korean boy band are making a comeback on March 20.
A screengrab from concert film BTS: Yet To Come In Cinemas. The South Korean boy band are making a comeback on March 20.

Restaurant Open Farm Community and Tiong Bahru Bakery Safari in Dempsey to close on Jan 11

Open Farm Community, which occupies a 35,000 sq ft compound in the Dempsey foothills, is closing after a decade.
Open Farm Community, which occupies a 35,000 sq ft compound in the Dempsey foothills, is closing after a decade.

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