Hobbies

‘I screamed’: Battle-ready Pokemon fans gear up for the World Championships on home turf

Jonathan Ng (bottom left) competes in a Pokemon Trading Card Game match during a local tournament.

Why it’s important to know how to spend time meaningfully after retirement

Money is important for retirees but knowing how to spend time meaningfully is equally so too.

Pokemon World Championships heading to Singapore in August 2027

The Pokemon World Championships in San Francisco, California, on Aug 29. The 2027 edition is set to take place at Singapore Expo from Aug 13 to 15.

The hottest travel souvenir is learning a new skill

Some travellers surveyed are planning a trip specifically to develop a skill while on vacation.

Why many people are spending more on their hobbies and craft work

Data from credit card companies show that people are spending more to pursue their hobbies.

For some singles, ‘hobbyamory’ has replaced hook-ups

Letter From Jakarta

‘Bored of just running’: How some young Indonesians found community

Members of Komunitas Bermain (Playing Community) playing traditional Indonesian children’s games along the car-free day route in Central Jakarta on July 8.

Why you keep buying books you don’t read

Long before a book is read, the experience of finding it is already becoming associated with pleasure.

Recall the 1980s Subbuteo craze? S'pore's table football kings are now headed to the Paris World Cup

Over 500 enthusiasts to gather as Asia board game meet returns to S’pore in July for second year

Players participating at the World Series of Board Gaming Singapore satellite event final game at The Mind Cafe Mega Store on June 2, 2025.

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