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Nightlife

Loosened nightlife rules for Boat Quay, Clarke Quay to be formalised after year-long pilot

Businesses said formalisation of the pilot rules signals an openness by the authorities to new concepts for the historic precinct.
Businesses said formalisation of the pilot rules signals an openness by the authorities to new concepts for the historic precinct.

Breakfast for dinner: Why do some restaurants in Singapore stay open 24/7?

Joji's Diner in Serangoon is open 24/7.
Joji's Diner in Serangoon is open 24/7.

Seoul eyes ‘Hipjiro’ as model for night-time tourism

Seoul plans to strengthen its night-time tourism infrastructure, with a particular focus on pedestrian safety and multilingual information services based on the visit and recommendations from the committee’s visit to Euljiro.
Seoul plans to strengthen its night-time tourism infrastructure, with a particular focus on pedestrian safety and multilingual information services based on the visit and recommendations from the committee’s visit to Euljiro.

Orchard Towers’ Naughty Girl nightclub loses High Court battle to sell alcohol after midnight

A policy introduced in July 2023 bars all Orchard Towers establishments from selling alcohol after 11.59pm.
A policy introduced in July 2023 bars all Orchard Towers establishments from selling alcohol after 11.59pm.

Andrew Chow, former resident DJ of Zouk, dies at 63

Andrew Chow died of stomach cancer and was still performing a few months before his death.
Andrew Chow died of stomach cancer and was still performing a few months before his death.

Asia’s 50 Best Bars: 4 Singapore bars make the list, with Jigger & Pony at No. 9

Jigger & Pony at Amara Hotel remains Singapore’s top entry on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars ranking.
Jigger & Pony at Amara Hotel remains Singapore’s top entry on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars ranking.

8 nightclubs made to pay $6.8m in taxes and penalties for under-declaring flower garland figures

IRAS said flower garland sales are taxable supplies, and that GST applies to the full value of garland sales, not just the portion retained by the nightclub.
IRAS said flower garland sales are taxable supplies, and that GST applies to the full value of garland sales, not just the portion retained by the nightclub.

Singapore’s former top ‘mamasan’ Mona Koh, paralysed after infamous 1994 shooting, dies at 80

Popularly known as “the queen of nightclubs”, Koh died at home on July 15 from kidney failure, according to Shin Min Daily News.
Popularly known as “the queen of nightclubs”, Koh died at home on July 15 from kidney failure, according to Shin Min Daily News.

Rooftop dining and nightlife hot spot Xava Skybar opens at National Gallery Singapore on Aug 1

Xava Skybar’s chief executive M. Sanjivan projects a positive outlook on the nightlife scene.
Xava Skybar’s chief executive M. Sanjivan projects a positive outlook on the nightlife scene.

Comeback kids: Who are the familiar faces behind Singapore’s 2026 nightlife revival?

(Clockwise from top left) New bar-restaurant Milli, the new Zouk Mainroom, newly opened bar-restaurant 67 on Scotts, and nightclub Lulu's Lounge.
(Clockwise from top left) New bar-restaurant Milli, the new Zouk Mainroom, newly opened bar-restaurant 67 on Scotts, and nightclub Lulu's Lounge.

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