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Nightlife

The Local List: Hong Kong

Inside mixologist Jay Khan’s world of agave spirits and must-try cocktails

Coa was ranked top in the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list from 2021 to 2023.
Coa was ranked top in the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list from 2021 to 2023.

Will cutting down on drinking make me uncool?

ST’s assistant Life editor Clara Lock has reduced her alcohol consumption drastically since April.
ST’s assistant Life editor Clara Lock has reduced her alcohol consumption drastically since April.

Dance, off: South Korea’s live music venues caught in regulatory limbo

At some small music venues in Korea, dancing is technically illegal.
At some small music venues in Korea, dancing is technically illegal.

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.

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