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Nightlife

Marina Bay skyline could see bolder night light-ups as URA explores easing guidelines

URA is looking to relax guidelines and will work with building owners to explore ideas for lighting concepts in the Singapore River and Marina Bay area.
URA is looking to relax guidelines and will work with building owners to explore ideas for lighting concepts in the Singapore River and Marina Bay area.

Watchdogs call for fair payment, clear contracts for nightlife freelancers, including performers

Pub patrons revel in Singapore's nightlife at Boat Quay.
Pub patrons revel in Singapore's nightlife at Boat Quay.

Rooftop dining and nightlife destination Milli to launch on May 31 at National Gallery Singapore

Milli co-founders (from left) Leong Sheen Jet, Vijay Mudaliar, Han Liguang and Dharma Wang.
Milli co-founders (from left) Leong Sheen Jet, Vijay Mudaliar, Han Liguang and Dharma Wang.

Thai authorities warn of spiked drinks in nightspots after nightclub case

Ill-intentioned people may secretly mix so-called drink-spiking drugs into water, other drinks or food, said Ms Supattra Boonserm, secretary-general of Thailand's Food and Drug Administration.
Ill-intentioned people may secretly mix so-called drink-spiking drugs into water, other drinks or food, said Ms Supattra Boonserm, secretary-general of Thailand's Food and Drug Administration.

Changing after-work culture: South Koreans turn away from heavy drinking

South Korea’s after-work drinking culture is losing steam.
South Korea’s after-work drinking culture is losing steam.

Singapore’s Fire Disco back for one-night tribute event on March 28

Fire Disco interior, an entertainment nightclub at Orchard Plaza.
Fire Disco interior, an entertainment nightclub at Orchard Plaza.

In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife

Sagar Naik, known as DJ Sagar, plays at a neon padel party organised by 12xperience, at Padelverse in Karachi, Pakistan, November 29, 2025. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Sagar Naik, known as DJ Sagar, plays at a neon padel party organised by 12xperience, at Padelverse in Karachi, Pakistan, November 29, 2025. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

‘It’s no laughing matter’: Culinary gas becomes deadly party trend in Indonesia

Police found a canister of nitrous oxide in Ms Lula Lahfah's flat after her death. Whip Pink, the Indonesian brand behind the canisters, is managed by PT Suplaindo Sukses Sejahtera.
Police found a canister of nitrous oxide in Ms Lula Lahfah's flat after her death. Whip Pink, the Indonesian brand behind the canisters, is managed by PT Suplaindo Sukses Sejahtera.

‘Three-strikes’ approach taken to tackle errant businesses: Sun Xueling

ST reported on Feb 3 that tougher clampdown on massage parlours and salons involved in vice is expected in the coming months.
ST reported on Feb 3 that tougher clampdown on massage parlours and salons involved in vice is expected in the coming months.

South Korea’s Cabinet passes law revision against abuse targeting Itaewon victims, families

People taking photos of a memorial in October 2023 to remember Halloween revellers killed in 2022 in Seoul’s Itaewon district.
People taking photos of a memorial in October 2023 to remember Halloween revellers killed in 2022 in Seoul’s Itaewon district.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.