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Singapore tourism

The real Emerald Hill: Friends, neighbours and life beyond the global gaze

Emerald Hill Conservation Association president Richard Helfer and secretary Deborah Yeo, who are also neighbours, safeguard the enclave’s identity and living conditions.
Emerald Hill Conservation Association president Richard Helfer and secretary Deborah Yeo, who are also neighbours, safeguard the enclave’s identity and living conditions.

Merlion statue at One Fullerton not available for photo-taking during maintenance from Nov 24 to 26

The statue at the Merlion Park will be covered in scaffolding while works are in progress.
The statue at the Merlion Park will be covered in scaffolding while works are in progress.

Singapore Q2 tourism receipts down 6.2% at $7.21 billion amid global uncertainty

Singapore’s tourism performance for the first half of 2026 was largely stable.
Singapore’s tourism performance for the first half of 2026 was largely stable.

F1 Singapore 2026: Bigger crowds, tougher competition for local businesses

As travellers stream into Singapore from all over the world for the Singapore Grand Prix, more businesses are innovating and marketing F1-themed offerings.
As travellers stream into Singapore from all over the world for the Singapore Grand Prix, more businesses are innovating and marketing F1-themed offerings.

SAFTI Military Institute bus tours suspended ‘till further notice’: S’pore Discovery Centre

Public bus tours will be unavailable from Oct 3 until further notice, said the Singapore Discovery Centre.
Public bus tours will be unavailable from Oct 3 until further notice, said the Singapore Discovery Centre.

F1 Singapore Grand Prix value proposition still strong after 18 years

The Marina Bay street circuit as seen Swissotel The Stamford Singapore ahead of the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 1, 2025.
The Marina Bay street circuit as seen Swissotel The Stamford Singapore ahead of the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 1, 2025.

Singapore attractions like National Gallery and Oceanarium star in Aaron Kwok’s Alipay ad

Hong Kong singer Aaron Kwok outside the National Gallery Singapore.
Hong Kong singer Aaron Kwok outside the National Gallery Singapore.

Over 720,000 travellers have passed through the new Singapore Cruise Centre since July 15

The Singapore Cruise Centre (HarbourFront) leverages automated systems to handle peak daily crowds of up to 18,000 people.
The Singapore Cruise Centre (HarbourFront) leverages automated systems to handle peak daily crowds of up to 18,000 people.

Hey, how about spending the long weekend in... Singapore?

Bumboats to Pulau Ubin docked at the Changi Point Ferry Terminal. It should not take a pandemic to make those living in Singapore pay attention to what is on our doorstep, and there is no reason we cannot enjoy this island now with the same curiosity and sense of wonder, says the writer.
Bumboats to Pulau Ubin docked at the Changi Point Ferry Terminal. It should not take a pandemic to make those living in Singapore pay attention to what is on our doorstep, and there is no reason we cannot enjoy this island now with the same curiosity and sense of wonder, says the writer.

Grand Prix season: Orchard ‘paddock’, pop-ups, Porsche displays and more beyond the racetrack

The Singapore Grand Prix takes place from Oct 9 to 11.
The Singapore Grand Prix takes place from Oct 9 to 11.

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