Food lovers in Singapore are in for a treat as Pan Pacific Singapore’s award-winning buffet restaurant, Edge, proudly brings back its highly anticipated "Heritage of Penang" dining experience. Running from August 12 to September 20, 2026, this exclusive dinner buffet celebrates the rich and vibrant flavors of Penang's legendary food scene right in the heart of the city. A Gathering of Culinary Legends Executive Chef Andy Oh and his culinary team have invited four celebrated Penang hawker veterans to showcase the signature dishes that have made them beloved household names. Chef Toon Chin Hye: The Founder and Head Chef of Ah Soon Fried Oyster brings over 40 years of experience to Edge. He will be serving his acclaimed Fried Oyster Omelette, a dish that has earned both local and international recognition. Chef Tan Pow Lai: As a Master Artisan and Wholesaler of Tan Kee Poh Piah, Chef Pow Lai draws on more than five decades of craftsmanship. Guests can enjoy his Fresh Hand-made Popiah, famous for its delicately hand-rolled skins. Chef Tan Kim Chong: A highly respected figure in authentic Nyonya cuisine, Chef Kim Chong brings bold and aromatic flavors to the buffet. His offerings include Nyonya Otah, Nyona Curry Kapitan, and Nyonya Perut Ikan. Chef Kong Chee Thiam: Specializing in traditional Southeast Asian street desserts, Chef Chee Thiam prepares his signature Apam Balik, also known as Min Jiang Kueh. This beloved treat has drawn a loyal following at Penang's Northam Beach Café for over ten years. Executive Chef Andy Oh's Tributes Complementing the guest chefs' masterpieces, Executive Chef Andy Oh is serving his own culinary tributes to the island's hawker heritage. Diners can indulge in his signature Penang White Curry Noodle with Pork Blood Curd, which features a rich coconut broth, regional house-made sambal, prawn, cuttlefish, cockles, and taupok. Another highlight is his Char Kway Teow, stir-fried over intense heat to deliver savory wok hei in every bite. The extensive menu also features a wide array of classic Penang favorites and sweet treats: Savory Delights: Nyonya Mango Kerabu, Loh Bak (Five-spice Pork Roll), Char Moi (Wok-fried Porridge with Crispy Pork Belly), Assam Pedas Fish with Lady Finger, Too Kar Chor (Braised Pork Trotter with Black Vinegar), and Inchi Kabin. Desserts: Muah Chee, Penang Tau Sar Piah, Durian Crepe, Penang Cendol, and pickled nutmeg. The Best of Both Worlds: International Fare If you are craving variety, the "Heritage of Penang" runs alongside Edge’s extensive international buffet. The spread includes hearty classics like Classic Osso Bucco, Pan-seared Sustainable Salmon with Fennel Purée, Seafood Bouillabaisse, and Slow-roasted Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding. To finish your evening on a sweet note, the pastry team offers a Raspberry Rose Gâteau, Cherry Almond Strudel, Lemon Pistachio Cake, and a Cream Cheese Pecan Brownie. Event Promotion Details at a Glance Details Information Dates 12 August to 20 September 2026 Time Available for dinner from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Pricing (Adult) $118++ per adult (Includes free flow of soft drinks) Pricing (Child) $59++ per child (Includes free flow of soft drinks) To secure your spot for this delicious cultural journey, reservations can be made by calling +65 6826 8240 or emailing dining.ppsin@panpacific.com. RM Verdict: 9.1/10 - We will return again for sure for this lovely authentic Penang spread.

Amara Singapore is a refined, recently renovated hotel situated in the heart of the Central Business District on Tanjong Pagar Road. Ideal for both business professionals and leisure travelers, the property provides a modern, luxurious atmosphere just a two-minute walk from the Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Beyond its comfortable accommodations, the hotel is widely recognized as a premier culinary destination, housing a diverse collection of award-winning dining and nightlife venues under one roof. Accommodations & Amenities: The hotel features 389 modern, air-conditioned guest rooms, a relaxing Balinese-style swimming pool on the sixth floor, a spa, and a 24-hour fitness center. Exceptional Dining: Home to 10 distinct on-site restaurants, culinary highlights include Michelin-recommended Cantonese and Sichuan fare at Peony Jade, authentic royal Thai dishes at the long-standing Thanying, and premium Japanese omakase at Sushi Yujo. World-Class Nightlife: Guests can unwind at Jigger & Pony, a celebrated bespoke cocktail bar located on the property that consistently ranks near the top of Asia's 50 Best Bars list. Business & Event Facilities: The hotel offers extensive meeting spaces, including a massive pillar-less Grand Ballroom equipped with a 7.6-meter LED video wall, making it a popular choice for large corporate gatherings and weddings. We decided to do a staycation over the National Day long weekend at the Executive Club room. Amara Singapore first opened in 1986 and I remember the grand but dated design of the lobby and interior when I first visited the hotel as a kid with my parents. It recently underwent a comprehensive, phased renovation that began in October 2023. The extensive redesign, led by hospitality design firm Studio HBA, upgraded its public spaces, lobby, and all 389 guest rooms, with the final transformation officially completed and unveiled in late 2024. The transformation is stunning and the interior is now chic and contemporary, featuring clean lines, natural wood elements and calming green accents. We were assigned the Club room on the 17th floor which is the Club floor where the Club Lounge is located. Space & Comfort: The rooms are thoughtfully laid out, complete with a separate living area and an L-shaped sofa or tan chaise lounge where you can unwind. We had a plush King bed, positioned across from a 55-inch smart TV with screencasting capabilities. The Bathroom: A major highlight of the Club Room is the inclusion of both a rain shower and a bathtub (note: standard rooms often lack a tub). The bathroom features beautiful handmade porcelain tiles, a bidet, and premium bath amenities by Appelles Apothecary and Lab. Sustainability: Amara has made a conscious effort to be eco-friendly. There are no single-use plastics, and the room includes a filtered drinking water tap and power-saving motion sensors for the lights and air conditioning. Booking a Club Room granted us access to The Club on Level 17, which significantly enhances the value of our stay. The lounge is an elegant, exclusive space with stunning skyline views. Our Club perks included: Food & Beverage: A personalized, complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. In the evenings (5:30 PM to 7:30 PM), complimentary evening cocktails and canapés are served. In-Room Perks: The non-alcoholic mini-bar in our room is complimentary and replenished daily. We also got a Nespresso machine and TWG tea sachets. Convenience: Enjoy complimentary laundry service (two pieces daily) and late check-out at 2:00 PM (subject to availability). After checking in, we went straight to The Club for evening cocktails, before our dinner appointment at a restaurant nearby. There was a fine selection of house and sparkling wines, beer and standard spirits, but we were pleasantly surprised that a Singleton 12 years single malt was available. A single malt, yes, not any cheap blended house whiskey. The food spread included some hot and cold canapes, savoury bites and dessert. For breakfast, we had a choice to dine at The Club or the main restaurant Element on the lobby level. We went to survey both choices, and eventually decided to have our breakfast at Element restaurant. The Club Breakfast The Club offers a smaller intimate spread compared to Element restaurant but had a couple of exclusive items like smoked salmon, nasi lemak and meat balls in a quieter setting. Element Restaurant Breakfast The Spread: It is a fairly large, classic hotel-style buffet. There was a wide variety of Western and Asian breakfast staples, including: Hot Stations: Eggs made-to-order, congee, noodles, dim sum, and a rotation of local Singaporean dishes. Continental: A variety of freshly baked breads, pastries, yogurt, cereals, and seasonal fruits. Beverages: Self-service coffee machines, a selection of juices, and tea. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Amara Singapore is currently hosting a special "Bites of Nostalgia High Tea" featuring treats made with MILO®. The experience is designed to spark childhood memories by blending comforting local Singaporean flavors with creative MILO-infused desserts. The Details Location: Cafe Oriental (Level 1, Amara Singapore). Dates: August 7, 2026 – September 13, 2026. Pricing: $68++ for 2 Adults $21++ for each child under 12 years old Timings: Weekdays: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM Weekends & Public Holidays: Two seatings are available (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM & 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM) Since we were staying there, we decided to try out the high tea before checking out. What's on the Menu? The menu is a curated mix of savory local favorites and decadent sweet creations: Savory Bites: Includes elevated local classics like Chilli Crab with Mantou and Hae Bee Hiam Kueh Pie Tee. MILO® Sweet Treats: The star of the show features custom creations like a MADE WITH MILO® Financier and a Sesame Peanut Rice Ball infused with the classic malt flavor. We would like to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation to the Amara team for taking good care of us during our stay. Gordon the GM, Deirdre and Jin Mei from Marcoms, Azreen the Reservation Manager, Gino the Duty Manager, Ashraf, Keith and Limin from Front Desk, Valerie from The Club, Jacky and Kai Yong from Element restaurant, and last but not least Lisa and Nuru. We will be back for sure.

Situated in the heart of Tiong Bahru, Magpie is the creative home of chef Eliot Thomas, a New Zealander with Fijian roots and a career forged across Sydney, London, the Mediterranean and Asia. Thomas's cooking philosophy, which he describes as "borderless soul food", is grounded in seasonal, regional produce and shaped by a lifelong curiosity about culture, memory and the stories food can tell. Since opening in Singapore, Magpie has earned a devoted following for its changing menus, warm hospitality and a kitchen that takes both its ingredients and its influences seriously. We decided to drop by on a weekday evening to check out their food and wow it was packed with a full house! We were presented with a focused and specialized menu, so while we perused the food options we decided to have a pre-dinner drink by ordering a Drappier Carte D'Or champagne, and we were pleasantly surprised to be served the champagne in a Grabriel Glas, one of the best hand-blown wine glasses on the market today. The thinness of the glass and stem, when you put it to your lips, arouses your senses and elevates the flavours and structure of the champagne. And to add, they don't serve the champagne in a traditional champagne flute, but a tapered shape glass to allow the bubbles and complexity to evolve in the glass. This type of glass is my favourite and I use these when I entertain guests at my home with similar Zalto glasses. We started with some starters - Curried Fish Croquettes ($28 for 3 pieces), and Ceviche with Passionfruit, Corander and Coconut ($$34). We must remark that the croquettes were spot-on with the taste and execution, and the Ceviche was very fresh and juicy. For the mains, we had the W-Black Wagyu ($62), Market Fish Tuna ($52) and Dry Aged Gooralie Pork ($68). Chef Eliot came over to our table to explain his story and inspiration behind these dishes and his cooking style. The marbling and fat-to-meat ratio on the pork was well balanced and just right on the sweet spot. The wagyu just simply melted in our mouths and still paired well with our champagne and green curry and maitake. To end off the night on a happy sweet farewell, we had the Warm dark chocolate with Cinnamon ice cream, chili mousse and almond biscuit ($18). And the seasonal peach sorbet ($14) for each of us. Overall RM Verdict: 8.8/10 Reasonable price, excellent food and awesome service. Will we return? Yes absolutely that goes without saying! Magpie Singapore 57 Eng Hoon St, #01-88 Singapore 160057 Tel: +65 8223 4930 (Whatsapp preferred) www.magpie.city www.instagram.com/magpiesingapore/ hello@magpie.city Operating Hours: Friday to Sunday from 12.00pm to 3.00pm Tuesday to Thursday from 6pm till late

The Invisible Signature: How Maison 21G Paris Is Reimagining Luxury Hospitality Through Scent Maison 21G Paris and the New Art of Bespoke Hotel Scent Design Discover how Maison 21G Paris creates bespoke scent identities, sustainable amenities, spa rituals and retail collections for luxury hotels around the world. A guest may forget the colour of the curtains. They may not remember the name of the flower placed beside the bed. Yet years later, one breath can bring everything back: the cool marble of the lobby, the hush of the corridor, the warmth of the room at sunset. Scent has this rare power. It does not simply decorate a space. It enters memory. This is the territory explored by Maison 21G Paris, the Haute Perfumery house founded by Master Perfumer Johanna Monange. Across the world, she works with hotel owners, general managers and creative marketing teams to compose something no catalogue can provide: an olfactory identity that belongs entirely to one property. Not a fragrance borrowed from a familiar brand.Not an amenity found in dozens of hotels.A scent with a soul, created from the soul of the hotel itself. The End of Scented Sameness in Luxury Hotels For many years, luxury hotels relied on established beauty brands to signal prestige. The name on the bottle was meant to reassure the guest. But true luxury has changed. Today, the most discerning hotels no longer want to offer what can be found everywhere. They want to express their own world: their architecture, destination, culture, local ingredients and traditions, values and personality. A hotel in the mountains should not smell like an island resort. A heritage palace should not share the same olfactory language as a ultra contemporary City Hotel. Each property deserves a signature as distinctive as its address. Maison 21G Paris helps hotels move beyond scented sameness. The process begins with listening… Johanna Monange personally immerses herself in each project she accepts. She studies the property, its landscape, its local ingredients and traditions, and the emotions it wishes to inspire. She listens to the stories of the founders, the ambitions of the general manager and the subtle details that make the hotel unlike any other. A local flower may become the heart of the fragrance. A forest, coastline, spice market or architectural material may inspire its texture. Sometimes the starting point is a memory. Sometimes it is a vision of the guest experience yet to be created. Every project is approached as a work of Haute Perfumery: with instinct, discipline, curiosity and passion. A Scent That Lives Through the Entire Hotel A signature fragrance becomes truly powerful when it is not confined to one place. Maison 21G Paris designs a complete sensory journey, allowing the hotel’s olfactory identity to unfold naturally from arrival to departure. The first encounter may begin in the lobby, where professional scent diffusion creates an immediate feeling of place. The fragrance is present but never overwhelming. It moves through the air like an invisible welcome. In another corner, a sculptural Reed Diffuser becomes part of the décor. At night, a giant scented Candle may bring warmth and movement to the space, transforming the atmosphere as the day softens into evening. In the guest room, the same fragrance can appear through Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Body Lotion and Hand Wash in a beautiful ceramic dispenser. The bathroom is no longer filled with generic plastic amenities. It becomes an extension of the hotel’s design language. Every vessel can be created around the property’s codes: its colour palette, monogram, gold foil, materials and level of refinement. Ceramic, Glass, Aluminium are selected not only for their appearance, but for their function, durability and environmental impact. The guest experiences one coherent story, told through scent, texture, material and ritual. Sustainability Without Compromise For Maison 21G Paris, sustainability is not an afterthought. It is considered from the first creative discussion. Luxury hospitality must now answer a more demanding question: how can beauty endure without generating unnecessary waste? The answer lies in thoughtful design. Refillable dispensers should replace disposable miniature. Durable Ceramic, Glass and Aluminium vessels are created to remain in the room and be replenished. Recyclable PET offers a lighter and more practical solution for properties with specific operational needs. The aim is never to make sustainability feel austere. A refillable dispenser can be sculptural. A responsible material can still feel precious. A more efficient system can also strengthen the guest experience. Maison 21G Paris brings together environmental responsibility and visual desire with its in house creative studio and team of sourcing engineers, proving that sustainable luxury should not feel like a compromise. It should feel like progress. The Poetry of the Bedroom Turndown The most memorable hotel moments are often the quietest. A room prepared for sleep.Soft light.A relaxing scent on the pillow. A natural mosquito repellant to sleep in peace. Maison 21G Paris creates bespoke turndown rituals designed to care for the guest at the end of the day. A Pillow Mist can become a gentle invitation to rest. A natural mosquito repellent can offer comfort in tropical destinations while remaining natural and sensorial. Bath Salts, pulse-point oils or small fragrant ceramic objects can transform the room into a private evening ritual. These gestures are practical, but they are also emotional. They tell the guest: we have thought about your comfort, your sleep and the way you will remember this night. A More Personal Spa Experience The spa offers another opportunity to make fragrance deeply human. Instead of presenting one standard massage oil, Maison 21G Paris can create a bespoke massage menu in which guests choose an Essential Oil according to how they wish to feel. Ginger may bring warmth, energy and a sense of renewed circulation. Sandalwood can encourage stillness, grounding and deep relaxation. Rose offers a softer, more nurturing ritual, traditionally associated with beauty and care for mature or dry skin. The guest is no longer selecting only a treatment. They are choosing an intention. This small act of personalisation changes the entire experience. It invites conversation with the therapist, deepens emotional engagement and creates a ritual that feels unique to both the guest and the hotel. Taking the Memory Home The relationship between a guest and a hotel should not end at checkout. Maison 21G Paris helps properties transform their signature scent into a retail collection that guests can take home: Reed Diffusers, Candles, Room Sprays, Pillow Mists, perfumes, Ceramic scented objects or elegant dispensers filled with the hotel’s Hand Wash or Body Lotion. These products are more than souvenirs. They are emotional keys. A Candle relit at home can recall a dinner beneath the stars. A Reed Diffuser can bring back the quiet of a suite overlooking the sea. A Body Lotion can revive the intimacy of a morning ritual far from everyday life. For the hotel, this also creates a meaningful new revenue stream. Instead of selling a product available elsewhere, it offers something exclusive: a fragment of the property’s identity. The hotel’s scent becomes part of its commercial value, its storytelling and its long-term relationship with the guest. From Creative Vision to Global Delivery Behind every poetic idea lies an exacting process. Once the olfactory direction is defined, the Maison 21G Paris in-house design studio develops the full visual universe. Bottles, boxes, pouches, dispensers, candles and decorative objects are designed to respect the hotel’s brand guidelines while expressing its individuality. The engineering and sourcing teams identify the most appropriate vessels, pumps, caps, brackets, Ceramics and packaging solutions. Each product is filled, assembled and inspected with the attention to detail expected by luxury hospitality. Then comes the final, often invisible stage: delivery. Fragrance products must travel through complex international regulations. Maison 21G Paris manages dangerous-goods logistics and coordinates shipments across borders, ensuring that the creative vision arrives safely at the hotel. From the first conversation to the final box, one team carries the project through. A Global Journey for the Maison 21G Paris Team and Its Founder—One Exceptional Hotel at a Time Maison 21G Paris is now creating bespoke sensory identities for an expanding portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts across several continents. The demand for its 360-degree scent design expertise continues to grow, as more hotel owners and general managers seek an olfactory identity that is entirely their own. Its international hospitality portfolio includes the prestigious Raffles Sentosa, the refined Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, the iconic Hotel Le Pralong in Courchevel, the idyllic Luura Hotel Villas on the Greek island of Paros, the historic Rockliffe Hall Castle in the United Kingdom, the distinctive Point Hotel on Australia’s Gold Coast, the fashionable Faraway Hotels in the United States, the architecturally elegant Hotel Drisco in San Francisco, the trendy Kimpton Hotel in China Sanya, the extraordinary A’ila Resorts in the majestic bay Saint Lucia with the first TheLifeCo Hotel opening, and an exquisite new five-star Swiss-Belhotel property in Zanzibar. Requests for the bespoke Maison 21G Paris experience are increasingly numerous, yet every project is selected with care. Each destination offers a new source of inspiration, and the founder and her team carefully curate the hospitality projects it accepts to preserve the creativity, precision and personal attention that true luxury demands. A complete development typically unfolds over approximately six months. Every detail is considered, from the first olfactory consultation and the sourcing of local Ingredients to the design of the vessels, amenities, guest rituals and retail collection. It is a genuine luxury-development journey, driven by innovation and brought to life with passion by the entire Maison 21G Paris team. For founder and Master Perfumer Johanna Monange, every destination speaks its own olfactory language. A tropical resort may call for airy Marine Notes, luminous Solar Woods and local botanicals. A mountain retreat may inspire Fir Balsam, Cedarwood, Moss, Leather and a veil of smoke. A sophisticated city hotel may seek something more intimate, textured and quietly seductive, perhaps blending Tea with creamy Sandalwood. Johanna Monange approaches every project with the same essential question: What should this hotel make its guests feel—and what memory should remain long after they have returned home? What should this hotel make people feel? The answer is never repeated and unique. Beyond the Hotel Room The Maison 21G Paris experience can also become something guests create for themselves. Through private Ateliers de Création, hotel guests, VIP clients and corporate groups can discover the language of perfumery and compose their own fragrance in some luxurious hotel like Raffles or Bahah Reserve Resort in Indonesia. These experiences offer hotels a rare form of entertainment: cultural, personal and deeply memorable. They also give hotel teams new activity to share. Maison 21G Paris can train staff to lead the workshops with guests, speak about its Ingredients and communicate the inspiration behind it. The fragrance then becomes more than a product. It becomes part of the property’s culture. From a Scent for You to a Scent for Your World Maison 21G Paris began with a simple but radical belief: everyone deserves a scent that feels personal. Over seven years, that philosophy has expanded. Today, the house creates not only a scent for an individual, but a scent for a brand, a restaurant, a beach club, a spa or an entire hotel. Its creations now travel through lobbies, bathrooms, treatment rooms, boutiques and homes. Its iconic Reed Diffusers, Dual Crayons, scent ancillaries Capsules, refillable amenities and decorative objects allow one olfactory identity to live in many forms. Yet the heart of the work remains unchanged. It begins with human connection.It is shaped by craft and passion.It is carried by emotion. The Future of Luxury Is Invisible, Unforgettable—and Sustainable The future of hospitality will not be defined by what guests see alone. It will be defined by what they feel, what they remember and what they carry with them. A scent diffused through the lobby.A refillable Ceramic vessel in the shower.A Pillow Mist waiting beside the bed.An Essential Oil selected in the spa.A Candle taken home as a memory. These details form something larger than a collection of products. They create the invisible soul of the hotel. Maison 21G Paris is helping a new generation of owners and general managers move beyond familiar brands and create sensory identities that are more personal, more emotional and more sustainable. Because the most powerful luxury is not always seen. Sometimes, it is breathed in. And remembered forever. 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As Singapore prepares for the National Day long weekend, West The Sale is back from 6 to 10 August 2026, offering five days of outlet shopping with exclusive rewards and discounts of up to 90% at IMM and Westgate. Now in its sixth year, this annual event provides shoppers with more savings opportunities through Early Bonus Savings, Triple Rewards for Triple Value, and Spend & Savour promotions. Shoppers can earn up to $100 in eCapitaVouchers at IMM, $30 in eCapitaVouchers at Westgate, bonus brand eVouchers via the CapitaStar app, and dining rewards throughout the event. With over 100 outlet brands at IMM and more than 120 dining options across both malls, West The Sale is a one-stop destination for those looking to enjoy great deals, delicious food, and quality time with family and friends during the National Day weekend. "West The Sale has become a key retail event that shoppers eagerly anticipate each year. Celebrating its sixth edition, we're thrilled to introduce even more brands while continuing to offer shoppers greater value and memorable experiences at both IMM and Westgate. Whether visitors come for outlet shopping, to explore new dining concepts, or to spend time with family and friends during the National Day period, we hope they enjoy all that our malls have to offer," said Chew Hock Chye, General Manager of IMM, Westgate, & Lot One. IMM also introduces five new brands, further enhancing Singapore's largest outlet mall with a broader selection of options. Shoppers can now explore internationally recognized brands including HOKA, known for its maximalist performance running shoes; Champion, the American sportswear brand famous for pioneering the reverse-weave sweatshirt; Li-Ning, a leading Chinese performance sports brand; Hunter, the British brand renowned for its handcrafted waterproof boots since 1856; and Sam Edelman, the globally recognized American footwear brand celebrated for its contemporary and fashion-forward designs. The shopping experience goes beyond retail, offering a variety of dining options for those looking to recharge between purchases. With new dining additions at IMM, BYD by 1826—the electric vehicle brand's lifestyle café concept—extends the BYD lifestyle experience, offering specialty coffee and all-day café favorites in a modern setting. Joining the lineup is Battercatch, one of Singapore's few halal fish and chips restaurants, known for its beach-inspired interiors and freshly prepared seafood, making it a perfect stop for shoppers needing to refuel throughout the day. Nearby, Westgate enhances the shopping experience with a curated selection of family-friendly retail, fashion, beauty, and dining options, providing visitors with even more reasons to spend the National Day long weekend in the west. Together, IMM and Westgate offer a seamless shopping and dining experience for families, fashion enthusiasts, and lifestyle seekers alike. West The Sale Promotions | 6 to 10 August 2026 Shop, save and enjoy even greater rewards during West The Sale, with exclusive CapitaStar rewards and dining privileges available across IMM and Westgate. ● Enter reward code on the CapitaStar app from 27 July to redeem exclusive brand eVouchers worth over $800 (eVouchers valid for redemption from 6–31 August. Limited to the first 100 in-store redemptions per eVoucher, unless otherwise stated.) ● Spend $80 at IMM or Westgate and enjoy 10% Cashback in STAR$® at participating F&B outlets. (Limited to the first 1,200 redemptions. Limited to one redemption per member per day. STAR$®rewards are capped at $500 per transaction and apply to the first eligible F&B transaction only.) IMM Spend and be rewarded with up to $100 in eCapitaVouchers. ● Spend $400: Receive a $50 eCapitaVoucher (Limited to the first 200 redemptions per day from 6–7 Aug and first 300 redemptions per day from 8–10 Aug. Limited to one redemption per member per day.) ● Spend $700: Receive an additional $50 eCapitaVoucher (Limited to the first 400 redemptions. Limited to one redemption per member per day.) Westgate Shop your favourites and enjoy exclusive rewards. ● Spend $250: Receive a $30 eCapitaVoucher (Limited to the first 150 redemptions per day from 6–7 Aug and first 250 redemptions per day from 8–10 Aug. Limited to one redemption per member per day.) For more on West The Sale 2026 promotions, kindly visit website

Bhaya Soul provides an outstanding level of privacy with just 20 spacious cabins on a large ship, designed specifically for small groups and is the newest addition to the Bhaya Cruise family's fleet of vessels. The cozy environment guarantees personalized service and unrivaled peace, with every aspect carefully designed to deliver a harmonious mix of sophistication, cultural artistry, and environmentally-friendly design. Luxury is best personified when it transforms into a deep and personal experience. As we set off on a tranquil journey to nurture our spirits and reconnect with the natural world, Bhaya Soul guided us through untouched landscapes, allowing us to uncover the hidden culture of Halong Bay, engage with local communities, and forge meaningful connections while enjoying moments of peace and introspection. With a focus on intimacy, we embarked on this journey through tranquil waters, guided by a wellness-centric cruising concept. We indulged in personalized spa treatments, relaxed with a complimentary mini bar stocked with a variety of choices, and relished the exquisite Vietnamese Halong Bay cuisine. Unique excursions enriched our exploratory adventure, and gourmet dining rounded off this bespoke journey, designed to satisfy our every wish. Bhaya Soul’s commitment to sustainability was reflected in its eco-friendly design and use of locally sourced materials, honouring the art of traditional craftsmanship. Every element onboard demonstrated deep respect for Halong Bay’s natural and cultural heritage. We could also participate in conservation efforts, ensuring that our journey contributed to protecting the environment and supporting local communities, especially on Cat Ba Island. 3 Day 2 Night Experience In July 2026, we embarked on an awesome cruise with the Bhaya Soul to discover the natural symphony of Halong Bay, a World Heritage site on a wellness voyage. Throughout our cruise journey, we were indulged at every turn, as this exploratory cruise was thoughtfully crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Bhaya Soul’s 3-day-2-night programme is a boutique wellness cruise through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, combining quiet sailing, kayaking, cave exploration, village visits, mindful activities, elevated dining and time for relaxation. The cruise departs from Tuan Chau International Marina at approximately 12:00 noon on Day 1 and disembarks at 10:00 am on Day 3. The route takes us through Tuan Chau Marina, Ba Ham Lake, Lan Ha Bay, Viet Hai Village, Cua Van Floating Village, Tien Ong Cave and Ha Long Bay. It was an intimate, wellness-oriented and cruise designed for slow pace rather than a highly programmed sightseeing itinerary. With approximately 35 crew members, Bhaya Soul took us through a series of kayaking, sustainable cycling, cave meditation, a floating-village excursion, herbal foot ritual, wellness treatment, heated pool, sunset drinks, stargazing and squid fishing, with full-board onboard dining, combing Vietnamese culinary influences with refined Western techniques. Day 1: Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay Morning transfer and embarkation Our transfer limousine coach arrived at Ly Quoc Su, in the Hoan Kien area, to pick us up and the journey took 3 hours, with a rest stop along the journey and arrived at Tuan Chau International Marina for boarding. We were greeting by our Journey Host Concierge, Hill (or Hieu) who would be our personal butler for the next 48 hours, and quickly briefed on expectations and the afternoon's itinerary. The cruise begins with: Welcome drink, including sparkling wine. Introduction to the crew and cruise briefing. Cabin check-in and time to settle into the suite. Lunch while sailing towards the Ba Ham Lake area, we call it "a lunch in a moving cinema" as the accompanying limestone karst island landscapes fill the serenity and calmness of the Bay during this captivating lunch. Accommodation : Suite Cabin We checked into our Signature Suite on the Main deck, was briefed by Hill on the facilities, amenities and mini-bar options, alongside our King bed, private balcony, sun loungers, ocean-view bathtub, just gorgeous! The ship’s main facilities include an indoor lounge, outdoor lounge, restaurant, wellness area, Horizon Lounge, pool bar, sun deck and heated pool. Suites are equipped with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, minibar, television, towels, bathrobes and VIP bathroom amenities. Just stunning! Our Lunch comprised of an appetizer of Tempura soft-shell crab & green mango, super fresh and tasty, and also a Charcoal-grilled Ha Long octopus with XO sauce - tangy yet crunchy and served with Mediterranean-style grilled vegetable ratatouille and garden pickles. We had a Bhaya-style grouper with brown rice noodles & Vietnamese glazed dressing, that was distinctly from the Ha Long Bay, and a Ha Long coconut mousse with sun-kissed orange to complete a delicious meal (we were famished as we didn't have time for breakfast) Day 1: Afternoon Excursion - Viet Hai Village After lunch, the cruise continues towards Viet Hai Village, a small community situated within Cat Ba National Park. The village is surrounded by jungle and mountains, with local livelihoods traditionally linked to farming, fishing and self-sufficient living. One can choose to explore the area by either: Bicycle, for a more active and immersive experience (for fit and strong, adventurous folks) Electric cart, for a gentler and more comfortable ride (perfect for folks like me), especially during the warmer months of June to August, so we took this, and went through a nice, cemented pathway and passed through 1-2 tunnels to reach the peak of Cat Ha village commune There were sufficient guides from the Bhaya crew to take us on the tour, ensuring our safety and comfort level, and they bothered to fetch cold towels with them, so we were refreshed after the long electric cart journey - that's called personal service! The excursion offers an opportunity to observe local village life and learn about Bhaya Cruises’ community initiatives, which included the "Bhaya Community Farm" and "Save the Langurs". We were informed that very few places have langurs in Vietnam, aside from Cat Ba Island, Ninh Binh and Danang. At Bhaya Café, we enjoyed rural and mountainous views across the surrounding fields, often with water buffalo grazing nearby.. and the tour programme included: A sharing session on the culture and lifestyle of the Cat Ba community A demonstration or hands-on preparation of bánh cuốn, a traditional northern Vietnamese rice-roll dish. A tour around the ancient houses and the heritage amenities within these enclaves - complete with yesteryear's TV screens, radios, cooking tools and storage jars! Sufficient time to take photographs and appreciate the rural landscape, roads, fruit trees and vegetation and buggys (only form of transportation mode on this island) Day 1 Wellness and leisure onboard After returning to Bhaya Soul, we were scheduled for a complimentary wellness experience comprising: A 10-minute herbal foot ritual. A 30-minute wellness treatment focused on the head, shoulders and feet. Flexible treatment time slots, subject to availability, and we booked ahead to ensure we could have the slots that we want... Truly enjoyable experience, and I liked that pampering feel for my aching feet, from my therapist Tra. We also spent the afternoon in the heated, four-season swimming pool, on the sun deck and also relaxed in one of the ship lounges. The pool is intended more for relaxation than active swimming, with panoramic views across the bay. Our five-course dinner came with a nice refreshing local Halong Sapphire Premium beer, and it commenced with an Amuse Bouche, splendid tender duck confit with rustic charm and xen garden vegetarian summer rolls, a solid thick Herbed pumpkin soup with ocean clams, love this dish and a Phuc Trach Pomelo salad with seared Nha Trang tuna. We could choose either the Grilled northwest lamb chops with Phu Quoc pepper & essence of fish sauce served with grilled potato & vegetables for our main course or the Herb-grilled lobster zucchini roll with black sticky rice risotto, charred vegetables & green pepper sauce, so we chose both, to get some variety and also it's great for taking instagram shots! Dessert arrived in the form of a crème brûlée with coconut panna cotta, and it was presented meticulously in a cute egg shell design! I have tasted many Vietnamese restaurants over the past decade in Vietnam and I would attest that Chef Long's curation and menu/ingredient design is one of the very best that I have encountered! Rosette Media Tasting Rating : 9/10. Well Done! Day 1 Evening: Sunset and meditation As the light softens over the limestone landscape, cocktails and gourmet canapés are served in the lounge or around the pool deck. The evening then continues with dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients and a Vietnamese-inspired gastronomic approach. The day concludes with a “sleep well” meditation session beneath the stars, and the session lasted a good 45 minutes, I was truly well meditated after the process and I felt so relaxed when I went straight to bed afterwards. Guests may retire to their suites or, subject to conditions and crew arrangements, participate in night-time stargazing or squid fishing, and we did some of that squid fishing after dinner, before the meditation session and it was fun! Day 2 Lan Ha Bay to Ha Long Bay Day 2 is the most varied part of the itinerary, combining a land-based community visit to Cat Ba Island (a truly heritage destination spot on a remote island, and the largest one in the Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay area), scenic cruising and a cultural excursion on the water. The morning begins around Tien Ong Cave, located on Cai Tai Island in a quieter part of Ha Long Bay. The cave is known for its limestone formations, including stalactites and stalagmites, as well as archaeological interest, and a mindful walking meditation session was commenced at 6am, to bring the wellness lovers to see this beautiful setting. This was followed by a satisfying buffet breakfast, comprising of both International and Vietnamese breakfast fare, and we like the array of Vietnamese main dishes especially the carrot-beef stew broth, Bo Kho, just immaculate! I had 3 helpings! There was the Ha Long seafood noodle soup, truly tasty; steamed rice rolls with Ha Long squid cake and we ordered sunny side-up eggs, Waffles (mixed fruits, chocolate, or strawberry sauce), Bircher muesli (original or with jam & yogurt), a "Bánh mì" station that is served with egg, pork char siu, pork cinnamon terrine, pâté, cucumber, pickled vegetables (papaya, carrot), and fresh herbs, I much prefer those in Saigon.. and we also had the choice of a Bhaya Soul combo breakfast, which is a set of 3 dishes: Ha Long seafood noodle soup, steamed rice rolls with Ba Long squid cake, and Vietnamese bread, perfect! Day 2 Morning Excursion - Cua Van Floating Village The afternoon excursion visits Cua Van Floating Village, one of Ha Long Bay’s best-known floating communities. The area reflects generations of fishing families whose lives have historically been connected to the bay, and we hear stories of their encounters with nature; the livelihoods encircle around breeding marine fishes like grouper, copia and red snappers in submerged floating cages, primarily focusing on high-value fish species suited for the bay's sheltered waters. We went around Cua Van by traditional rowing boat operated by local residents, and a lady rowed our boat, as we experienced the calm and serenity of this local Vietnamese floating village. The route passes floating homes and offers views of daily activity on the water, with uncles, aunties, kids, babies and dogs, full water village life. The Cua Van Floating Culture Center provides context on the community’s history, maritime traditions and way of life. We also visited the Ha Long Pearl Farm (otherwise know as Tung Sau locally); it is a floating aquaculture and jewellery-making centre in a secluded part of Ha Long Bay, near Vung Vieng Fishing Village. It gaves us an insight into the cultivation of Vietnamese saltwater pearls—from raising oysters and implanting nuclei to harvesting, grading and crafting the finished gems, as our tour guide at the pearl farm took us through the paces of the entire oyster harvesting process. Tung Sau Pearl Farm is particularly worthwhile for travellers interested in craftsmanship, jewellery, aquaculture and Vietnamese coastal culture. It is a working pearl-production environment presented through a guided visitor experience and complements the broader Ha Long Bay experience by adding a human and artisanal dimension to the karst scenery: the bay supplies the environment, while the farm demonstrates the patience, technical skill and natural uncertainty behind each finished pearl. Day 2 Cruising and Onboard Lunch After Cua Van, we returned to Bhaya Soul for lunch while the ship continues through the bay. The schedule deliberately leaves space for rest, allowing us to use the pool, lounge, sun deck or wellness facilities instead of moving directly from one excursion to another. We had a beetroot and potato soup with forest herbs, served with pan-seared scallop, followed by a fennel & kale symphony with nuts, cheese and Parma Ham. Relished in tangy mulberry sauce, our slow-cooked duck breast was a delight with creamy sweet potato, and lightly pickled artichoke buds. A Ha Long Sunshine Delight was served as dessert in the form of a Lemon curd tart with meringue and mango caviar. Day 2 Late Afternoon : Ba Ham Lake Ba Ham Lake lies in a quieter area near the boundary of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Its setting is characterised by enclosed lagoons, narrow passages, calm emerald water, limestone formations and dense vegetation. The main excursion is a kayaking experience through the Ba Ham area. Depending on sea conditions and the operating schedule, we can paddle through sheltered waterways, explore the surrounding karsts and pause at a private beach. Those who prefer not to kayak can generally use the time to relax onboard or enjoy the beach setting. This balance is central to the Bhaya Soul concept: the second day provides cultural discovery, but also sufficient downtime for guests who want the cruise to function as a restorative retreat. Day 2 Dinner Time Dining is presented as refined Vietnamese cuisine with Western techniques, using local seafood, seasonal produce, fresh herbs and organic vegetables where possible, a testatment to Chef Long's culinary prowess. The culinary style is balanced rather than aggressively “detox”: meals remain celebratory and restaurant-like, but with lighter preparation and a clear focus on freshness and nutrition, and best use of local-sourced ingredients. For our multi-course Vietnamese-inspired dinner, we had the special Luffa Gourd Soup with Seared Shrimp & Almonds, along with the Garden Greens with Smoked Duck Breast and Mint Dressing. We chose the Grilled Australian Angus beef tenderloin served with potato and herb mash, grilled vegetables and red wine reduction sauce as well as the Pan-seared seabass with tamarind glaze and fennel-saffron milk foam, just exquisite! A Citrus and pistachio entremet was prepared for our dessert, along with our fave Ha Long Sapphire Beer! Day 2 Evening: squid fishing and stargazing After returning to the ship, the evening is intentionally unhurried. We can dine onboard, enjoy the bay after dark and join the crew for squid fishing beneath the stars. Stargazing by telescope may also be available, depending on weather, visibility and the departure-specific programme. We were gestured for a training session on chanting 1,2.3 zo, a Vietnamese way of enjoying the local rice wine delight and cheering each other to good spirits and health, between the crew and all the ship's passengers and guests! Fantastic! I had another night meditation session before going to bed! Day 3 Tien Ong Cave - Early-morning mindful walk & Disembarkation The final morning also begins around Tien Ong Cave and an enjoyable mindful walk meditation. Guests move slowly through the cave chambers, taking in the natural formations and the stillness of the surroundings. We then returned for breakfast which was excellent as always! Check-out and onward transfer Disembarkation was scheduled for approximately 10:00 am at Tuan Chau International Marina. Some guests arranged a return transfer to Hanoi or Noi Bai International Airport through the arranged transfer shuttle service from Bhaya Cruise, but we headed onwards to Hai Phong, to experience the vibe of Vietnam's third largest city! Experience Quotient The greatest feature of Bhaya Soul is its perfect blend of gentle adventure and tranquility. Activities like kayaking, exploring caves, visiting beaches, and touring floating villages offer a sense of exploration, while private balconies, a pool, spa treatments, and meditation sessions ensure the schedule remains relaxing. The scenery serves as the emotional core of the experience. The limestone karsts, calm emerald waters, cave interiors, and the shifting light at sunrise and sunset create a naturally reflective atmosphere. My most cherished moments are the serene ones: morning exercises on the deck, leisurely meals with a view of the bay, relaxing in the pool while the boat is anchored, or observing the landscape from a private terrace. The attentive and friendly crew, the elegant vessel, comfortable cabins, exquisite meals, peaceful ambiance, and the feeling that the cruise is more of a retreat than just a sightseeing tour are standout features for me. Bhaya Soul’s 3-day, 2-night cruise is best experienced as a luxury wellness retreat with sightseeing, rather than merely a sightseeing cruise with spa services. Its charm lies in the combination of a small, stylish vessel, top-notch dining, peaceful routes, private outdoor spaces, and a thoughtfully designed program of meditation, treatments, and gentle exploration. For a first-time visitor to Ha Long Bay seeking comfort, privacy, and a rejuvenating pace, the two-night itinerary is far more satisfying than a hurried overnight cruise. For guests desiring a clearly defined wellness schedule (as I am not a first-time Halong Bay visitor), I found that the standard 3D2N voyage is better suited for those who wish to blend spa time and mindfulness with flexible leisure, fine dining, and cultural excursions. Accolades We would like to thank the following folks for adding a magical touch to our memorable and charming cruise experience, including Hill - our Personal Butler, Concierge and Host, Henry - Cruise mgr, Will and Huy - Asst cruise mgr, Simon - Guest Relations, Long - head chef, Tra & Giang - Spa therapists and Sofia - F&B attendant, as well as the entire crew of Bhaya Soul! Information and Booking https://bhayacruises.com/halong-bay-cruises/3-day-2-night-tour

July 2026 became even more delightful as CapitaLand malls cranked up the summer vibes to deliver the sweetest highlight of their eight-week Ready, Set, Summer! campaign. From 18–24 July 2026, Plaza Singapura was transformed into a lively dessert haven for the ultimate Summer Ice Cream Fest, made possible through a special collaboration with Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, and Wall’s. Visitors could indulge in new flavor launches, customize premium treats, score limited-edition merchandise, and enjoy live music. The excitement continued on the grass as the local music and arts collective Ice Cream Sundays (ICS) celebrated its official 10th Anniversary on 25 July with ‘ICS Presents: Field Trip’. Held at a green field on Science Park Road (opposite Teletech Park), this new party concept elevated the day-to-night experience with a sprawling, family-friendly, and dog-friendly outdoor festival setup. Here is a breakdown of what happened in July 2026: 18 - 24 July: CapitaLand Summer Ice Cream Fest @ Plaza Singapura (Level 1, Outdoor Plaza) In celebration of International Ice Cream Day, this event turned Plaza Singapura into a dedicated dessert paradise. Shoppers could visit daily to explore pop-up booths offering Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum’s newest flavors, alongside classic Wall’s favorites, and participate in exciting games with up to $43,000 worth of merchandise to be won! Ben & Jerry's One can experience Ben & Jerry’s latest, chunkiest, and most euphoric ice cream flavors, featuring Churrifically Churros-y and Strawberry Doughnut-eee. Eligible CapitaStar members could also visit the exclusive merch customization station (18 & 19 July) to create their own Ben & Jerry’s Tote Bag. Don't miss the interactive Donut Toss game to win exclusive lifestyle merchandise prizes! Magnum One can become a master chocolatier for a day! Customize your own La Pistache and La Pêche Magnum sticks with a variety of toppings, including premium nuts, sprinkles, and fruits. On 18 & 19 July, eligible CapitaStar members could also design a sleek Magnum Bag Tag inspired by their favorite flavors. Visitors could test their coordination in the Peach & Pistachio Toss Challenge to win prizes. Wall's One can meet your favorite Wall’s Ice Cream Uncle and enjoy classic favorites, best paired with bread. Plus, try the refreshing Wall’s Ice Ball series and iconic Wall’s sticks! Participate in the Tic Tac Toss game for a guaranteed Wall’s Ice Cream stick and the chance to win more prizes. How shoppers can participate: ● Ice Cream Day Celebration (18 & 19 July): CapitaStar members who met the minimum weekday spend from 29 May to 26 Jun and received the Ice Cream Day Celebration Registration eVoucher in the app could register to secure their spot for exclusive weekend highlights—featuring live musical performances, brand experiences, and exclusive merchandise customization. ● Sweet Treats For All (18 - 24 July): All shoppers could join in the fun daily. Starting 13 July, enter reward code on the CapitaStar app to unlock eVouchers and participate in the exciting brand booths and games. 25 July: Ice Cream Sundays Presents: Field Trip’ 10th Anniversary Festival Celebrating a decade of independent event curation, Ice Cream Sundays is launching its biggest and most inclusive party format yet. Marking the first time a party has been held at the field on Science Park Road across from Teletech Park, Field Trip represents the continued evolution of the party series with an earlier start time, multiple chill spaces, and a setup featuring games and art activities for kids, while also being dog-friendly. Festival Highlights: ● The International Lineup: The anniversary bash will be headlined by Melbourne-based DJ institution Wax’o Paradiso, whose event series was one of the main inspirations for Ice Cream Sundays when it was first conceived ten years ago. A truly full-circle moment, attendees can expect a masterful mix of soulful disco with deeper cosmic shades, rare groove, and psychedelia. Completing the lineup, Halia of the Revision Music collective will make her ICS debut alongside the ICS resident DJs (Bongomann, Muto, and Toppings). ● Art, Wellness & Food Trucks: The green field features a portrait train by HAFI, a botanical headpiece workshop by Bryan Kang, a silk-screen merch station by moqsuito, an early-afternoon ambient movement and meditation session by The Weatherman, and a chillout corner by Santai. Curated local food trucks will be parked alongside pop-up bars serving delicious Asahi Nama Jokki and a variety of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.

Porsche Singapore has launched the new Cayenne Electric series with an impressive display at Singapore EXPO, marking the local introduction of the brand's fourth-generation luxury SUV. Offered in both SUV and Coupé styles, this new model line blends Porsche's latest innovations with fast charging, long-distance usability, and the brand's renowned driving dynamics, with power outputs ranging from 325 kW (435 HP) to 850 kW (1,140 HP). The interior showcases the largest Flow Display ever in a Porsche, along with nearly endless customization options. Porsche Singapore revealed the new Cayenne Electric range in Singapore with a captivating show featuring silk dancers and live drummers, enhanced by stunning light and atmospheric effects at Singapore EXPO. The event was attended by over 700 customers, business partners, and media representatives. Porsche's latest all-electric SUV merges signature sports car performance, everyday practicality, and long-distance comfort with cutting-edge electric technology, offering Singaporean customers a variety of options and both SUV and Coupé body styles. "The new Cayenne Electric represents a pivotal moment for Porsche," stated Dr. Henrik Dreier, Director Importer Singapore at Porsche Asia Pacific. "It combines everything customers expect from a Cayenne – exceptional performance, everyday versatility, and true long-distance capability – while ushering in a new era of electrification for the model line. We are thrilled to celebrate its arrival in Singapore with our customers, partners, and the broader Porsche community." The Cayenne goes electric – yet remains unmistakably a Porsche For over two decades, the Cayenne has defined the sports SUV segment by fusing Porsche driving dynamics with remarkable practicality. With the launch of the all-electric fourth model generation, Porsche has reimagined the Cayenne for a new era while maintaining the qualities that have made it one of the brand's most successful series globally. The new Cayenne Electric enhances Porsche's strategy of offering customers maximum freedom of choice, complementing the existing Cayenne models powered by emotional internal combustion engines and efficient plug-in hybrid powertrains. Built on an advanced 800-volt architecture, the Cayenne Electric introduces a new dimension of performance and efficiency. The model features a newly developed high-voltage battery with a gross energy content of 113 kWh, integrated directly into the vehicle structure to optimize packaging, rigidity, and center of gravity. An innovative thermal management system provides cooling from both above and below the battery, ensuring consistently high performance in all conditions. Charging performance of up to 400 kW allows the high-voltage battery to charge from 10 to 80 percent state of charge in under 16 minutes under ideal conditions. The 800-volt battery can also be divided into two independent 400-volt banks, enabling dual-bank charging at 200 kW where suitable infrastructure is available, enhancing battery resilience, charging flexibility, and reducing charging times. The system is equally impressive while driving, with recuperation output of up to 600 kW – utilizing technology directly derived from Porsche's Formula E race cars. In Singapore, the Cayenne range begins with the Cayenne Electric, offering up to 325 kW (435 HP) and 835 Nm of torque with Launch Control. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 230 km/h, with a WLTP range of up to 642 km. At the pinnacle of the model family is the Cayenne Turbo Electric, currently the most powerful production Porsche ever created. With up to 850 kW (1,140 HP) and 1,500 Nm of torque available with Launch Control, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 260 km/h. Positioned between the Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric, the Cayenne S Electric delivers up to 490 kW (657 HP) with Launch Control, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h, with a WLTP range of up to 653 km. A key technical highlight across the higher-performance variants is the inclusion of direct oil cooling for the rear electric motor, another innovation inspired by Porsche’s Formula E race car, the 99X Electric. Unlike conventional cooling systems, heat is dissipated directly from the current-carrying components, enabling higher continuous performance and greater efficiency during sustained high-load driving. Further enhancing performance capabilities is a rear-axle pulse inverter that uses silicon carbide semiconductors and processes currents of up to 620 Amperes. Together, these technologies help deliver the consistent, repeatable performance expected of a Porsche. Comfort, performance, and everyday usability without compromise A defining feature of the new Cayenne Electric is its range of capabilities. Like every Cayenne before it, the new electric SUV has been engineered to perform equally well as a performance sports car, family SUV, long-distance touring machine, and off-road companion. Standard adaptive air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) contributes to the model's broad range between driving dynamics and ride comfort, while optional rear-axle steering enhances both agility in urban environments and stability at higher speeds. Available as an option, the Porsche Active Ride suspension system on selected models (Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo Electric) further enhances capability by actively controlling individual wheel loads and keeping the body level during acceleration, braking, and cornering, resulting in an unprecedented balance between comfort and dynamic precision. Beyond dynamic performance, the new Cayenne Electric offers unprecedented opportunities for personalization. Customers can choose from over 110,000 personalization possibilities across a wide range of interior environments, including monotone and bi-tone leather combinations in new colors such as Lavender and Delgada Green, Club Leather finishes, as well as Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur or even Sonderwunsch options. A large Panoramic Roof, available as an option on the SUV, enhances the sense of space throughout the cabin. Customers can additionally opt for Variable Light Control with their Panoramic Roof, further enhancing comfort with electro-chromatically adjustable light strips, instantly changing the cabin atmosphere. The new Porsche Driver Experience with Flow Display creates the largest digital display landscape ever seen in a Porsche. Combined with AI-enhanced connectivity, intuitive controls, and extensive customization possibilities, it delivers a uniquely modern interpretation of the Porsche cockpit. In Singapore, the Cayenne Electric range comes with additional standard equipment: for example, Digital Key, Automatic Parking with 2D Surround View, a BOSE® Surround Sound system, and a choice of additional colors such as Mystic Green, Algarve Blue, Napali Blue, and Madeira Gold at no extra cost. Optional systems like Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), and Push-to-Pass further expand the dynamic capabilities on selected models across the Cayenne Electric range. Available as an SUV or an expressive Coupé The all-electric Cayenne is also available in the striking Coupé body style in Singapore, offering customers an even wider choice within the model range. Inspired by the iconic silhouette of the 911, the Cayenne Coupé Electric features a distinctive flyline that sweeps elegantly towards the rear, creating a more emotional and sporty interpretation of the electric SUV. The design offers more than visual appeal. Thanks to its aerodynamic profile, the Cayenne Coupé Electric achieves a drag coefficient of just 0.23, compared to 0.25 for the SUV. This aerodynamic advantage contributes to even greater efficiency and extends the WLTP driving range by up to 18 kilometers compared to equivalent SUV variants. The Cayenne Coupé Electric model family includes the same three variants as the SUV — Cayenne Coupé Electric, Cayenne S Coupé Electric, and Cayenne Turbo Coupé Electric — each pairing the characteristic styling of the Coupé with the full performance capability of the Cayenne Electric platform. In Singapore, the Cayenne Coupé also comes standard with the Sport Chrono package, Rear-Axle Steering, and a fixed Panoramic Roof. Despite its sportier silhouette, the Coupé remains highly practical. It offers a luggage compartment with up to 1,347 liters of storage volume (Cayenne Electric SUV: up to 1,511 liters) and a 90-liter front luggage compartment. A new chapter for the Cayenne With the introduction of the Cayenne Electric, Cayenne S Electric, and Cayenne Coupé Electric models, Porsche is taking the next significant step in the evolution of one of its most successful model lines. Combining pioneering electric technology, exceptional performance, everyday practicality, and unmistakable Porsche character, the new Cayenne Electric range sets new standards for electric luxury SUVs — while remaining true to the qualities that have defined the Cayenne for over 20 years. The new Cayenne Electric range is available to order in Singapore with a price starting from SGD 372,788*, excluding COE. Customer deliveries will begin by the third quarter of 2026. *The indicative price listed is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer or attempt of sale. Price is without COE but includes a 5-year free maintenance and warranty package, registration fee, estimated ARF, 12-month road tax, estimated VES fee/rebate, and GST. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Terms and conditions apply.

BYD Singapore has unveiled the new BYD SEALION 8 DM-i, a seven-seater plug-in hybrid SUV tailored for modern families, featuring a spacious interior, advanced technologies, comprehensive safety features, and an efficient hybrid powertrain. As the flagship family SUV from BYD, the BYD SEALION 8 DM-i blends the practicality of three-row seating with the benefits of BYD's DM-i technology, providing a versatile mobility solution for daily commutes, family trips, and extended road journeys. "The BYD SEALION 8 DM-i showcases BYD's dedication to creating vehicles that address the evolving needs of today's drivers," stated Mr. James Ng, Managing Director of BYD Singapore and President of BYD Philippines. "By integrating advanced DM-i technology with a spacious seven-seater layout, premium comfort, and intelligent safety features, the BYD SEALION 8 DM-i offers families an appealing SUV that is both practical for everyday use and enjoyable for longer travels." DESIGNED FOR FAMILY LIFE Accommodating up to seven passengers, the BYD SEALION 8 DM-i is crafted to meet the needs of growing families. Its generous 2,950mm wheelbase and adaptable three-row cabin provide ample space for passengers, ensuring comfort in every seat. For added flexibility, the interior can be reconfigured to fit both passengers and cargo, making it ideal for school runs, weekend activities, and vacations. Luggage capacity ranges from 270 litres to 1,960 litres with the rear seats folded. Adelene Tan, Managing Director of Vantage Automotive Limited, the authorised distributor of BYD passenger vehicles in Singapore, remarked, "The BYD SEALION 8 DM-i is a significant addition to BYD's expanding SUV lineup in Singapore. As families look for vehicles that can comfortably accommodate multiple generations while supporting their active lifestyles, the demand for spacious, versatile, and efficient mobility solutions continues to rise. The BYD SEALION 8 DM-i combines seven-seat practicality, advanced safety technologies, and BYD's proven DM-i technology in a package well-suited to the needs of Singaporean families." COMFORT FOR EVERY JOURNEY The BYD SEALION 8 DM-i offers numerous comfort features to enhance the driving and passenger experience. These include a panoramic glass sunroof, three-zone automatic air-conditioning, ventilated and heated front seats, and ceiling-mounted air vents for second- and third-row passengers. The thoughtfully designed cabin also includes adjustable second-row seating with boss-button functionality, ensuring a comfortable journey for all occupants. ADVANCED HYBRID TECHNOLOGY The BYD SEALION 8 DM-i is powered by BYD's proven DM-i system, which combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a permanent magnet synchronous motor and BYD's Blade Battery technology. The system delivers up to 205kW of power and 315Nm of torque, providing responsive performance while maintaining high efficiency. CONFIDENCE THROUGH SAFETY The BYD SEALION 8 DM-i is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety systems and driver assistance technologies to support drivers and protect occupants. Key safety features include a 360-degree camera system, Blind Spot Detection, Driver Fatigue Monitoring, Driver Distraction Monitoring, Door Opening Warning, and a full complement of airbags, including front, side, curtain, and far-side airbags. The vehicle also includes advanced driver assistance technologies such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Braking functionality. SMART AND CONNECTED Central to the cabin is a 15.6-inch intelligent touchscreen complemented by a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The infotainment system supports Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, intelligent voice control, and over-the-air software updates, ensuring families stay connected wherever their journeys take them. AVAILABILITY The BYD SEALION 8 DM-i is now available for viewing and test drives at BYD showrooms across Singapore.

The Festival took place from July 20 to 24, 2026, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Mrs. Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information (MDDI), inaugurated the first Singapore Data Festival (SDF) today, introducing initiatives aimed at helping businesses succeed in the data-driven economy using Gen AI, Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), and Digital Twin technology. Key announcements included AI-specific consent guidelines, a Guide on Federated Learning highlighting PET applications, and the Digital Twin for Enterprises Playbook offering practical adoption strategies. Additionally, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC) to facilitate cross-border data flows. In today’s digital era, many businesses collect personal data from their customers, yet the potential to use this data for business decisions and outcomes often remains untapped due to privacy regulations and commercial sensitivities. By responsibly utilizing data, businesses can unlock opportunities to generate revenue, enhance efficiency, and build customer trust. The Singapore Data Festival brings together global policymakers, industry leaders, and data protection officers to explore data protection in the AI age, innovate responsibly with data, and connect with partners both globally and locally. Protecting data in the age of AI Businesses incorporating AI into their operations can now gain clearer insights into how data protection and transparency principles apply, thanks to the new Advisory Guidelines on the use of Personal Data in Gen AI and Transparency Guidelines for Gen AI Chatbots. The PDPC Advisory Guidelines on the use of Personal Data in Gen AI clarify how data can be collected and used to develop Gen AI models, assign data protection responsibilities throughout the AI lifecycle (including protecting new data sources such as end-user prompts), and recommend how individuals’ requests regarding personal data should be handled. Consumers can expect notifications requesting specific consent for personal data use in certain Gen AI model training scenarios with these new Advisory Guidelines. The Infocomm Media and Development Authority’s (IMDA) Transparency Guidelines for Gen AI Chatbots complement the Advisory Guidelines by helping consumers better understand how Gen AI chatbot deployers use their data, while also providing broader consumer-facing transparency on the chatbots they interact with. The Guidelines encourage chatbot deployers to provide relevant, accessible, and timely information through “Chatbot Info Cards,” covering a chatbot’s capabilities and limitations, safety and reliability practices, data use and protection, and reporting channels. This facilitates the safe and responsible use of Gen AI chatbots by enabling consumers to make more informed decisions, including what types of data they choose to share with such services. For more details, please refer to the factsheet on the Transparency Guidelines. The Guidelines can also be accessed here: https://www.go.gov.sg/transparency-guidelines. As part of the ongoing work for data protection, PDPC has updated the Guide to Data Protection Practices for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Systems with current best practices based on recent data breaches and essential cyber measures that industries are expected to adopt. The updated guide includes best practices when implementing AI systems, which will benefit companies adopting and integrating AI into their business workflows. The Guide can be accessed here: https://go.gov.sg/pdpc-ict. Data as a strategic and competitive differentiator for businesses Businesses can harness the potential of data to improve operations and drive better outcomes through Digital Twin technology — a live, data-driven digital representation of physical assets, systems, or processes that stays in sync with real-world operations. Enabled by AI, a Digital Twin allows businesses to monitor and optimize operations, anticipate problems before they occur, and safely test changes in a virtual environment before implementing them in physical operations. This is particularly valuable in manufacturing, built environment, and logistics, where the cost of unplanned downtime, defects, or supply chain disruptions can be significant. For example, a Digital Twin fed with live building equipment data can capture early signs of failure, allowing maintenance to be scheduled before breakdowns occur. As businesses increasingly adopt AI and data-driven technologies, IMDA sees growing opportunities for Digital Twin technology to help them improve operational performance and resilience. To support this, IMDA today launched the Digital Twin for Enterprises Playbook — the first practical field guide curated with the local business context in mind, drawing on real-world experiences of enterprises in Singapore. Developed through industry engagements with early adopter enterprises, solution providers, and technology leaders, the Playbook guides businesses through identifying the right use cases, assessing data readiness, establishing safeguards, and implementing projects that deliver business value. Complementing the Playbook, IMDA will also conduct Tech Discovery Workshops and work with technology partners to help enterprises understand the technology, identify impactful use cases, and see implementation through — equipping them with the capabilities to sustain and scale their Digital Twin journey with confidence. As Digital Twin technology continues to evolve, IMDA will work with industry to support enterprise adoption. For more details, please refer to the factsheet on the Digital Twin for Enterprises Playbook. The Playbook can be accessed here: https://www.imda.gov.sg/-/media/imda/file/enterprise-digital-transformation/digital-twin/digital-twin-for-enterprises-playbook.pdf. For businesses that are using data to drive business outcomes, the adoption of PETs can be a competitive differentiator by unlocking opportunities to collaborate on more data while addressing privacy risks and circumventing commercial sensitivities. PDPC’s new Guide on Federated Learning (FL), a type of PET, was developed in consultation with industry experts including Nvidia. This guide aims to equip organizations with practical knowledge to assess whether FL suits their context and how to implement it responsibly. PDPC has also updated the Guide on Synthetic Data Generation (SDG) to reflect the latest use cases, best practices, and emerging developments in synthetic data adoption. For more details, please refer to the factsheet on the Guide on FL and Guide on SDG. The Guide on FL can be accessed here: https://www.go.gov.sg/pdpc-fl-guide, and the Guide on SDG can be accessed here: https://www.go.gov.sg/pdpc-sdg. Beyond providing guidance, IMDA’s PET Sandbox offers practical support such as grants to mitigate the cost of PETs Proof of Concepts (POC) for businesses looking to adopt PETs. Support will be further enhanced this year, where companies will be given access to demos of different types of PET tools, intended as a lightweight, easy-to-understand resource to help users appreciate how the PET works and its applicability in certain business contexts and use cases before embarking on POC. New use cases with Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and Ant International (Ant) are also published this year under the Sandbox, which can be accessed via the IMDA website. PDPC continues to foster international relationships to give the public confidence that their data is protected wherever it flows and to help businesses operate across borders with less friction and lower compliance costs. PDPC signed a MOC at the Singapore Data Festival today with Japan’s PPC to deepen cooperation in promoting the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (GCBPR) and establish a basis for developing model contractual clauses (MCCs). These efforts position Singapore as a global leader in data protection and innovation, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world. The MCCs and GCBPR system will allow businesses operating in Singapore and Japan to lower the cost of compliance when transferring data while ensuring that data is still protected and meets the privacy regulations of both nations. The MOC is signed by Commissioner of Singapore’s PDPC Ms. Denise Wong and Chairman of Japan’s PPC Dr. Tezuka Satoru, with Ambassador of Japan to Singapore, Mr. Hiroshi Ishikawa, and Chief Executive Officer of IMDA, Mr. Ng Cher Pong, witnessing the signing. PDPC as a regulator and active enabler of Singapore’s data economy The Singapore Data Festival reflects PDPC’s growing role as both regulator and active enabler of Singapore’s data economy. Through this shift, PDPC and IMDA hope to build trust in Singapore’s data ecosystem locally and internationally, empower responsible data innovation, and normalize digital responsibility. For more information on the event, https://www.pdpc.gov.sg/media-events/singapore-data-festival-2026