A portable Smart Hi-Fi Speaker delivering Adaptive 360° Cross-Stereo Sound The arrival of the latest product, Devialet Mania is set to generate huge interest in the audiophile industry, given that this is the company’s first portable smart speaker, promising to deliver dazzling stereo sound through its premium design. Intelligently designed and embedding a suite of Devialet’s state-of-the-art technologies, with Mania, Devialet has broken down barriers for portable audio. Mania is engineered with new and existing innovations that enable the speaker to adapt sound to the space it’s in, delivering a truly liberated sound. As quoted by Franck Lebouchard, Devialet’s CEO, says: “Devialet is relentless in its mission to provide extraordinary sound experiences no matter where you are listening. Devialet Mania marks a major step towards that goal, bringing our proprietary technologies to a portable speaker for the very first time. Great sound has now been unleashed.” Devialet’s expert engineering team has composed a high-end portable smart speaker that transcends the metamorphosis barrier, using its unique technology to drive a sound regime that fits the discerning consumer. Devialet is able to do this, by employing two proprietary technologies that propels expansive 360° sound capability for a wonderfully curated sound experience in a neat and portable format. We love it's compact form, lightweight, unrivalled and experienced this within a sound enclosure, and were amazed by its true form of sound audiophile! Through its deployment of ASC (Active Stereo Calibration), the Devialet Mania uses four microphones and embedded intelligence capabilities to allow it's auto adaptation for the audio rendering to suit its surroundings. When Mania is placed in the centre of a room, 360° stereo mode is automatically activated. If positioned near a wall, two full-range speakers at the rear launch into action to seamlessly reinforce the two speakers at the front, creating an expansive, powerful soundstage for the ultimate portable listening experience. This was delivered to true brilliance! With four full-range drivers and two SAM®-powered sub-woofers (Speaker Active Matching) in a push-push configuration, Devialet Mania delivers powerful stereo sound at frequencies as low as 30Hz and as high as 20,000 Hz, a superb feat truly endearing from the audio engineering team with Devialet. Mania is currently the only product on the portable speaker market that offers both stereo rendering and real-time acoustic mapping, which combines with the speaker’s echo-cancellation and cross-stereo architecture to offer a truly superior listening experience, anywhere, anytime, always! Elegance Devialet’s iconic and signature architecture is omnipresent is the newly designed Mania’s spherical, polished design and luxurious woven fabric that symbolises the company’s competency to bridging the gap between luxury and technological innovation. At just 170mm tall, weighing 2.3kg and with a cool handle for easy transportation, Mania can truly dazzle in all environments (read: living room, outdoors and indoors) and it is available in black and grey and meticulously designed to integrate beautifully with your surroundings. Extending a long standing partnership with the Paris Opéra, the Mania range also includes a Paris Opéra edition, embellished with 24-carat moongold and including a docking station for easy charging, also available separately to other Mania models for SGD129. Sophistication With an IPX4 water resistance rating, ten hours of battery at moderate volume, Devialet Mania provides a smooth user experience that can be shared with whoever you’re with, wherever you need to go. Equipped with four microphones and Amazon Alexa capabilities, Devialet Mania is the company’s first smart product. Accessible in four languages and set up via the dedicated Devialet App, listeners can now use the voice assistant to stream their favourite music and podcasts via Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0, Airplay 2 and Spotify Connect. So Cool - Get one here! Devialet Mania is available to pre-order from November 8, retailing at SGD1360 for black and grey, SGD1760 for Paris Opéra edition and docking station for SGD129. Devialet Outlets (Singapore) Devialet Marina Bay Sands | Unit #01-07/08, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 Devialet ION Orchard | Unit 03-11, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801 It will be available at Devialet’s website and retail stores listed above and here. www.devialet.com

Edited from "Press release for the 2019 vintage by Ronan Laborde" Ronan LABORDE – Président de l’Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux A 2019 vintage was held recently at Fullerton Bay Hotel, and the media team was in full force to attend, to sample, to audit-taste and to saveur this amazing 2019 vintage held in collaboration with the Union Des Grand Crus de Bordeaux. “For the 2019 vintage, Great Growth producers increased their presence in the vineyards and were more attentive to their terroirs than ever before. Climate change is currently a major global concern and this was reflected in the latest vintage. The Bordeaux region benefits from a temperate climate and century-old expertise and has, in recent years, produced 3 high-quality vintages, despite the spring frost in 2017, which significantly reduced yields and highlighted the struggles winegrowers face against the vagaries of nature. 2019 was marked by a less rainy winter compared to previous years and a long, fine and dry summer that will long be remembered for several days of record-breaking heat (41°C was recorded on 23/07- a July record!). Light, regular rainfall throughout the season helped the vines stay hydrated and stimulate growth. These ideal conditions made it possible to pick Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes in the Graves and Pessac -Léognan appellation in early September. Rainfall from late September onwards was conducive to producing perfectly balanced, fresh grapes in the lead up to the red grape harvest. 2019 will be remembered as a “made-to-measure” vintage for Great Growth producers who were able to choose the ideal time to begin the harvest. With the aid of technical tools and advanced scientific expertise, emphasis was placed on repeatedly tasting the grapes and knowledge of the terroir, to choose the ideal harvest date. 2019 produced superb white wines, fully expressing the various textures of the Bordeaux terroir (gravel, sandy-gravel or clay-limestone). The 2019 red wines are deep, delicious and attractive with good ageing potential, grown on a large expanse of vines stretching from the gravelly soils of Saint-Estèphe in the northwest to the clay-limestone terroirs of Saint-Émilion in the southeast. The Sauternes and Barsac appellations produced delicious and well-balanced sweet white wines albeit in small quantities, due to the delayed development of noble rot. The Bordeaux region, which is famous for producing 3 types of world-class wine (reds, whites and sweet white wines) ended a prosperous decade on a high with yet another fine vintage." We were super delighted to meet with The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux and to discover this 2019 vintage.

Rae, Singapore’s top virtual influencer, first said hello in the digital realm in October 2020. Digitally created by CGI technology and powered by AI, Rae has now grown to become one of Asia’s most popular virtual influencers, with more than 1 million followers across Weibo and Instagram. She is expressive, audacious, and always game to try new things and push boundaries, and with her hyper-realistic personality and love for all things fashion, art, adventure and street culture, she became an instant hit among many. Team Rae, the innovators behind Rae’s hyper-realistic persona has announced that CapitaLand Investment (CLI), a leading global real estate investment manager listed on the Singapore Exchange, to be her creators aka as her "parents". The persona was one of the many initiatives to test out the commercial viability of new digital and virtual technology, to support retailers in their customer outreach during a time when in-person engagement was highly discouraged, during the recent pandemic. Tan Bee Leng, Managing Director of Digital Ventures, CLI, said, “ We set out to design Rae as a practical solution to enhance customer engagement by brands via the virtual realm, through a deepened understanding of brand- influencer relationships. With the pandemic accelerating digital adoption globally, Rae struck a chord with the younger audiences and resonated with the new generation of digital-native consumers. Many high-profile international brands, including Audi, ASUS and Origins, have chosen Rae to front their campaigns because of her unique virtual appeal.” Marking a new phase for the virtual influencer, CapitaLand will be awarding the usage rights of Rae to global marketing and advertising agency network, Dentsu, in a strategic partnership to advance the innovation of virtual identity technology. The journey of exploration and experimentation with Rae, has led to the setting up of the Digital Ventures team in CapitaLand, the Group’s corporate venture building arm. Anchored on one of CapitaLand’s core values of Enterprising – to keep the Group ahead of market competition and trends to future-proof its competitive edge, Digital Ventures is supported by CapitaLand Innovation Fund, which funds the test-bedding of high-tech innovation in the built environment space. CapitaLand intensifies exploration into the virtual realm with digital venture "Like I always say, I don’t dream. I do. Byte me" is Rae's fave pitch Rae’s Reality Bytes As a virtual being, Rae has also paved the way for computer-generated virtual influencers in Southeast Asia, celebrating diversity and pushing the boundaries of technology and fashion. As an active advocate for STEM, Rae believes that girls and women should have the opportunity to pursue an education and a career that they dream of. She has partnered with both local and international retailers to create a seamless blend of the physical and virtual shopping experience and further engage with online shoppers through augmented reality technology. In December 2021, Rae collaborated with CapitaLand’s Funan mall, where she made an appearance to celebrate the festive season and the 15th Anniversary of Molly, one of the most popular figurines from Chinese toy retail giant Pop Mart. Rae made her first live appearance at the official opening of coliving property, lyf one-north Singapore. Combined with voice modulation solutions, Rae was able to speak, react and engage with the live audience. This marked the first-ever live appearance by a virtual personality in Southeast Asia – a significant step forward in creating an engaging and interactive session seamlessly blending both the real and virtual worlds. A music video with Singapore-based musician Benjamin Kheng was created based on Rae’s text-to-speech voice generation technology using AI and machine learning to generate audio content almost instantly. Her social feed represents an inspirational lookbook for those who share her passion for bold designs and street culture. Her lineup of high fashion collaborations includes Italian fashion houses Moschino and Gucci, as well as HKSE-listed Chinese menswear retailer label GXG. Rae has previously appeared in various mixed-reality campaigns, including health tech brand OSIM, and even an 8-piece limited edition e-sticker pack with Singaporean contemporary street artist, Sam Lo. In April 2022, Rae launched her second non-fungible token (NFT) collection titled ‘Adventures of Tako’ featuring exciting adventures of her virtual pet Tako. In July 2021, Rae debuted and sold out her first collectible animated NFT series, “TAKE A BYTE” featuring Rae’s most exciting and well-loved Instagram posts. Rae also emerged as the first few female virtual influencers to launch NFTs and make a breakthrough in what was once a male-dominated NFT creator industry. Since then, Rae has been named one of the top global NFT influencers to follow in 2022. For more information, please visit https://www.hereisrae.com. Follow Rae’s urban adventures on her Instagram account.

The Eleventh Edition of Whisky Live Singapore is back on the 19th & 20th of November 2022 and South-East Asia’s most premium tasting show will be showcased at the Andaz Hotel, located in the heart of the city at 5 Fraser Street. Hosted annually by La Maison du Whisky (LMDW), the Eleventh Edition of this show marks the return of Whisky Live after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic. Highlights of this year's Whisky showcase The largest Whisky Hall to date Singapore’s first ever Rum Gallery Dedicated Spirits Avenue; from Rue de la France to Gin Alley Free masterclasses Unlimited tastings & access to over 300 expressions 10% off at La Boutique - now a virtual experience Cocktail Terrace helmed by award-winning bars Largest Whisky Hall Whisky Live Singapore 2022 promises the largest Whisky Hall to date, with over 30 whisky brands, including Singapore’s homegrown Compendium Spirits, who will be showcasing their Hom Mali Rice Whiskey at the show. As always, long-time Whisky Live enthusiasts and connoisseurs, can expect first sips of new market releases. This year’s line up includes gems such as Nikka Whisky’s 2022 Nikka Discovery release, which will explore the aromatic yeasts used in the Miyagikyo & Yoichi Distilleries. Guests can join Naoki Tomoyoshi in a guided masterclass and taste behind the scenes expressions usually reserved for Nikka Whisky’s master distillers. Other new releases that will be debuting at Whisky Live Singapore include Port Charlotte SC:01, Compass Box’s Flaming Heart 7th Edition, Kilchoman 100% Islay 12th Edition, and even Singapore exclusive Blanton’s single barrels! Rum Gallery Singapore’s first ever Rum Gallery will make an appearance at Whisky Live Singapore in a 200m2 area dedicated entirely to rum in all its forms,. Guests can expect a unique tasting and learning journey as well as the opportunity to meet the movers and shakers in the world of sugarcane, from Martinique to Haiti, Jamaica to Asia. New comers to the Rum Gallery include Takamaka Rum from Seychelles, Rockpool Rum from Singapore, Khukri Rum from Nepal, and Renegade Cane Rum - the latest terroir project from spirits icon, Mark Reynier, who will also be leading two masterclasses on both Saturday and Sunday. Rum afficionados can also get downright geeky with rum gurus such as Richard Seale from Foursquare Distillery, Gregory Vernant from Neisson, as well as Daniele Biondi and Angelo Canessa from La Maison & Velier, who will be representing an extensive portfolio from Hampden Estate to Clairin to Providence; a new distillery based in Haiti. Our personal favourite from our panel of judges is Foursquare Distillery! FROM SPEYSIDE TO ISLAY, EXPLORE TERROIRS & MARKS AT WHISKY LIVE SINGAPORE For the first time ever, the masterclasses at Whisky Live Singapore will be free for all ticket holders to attend; the amazing line up features powerhouses such as Matthew Cordiner from Aberfeldy, Mark Reynier of Waterford and Renegade distilleries, Richard Seale espousing the Philosophy behind Foursquare Rums, and Robert Caldwell, pushing the boundaries of Irish Whiskey. Guests to Whisky Live just need to show up 10 minutes before the class starts to secure a seat. La Boutique The return of Whisky Live means the return of Singapore’s largest pop-up bottle store in any single weekend. This year, La Boutique is virtual, which offers a more seamless shopping experience, as well as the perk of no bulky packages to carry around! As always, guests can enjoy a 10% discount at La Boutique, as well as the chance to be amongst the first in the world to own Singapore exclusives from Chichibu, Blanton’s Bourbon, Teeling, as well as new market releases from brands such as Bruichladdich, Octomore, Port Charlotte, Rampur, Hampden and more. The Cocktail Terrace will be helmed by award- winning bars & bartenders from Singapore, with a Nikka Whisky x Perrier special experience. Guests can refresh themselves with the Whisperr, created especially for highball afficionados, as well as the Daiquiri Machine with Rum personality, Angelo Canessa. To mark the debut of Singapore’s first ever Rum Gallery is a special guest shift from Baba au Rum, ranked #20 in the World’s Top Bars, this specialist rum bar will be flying in especially from Athens, Greece to wow Whisky Live Singapore guests with amazing cocktails. Collectors Square ....and our Personal Favourite, the creation of a Collectors Square - this is a superb idea and brings finesse and style for whisky lovers to partake of their rare and awesome whiskys, all in one central hub within the show! Fantastic!

A superb showcase featuring a star-powered line-up, creators galore and competitions await in the AFAVerse in this year's programme. Features include: Star-studded Day Stage Programme line-up announced, as well as Meet & Greet Sessions AFA Night LIVE!: Sword Art Online – FULLDIVE- to be showcased Creators Hub: Largest ever with over 150 Creators, with 28 Featured Creators highlighted for the first time Competitions: J-Dance Asia announced, in addition to the return of Cosplay Singles AFAVERSE a new groundbreaking “Phygital” Enhancement to the overall festival experience Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2022 (#AFASG22), Southeast Asia’s biggest and most prestigious Japanese Pop Culture event will be held physically from 25 to 27 November 2022 at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. From a star-studded Day Stage Line-up, a refreshed Creators’ Hub, J-Dance Competition, and Meet & Greet Sessions, an AFA Night LIVE! preview along with the festival’s evening showcase segment, this year's segment will be one of the best ever, including an AFAVerse visitor experience. Shawn Chin, Founder of SOZO and organiser of AFASG22, shared that in "the past 3 years, they have been waiting for this moment to come. They are happy and excited to bring the AFA experience back to fans in Singapore Southeast Asia and beyond. They are constantly looking into ways to enhance the experience and bring it to new heights and they hope that the variety of experiences will offer memorable moments for everyone". Day Stage Highlights The AFA Day Stage, located at Hall 405, will play host to a series of screenings, guest talk shows and more over 25 – 27 November. Highlights include: ● 25 November: - A virtual guest appearance and talkshow with V-tuber Fulgur Ovid from NIJISANJI EN,PRISM Project will host an epic face-off battle of improv between two groups of virtual talent, with prompts chosen live by audiences - A talk show featuring Vtubers based in different countries, featuring Luna Amane of NHOT BOT, Maya Ichimonji from GEMS COMPANY, Nox from VirtuaReal and Lilrya Prisvielle from VReverie - An appearance and performance by Miura Ayme and Satoshi Kada from Obey Me!, an otome game of the "Shall we date?" series! - A special guest appearance by celebrity cosplayer Hakken. ● 26 November: - Screening of the first 2 episodes of ARKNIGHTS: Prelude to Dawn, the anime adaptation of the popular mobile game, featuring a recorded message from the Japanese voice actress for Amiya and a recorded interview with the production staff from the anime production house, Yostar Pictures. - Appearances by Junta Terashima and Ryota Takeuchi, who voice and sing as characters from the group The Cat’s Whiskers in the Paradox Live multimedia franchise, ahead of the upcoming anime series coming in 2023 - Lycoris Recoil, one of the most popular titles from the July 2022 anime season,will be featured through a talk show on stage. Guests coming for this stage event will be announced separately. ● 27 November: - A special panel from MAPPA, an animation studio that will be talking about the current and upcoming projects of the studio, with hit titles like Chainsaw Man, “ATTACK ON TITAN” The Final Season, Hell’s Paradise and VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2. - Special DJ performances by D4DJ, a media mix project from Bushiroad that revolves around content including anime, game, and live concerts performed by the voice actresses. - A guest appearance and talk show with voice actor Yuki Ono Competitions A new J-Dance Asia competition will be held, with the Finals on 26 November at Akiba Stage in the festival grounds. Groups of 2 to 10 pax will have the opportunity to highlight their choreography based on a Japanese song track in front of the crowd. Renowned dancers from Singapore and Japan will stand as judges, and also get to strut their stuff in a special dance showcase. Participants to J-Dance Asia stand a chance to win cash prizes of up to S$1,000. Registration is open from now till 11 November 2022 at https://bit.ly/AFASG22JDance. The Cosplay Singles showcase competition will return to AFASG22. Cosplayers can take this chance to show off their costumes on a regional stage and stand a chance to win up to $500 cash. Registration underway from now till 06 November 2022 at https://bit.ly/AFASG22CosplaySingles. The AFAVERSE Visitor Experience For the first time, visitors will enjoy a game-like experience from the moment they step into the festival grounds. Visitors will get a specially-designed NFC-enabled band to earn AFA Hero XP, AFA Coins, instant discounts, and unlock virtual easter eggs. They can also design their own Seika AFA-tar, unlock special skins from AFA-Pitstops or exchange for limited-edition accessories with AFA-Coins. More details are available in 2022.animefestival.asia/afaverse. All tickets now available online #AFASG22 is a ticketed event. Fans will be able to purchase all ticket tiers, from General Admission 1-Day Exhibition to 1 Day VIP tickets online from today. Tickets start from S$21 / Day for Exhibition. More details are available at www.animefestival.asia/singapore2022. Stay tuned to the official site or connect on social media for the latest updates on the festival. Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2022 Dates: 25 - 27 November 2022 Location: Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre (Levels 3 & 4) Exhibition Timing: 10 am ~ 8pm Here's some cool snippets and images from this year's show (2022)

The seventh edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), which concluded on 4 November 2022, attracted more than 62,000 participants from over 115 countries. This was the largest SFF gathering since the inaugural edition in 2016. SFF 2022 featured more than 850 speakers from private and public sectors who participated in plenary sessions, industry panels and roundtables. The SFF Exhibition saw more than 570 exhibitor booths, including 25 international country pavilions. Over 4,000 meetings were facilitated through the SFF’s business matching platform. More than 10,000 participants joined in other events that were held on the sidelines of the SFF – Innovation Lab Crawls, Capital Meets Policy Dialogue, Elevandi Insights Forum, SFF Global FinTech Awards, and industry partner-led events. Key highlights include: The inaugural invite-only Capital Meets Policy Dialogue brought together around 250 global and regional policymakers, regulators, venture capitalists, private equity and family offices to share perspectives on FinTech regulation and investment capital allocation. Around 3,000 participants attended the inaugural Founders Peak, which featured 10-minute TED-like talks from more than 50 founders. These talks gave participants a valuable opportunity to learn from the experiences of successful founders. The Elevandi Insights Forum convened 22 closed-door roundtables that were attended by close to 1,200 leaders from government, industry and civil society. Held in partnership with global partners [1] , the roundtables covered important areas such as cross-border payments, stablecoins development, open finance, sustainable finance, digital banking, Web3, and digital assets. These conversations will continue at the second edition of the Point Zero Forum, to be held from 26 to 28 June 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland. A new ESG FinTech Zone was introduced, showcasing technological solutions driving innovation and change in the region’s net zero effort. Over 3,000 visitors attended the talks at the ESG Ecosystem Stage, which presented key trends and developments at the intersection of ESG, technology and finance. Over 2,000 attendees engaged in knowledge talks and career guidance at the Talent Pavilion as well as Lunch & Learn sessions with industry luminaries. Another 2,100 participants took part in the Learning Journey around Digital Assets and Web3 and Sustainable Finance. A total of 39 awards were given to the winners of the Global FinTech Hackcelerator and the SFF Global FinTech Awards. FQX, norbloc and WeavInsight emerged as the winners of the Global Fintech Hackcelerator 2022 while another 36 companies and individuals were selected as winners under the theme “Embracing Digital, Charting the New Normal”. The winners were recognised for their innovative solutions that can help to accelerate the pace of digitalisation, innovation and sustainability in industries such as Web3 and Green Finance. 4. Over 60 industry announcements were made at SFF 2022, including international public-private collaborations, product launches and joint-research releases. The next edition of the Singapore Fintech Festival will be held from 13 to 17 November 2023. Pre-Registration is now open : https://www.fintechfestival.sg/

Be Unique, Be Free, Be your Scent Parisian haute perfumery brand, Maison 21G, presents “A Polysensorial Reconnection” that showcases a one-of-a-kind immersive experience in Singapore. Presented by Maison 21G in collaboration with three prominent local artistes to illustrate the story behind each olfactive family, this amazing multi-sensory exhibition shines the spotlight on the works of photographer Lee Yik Keat, digital illustrator André Wee as well as DJ and producer MYRNE. Each multidisciplinary artist has brought to life their artistic interpretations of 5 iconic accords Floral, Aquatic, Woody, Citrus and Amber, curated by Maison 21G Founder and Master Scent Designer, Johanna Monange. An exclusive blend of Woody and Floral families inspired by Andre’s digital illustration, La Création, is also showcased at this exhibition. A Special collection of the 6 curated perfumes - Floral, Aquatic, Woody, Citrus, Amber, La Création will be available for purchase in 30ml EDP (SGD 150) and 100ml EDP (SGD 320). The bottle design featured 6 different languages which highlighted where Maison 21G has retail presences, and this signifies the diversity of the brand. These perfumes will be sold exclusively at Duxton Flagship Boutique and Marina Bay Sands Boutique. The Maison 21G Polysensorial Reconnection Perfume Collection comprise the following :- FLORAL / BLOOM QUINTESSENCE: Explore a realm of exquisite finesse that transports you to the Jardins de Bagatelle in the springtime, where the essence of romance radiates. This fragrance is a quintessentially natural Parisian ‘Ce je ne sais quoi.’ AQUATIC / WAVES AMBROSIAL. Breathe and dive deeply into sharp, clean, fresh and uplifting notes of Aquatic. Both timeless and breathlessly modern, it’s an expression of laid-back freshness - an irresistible ‘Jardin de curé’. WOODY / SANDSTORM ARBORESCENT. Uncover the earthy scent of the forest, the grounding feeling that comes from connecting to your roots. Vibrant notes of woody accord are intensified by the depth of a dark and animalic oud. A powerful essence of nature! CITRUS / GLOW SUNSHINE. Delight in sparkling energy and playfulness, the vibrance of the Tuscan sunshine, and days spent frolicking on Mediterranean beaches. Discover the essence of freedom and unbridled Italian joy. AMBER / CRYPTIC AMBER. Luxuriate in a scent as hypnotic as it is irresistible, conjuring opulent sensations and hidden rituals. Envelope yourself in sensuality, inviting the heat of skin intimacy and potent dreams of passion. An addictive blend providing seduction and oriental mystery in equal measures. LA CRÉATION / COALESCENCE LA CRÉATION. Envelope yourself in an attitude of minimalist sophistication. Strip away the excess, leaving a silken essence of stark white light and crystalline air upon the skin. This potion leads each moment with pristine modernist design. This unique exhibition, putting all senses together will be open to public from the 10 to 25 November 2022. It will be on display exclusively at Maison 21G’s Duxton Flagship Boutique during its first week, before relocating to the brand’s Marina Bay Sands Boutique on the second week, allowing more visitors to experience this unique polysensorial exhibition, for the first time ever in Singapore. The Polysensorial Reconnection illustrates yet another creative platform for Maison 21G and exerts to push the boundaries of creativity and bespoke perfume creative sensorial experiences, indeed, to educate your noses and to inspire one to express yourself by designing your signature scent in total freedom. C'est La Vie! C'est la Experience du Maison 21G!

AWARD-WINNING COGNAC MAISON, BISQUIT & DUBOCHÉ DEBUTS IN SINGAPORE WITH DISRUPTIVE PACKAGING We were greeted with a product with superb finesse when we were introduced to a legendary maison that is regarded for its inimitable liquid and unique distillation process, Bisquit & Dubouché sets itself from the competitor set by introducing its award-winning duo (V.S.O.P. and X.O) to fine cognac and premium spirit aficionados in Singapore. The brand is infused and forged with 200 years of heritage and fearlessness and its debut in Singapore is marked with a return to its original name to honour its founders, and a refreshed modern-styled packaging that defies traditional expressions whilst revolutionising the experience of cognac appreciation just as it did 200 years ago. REFRESHED FOR INSPIRATION Following its renaming, the brand sought to bring forth its progressive spirit by refreshing visuals that challenge codes of cognac packaging. Envisioned to convey excellence with a modern perspective, its new bottle design flaunts an ornamentation that exudes minimal luxury. Repackaged in a solid square with gentle curves to transmit strength and confidence while retaining ease in handling, the liquid is securely sealed with a silver knurled cap to accent preciousness. A central feature, the usual sticker labels have been replaced with an embossed logo to spotlight its redesigned griffin motif to accentuate boldness while guarding the precious liquid that beckons within. Finished cleanly with a sleek label or engraved metal that reunites both founders on the neck and base, the resulting architecture symbolises effortless opulence with a promise of mesmerising encounters with every pour. “As we announce Bisquit & Dubouché’s introduction to new markets in the beginning of its third century, our intent was to disrupt traditional perceptions of cognac in modern consumers. With foundations paved by fearless founders, this reimagination tells a story of rebellion over conformity to inspire newfound appreciation of cognac and in a way, challenge audiences to venture forth with audacity, patience and hopefully, a glass of cognac in hand”, says Vincent Chappe, Ambassadeur Global de la Maison. Instead of relying solely on technicalities, every batch is inspected continuously on merits of taste and smell guided by intuition and knowledge. Waiting for the precise moment to cut the “tails” by hand, the distillers are able to expertly retain the “heart” of the cognac to guarantee an unrivalled signature aroma, floral character and the perfect concentration of fruitiness. The liquid is then patiently aged in hand-made oak casks till colours mature and characteristics are pronounced. The process finally concludes by converging different ages, crus and wood to result in blends that are one of its kind, regaled for their full-bodied richness and perfumed hearts. THE AWARD-WINNING DUO Distinguished as classics differentiated by age and blending of crus, the V.S.O.P. and X.O. are all heralded for possessing an innate smoothness that seduces drinkers – be it novice or an expert palate – with a floral and fruity bouquet of nuanced aromas, that follows through with discerning notes of honey, fig and dark fruits V.S.O.P. – THE EXTREMELY VERSATILE ONE (S$129) Recognised internationally as the epitome of perfection with its slew of awards, the V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old Pale) is marked by its smoothness and mellowness that welcomes drinkers to enjoy the liquid in ways pure or mixed. Slowly matured in French oak barrels for a minimum of four years using ratios of all four main crus, the process yields a seductive warm amber that exudes inviting whiffs of apricot, honey, sweet spices and a closing nuance of rose. While versatile in character, its supple notes of honeysuckle, citrus and mango are best experienced when savoured neat or on ice. X.O. – FOR THE TASTE PURISTS (S$365) Crafted by maturing predominantly prestigious crus from Grande and Petite Champagne in oak barrels for a minimum of ten years, the X.O. (Extra Old) is indubitably the one made for true cognac connoisseurs. Immediately captivating on the shelf with its silver-metal engraved bottle neck and base, along with a deep coppery amber liquid that resides within, the X.O. is stunning in all expressions: visual, taste and smell. Boasting an unforgettable aroma of smoked wood, cocoa, candied fruit and plum, the expressions come to life when sipped – gradually unveiling an indelible richness of plum, mocha, cedar wood and liquorice. Full-bodied yet silky and sumptuous, the X.O. is best enjoyed neat for an unforgettable, multi-sensorial experience. The Bisquit & Dubouché V.S.O.P. and X.O. are priced at SGD129 and SGD365 respectively and are available at selected retailers, with the X.O. sold in limited quantities. Retailers and collectors are also able to purchase bottles directly from Campari Group’s RARE Division via rare.asia@campari.com. FAST FACTS OFFICIAL WEBSITE https://www.bisquitdubouche.com/en/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/bisquitdubouche/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/BisquitDubouche/ PRICES V.S.O.P – S$129 X.O. – S$365

23 May 2022, Singapore – The stage is set for a mega blockbuster race weekend, as event organiser Singapore GP Pte Ltd unveils the first wave of acts on what will be a stellar entertainment programme for the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2022. This first announcement of Padang Stage acts features Marshmello, Westlife and Green Day to top off the scintillating action as the F1 night race gets back on track at the Marina Bay Street Circuit this 30 September to 2 October for Singapore’s biggest party in three years. The final line-up will include more than 75 performances over the three-day event across eight stages in the Circuit Park, together with roaming performers as well as an array of displays and activities to enthral crowds. Marshmello (30 September) Grammy-nominated Marshmello's star continues to rise as the famously masked artist breaks boundaries across the industry. With chart-topping singles and collaborations with the likes of Juice WRLD, Halsey, Demi Lovato, Bastille, Kane Brown, Selena Gomez, Jonas Brothers, and more, Marshmello has clocked almost a staggering 12 billion streams across Spotify alone. With almost 40 million monthly listeners on the platform, he is one of the top 40 most streamed artists in the world on Spotify and the third most subscribed artist on YouTube. Featured on the cover of the Forbes magazine ‘30 Under 30’ issue, Marshmello has proven to not only be an innovative producer, but a forward-thinking businessman. With his own brand of chocolate-filled marshmallows (‘Stuffed Puffs’), he has also launched a children’s entertainment channel, Mellodees. Most recently, Marshmello collaborated with the Jonas Brothers on their early summer smash Leave Before You Love Me, which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was also nominated for the best dance/electronic album at the 2022 Grammys. Marshmello is set to perform at the Zone 4 Padang Stage on Friday, 30 September. Westlife (1 October) One of the most successful boy bands of all time, Westlife consists of vocalists Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, and Nick Byrne. Since the creation of the Irish group in 1998, 14 of their singles and eight of their 12 studio albums have reached number one on British charts. The prolific chart-toppers whose hits include Swear It Again, Flying Without Wings, If I Let You Go, and My Love, have received numerous accolades, including one World Music Award, two Brit Awards, four MTV Awards, and four Record of the Year Awards. To date, the boyband has recorded a total of more than 24 million in sales in the United Kingdom. Fans can catch Westlife’s ‘The Wild Dreams Tour’ at the Padang Stage in Zone 4 on Saturday, 1 October. Green Day (2 October) Legendary American punk group Green Day, is set to rock the Padang Stage in Zone 4 on Sunday, 2 October. Made up of vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool, Green Day is one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time, with more than 70 million records sold worldwide and over 10 billion streams including their breakout album Dookie which achieved diamond status. The five-time Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are widely credited with popularising and reviving mainstream interest in punk rock, catapulting a career-long run of #1 hit singles including American Idiot, Good Riddance (Time of Your Life), Wake Me Up When September Ends and more. More acts will be unveiled in the coming weeks to complete the fantastic entertainment programme for the return of the Formula 1 to the streets of Singapore. The artist line-up is subject to change. All tickets to the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2022 will have access to the Padang Stage in Zone 4. Patrons will need to ensure that they have a valid ticket on the relevant day of an act’s performance. More tickets to be released Additional walkabout and single-day grandstand tickets to the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2022 will be available for sale in the coming days. The first release of ticket sales in early April sold out within hours due to the enormous demand and similar interest is expected for the upcoming releases. Zone 4 and Premier Walkabout tickets will go on sale from 24 May, 10am (Singapore time). Tickets in this category are available as single-day options priced from S$98 for a Friday Zone 4 Walkabout ticket, and three-day tickets from S$288 (see ANNEX A for ticket prices). All walkabout ticket holders will have access to strategically located viewing bleachers as well as concerts on the Padang Stage. A limited release of single-day grandstand tickets will be available for sale from 26 May, 10am (Singapore time). Prices start from $98 for a Bay Grandstand (Friday) ticket (see ANNEX A for ticket prices). All tickets can be purchased from www.singaporegp.sg. Fans are recommended to follow @F1nightrace on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for the latest updates. ANNEX A FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2022 TICKET PRICES

Singapore, 17 August 2022 -- Impossible Foods is now introducing Impossible™ Burger Patties Made From Plants: a convenient, pre-formed package of two quarter-pound (227g) patties made with the award-winning Impossible™ Beef. The patties are now available nationwide in NTUC FairPrice stores and online on FairPrice Online and RedMart, before rolling out across Cold Storage, Giant and Market Place outlets under the Dairy Farm Group later this year. Fans of Impossible Beef can find the new patty packs in the grocery stores’ frozen meat section in convenient packages with two 113g patties. “Burger patties have been increasing in popularity for nearly a decade because they’re simple and fast. Now more than ever, Singaporeans crave convenience and speed in the kitchen,” said Laurent Stevenart, General Manager of Impossible Foods Singapore and UAE. “Our patty packs allow home chefs to create the perfect meal, whether that’s a classic-style burger or a juicy patty melt. In just four minutes, your Impossible Burger can go from the refrigerator to the grill to your plate.” Optimized for the home cook, Impossible Burger Patties are designed to be juicy, and offer convenient handling, and an easy and fast cooking experience. They’re perfect for the grill or stove-top pan and best enjoyed over delicious burger parties with friends and loved ones. In addition to grocery shelves at NTUC FairPrice brick-and-mortar stores, Impossible Burger Patties are also available for delivery through FairPrice Online and RedMart. About Impossible Burger Patties Impossible Burger Patties have as much protein and bioavailable iron as a comparable serving of ground beef from cows, contain no animal hormones or antibiotics and is kosher, halal and gluten-free certified. A 4-ounce patty has 0 mg cholesterol, 14 g of total fat, 8 g of saturated fat and 240 calories.(A conventional 4-ounce “80/20” patty from cows has 80 mg cholesterol, 23 g of total fat, 9 g of saturated fat and 290 calories.) Impossible Burger Patties use 96% less land, 87% less water to produce while generating 89% less GHG emissions than beef from a cow. Home chefs can log into Impossible Foods’ Impact Calculator to learn exactly how much land, water and emissions they’ve saved by eating Impossible Burger Patties instead of ground beef from cows. The patty packs include pull tabs for easy opening and are made with fully recyclable materials. From now till 30 September 2022, they will retail at a promotional price of $8.50 per package, while stocks last; each 227g package is priced at $9.50 excluding promotions. The pattie packs will be available at additional retail locations including Cold Storage, Giant and Market Place outlets under the Dairy Farm Group later this year. Visit impossiblefoods.com to find out when Impossible Burger Patties will be stocked at your nearest grocery store.