Where Authentic Italian Dining Meets Singapore’s City Life If you are looking for a family-friendly Italian restaurant in Singapore or a cozy place for weekday office lunches, Acqua e Farina at Keong Saik is a perfect choice. Run by Chef Antonio Manetto from Naples and Chef Roberto Galbiati from Milan, this restaurant brings together the best of Northern Italian cuisine and Southern Italian flavours. After winning over diners at The Rail Mall, Acqua e Farina now welcomes gues

You know that feeling when you're in a city that's more than just a place to live? That's Singapore for so many of us. But if you listen closely, beyond the city's lively pulse, you can hear a quiet, profound change happening. It's a shift that touches everyone who calls this island home—including you and me. We’re seeing something beautiful and challenging all at once: Singapore is gracefully getting older, and fewer of its people are having children. It’s a trend we see in

When PaintBlush began working with the Expat Association Singapore, the goal was to make creative experiences more welcoming for both expatriates and locals. For newcomers to Singapore, it offers a lighthearted way to explore something different and ease into the local culture. More than just a workshop, it’s a relaxed space to unwind, pick up a brush, and enjoy the simple pleasure of creating art. In a fast-paced city, PaintBlush provides a gentle reminder to slow down and r

In Singapore, the immigration industry has grown into a familiar presence. From the MRT trains to digital ads on social media, companies...

Budget-Smart Luxury_ How Villas Can Cost Less Than Hotels for Groups (Real Math, Real Dates) The group chat lights up. Someone drops the magic words: “Long weekend coming up—where are we going?” For Singapore’s expat crowd, that familiar buzz usually signals one thing: it’s time to plan another escape. The school calendar’s been studied, public holidays have been color-coded, and suddenly, begins the mad dash to secure a place that fits everyone’s wishlist. Comfort for the ad

Applying for Singapore citizenship is rarely a small decision. For many foreigners who have lived here for years, it feels like a way of...

Image courtesy sipf.sg The Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) has always been more than just a showcase of striking images. Running this year from 18 October to 24 November 2024, the 8th edition has taken over familiar spots around town, from DECK at Prinsep Street to Gillman Barracks and the National Library Building. Now that the festival is into its second week, the city feels like it has quietly slipped into a rhythm where photographs are not just being l

Singaporean life is paradise—hawker food, mobile kopis, clockwork city. Effortlessness can, though, imperceptibly divert glucose, slumber, and mood in unintended negative trajectories. If you find yourself crash-ing post-lunch, stubborn fat despite “light eating,” 2 a.m. wake-up encounters following sluggish calls, know this: you don’t stand in solitary isolation. The good news: certain Singaporean-specific switches can keep you social, enjoy the eating out experience, and pr

In the global competition for talent, capital, and innovation, Singapore has long stood out as a destination that values not only what an...

As the sun dips low over the skyline, Singapore will come alive with the warm glow of Deepavali, the Festival of Lights. For expatriates weaving their lives into the fabric of this multicultural mosaic, this Hindu holiday isn't just a public holiday it's a golden opportunity to step beyond the familiar, light up your social calendar, and spark meaningful conversations with locals. At the Singapore Expats Association, we believe that true integration blooms from shared experie

In an effort to provide greater value to the expatriate community in Singapore, the Singapore Expat Association has formed a strategic...

When I first decided to apply for Singapore Permanent Residency (PR), I thought the process would be fairly straightforward. After all,...

Look, moving to a new country is a rollercoaster. One minute you're buzzing with excitement, the next you're trying to figure out if...

Moving to Singapore is an exciting step for many professionals. The city is known as a global hub for business, finance, and innovation,...

What Does MBMF Stand For? MBMF  stands for the Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund . While the acronym might sound like it has something to...

In an effort to provide greater value to the expatriate community in Singapore, the Singapore Expat Association has established a...

There is a certain excitement that comes with the thought of studying in Singapore, isn't there? You dream of the state-of-the-art...

Image courtesy of Singapore Airlines It sounds like you're ready to dive into the excitement of the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines...

The world of work, especially in a dynamic hub like Singapore, never stands still. For foreign professionals and the companies that hire...

Get ready to be inspired! From September 21 to 27, the OCBC Aquatic Centre is set to become the epicenter of global para-sports. For the...