Did you weep inconsoleably as you watched the closing credits of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II,” distressed by the knowledge that the adventures of J.K. Rowling’s young Hogwarts characters were finally over?  If you answered “yes,” you … Read more →

by Aimee Chan“That people interact with my work and it doesn’t get locked up in some millionaire’s villa is important to me,” says 3D artist Kurt Wenner, here with “The Millioniare Life,” on display until November 11, 2012, at Singapore’s … Read more →

Organizers of this year’s Singapore Arts Festival — which first saw the light of day in 1977 — say the event will be better than ever.  One of the more risqué highlights includes Asian ladies over the age of 65 … Read more →

by Simon OstheimerFrom the cosmopolitan charm of Penang to the hippie getaway of the Perhentians, Malaysia embraces a diverse array of islands.  Here, in no particular order, we present our top 10. Disagree? Share your favorite Malaysian island in the … Read more →

by CNNGo staffSkytrax, the U.K.-based air travel consultancy, announced last month the world’s best airports at its annual World Airport Awards, with Seoul’s Incheon airport claiming the top prize for the second time, after first winning the award in 2009. The … Read more →

When it comes to musical acts, Singapore’s Grand Prix never fails to disappoint, with organizers seemingly fighting to best themselves every year by bringing in some of the world’s biggest names.  Though the final lineup hasn’t yet been announced, we … Read more →

by Anthea GerrieCooking with obscure Nordic ingredients paid off for chef Rene Redzepi, whose Noma was named World’s Best Restaurant for the third year in a row. Paris, New York and Tokyo, eat your heart out — the world’s best … Read more →

Singapore Airlines’ new low-cost carrier Scoot just announced it will be operating daily return flights to Bangkok from July 5.  As a promotion, Scoot is selling return tickets for S$88 (US$70.42). The addition of the Bangkok route means Scoot will … Read more →

Add Singapore to the list of countries trying to shake off an out-dated culinary tradition that’s fast becoming socially unacceptable among young Chinese. Several anti-shark’s fin campaigns are due to be launched in the city-state in the coming weeks. Among these, the … Read more →

by Barry NeildCabs, like the Grim Reaper, are one of the world’s great constants; wherever you go they’re always there — unless it’s raining. But times are tough for these ubiquitous people carriers. Spiraling fuel costs are pushing up fares, … Read more →