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  • Five must-visit malls in Singapore, the shopper’s paradise

    Five must-visit malls in Singapore, the shopper’s paradise

    There is no doubt that Singapore is a paradise for shopaholics and foodies. And, it doesn’t come as a surprise if the island nation has some of the finest malls. Recently, Forbes rated the best five malls in Singapore based on the shopping experience and food offerings.

    At number five is Paragon Shopping Mall on Orchard Road. This 20-storey shopping center with more than 200 shops is definitely an up-market shoppers’ paradise. With six levels of designer fashion and luxury boutiques, sports and lifestyle shops, restaurants and cafes, Paragon is a one-stop destination for luxury needs.

    After Paragon, the obvious next choice is ION Orchard, located in Singapore’s prominent shopping boulevard, Orchard Road. It offers a dazzling view at night and a unique shopping experience with over 300 retail, F&B and entertainment stores, which will include six of the world’s top luxury brands building their signature flagships stores.

    Next on the line is the most famous The Shoppes at the Marina Bay Sands resort. The Shoppes is a one-of-its-kind mall with a casino, indoor skating rink, rooftop access that gives a breathtaking skyline view of the Bay Sans, and a canal that runs through the mall. It also boasts some of the world’s most renowned brands like Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Chanel and Cartier, but, the highlight is the Louis Vuitton island concept store.

    Then comes Singapore’s largest shopping mall, VivoCity, located near the coastline of Keppel Harbour and Sentosa Island. Operated throughout cable car, its occupiers include American Eagle, Forever 21, H&M, Gap, MUJI, and Uniqlo.

    And finally, at the number spot is the country’s tallest vertical mall, Orchard Central, right in the center of Orchard road. The food court is nothing short of a gastronomical delight with alfresco style dining options at its rooftop or international food ranging from Japanese, Korean, Chinese to Western at the F&B themed floors, it will satisfy every palette.

    Other prominent shopping destinations include Dempsey Road, Holland Road Shopping Centre, Little India, Tiong Bahru and Haji Lane. A true shopper’s paradise with a slew of mall spread across the country, Singapore definitely beats its neighbours in terms of sheer convenience and familiarity.

  • Malaysians sell Singapore mall

    Malaysians sell Singapore mall

    Malaysia-listed DRB-Hicom and minority partner investors are selling at property at Little India which will be converted into a mixed use development including a multi-storey shopping centre.

    The property, previously named Tekka Mall and now known as The Verge, is located opposite the Tekka Centre in Serangoon Rd and has been on the market for a year.

    Heritage Group, headed by Keith Tang, the grandson of the late Tang Choon Keng, who founded Tangs department store, has spent $317 million to buy the site.

    Heritage owns a network of luxury hotels and serviced apartments in Australia and New Zealand and this project will be the company’s first in Singapore.

    DRB-Hicom stands to record a gain of about MYR427.5 million (S$139.4 million) from the sale of the Little India mall.

    The property comprises two blocks: The Verge, a six-storey shopping mall with two basement levels; and adjoining block Chill@The Verge, an eight-storey building with two storeys of retail units and a six-storey car park. The two buildings boast a combined 238,527 sqft of retail GFA.

    Leslie Ang, a spokesman for Mr Keith Tang, told the Straits Times Tang plans to redevelop the property into “Studio by Tang” serviced apartments, a mall and a “Signature” block which is likely to be offices or retail space.

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  • ‘Team Singapore one for all’ $15m tourism spend

    ‘Team Singapore one for all’ $15m tourism spend

    Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore Airlines and the Singapore Tourism Board are to invest S$20m ($14.8m) on a coordinated effort to encourage more visitors to engage in leisure, business and MICE activities.

    All three parties have agreed a two-year partnership aimed at enriching Singapore’s appeal to more visitors through an enhanced and coordinated approach, involving the country’s national airline, its leading airport and the destination as a whole.

    The 15 ‘visitor markets’ that are initially being targeted with this new ‘one for all’ approach include Australia; China; Germany, Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Japan; Korea; New Zealand; the Philippines; Taiwan; Thailand; Vietnam; the US; and the UK.

    In a joint statement, the trio say that they hope to refine the Singapore experience to leisure visitors coming to and through Singapore and Changi Airport, along with intensified direct marketing efforts to consumers and through trade partnerships.

    In addition, the partnership is also investing some of its money to increase marketing investment aimed at business travellers and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions).

    Singapore Airlines CEO, Goh Choon Phong said: “This partnership demonstrates our commitment to further developing our home base as a travel hub and promoting Singapore as a destination of choice. We are pleased to continue working closely with STB and CAG and draw on our respective strengths, to promote sustainable growth of inbound travel to and through Singapore.”

    Lee Seow Hiang, CEO of the Changi Airport Group added: “One of the key initiatives in this collaboration is developing and enhancing joint programmes that will contribute towards strengthening the global mindshare and perceptions of both Singapore and Changi Airport.

    “We look forward to working together to leverage our collective strengths and insights and to amplify our efforts to promote the Singapore experience.”

    Adding his comments, Lionel Yeo, CEO of the Singapore Tourism Board said: “Our airline and airport are an integral part of the Singapore experience. The new product offerings demonstrate SIA, CAG and STB’s commitment to provide today’s discerning travellers with a more seamless and in-depth experience.

    “To constantly refresh and add value to the visitor experience, it is essential for the industry to rally together; STB looks forward to more partnerships with the industry.”

    The three partners says that one of the ‘key highlights’ of this new initiative is the introduction of the Stopover Premium package which is an upgraded version of the Singapore Stopover Holiday. They say this is the latest in the three partners’ ongoing efforts to create more distinctively targeted experiences for travellers with different needs to enjoy Singapore more fully as a destination.

    This is being aimed at both premium leisure and business travellers and includes stays in selected five-star hotels with breakfast and Wi-Fi, priority hotel check-in services and private transfers (for ‘Club’ room stays).

    Other exclusive ‘privileges’ include spa discounts or shopping vouchers and access to a variety of premium leisure experiences across the island (first and business class passengers only).

    The partnership is also offering a ‘refreshed’ and enhanced Free Singapore Tour, aimed at taking transit passengers on a free guided tour of Singapore’s heritage attractions and city skyline.

    The new programme now boasts longer itineraries, more iconic landmark sights, photo stops and additional tour timings. The Singapore Tour has proved hugely popular over nearly three decades, with more than one million visitors taking advantage of the offering since it was first introduced 28 years ago in 1987.

    It currently includes several attractions (see below) including Little India, Chinatown, the Colonial District, the main business district and many other attraction.

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