Posts Tagged 'Singapore'

Diablo III Preview

Prepare to face hell all over again 17 December, 2011 by

The next installment of the popular Diablo franchise will be returning soon to wreck havoc on our social lives. We were fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to get a sneak peak of this most anticipated game. Within you’ll find a detailed but spoiler free run through of what Diablo III has to offer.
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Cool Japan Forum 2011

Japanese businesses continue to work toward globalization 03 December, 2011 by

Along with the staging of Anime Festival Asia, an event named the Cool Japan Forum was held as well. Cited as an event that brings the top minds from various industries under one roof, we visited the Forum to hear them speak.
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Sundown Festival 2011 Impressions

Singapore's largest outdoor music concert battles the weather 29 November, 2011 by

Thousands braved the strong rains and made their way down to the Marina Promenade last Saturday for what was perhaps the largest outdoor concert in Singapore this year, Sundown Festival 2011. Despite the rain, approximately 10,000 turned up (3,000 more than expected) with many arriving hours in advance.
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Gunpla Expo World Tour

Gundam modelling event hits Singapore shores 16 November, 2011 by

The Gundam Expo World Tour is here in Singapore. Held in Compass Point for the third year in a row, the expo serves to showcase the wonder of Gundam plastic modelling, or gunpla, as it is known in model enthusiast circles.
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AFA11 Anime Festival Asia Impressions

Singapore's largest anime convention returns for the 4th consecutive year 15 November, 2011 by

Over the weekend, I had the chance to visit AFA11, the Anime Festival Asia 2011 held at the Suntec Convention Center. This is the fourth year running for Singapore and South East Asia’s largest anime related convention. Once again it attracted quite a crowd over the two days, some of whom had come down from neighboring countries specifically for the event. Impressions inside.
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Pop Rock Love Book Launch

A writer fulfilling her dreams 13 November, 2011 by

Supermerlion attended the launch event for Pop Rock Love. In an event attended by friends and family (with a performance by a local band), we caught up with author Raine Koh. She spoke of her background as a writer, the book and future aspirations.
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See Singapore Pass

Now you can experience everything Singapore has to offer for less 08 November, 2011 by

If you’ve been with us for a while, you would know about the discount offers available when traveling around Japan. I always wondered why there weren’t any similar free and easy plans for when Singapore. But there is now. With the new See Singapore Pass by iVenture, you’ll an immediate discount of over 40%. Best of all, it’s not limited to tourists.
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Sea A

The first Singapore-Malaysian idol group to debut in Japan 31 October, 2011 by

SEA☆A (pronounced Sea A) is a four girl idol group that debut in Japan earlier this year. It is notable for consisting mostly of members from Singapore. The group was born out of maids from the Moe Moe Kyun Maid Cafe, an annual makeshift cafe that operates out of the Anime Festival Asia.
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Singapore Flyer

Singapore's rotating observatory 25 October, 2011 by

As part of our ongoing efforts to write about attractions in Singapore, today we feature the Singapore Flyer. Built in 2008 and standing at 165 meters tall (approximately 42 floors high), the Singapore Flyer is currently the world’s tallest Ferris wheel. The wonder is located at Marina Promenade, reshaping the Central Business District skyline. Unsurprisingly, it’s one of the most immediately noticeable landmarks for those traveling to Singapore.
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World Runway Premiere Impressions

TGC's fashion experiment in Singapore 21 September, 2011 by

Last Sunday, the Singapore Indoor Stadium played host to the World Runway Premiere. The event, the first of its kind in here, was helmed by none other than the creator of the world famous Tokyo Girls Collection. Stylists from around the world were invited to take part in a fashion battle, with Singapore as their arena. We were there to cover this historic moment.
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World Runway Premiere

The future of Singapore's fashion 14 September, 2011 by

It has been in the whispers for almost 3 years that Tokyo Girl’s Collection (TGC), one of the world’s most acclaimed fashion events would be making its way to local shores.

After a long wait, the first ever World Runway, an original new festival created by TGC founder Jake F.R will be launched in Singapore this weekend. The folks at Supermerlion were invited yesterday for a sneak peak of what to expect for this premiere event, details inside.
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