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[SINGAPORE] Indie nightspot Wala Wala Cafe Bar in Holland Village is preparing to shut its doors, marking the end of a three-decade chapter for the nightlife stalwart. Owner Stanley Yeo told The Business Times that the lease for the 1,700-square-foot ground-floor space on Lorong Mambong ends this year. He has received his landlord’s consent for an early exit and is currently looking for a new tenant to take over the space. The restaurant will not close immediately, as it depends on when Yeo can find a replacement tenant. At the... Read More

SINGAPORE – Two Holland Village establishments look set to bow out of the foodie cluster in 2025. The Straits Times recently reported that the area is losing its mojo, with foot traffic dwindling and businesses closing. Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao will shut after 20 years on June 30, while nightspot Wala Wala Cafe Bar may end its 32-year run before its lease is up at the end of 2025. Citing waning footfall, rising operating costs and a challenging labour market as reasons for the closure, Wala Wala’s... Read More

Friday the 13th often exudes mystery, and sometimes, unwarranted anxiety. While popular culture paints it as a day of bad omens and misfortune, spiritually, this day holds powerful, positive potential. Especially for those seeking healing, release, or improvement in relationships, Friday the 13th is a sacred and loving energy portal. It offers a cosmic reset, a chance to realign your heart and soul connections. Whether you’re feeling uncertain in love, dealing with emotional disconnection, or simply seeking deeper intimacy, this day carries the energetic blueprint to support you. The Truth... Read More

Filipinos have been googling “Friday the 13th,” sending a spike in search results for the topic. Search interest in “Friday the 13th” spiked in the Philippines on Friday, June 13, according to Google Trends. The day, after all, has long been associated with bad luck and superstition in Western culture. Online, more superstitious Filipinos were quick to blame the day’s supposed bad luck for minor mishaps they encountered before noon. “Friday the 13th pala kaya andaming nangyari sa’kin half of the day palang jusko,” tweeted one.  Others, meanwhile, are shrugging it... Read More