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Background Roadside barbers used to be a common sight in Singapore, operating mainly out of makeshift sheds with walls of wooden planks, and wooden roofs or awnings.1 Also known as street barbers or five-foot-way barbers, they offer fuss-free trims in back alleys.2HistoryRoadside barbers were commonly found along Singapore’s streets and back lanes.3In the 1950s, the bustling side lane in Bugis was dubbed “Barber Street” as many barbers vied for customers there.4 They were also found along a cobbled lane that served as a link between Jalan Sultan and North Bridge Road. The lane was called the “Barber Row”.5 Most barbers...

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By Michelle McKelvey The future looks especially bright for those in the barbering industry. In fact, according to a Statista report, the men’s grooming industry is expected to hit 26 billion by 2020. David Raccuglia, founder of American Crew, predicts that this steady growth will shed light on how exciting and innovating the grooming space really is, while also offering men an industry that is focused on each of their grooming needs—hair, skin and beyond. “Men are starting to put their best face forward and the industry is finally listening,” Raccuglia says. Michael Martin, Reuzel educator and owner of Hawkins...

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Suntec City is one of Singapore’s largest malls and an exciting shopping destination nestled in the heart of the bustling Marina Bay precinct. The mall boasts more than 380 retail establishments across 3 levels and a basement. With over 100 Food & Beverage outlets located within the mall and the charming Sky Garden offering alfresco dining, guests will be spoilt for dining options. Suntec City offers a unique one-stop shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment experience for all. Suntec City is segmented into 4 zones, the North, East and West Wings, as well as the Fountain Court. It is also home...

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Suntec City in Singapore is a vast shopping complex that boasts a mall, an exhibition and conference centre, as well as office tower blocks. Its sheer size is home to a few flagship stores. There’s a movie theatre, as well as video arcades, and almost always a fair being held. It’s worth checking out what else is on for you to see when you’ve finished shopping. Suntec Shopping Mall has over 600 shops spread over 4 floors featuring brand names, department stores, and plenty of restaurants. Suntec City’s magnificent Fountain of Wealth is a landmark that’s worth seeing – listed...

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Background Suntec City, commissioned and built by a private consortium, began construction in 1989 and was completed in phases between 1995 and 1997 at a cost of US$2.3 billion.1 Built in the heart of Marina Centre near City Hall MRT station, it has been described as a “city within a city”.2 It comprises five office towers, a retail and entertainment complex, and a convention and exhibition centre.3BackgroundThe name Suntec is derived from the Chinese words xin and da, which mean “new achievement”.4 The building’s design was inspired by Asian elements such as the Hindu mandala (a Sanskrit word for circle),...

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Whether you’re already living in Singapore or moving here from overseas, nothing beats hearing from the residents themselves! Here, we speak to Canadian FRANCINE MARTINDALE-SHARP. She’s a management consultant in branding and marketing and tells us what it’s like living in Bukit Timah as a neighbourhood and about her particular condo. She’s right near the Nature Reserve for walking and hiking but also has some favourite restaurants nearby. 5 facts about Bukit Timah Bukit Timah Hill is the highest point in Singapore – not that it’s very high! (163 metres) The neighbourhood is home to a number of Good Class...

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SINGAPORE - The upcoming mixed-use development One Holland Village in Holland Drive will feature 296 residential apartments, 255 serviced units, as well as retail, office and community spaces. The residences will be open for sale on Saturday (Nov 30). The retail space has already signed on a few companies, including supermarket Cold Storage, pharmacy chain Guardian, non-profit arts and culture organisation The Rice Company and movie theatre The Projector. One Holland Village is being developed by Far East Organization and its joint venture partners Sekisui House and Sino Group, which bought the coveted site in May last year for $1.213...

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Background Bukit Timah Estate is located in Singapore’s Central Region. The name Bukit Timah originated from a corruption of the name of the Temak tree, which grows in the area.1 Bukit is Malay for “hill”, while Timah is Malay for “tin” – thus the mistaken belief that tin can be found on the hill.2 Bukit Timah, which comprises eight sub-zones, covers an area of 1,732 ha.3 Bukit Timah Hill is the highest hill in Singapore, and the area also holds Singapore’s primary rainforest reserve – Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.4 Many premier residential estates designated as Good Class Bungalow Areas are...

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Starting your education at ESSEC Asia-Pacific? Use this guide to learn more about the one-north neighborhood! With its sci-fi sounding building names like Chronis, Genome, Galaxis and Solaris, you’d be right if you guessed one-north is the area for high-tech businesses in the region.  one-north was conceptualized back in 1991 as part of the country’s National Technology Plan. It was designed as a hub for R&D, and named to reflect Singapore’s position just one-degree north of the equator. Today, just as the sun’s rays are concentrated on countries near the equator, so businesses from all around the world are converging...

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Being in the right space can help businesses forge fruitful collaborations and accelerate their growth. A prime location and supporting amenities make one-north an exciting workspace. Photos: Ascendas-Singbridge Conceived in the 1990s, one-north was a bold, mixed-development project meant to reposition Singapore as a knowledge economy amid a changing global landscape. Built around industry-focused hubs – such as Biopolis, Fusionopolis and Mediapolis – one-north aims to support the growth of Singapore’s biomedical sciences, infocommunications technology and new media. Since its inception, the 200-hectare one-north district has become a vibrant centre of innovation with a buzzing technopreneur community of venture capitalists, innovators,...

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