top of page
The Buzz
Search


History of CHIJMES
At the heart of Singapore’s Civic District and amid urban surroundings, located at 30 Victoria Street, is CHIJMES, a popular destination...
Marc Servos
Feb 16, 20234 min read
66 views
0 comments


2023 Interior Trends
Trends! Love them or hate them, they happen… Personally, I’m not about following trends, but being up-to-date on what is happening is...
Tyler Wisler
Feb 9, 20233 min read
19 views
0 comments


Throw, scream, eat: the low down on Lo Hei
During the Chinese New Year holiday, we’ve all been eating Lo Hei, but what is it exactly? The Singaporean Chinese take the Lunar New...
Kevin F. Cox
Feb 2, 20233 min read
36 views
0 comments


Headed Back to the Office? Here’s a Checklist to Help With the Transition.
Women are headed back to the workplace. Whether because they are gaining traction on jobs, being called back into the office for a hybrid...
Sara Madera
Jan 26, 20234 min read
35 views
0 comments


A Chinese New Year Revelation
As fireworks raged in the distance and New Bridge Road rumbled under the feet of ecstatic Lunar New Year revelers, a strange hand reached...
John S. Hamalian
Jan 19, 20232 min read
26 views
0 comments


Five Payment Options in Singapore That You Won't Find in the US
When you’re an American expat first arriving in Singapore, store clerks can sometimes make you feel like a slow snail on a wet sidewalk....
Alexandra Berrie
Jan 12, 20235 min read
21 views
0 comments


Less Mess = Less Stress
The boxes are piling up in your storage, and the wardrobe is bursting at the seams. How do you prepare your home for the holidays and at...
Dana Wolf
Jan 5, 20232 min read
9 views
0 comments


Hitting The Long Weekend Lottery
We have earned this. After years of having our wings clipped, we are back to being travel fanatics and finding ourselves on the brink of...
Lauren Raps
Dec 9, 20223 min read
15 views
0 comments


Give Your Time, Talent, or Treasure
Along with helping a non-profit, our giving also creates a more meaningful life. It’s important to choose the right way and place to give...
Richard Hartung
Dec 2, 20223 min read
49 views
0 comments


Thanksgiving in Singapore
“How many Thanksgivings do you celebrate?” my Singaporean friend asked. I kind of laughed at the question because, in the US, the answer...
Melinda Murphy
Nov 21, 20224 min read
188 views
0 comments


A Fabulous Time Awaits: The Residence Bintan
It was ATV ride that I will never forget! My guide Henang led the way, taking me through brush fields and trees … and puddles galore....
Susan Williams
Nov 17, 20223 min read
264 views
0 comments

Historical Ebbs and Flows of US-Singapore Bilateral Relations An Interview with Ambassador Tommy
Well acquainted with his life-long service to our foreign ministry, I called on Ambassador Tommy Koh because I knew he would be just the...
Lily Ong
Nov 10, 20227 min read
773 views
1 comment


The Magnificent Thian Hock Keng Temple
With its numerous glistening high-rises all around the island showcasing modern architecture, Singapore is globally recognized as an...
Asif R. Chowdhury
Nov 3, 20229 min read
697 views
0 comments


The New Icons of Singapore and the Loss of the Old
During a recent visit to a shop at the Singapore Design Centre, I picked up a print showing the icons of Singapore and planned to buy it...
Richard Hartung
Oct 27, 20223 min read
11 views
0 comments


Singapore Botanic Gardens: History and Living Heritage
Did you know the Singapore Botanic Gardens once contained a zoo? Yes, from 1870 until 1906, there were enclosures for wild deer, lions,...
Meg Farrell Sine
Oct 20, 20223 min read
202 views
0 comments


Where to Buy a Thanksgiving Turkey
Looking for a Thanksgiving turkey? We've got you covered whether you want to cook yourself or have it all done for you. Cold Storage Good...
Melinda Murphy
Oct 19, 20222 min read
39 views
0 comments


What to Do During the October School Holidays and Halloween
Legoland’s Brick-or-Treat is back! Every Friday to Sunday from October 7 to November 6, each child (age three to 11) who comes fully...
Susan Williams
Oct 11, 20222 min read
38 views
0 comments


America's First Home in Singapore
Walking by Spring Grove Condominium, you may think it's an ordinary condo, but it has a fascinating history. In 1845, the East India...
Jack Davis
Oct 6, 20223 min read
653 views
0 comments


Queen Elizabeth II's Legacy in Singapore
Rarely has a person touched so many lives across the world for such an enduring time. Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable dedication and...
Melinda Murphy
Sep 30, 20223 min read
171 views
0 comments


Lights Out and Away We Go!
After two years of canceled races thanks to Covid-19 restrictions, the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is back for its...
Susan Williams
Sep 16, 20222 min read
15 views
0 comments
Join American Association of Singapore Now!
bottom of page