Dropping Back In

I walk down a marble-floored corridor, the clonk of my heels sounding unfamiliar after nearly a year in flats. I felt very aware that I was standing up straight..

14 years ago

Cross-Cultural Commerce

“How much for two books?” a guy says, after spending a few minutes reading the blurbs of the books stacked on our sales table. “The books are $3 each,.

15 years ago

Saying Sayonara To The Singapore Commute

I walk past the strangely quiet beer garden, almost unrecognisable with daylight, a locked gate and empty tables. Past our local hawker corner, suddenly undergoing renovations, so no crowds.

15 years ago

Singapore’s Pay-What-You-Want Restaurant

Elegant wood-paneling, cool airconditioned and no menu. No bill either, if you’re a bit skint or just feeling stingy. Singapore’s Annalakshmi is a haven in many ways. All-you-can-eat and.

15 years ago

And So, The Final Flirt Begins

With less than a month left in Singapore, the city-state is finally showing us her best face. On Saturday night and again on Sunday night, we got a glimpse.

15 years ago

Anchors Aweigh!

We are preparing to set sail and that means downsizing and minimizing and otherwise cutting the ties we have here in Singapore. Most people we speak to are very.

15 years ago

Today Was A Good Day To Quit

I had planned to treat myself to a taxi to work today. Q-Day, the day I was to quit my job. Taking a taxi would give me an extra.

15 years ago

Sometimes, Breaking Up With Your Boss Is Hard To Do

On Friday I’m going to have that “it’s not you, it’s me” chat with my boss. I’ve had sleepless nights over it. I don’t know how he’s going to.

15 years ago