Joel Lim

In a Manila cocktail scene increasingly defined by bars looking inward rather than abroad for inspiration, Malagihay Cocktail Club turns Filipino nostalgia, hospitality and everyday flavours into a fun neighbourhood drinking experience. Among the newer co... See more

Five years on, GastroBeats has evolved from a food-and-music festival into a fixture of Singapore’s cultural calendar — one that increasingly reflects how younger audiences choose to eat, socialise and experience the city. Singapore hardly lacks food even... See more

In an island saturated with luxury villas and wellness retreats, the opening of Novotel Bali Ubud Resort outlines how certain international hotel brands are increasingly betting on longevity, restorative travel and family-focused stays to carve out releva... See more

Sports Editor Joel Lim and Staff Writers Ethan Tchitchiama, Richan Drever and Kamal Maru provide a rundown of the closing fixture of the London Varsity Series 2026. History of the Fixture Historically, the rugby fixture has always been one of the most att... See more

Sports Editor Joel Lim reports on the Varsity futsal game at Somers Town Community Sport Centre. Going into the game, KCL Futsal has been on an upward trajectory. Following three consecutive league promotions, the team arrived at the stadium high on confi... See more