Hong Kong-based boutique hotel group Ovolo has opened Ovolo Melbourne, its debut international project, with rates starting at AU$195 (S$244).

Bintan Lagoon Resort has a new ferry terminal with direct routes from Singapore. To mark the occasion, their offering a New Beginnings deal for $239++ through March 31 2013.

As part of the international 2NE1 New Evolution Tour, YG Entertainment's superstar girl group will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on December 1.

The Art of Eating Steamboat menu is now available at Singapore Chinese restaurant Man Fu Yuan. The meal includes personalized service and handmade treats like beef balls and crab dumplings.

The American Idol Season 7 winner will perform a free concert as part of ION Orchard's third anniversary. 

The latest restaurant to hit the Duxton area of Singapore is Mexican eatery Lucha Loco, offering the usual suspects like corn chips with tomato salsa. 

It's been awhile but our Alcohol Adventures blog, which gives you first dibs on the most coveted nightlife news in the city, has just been updated. Here are the highlights.

137 Pillars House, a Chiang Mai hotel, is offering a B22,700 ($903) Loy Krathong deal from November 27-30.

Besides offering familiar favorites like Hitachino and Mikkeler, Thirsty - The Beer Shop will also be holding weekly tastings.

Low cost airline Scoot will commence flights to Taipei on October 3 and Tokyo on October 29.