The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

Another café opens… Another closes.

Singapore’s café scene isn’t for the faint-hearted. Strong brands are making bold, calculated moves—from expansion plans to reinvention strategies—while new international names heat up the competition. At the same time, closures remind us just how unforgiving the market can be.

Listen in now as we dive into the bold bets and tough realities with STFood Online Editor Eunice Quek!

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On The Morning Drive today, Singapore proposes tougher vape laws, with fines of up to $10,000 for users, $200,000 for sellers and $300,000 for smugglers. Plus, a new tool lets Singaporeans check how many postpaid SIM cards are registered under their name, and in #askST, we unpack the big parenting question—is all screen time harmful for children?

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On The Morning Drive today, Lavi keeps spinning our chairs (send help) and we get a little vulnerable—what’s your biggest insecurity? Plus, we talk to Eunice Quek, STFood Online Editor at The Straits Times, about Singapore’s ever-changing café scene. With new international players entering, bold expansion moves from strong local brands, and steady closures reminding us how tough the market is.

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On The Morning Drive today, Apple will block underage users in Singapore from accessing 18+ apps. Meanwhile, a TikTok trend sees Singapore students rating their teachers. We discuss stress, school culture and boundaries online.

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On The Morning Drive today, leaves are now acceptable currency too? We also ask: should cash payment be mandatory for all physical merchants? Plus, by popular demand, it’s part 2 of tongue twisters and pantuns! Try to keep up!

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Sudden confusion isn’t always dementia.

In Episode 6 of #IWishIKnew, Principal Therapist Liz Piper from Lifeweavers Therapy reveals how a simple UTI can trigger delirium in older adults—causing memory lapses, personality changes, and alarming behavior shifts that are often mistaken for dementia. How can you tell the difference? And what does rehab therapy actually look like for mild vs. severe dementia?

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On The Morning Drive today, Deliveroo Singapore announces it will cease operations after March 4. Plus, a touching story of an employer supporting her domestic worker’s English lessons and diploma studies simply because "she's my best friend"!

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On The Morning Drive today, this woman took her Bloody Mary a little too literally… Plus, show off your best tongue twister for Tongue Twister Day! We also speak to Liz Piper on Episode 6 of #IWishIKnew—she explains how a simple UTI can cause sudden confusion in older adults, often mistaken for dementia, and shares what rehab therapy looks like for mild versus severe cases.

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Want to experience Italy like a local.. without the crowds?

Discover hidden neighbourhoods, learn how to skip the queues at iconic spots like the Trevi Fountain, and uncover authentic eateries with the winners of the Travel Section of the Year award 2025—Clara Lock and Sarah Stanley from The Straits Times. They’re sharing their insider tips for exploring Rome and beyond!

Whether you're planning a quick 48-hour getaway, a day trip from Rome, or simply love dreaming about wandering cobblestone streets, listen in now!

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On The Morning Drive today, the Land Transport Authority crack down on illegally modified active mobility devices. Meanwhile, William Shatner, 94, is set to release a heavy metal album, and IKEA Singapore’s orang utan plushie sells out after baby monkey Punch goes viral!

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