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40+ newly launched stuff in March 2025 from Daiso Korea to buy & bring back to Singapore

Any trip to Korea is incomplete without a huge haul from Daiso.

Well, at least for me.

With so many steals under 5,000 KRW (approx. 4.56 SGD), it’s hard to just walk past a Daiso store.

If you’ve got a trip planned soon for Spring, then swing by your nearest Daiso to shop these newly launched stuff this month (March 2025).

Happy shopping!

#1a: Pet One-Piece (M/L) (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#1b: Pet T-Shirt (M/L) (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#2a: Pet Poop Trash Bag Pouch (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.83 SGD)

#2b: Pet Bag Harness (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#2c: Pet Neck Collar / Pet Leash (2,000 KRW each; approx. 1.83 SGD)

#3a: Cereal for Dogs (8 Pcs) (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.83 SGD)

#3b: Stick Treats for Cats (5 Pcs) (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.83 SGD)

#4: Pore Blur Control Balm (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#5a: Cica Pore Blur Control Base (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#5b: Pink Blur Control Base (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#6: Concealenol (01 Pure / 02 Peach) (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

#7: Soft Blur Liquid Blusher (01 Fluffy Pink / 02 Rose Blush / 03 Peach Bouquet) (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

#8: Fruity Volume Lip Gloss (01 Cranberry Ade / 02 Apple Pop / 03 Punch Orange / 04 Bare Pink) (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

#9a: Dropbe Colors Cover Pick Foundation Renew (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#9b: Dropbe Colors Veil Skin Tone-up Base (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#10: Dropbe Colors Cover Pick Concealer / Dropbe Colors Color Pick Concealer (in 4 shades) (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

#11: Dropbe Colors Conceal Pot (in 4 shades) (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

#12a: Dropbe Colors Eye-cealor Stick (in 2 shades) (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

#12b: Dropbe Colors Cover Pick Concealer Pencil (in 2 shades) (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

#13: Dropbe Colors Stick (in 4 shades) (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#14: Design Transparent Pouch (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.83 SGD)

#15: Two-Tone Woven Bag (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#16a: Spring Flower Socks (1,500 KRW; approx. 1.37 SGD)

#16b: Spring See-Through Socks (1,500 KRW; approx. 1.37 SGD)

#17a: Twinkle Ball Clips (4 Pcs) (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.92 SGD)

#17b: Pom-pom Clips (3 Pcs / 5Pcs) (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.92 SGD)

#18a: Tomato Stickers (4 Pcs) (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.92 SGD)

#18b: Character Stickers (4 Pcs) (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.92 SGD)

#18c: Dessert Stickers (4 Pcs) (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.92 SGD)

#19: Sanrio Characters Zipper Bags (3 Pcs Each) (1,500 KRW; approx. 1.37 SGD)

#20: Jogger Pants (Grey / Black) (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#21: Disney Characters Logo Tee (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#22: Checkered Patterned Cutlery (Assorted) (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.92 SGD)

#23: Crema Caracol Cream (Original / Expert / Intensive) (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#24: Crema Caracol Original Mask (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.92 SGD)

#25: Patterned Cooler Bag (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

#26: Picnic Mat I (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.83 SGD)

#27: Picnic Mat II (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.92 SGD)

#28: Table Cover Cloth (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#29: Wet Tissue (Assorted) (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.92 SGD)

#30: Soft Travel Tissue Packs (3 Pcs) (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.92 SGD)

#31: Removable Stickers (3 Pcs) (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.92 SGD)

#32: Foldable Umbrella (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#33: Patterned Pouch (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.83 SGD)

#34: 2-Way Bucket Hat (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

#35: Ducky Key Chains (2 Pcs) (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

#36: Ducky Plushie (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.58 SGD)

#37: Ducky Plushie with Wings (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

#38: Bib-wearing Ducky Dolls (3,000 KRW each; approx. 2.75 SGD)

All image credits to Daiso Korea.

Price conversion from KRW to SGD is accurate at the time of writing.

Here are 40+ newly launched foodstuffs in March 2025 to try from CU, Korea’s convenience store chain

If you’re swinging by GS25 to check out their new arrivals (we wrote about it yesterday so click here to read more), then you’ve got to head to CU too because they’ve got a whole list of newly launched foodstuffs too this month (March 2025).

Here’s the full list:

#1: Honey Chicken & Garlic (7,500 KRW; approx. 6.86 SGD)

#2: Honey Yogurt Sandwich (1,900 KRW; approx. 1.74 SGD)

#3: Blueberry Yogurt Sandwich (1,900 KRW; approx. 1.74 SGD)

#4: Jeju Dried Tangerine Chips (2,900 KRW; approx. 2.65 SGD)

#5: Bakehouse 405 Sausage Corn Cheese Bread (3,400 KRW; approx. 3.11 SGD)

#6: Bakehouse 405 Sausage Pizza Bread (3,400 KRW; approx. 3.11 SGD)

#7: Bakehouse 405 Strawberry Matcha Cake (4,800 KRW; approx. 4.39 SGD)

#8: Lemon-Flavored Vitamins (1,500 KRW; approx. 1.37 SGD)

#9: Teriyaki Chicken Skewers (Frozen) (4,900 KRW; approx. 4.48 SGD)

#10: Culinary Class Wars Napoli Matfia’s Grapefruit-Orange Citrus Highball (4,500 KRW; approx. 4.11 SGD)

#11: Condensed Milk Latte (2,700 KRW; approx. 2.47 SGD)

#12a: HOTN’ THINGS Pizza (5,200 KRW; approx. 4.75 SGD)

#12b: HOTN’ THINGS Bacon Cheese Kimbap (3,500 KRW; approx. 3.20 SGD)

#12c: HOTN’ THINGS XO Shrimp Sauce Triangle Kimbap (1,400 KRW; approx. 1.28 SGD)

#13a: HOTN’ THINGS XO Shrimp Fried Noodles (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.57 SGD)

#13b: HOTN’ THINGS XO Chicken Burger (4,500 KRW; approx. 4.11 SGD)

#13c: Full-of-Meat Meal Box (4,600 KRW; approx. 4.21 SGD)

#14a: Vanilla Strawberry Sandwich (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.29 SGD)

#14b: Vital Lemon Can Drink (2,700 KRW; approx. 2.47 SGD)

#15a: Bakehouse 405 Truffle Curry Bread (3,000 KRW; approx. 2.74 SGD)

#15b: Bakehouse 405 Yakisoba Bread (3,000 KRW; approx. 2.74 SGD)

#16: Traditional Galbitang (Beef Short Ribs Soup) & Rice (6,300 KRW; approx. 5.76 SGD)

#17: Cream Cheese Tarte (4,200 KRW; approx. 3.84 SGD)

#18: Yonsei Muksan Whipped Cream Bread (3,400 KRW; approx. 3.11 SGD)

#19: Culinary Class Wars School Cafeteria Cook Lee Mi-yeong’s Stir-fried Pork + Perilla Leaves Rolled Omelette Meal Box (5,500 KRW; approx. 5.03 SGD)

#20a: Culinary Class Wars School Cafeteria Cook Lee Mi-yeong’s Grilled Beef Kimbap (3,300 KRW; approx. 3.02 SGD)

#20b: Culinary Class Wars School Cafeteria Cook Lee Mi-yeong’s Grilled Beef Triangle Kimbap (1,300 KRW; approx. 1.19 SGD)

#21a: Culinary Class Wars School Cafeteria Cook Lee Mi-yeong’s Fried Egg Smokey Ketchup Sandwich (3,500 KRW; approx. 3.20 SGD)

#21b: Culinary Class Wars School Cafeteria Cook Lee Mi-yeong’s Grilled Short Rib Patty x Double Cheese Burger (3,500 KRW; approx. 3.20 SGD)

#22a: Bakehouse 405 Peanut Cream Sandwich (2,400 KRW; approx. 2.19 SGD)

#22b: Bakehouse 405 Chestnut Cream Sandwich (2,400 KRW; approx. 2.19 SGD)

#23a: HEYROO 990 Hot Bar (Original / Black Pepper) (990 KRW; approx. 0.90 SGD)

#23b: Cherry Blossoms Edition Crab Inari Sushi (3,600 KRW; approx. 3.29 SGD)

#24: Apple House Chewy Korean Noodles + Ramyeon Tteokbokki (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.57 SGD)

#25: “Crayon Shinchan’s Full” Ramyeon (1,800 KRW; approx. 1.65 SGD)

#26: Culinary Class Wars School Cafeteria Cook Lee Mi-yeong’s Black Bean Sauce Tteokbokki (3,800 KRW; approx. 3.47 SGD)

#27a: No.1 Egg + Chicken Triangle Kimbap (2,200 KRW; approx. 2.01 SGD)

#27b: No.1 Egg + Sausage Kimbap (3,900 KRW; approx. 3.47 SGD)

#28a: No.1 Pork Braised Kimchi Meal Box (5,900 KRW; approx. 5.39 SGD)

#28b: No.1 Real Beef Burger (4,800 KRW; approx. 4.39 SGD)

#29a: Bakehouse 405 Flat Salty Mont Blanc (2,200 KRW; approx. 2.01 SGD)

#29b: Bakehouse 405 Flat Original Mont Blanc (2,200 KRW; approx. 2.01 SGD)

#30a: Yogurt Popping Tok (Coconut & Watermelon / Melon) (1,600 KRW; approx. 1.46 SGD)

#30b: HEYROO Local Chicken Skewer (Original / Black Pepper) (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.29 SGD)

All image credits to CU.

Price conversion from KRW to SGD is accurate at the time of writing.

Here are 50+ newly launched foodstuffs in March 2025 to try from GS25, Korea’s convenience store chain

If you’re flying to the land of kimchi, head to GS25, Korea’s convenience store chain, for these newly launched foodstuffs this month (March 2025).

Have fun finding and tasting!

#1a: Noodle Snack (Mayo Flavor) (1,500 KRW; approx. 1.37 SGD)

#1b: Pişmaniye-Style Chocolate (Pistachio Cream) (5,000 KRW; approx. 4.57 SGD)

#2a: Blueberry Rice Cakes (3,800 KRW; approx. 3.47 SGD)

#2b: Castella Fresh Cream Rice Cakes (3,300 KRW; approx. 3.01 SGD)

#3a: Culinary Class Wars’ Chef Yoon Nam-no’ Cupcake (3,800 KRW; approx. 3.47 SGD)

#3b: Apple Zero Sugar Drink (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.83 SGD)

#4a: Candy Bar Melon Soda (Ice Cream) (1,500 KRW; approx. 1.37 SGD)

#4b: Fresh Ball High-ball Lemon (4,500 KRW; approx. 4.11 SGD)

#5a: 1400 Coffee Series (1,400 KRW; approx. 1.28 SGD)

#5b: Beansprouts (1,000 KRW; approx. 0.91 SGD)

#6a: Stir-Fried Pork + Octopus Meal Box (4,800 KRW; approx. 4.38 SGD)

#6b: Tongyeong-style Bibimbap (5,900 KRW; approx. 5.39 SGD)

#7a: Sweet Cherry Blossom Jelly Sherbet (3,300 KRW; approx. 3.01 SGD)

#7b: Brussels Fries Potato Chips (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.83 SGD)

#8a: Baklava Pastries (3,800 KRW; approx. 3.47 SGD)

#8b: Cream Cheese (2,900 KRW; approx. 2.65 SGD)

#9a: Seongsu Baguette (Cream Shrimp) (4,900 KRW; approx. 4.47 SGD)

#9b: Seongsu Crossaint-Bagel Condensed Milk (3,800 KRW; approx. 3.47 SGD)

#10a: Real Mega Sausage Original (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.28 SGD)

#10b: Real Mega Sausage Cheese (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.28 SGD)

#11a: Chef Lee Yeon-bok’s Chinese-style Meal Box (6,000 KRW; approx. 5.48 SGD)

#11b: Boneless Pork Back-bone Stew & Rice (5,900 KRW; approx. 5.39 SGD)

#12a: Kimchi + Ham Triangle Kimbap (1,700 KRW; approx. 1.55 SGD)

#12b: Assorted Platter of Side Dishes (5,100 KRW; approx. 4.66 SGD)

#13a: Cherry Blossom Pollack Roe Mayo Triangle Kimbap (1,300 KRW; approx. 1.19 SGD)

#13b: Carbonara Instant Fried Noodles (2,200 KRW; approx. 2.01 SGD)

#14a: Grand Water Parsley Yogurt Drink (1,700 KRW; approx. 1.55 SGD)

#14b: Whole Potatoes (Salted/Honey Butter) (4,000 KRW; approx. 3.65 SGD)

#15a: Labnosh Low Sugar Protein Ice Cream Bar (Choco/Melon) (3,000 KRW; approx. 2.74 SGD)

#15b: Caramel Popcorn Fish-Shaped Waffle Ice Cream (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.28 SGD)

#16a: Hazelnut Banana Drink (1,800 KRW; approx. 1.64 SGD)

#16b: Pyongyang Cold Noodles Broth (1,600 KRW; approx. 1.46 SGD)

#17a: Pablo Cheese Baumkuchen (3,900 KRW; approx. 3.56 SGD)

#17b: Mini Fresh Cream Milk Bread (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.83 SGD)

#18a: Mala Chicken Gizzards (7,900 KRW; approx. 7.21 SGD)

#18b: Yukgaejang Noodles (4,500 KRW; approx. 4.11 SGD)

#19a: Real Double Cheese Pizza (2,900 KRW; approx. 2.65 SGD)

#19b: Butter Soy-Braised Beef Rice (5,900 KRW; approx. 5.39 SGD)

#20a: Original Hotdog (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.28 SGD)

#20b: Mexican Chili Hotdog (2,700 KRW; approx. 2.47 SGD)

#21a: Chocolate Milk (980 KRW; approx. 0.89 SGD)

#21b: Strawberry Milk (980 KRW; approx. 0.89 SGD)

#22a: Pink Crumble Cookie (3,400 KRW; approx. 3.10 SGD)

#22b: Sugar Crumble Cookie (3,400 KRW; approx. 3.10 SGD)

#23a: Shine Muscat Mochi (3,400 KRW; approx. 3.10 SGD)

#23b: Pablo Dark Choco Baumkuchen (3,900 KRW; approx. 3.56 SGD)

#24a: ILOHAS Peach Drink (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.28 SGD)

#24b: Coco Zero Mango Drink (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.28 SGD)

#25a: Spicy Cheese Ramyeon (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.83 SGD)

#25b: Mayo Tuna Mixed Udon (4,900 KRW; approx. 4.47 SGD)

#26a: Chicken Mayo Meal Box (3,500 KRW; approx. 3.20 SGD)

#26b: Soft Boiled Egg with Wild Chives Soy Sauce Triangle Kimbap (1,800 KRW; approx. 1.64 SGD)

#27a: Black Sesame Rice Cakes (2,900 KRW; approx. 2.65 SGD)

#27b: Cheese Rice Cakes (2,900 KRW; approx. 2.65 SGD)

All image credits to GS25.

Price conversion from KRW to SGD is accurate at the time of writing.

5 highly rated hotels in Okinawa, Japan to book your next stay in 2025

If you’ve got your plane tickets to Okinawa, then what’s left is probably a comfy accommodation before you plan your itinerary.

Allow us to intro to you some of the most highly rated hotels in Okinawa, Japan so you can just punch in your travel dates and hit the “book” button.

HOTEL COLLECTIVE

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (8K+ reviews)

First up, just 5 km from Naha International Airport and a 10-minute stroll to Miebashi Station, we have HOTEL COLLECTIVE, well-positioned for a holiday with your crew.

With various twin and triple room options, it’s ideal for groups of friends traveling together.

Most rooms boast city views, so you can take in Naha’s skyline from the comfort of your digs.

This 5-star hotel is also an award winner—named a top choice for Agoda travelers in 2023.

OKINAWA PRINCE HOTEL OCEAN VIEW GINOWAN

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (6.7K+ reviews)

Or escape the daily grind at OKINAWA PRINCE HOTEL OCEAN VIEW GINOWAN, where oceanfront pleasure awaits.

Just 13 km from Naha Airport (probably approx. a 30-minute drive), this coastal hotel allows you and your travel buddies to spend days basking in the sun or chilling in the outdoor infinity pool.

When the shopping itch strikes, San-A Urasoe West Coast PARCO CITY mall is only a 15-minute drive away.

Room options include various twins and doubles.

Family-friendly rooms with bunk beds are available for booking too.

Hotel Grand Consort Naha

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (4.8K+ reviews)

For a Naha hotel that hits all the spots, look no further than the (pretty) brand-new Hotel Grand Consort Naha (opened in 2022).

Just 5 km from Naha Airport, this business hotel makes arriving and departing a breeze.

The hotel sits a 7-minute stroll from the Prefectural Office Station.

You will also love the 20-minute jaunt to Shuri Castle.

Traveling with extended family or a group?

No problem—the hotel’s connecting rooms allow you all to stay together while enjoying a smidge of privacy.

Halekulani Okinawa

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (2.4K+ reviews)

Sandwiched between Inbu Beach and Kibougaoka Beach, this oceanfront oasis beckons with turquoise waters and golden sands.

Whether you opt for the ocean-facing rooms and suites or splurge on the palatial Halekulani Cliff Villa—complete with a private pool—every view is worth your dollars.

Just be sure to leave plenty of time for the slightly over one-hour journey from the airport.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel NAHA-OMOROMACHI PREMIER

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (1.2K+ reviews)

Last but not least, scoring a spot just 7 km from the airport and 500 m from Omoromachi Station, Daiwa Roynet Hotel NAHA-OMOROMACHI PREMIER makes your Okinawa travels easy peasy.

Family-friendly rooms ensure ample space and flexibility, while non-smoking lodgings cater to preferences.

There’s no need to stray far when craving Japanese snacks or forgotten toiletries — a convenience store is located right on the 1st floor.

5 superbly rated hotels in Sydney, Australia to book your next stay when you visit

Planning a trip to Sydney soon and looking for accommodation options?

Then you should consider this list of superbly rated hotels we’ve searched high and low for you.

Capella Sydney

Agoda Rating: 9.5 (890+ reviews)

Sydney’s latest luxury hotel gem (newly built in 2023) has arrived.

The Capella Sydney brings hospitality and a prime CBD location to your next harbor city getaway.

Wake up refreshed—choose from deluxe rooms to premier king rooms and skyline suites—then head out to explore sights like the Sydney Opera House just an 840-m walk away.

Getting around is a breeze too, with Sydney Light Rail and Circular Quay Railway station within 300 m.

Kids 11 and under stay free when using existing bedding.

After packed days taking in the sights, you will appreciate being a quick 9.1 km drive to Sydney Airport (SYD) to catch your flight back.

The Darling at The Star

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (3.4K+ reviews)

Location is everything, and The Darling at The Star puts you in the heart of Sydney’s action.

Just less than a 30-minute drive from Sydney Airport (SYD), this hotel is also 1 km from Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Darling Harbor.

Planning a family adventure?

The Darling rolls out the red carpet for kids 17 and under who stay free using existing bedding in your room or suite.

From double and king rooms to (spa) suites, you will find upscale digs to suit your travel style.

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (2K+ reviews)

Ever dreamed of waking up to the sight of giraffes grazing outside your window?

Make it a reality at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga—where accommodation and up-close animal encounters unite for (quite) a wild Sydney stay.

Sited within the grounds of Taronga Zoo, you can opt for a treetop suite surrounded by the sounds of nature or a harbor view room too.

Just 12.4 km from Sydney Airport and 3 km from the Opera House.

Little National Hotel Sydney

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (1.4K+ reviews)

Discover the heart of Sydney with Little National Hotel Sydney as your downtown home base.

Less than 9 km from the airport and steps from Clarence Street’s buzz, this hotel sets you right in the action.

Stroll to Sydney Aquarium and Queen Victoria Building (750 m away), then return to recharge in your room (choose from cozy singles up to spacious doubles and economies).

Thanks to the 2020 refresh, you can expect rather new amenities.

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (9K+ reviews)

Tucked along George Street, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney places you smack dab in the city’s epicenter.

Start your morning by throwing open the curtains to sweeping views of either the harbor or Sydney’s cityscape before heading out to nearby sights like the Sydney Opera House, just a breezy 900 m stroll away.

When it’s time to retreat, choose from: Deluxe City View King Rooms, Premier Full Harbor Club Room, and more.

Just a 9.2-m jaunt from Sydney Airport.

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