Singapore's Boat Quay.

Singapore’s Boat Quay. Image by Nicolas Lannuzel / CC BY-SA 2.0

The riverside dining and entertainment precinct of Boat Quay in central Singapore is set for a S$5million makeover, to be completed by the end of next year. Conducted in five phases, the renovation will include new outdoor dining areas with public seating, and enhanced landscaping. Retractable canopies that can be deployed to protect customers from the rain will also be installed. Read more: channelnewsasia.com