Serviced apartment company Oakwood’s has launched Asiawide special winter rates through February 15 with rates starting at US$73 (S$89) a night.

Swanky getaways W Retreat & Spa Maldives and W Doha Hotel & Residences are offering an Amplify Your W Experience deal available through December 25. 

Koh Samui resort Vana Belle will offer an Escape to Luxury deal from its opening on January 20, 2013 to July 15, 2013 for B18,000 (S$718). 

It’s mostly chain outlets at new mall The Star Vista, but there’s some interesting fresh faces, too.

Electro dance trio Swedish House Mafia will play at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on January 17 as part of their farewell tour.

Irish alternative rock band The Script will perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 29, 2013.

Singapore welcomes acts like Alt J, Gotye and Kimbra for the Laneway Festival 2013.

Payment website PayPal is offering extra discounts with the code XmasPP2012.

Singapore getaway The Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa is offering a Stay in Shape package for S$188 through December 31.

Luxury hotel The Excelsior Hong Kong is offering a special rate for their presidential suite (HKD28,800 or S$4,548) as part of their Christmas Extravaganza Package.