Singapore’s nightlife could be getting a permanent boost, with businesses at Boat Quay and Clarke Quay now allowed to extend liquor trading hours until 4am on Thursdays and Fridays.

The move follows a year-long pilot launched in August 2025 to revitalise the precincts and attract more businesses and visitors.

So what did the pilot reveal about Singapore’s appetite for late-night entertainment? And can extending liquor trading hours actually give the city’s nightlife the boost it needs?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Kevin Cheong, Lecturer in Business at the University of Newcastle Australia, to find out more. 

Singapore&rsquo;s nightlife could be getting a permanent boost, with businesses at Boat Quay and Clarke Quay now allowed to extend liquor trading hours until 4am on Thursdays and Fridays.
The move follows a year-long pilot launched in August 2025 to revitalise the precincts and attract more businesses and visitors.
So what did the pilot reveal about Singapore&rsquo;s appetite for late-night entertainment? And can extending liquor trading hours actually give the city&rsquo;s nightlife the boost it needs?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Kevin Cheong, Lecturer in Business at the University of Newcastle Australia, to find out more.&nbsp;

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.