๐ 'Nothing but good memories': Jay Park says Singapore feels like a 'third home'
He said he's been to Singapore more often than any other country besides the US where he grew up and South Korea where he's based.
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He said he's been to Singapore more often than any other country besides the US where he grew up and South Korea where he's based.
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๐ฅ 'My heart is so much fuller': 20-year-old shares why she volunteers with Assisi Hospice
"It really never gets easier," Wee said in an interview with AsiaOne. "It still hits me hard when I hear that a patient has left."
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"It really never gets easier," Wee said in an interview with AsiaOne. "It still hits me hard when I hear that a patient has left."
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๐ I visit Singapore Night Festival, here's whether it's worth staying up late for
Looking for activities to do after the sun sets? Thanks to the upcoming Singapore Night Festival, there are several to look forward to.
The event, which is organised by the National Heritage Board, is back for its 15th edition and will take place from Aug 23 to Sept 7.
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Looking for activities to do after the sun sets? Thanks to the upcoming Singapore Night Festival, there are several to look forward to.
The event, which is organised by the National Heritage Board, is back for its 15th edition and will take place from Aug 23 to Sept 7.
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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
โI cried for several hours': Jin Yinji mourns husband during 1st 7th lunar month after his death, does yoga to keep busy https://bit.ly/3AA55Ks
โ๏ธ Malaysia's cult-favourite Choon Kee Hainanese Coffee has a pop-up in Singapore, here's my honest review of its drinks https://bit.ly/3MgQvKr
๐ถ๐ป 'I heard a child crying': Richard Low recounts visiting cemetery for 4D numbers https://bit.ly/4dT6cD8
โI cried for several hours': Jin Yinji mourns husband during 1st 7th lunar month after his death, does yoga to keep busy https://bit.ly/3AA55Ks
โ๏ธ Malaysia's cult-favourite Choon Kee Hainanese Coffee has a pop-up in Singapore, here's my honest review of its drinks https://bit.ly/3MgQvKr
๐ถ๐ป 'I heard a child crying': Richard Low recounts visiting cemetery for 4D numbers https://bit.ly/4dT6cD8
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๐จ Thailand confirms Asia's first case of new, deadlier mpox strain
"The test results confirm that he is infected with the Clade 1b strain of monkeypox, which is the first case diagnosed in Thailand, but this man is likely infected from an endemic country," Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, director-general of the Department of Disease Control, told Reuters.
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"The test results confirm that he is infected with the Clade 1b strain of monkeypox, which is the first case diagnosed in Thailand, but this man is likely infected from an endemic country," Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, director-general of the Department of Disease Control, told Reuters.
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๐๐ปโ Can't wait for the weekend? Get ready to spice it up with this epic list of adventures and fun-filled activities that will make your days off unforgettable!
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๐ STB investigating incident of tour group allegedly abandoned by bus driver in Little India
The tourist who posted the clip claimed the driver was unhappy they did not buy the souvenirs he was selling and allegedly abandoned them along Race Course Road in Little India.
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The tourist who posted the clip claimed the driver was unhappy they did not buy the souvenirs he was selling and allegedly abandoned them along Race Course Road in Little India.
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๐ 16 being investigated after gambling raids across Singapore; over $48k seized
In video footage shared with media, officers in plainclothes can be seen staging in a corridor before using a battering ram to force entry through a doorway.
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In video footage shared with media, officers in plainclothes can be seen staging in a corridor before using a battering ram to force entry through a doorway.
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๐ฏ I've never been interested in conventional metrics of success, says former scholar who 'retired' at 32
According to his LinkedIn profile, the 32-year-old has a law degree from the University of Cambridge and held posts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Communications and Information during his six-year scholarship bond before quitting in February this year.
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According to his LinkedIn profile, the 32-year-old has a law degree from the University of Cambridge and held posts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Communications and Information during his six-year scholarship bond before quitting in February this year.
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๐ฅ 'I have a strong desire to make hot music': Rain shares thoughts on career before Waterbomb Singapore
"I don't think I have any special secrets. Giving my all on stage is my duty and what I love to do. So I always try my best, work out consistently, and study dance as part of my responsibility and obligation," he said.
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"I don't think I have any special secrets. Giving my all on stage is my duty and what I love to do. So I always try my best, work out consistently, and study dance as part of my responsibility and obligation," he said.
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๐คฉ Not a dying trade: Young people still 'closely involved' with getai, say artistes
"They are still closely involved in getai, but it might not be through coming to the physical shows, which are still targeted for older audiences," Lee told AsiaOne after a show at Block 637 Hougang Avenue 8 on Sunday (Aug 18).
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"They are still closely involved in getai, but it might not be through coming to the physical shows, which are still targeted for older audiences," Lee told AsiaOne after a show at Block 637 Hougang Avenue 8 on Sunday (Aug 18).
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๐ฅถ Everyone checked out of Bangkok hotel room, but receptionist told Dennis Chew 'someone is still showering'
"I was feeling very unwellโฆ Filming that show made me feel unwell," he told AsiaOne in an interview recently.
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"I was feeling very unwellโฆ Filming that show made me feel unwell," he told AsiaOne in an interview recently.
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๐ฏ Tackling cost of living concerns, taking better care of seniors 2 key areas of focus for Govt: PM Wong
In his first press conference since the National Day Rally (NDR), Prime Minister Lawrence Wong directly addressed the concerns that are hitting close to home for many Singaporeans - the rising cost of living and the challenges of caring for elderly family members.
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In his first press conference since the National Day Rally (NDR), Prime Minister Lawrence Wong directly addressed the concerns that are hitting close to home for many Singaporeans - the rising cost of living and the challenges of caring for elderly family members.
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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
๐ฎ Mr World Singapore 2024 oldest winner, 56, shares how he maintains his physique https://bit.ly/3XdzlDE
๐ E-Junkies: Jae-suk, Yuri, Dong-hyun and Dex on season 3 of The Zone: Survival Mission https://bit.ly/4dVXG6I
๐ฐ South Korea doctors warn Covid-19 surge, strike could cripple emergency rooms https://bit.ly/3ACxwaA
๐ฎ Mr World Singapore 2024 oldest winner, 56, shares how he maintains his physique https://bit.ly/3XdzlDE
๐ E-Junkies: Jae-suk, Yuri, Dong-hyun and Dex on season 3 of The Zone: Survival Mission https://bit.ly/4dVXG6I
๐ฐ South Korea doctors warn Covid-19 surge, strike could cripple emergency rooms https://bit.ly/3ACxwaA
๐ง Man allegedly bought gold bars with $1.5b in ill-gotten gains, declared them as power tools in shipments
A South Korean man in Singapore is said to have received the benefits of criminal conduct totalling more than $1.5 billion from his home country and Japan between 2014 and 2017
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A South Korean man in Singapore is said to have received the benefits of criminal conduct totalling more than $1.5 billion from his home country and Japan between 2014 and 2017
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๐ 'I prefer my life with no career hustle': This Singaporean has no regrets about decision to live in Sweden
While some Singaporeans her age might be caught up with the rat race back home, the 30-year-old has taken a more uncommon approach to finding fulfillment in life.
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While some Singaporeans her age might be caught up with the rat race back home, the 30-year-old has taken a more uncommon approach to finding fulfillment in life.
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๐ง Aileen Tan calls for help after niece gets stuck on villa rooftop during Phuket floods
Aileen Tan's niece and her friends had to climb onto the rooftop of their villa in Phuket, Thailand, for safety as downpours caused flash flooding in the early hours of Friday (Aug 23).
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Aileen Tan's niece and her friends had to climb onto the rooftop of their villa in Phuket, Thailand, for safety as downpours caused flash flooding in the early hours of Friday (Aug 23).
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๐ 'I'm lucky I don't have people telling me what to do', says Sabrina Carpenter
The 25-year-old pop star loves writing her own songs and, at this stage of her career, Sabrina doesn't welcome a lot of external input.
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The 25-year-old pop star loves writing her own songs and, at this stage of her career, Sabrina doesn't welcome a lot of external input.
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๐ Caught on camera: Man vapes openly in MRT cabin
A man was filmed openly vaping in an MRT train travelling along the North-South Line. In a TikTok video uploaded on Aug 9, the man can be seen holding a neon green vapouriser in his right hand, exhaling plumes of smoke as he leans against the train doors.
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A man was filmed openly vaping in an MRT train travelling along the North-South Line. In a TikTok video uploaded on Aug 9, the man can be seen holding a neon green vapouriser in his right hand, exhaling plumes of smoke as he leans against the train doors.
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BTS member Suga appears before police for e-scooter drunk driving
K-pop star Suga, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, appeared before police on Friday (Aug 23) for further questioning over a case of drunk driving on an electric scooter.
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K-pop star Suga, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, appeared before police on Friday (Aug 23) for further questioning over a case of drunk driving on an electric scooter.
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๐ Meet the unsung heroes cleaning up Singapore's oil spill for over 2 months
Mr Ramdzan, a site supervisor with salvage company Resolve Marine, got up at dawn every day to lead his team in cleaning fish farm sea cages between Lazarus and St John's Islands, as well as on Kusu Island.
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Mr Ramdzan, a site supervisor with salvage company Resolve Marine, got up at dawn every day to lead his team in cleaning fish farm sea cages between Lazarus and St John's Islands, as well as on Kusu Island.
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