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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๐ฏ From co-saving plans to regional work programmes: PM Wong promises to seriously consider youth's policy proposals
These were among the draft policy recommendations put forward by 120 young people at the inaugural Youth Policy Forum on Aug 24 after nine months of research, consultations and discussions, including with relevant stakeholders and government agencies.
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These were among the draft policy recommendations put forward by 120 young people at the inaugural Youth Policy Forum on Aug 24 after nine months of research, consultations and discussions, including with relevant stakeholders and government agencies.
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๐ Duo makes 'impulsive decision' to set up hawker stall selling 2 dishes, already drawing regular customers
Their stall name, Meat and Rice, was as impulsive as their business idea.
"We wanted something simple," Xavier said, adding that it was the first thing that had come to their minds when choosing a name.
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Their stall name, Meat and Rice, was as impulsive as their business idea.
"We wanted something simple," Xavier said, adding that it was the first thing that had come to their minds when choosing a name.
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๐ฐ Australian police say 4 people injured in Sydney stabbing attack
Police said in a statement that four people were "injured following a crash and suspected stabbing a short time ago".
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Police said in a statement that four people were "injured following a crash and suspected stabbing a short time ago".
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โ๏ธ 'My heart was palpitating': Youth mix dangerous caffeine combos for 'wide-awake drunk' effect
Qistina, a 21-year-old motion graphic designer who prefers to be known only by her middle name, recalls needing at least two large cups of local coffee to stay awake while studying at a polytechnic. It led her friend to ask if mixing energy drinks with coffee would be the next thing she would do.
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Qistina, a 21-year-old motion graphic designer who prefers to be known only by her middle name, recalls needing at least two large cups of local coffee to stay awake while studying at a polytechnic. It led her friend to ask if mixing energy drinks with coffee would be the next thing she would do.
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๐จ Yishun PMD fire: Man in 20s refused to evacuate, says neighbour
"When I ran upstairs [to check], I found that the living room of the unit involved was on fire, with smoke constantly coming out, and a young man aged about 20 was sitting in the room," the 61-year-old resident said.
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"When I ran upstairs [to check], I found that the living room of the unit involved was on fire, with smoke constantly coming out, and a young man aged about 20 was sitting in the room," the 61-year-old resident said.
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๐ฅฐ Singer Madison Beer steps in to pay $3,500 rent for struggling Aljunied nail salon
She added that Madison didn't "pressure" her at all and in fact offered her "so many compliments". The singer also offered to take photos with all the staff and even Wah's family members who were present.
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She added that Madison didn't "pressure" her at all and in fact offered her "so many compliments". The singer also offered to take photos with all the staff and even Wah's family members who were present.
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๐บ Beer lady in Jurong West goes viral, dubbed Singapore's Xi Shi for her looks
"I was quite surprised at first," said Tang who has been working as a beer promoter for two years. "But then I realised it was because someone had shared my photos and posts widely on social media".
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"I was quite surprised at first," said Tang who has been working as a beer promoter for two years. "But then I realised it was because someone had shared my photos and posts widely on social media".
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๐ฐ CTE tunnel ceiling damaged by tipper truck, driver arrested
The footage from both clips show the damage that occurred at the site which included debris, shattered glass and parts of the ceiling strewn across the two lanes on the right side of the road.
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The footage from both clips show the damage that occurred at the site which included debris, shattered glass and parts of the ceiling strewn across the two lanes on the right side of the road.
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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
๐ 5 spacious and luxurious new condo units you can still buy in 2024
https://bit.ly/3MrtrZj
๐จ Mudslide in Thailand's Phuket kills 13, officials say https://bit.ly/3T2M5uq
๐ฎ Touring a tiny quiet freehold landed enclave hidden in Newton (last sold at $3.73m) https://bit.ly/4dVxgSv
๐ 5 spacious and luxurious new condo units you can still buy in 2024
https://bit.ly/3MrtrZj
๐จ Mudslide in Thailand's Phuket kills 13, officials say https://bit.ly/3T2M5uq
๐ฎ Touring a tiny quiet freehold landed enclave hidden in Newton (last sold at $3.73m) https://bit.ly/4dVxgSv
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๐ฅ Vera Tan and Zeanne Law lead Singapore to gold at World Taijiquan Championships
Just a day earlier, Vera Tan had one regret after clinching a bronze in the womenโs optional taijiquan at the World Taijiquan Championships at OCBC Arena โ she wished she had smiled more during her routine.
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Just a day earlier, Vera Tan had one regret after clinching a bronze in the womenโs optional taijiquan at the World Taijiquan Championships at OCBC Arena โ she wished she had smiled more during her routine.
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