🇸🇬 US intervention in Venezuela 'spectacular military success' but a concern for small countries like Singapore: SM Lee

Speaking at the Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute’s Regional Outlook Forum at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, SM Lee acknowledged Venezuela as a "complicated country", whose legitimacy of its government is questioned, while causing difficulties to the US due to drugs and refugees.

"But that does not justify a military intervention by one country into another, unilaterally and without any proper authorisation," he said.

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😮 Woman makes false robbery report after losing more than $3k gambling in Genting Highlands

The 25-year-old allegedly did so to avoid being scolded by her boyfriend.

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😞 Jack Neo's daughter, son-in-law closing million-dollar business Chu Collagen after 5 years

The couple cited their relocation to Australia last July as one of the reasons, saying that managing a food retail business remotely was "extremely hard".

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🕊️ Veteran local singer Xie Jinshi dies aged 73

Veteran Singapore singer Xie Jinshi has passed away at 73 after battling terminal prostate cancer, leaving behind a legacy in music and film.

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😰 2 killed, 4 injured in high-speed crash in JB involving Nissan GTR

Preliminary investigations say a Nissan GTR lost control, crossed into the opposite lane and collided with a Kia Picanto and two Perodua Axia cars in a serious crash in Johor Bahru.

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🇲🇾 Malaysia detains former army chief in military contract bribery probe

Malaysia’s anti-graft agency has detained a former army chief and others as part of a bribery probe linked to military procurement contracts, seizing millions in cash.

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🤩 I attend Light to Night for the first time and find the world of art an eye-opening experience

Attending Light to Night for the first time opened our writer's eyes to how art can tell stories, preserve culture and spark meaningful reflection through immersive installations and programmes.

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💃 Japanese pop group XG spotted dancing and filming at Anderson Bridge

Fans speculated that the content being filmed might be a new song, based on the faint music that could be heard in the video clip.

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😍 Miracle doctor? Hua Chenyu’s arm injury healed by Jackson Wang after handshake at countdown party

A playful handshake at a New Year countdown sparked laughter online after Hua Chenyu joked that his lingering arm pain disappeared following an enthusiastic greeting from Jackson Wang.

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🎬 Katie Leung found Harry Potter fame 'overwhelming' and 'difficult'

Katie Leung said sudden global fame as a teenager was hard to process, sharing that online scrutiny left a lasting impact on her confidence and career choices.

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🕊 Crowds pay tribute as late French cinema star Brigitte Bardot is buried in Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez as crowds lined the streets to applaud and pay tribute, honouring her legacy as a screen legend, cultural icon and outspoken animal rights advocate.

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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:

👀 A first look at Chery's iCaur V23 and Jaecoo J8 in Singapore https://asia1.news/3N91iKp

🇻🇪 Venezuela's interior minister says 100 people died in US attack https://asia1.news/3Z2rAR7

🏆 One Battle After Another leads nominations for Actor Awards https://asia1.news/4aVrl1D

🥵 June 2025 the hottest month of the year, tying 1997 record

With mean temperature at 29.3 deg C, June was Singapore's hottest month of 2025, tying with 1997 as the warmest June on record.

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🇲🇾 Malaysia to introduce newly designed passport and identity card within 6 months: Minister

Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin said the new passport and MyKad will be enhanced with "more advanced security features" to strengthen the documents' integrity and reliability. He also assured Malaysians that their existing passport and identity card can be used until they expire.

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😨 Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi being investigated in China, police to issue arrest warrants for his associates

China-born Cambodian Chen Zhi, the alleged head of a Cambodia-based scam empire, was escorted off a China Southern Airlines flight on Jan 7, cuffed at his wrists and with a black sack over his head.

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😮 Malaysia-registered motorcycles seen allegedly evading Marina Bay carpark fees, sparks debate

Unlike carparks operated by public agencies such as HDB, private carpark operators cannot demand repayment or impose fines on errant motorists. They may only hire lawyers to pursue civil claims, or impose localised measures such as entry ban.

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🤔 90-degree running track in Thailand stadium draws flak online, ex-mayor says 'only for walking'

Instead of the typical oval running track, this stadium in Songkhla province, Thailand, sports a rectangular circuit with 90-degree corners.

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😮 Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court deadly blaze: Independent committee to begin hearing in first quarter of this year

An independent inquiry into the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire is set to begin hearings in the first quarter of the year, as investigators examine construction practices, renovation works and systemic issues that may have contributed to the blaze.

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🧐 US' intervention in Venezuela unlikely to spur China action on Taiwan; Singapore cannot condone attack: Experts

Political analysts whom AsiaOne spoke with disagreed that the US' actions in Venezuela will embolden China to take a similar course of action on Taiwan or elsewhere - at least for the short-term - due to a few reasons. Find out what.

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🍼 Singapore halts sale of 5 batches of Nestle infant formula over potential toxin

Singapore's move follows that of at least 37 other countries, including most European states, as well as Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa, which have issued health warnings over the infant formulas possibly being contaminated.

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Body of man, 54, found along corridor of Chinatown HDB block

He was found dead on Wednesday (Jan 7) morning.

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