💵 Registered beverage container return scheme producers to receive grant of up to $2,500: NEA
A grant of up to $2,500 will be given to registered beverage producers after the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) kicks in from April, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) in a statement on Jan 19.
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A grant of up to $2,500 will be given to registered beverage producers after the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) kicks in from April, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) in a statement on Jan 19.
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😢 Warong Nasi Pariaman, said to be Singapore's oldest nasi padang eatery, to close after 78 years
The establishment is located in a shophouse along 738 North Bridge Road and was one of the seven "mini-museums" launched in Kampong Glam by the National Heritage Board in an effort to tell the stories of local shops with at least three decades of history.
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The establishment is located in a shophouse along 738 North Bridge Road and was one of the seven "mini-museums" launched in Kampong Glam by the National Heritage Board in an effort to tell the stories of local shops with at least three decades of history.
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🌸 Japan's 2026 sakura season set to be most affordable in years
Prices for flights, hotels and tours in 2026 have been trending 10 to 20 per cent lower than in 2025, with the steepest declines seen in popular cities such as Kyoto and Osaka, says Mr Ben Julius, founder of travel company Tourist Japan. The lower prices are widely expected to persist into March and April, which coincide with peak cherry blossom season.
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Prices for flights, hotels and tours in 2026 have been trending 10 to 20 per cent lower than in 2025, with the steepest declines seen in popular cities such as Kyoto and Osaka, says Mr Ben Julius, founder of travel company Tourist Japan. The lower prices are widely expected to persist into March and April, which coincide with peak cherry blossom season.
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🧳 Changi Airport deploys first fleet of driverless baggage tractors
Changi Airport has deployed its first pair of autonomous vehicles (AVs) to transport passenger bags between Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 baggage handling areas. The tractors have undergone nearly a year of rigorous trials covering more than 5,000 test trips, and have more than 10 sensors and cameras to navigate complex airside environments in all conditions, Changi Airport Group (CAG) said in a statement.
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Changi Airport has deployed its first pair of autonomous vehicles (AVs) to transport passenger bags between Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 baggage handling areas. The tractors have undergone nearly a year of rigorous trials covering more than 5,000 test trips, and have more than 10 sensors and cameras to navigate complex airside environments in all conditions, Changi Airport Group (CAG) said in a statement.
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2 suspected drug traffickers nabbed, more than 4kg of cannabis and over $420k in cash seized
The 47-year-old man was arrested on Jan 17, while the 29-year-old was arrested the next day. In a media statement on Tuesday (Jan 20), CNB said the heroin, Ice and cannabis seized from the duo could potentially feed the addiction of 723 abusers for a week.
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The 47-year-old man was arrested on Jan 17, while the 29-year-old was arrested the next day. In a media statement on Tuesday (Jan 20), CNB said the heroin, Ice and cannabis seized from the duo could potentially feed the addiction of 723 abusers for a week.
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🚘 Driver, 40, arrested after driving off with police officer on car bonnet in Japan
The driver was later caught on another CCTV camera driving at high speed before eventually abandoning the car near the site of the incident.
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The driver was later caught on another CCTV camera driving at high speed before eventually abandoning the car near the site of the incident.
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🎤 Josh Groban looks back on his constant pressure and proudest achievement in 25-year career
Best known for singing uplifting and soulful tracks like You Raise Me Up and You're Still You, Josh Groban's life isn't always sunshine and rainbows.
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Best known for singing uplifting and soulful tracks like You Raise Me Up and You're Still You, Josh Groban's life isn't always sunshine and rainbows.
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🚯 2 more Singaporeans caught for littering in JB as enforcement efforts continue
In response to AsiaOne's queries, SWCorp Johor Bahru said that the 30-year-old was caught on Jan 12 in the vicinity of Jakel Johor Bahru, while the 40-year-old was nabbed on Jan 14, in front of KSL City Mall.
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In response to AsiaOne's queries, SWCorp Johor Bahru said that the 30-year-old was caught on Jan 12 in the vicinity of Jakel Johor Bahru, while the 40-year-old was nabbed on Jan 14, in front of KSL City Mall.
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🏫 Jackson Wang reveals tumultuous school days: ‘They said I had psychological problems’
Jackson Wang, who studied primary 1 to 3 in a public school, said: "The school said I had psychological problems and made me stand still as a punishment. They said I was chatty in class, constantly drinking soy milk and felt I had psychological issues."
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Jackson Wang, who studied primary 1 to 3 in a public school, said: "The school said I had psychological problems and made me stand still as a punishment. They said I was chatty in class, constantly drinking soy milk and felt I had psychological issues."
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😮 Thai woman goes viral for dating twins, says trio share the same bed
A Thai woman went viral after openly sharing that she is in a consensual relationship with twin brothers, saying the trio live together, share a bed and have family support despite online backlash.
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A Thai woman went viral after openly sharing that she is in a consensual relationship with twin brothers, saying the trio live together, share a bed and have family support despite online backlash.
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Doctors satisfied with Mahathir's recovery, physiotherapy to continue
Former Malaysian prime minister was hospitalised on Jan 6 after suffering a hip fracture.
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Former Malaysian prime minister was hospitalised on Jan 6 after suffering a hip fracture.
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🇨🇳 China twin brothers marry twin sisters in double wedding; photo with twin uncles from both sides go viral
Twin brothers in China married twin sisters in a joint wedding that stunned netizens, with the celebration going viral after it emerged that both families also have twin uncles.
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Twin brothers in China married twin sisters in a joint wedding that stunned netizens, with the celebration going viral after it emerged that both families also have twin uncles.
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😮 Wu Lei threatened by netizen trying to sell alleged intimate photos of his, studio releases statement
Chinese actor Wu Lei denied online allegations after a netizen attempted to extort him by claiming to sell intimate photos, with his studio confirming legal action against those spreading false rumours.
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Chinese actor Wu Lei denied online allegations after a netizen attempted to extort him by claiming to sell intimate photos, with his studio confirming legal action against those spreading false rumours.
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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
😮 Germany and France 'will not be blackmailed' with US tariff threat, finance ministers say https://asia1.news/4b9aAA4
😔 Gunman kills 1, wounds 6 others in Czech town hall before killing self https://asia1.news/49MTs0u
🇦🇫 'Content to die': Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts https://asia1.news/3YP0yg0
😮 Germany and France 'will not be blackmailed' with US tariff threat, finance ministers say https://asia1.news/4b9aAA4
😔 Gunman kills 1, wounds 6 others in Czech town hall before killing self https://asia1.news/49MTs0u
🇦🇫 'Content to die': Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts https://asia1.news/3YP0yg0
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💪 'I felt his strong sense of responsibility and care': Bus captain lauded for helping new mum with stroller
The new mother was boarding the bus with a stroller for the first time after giving birth, and was unfamiliar with how to board the bus with it. She shares her heartwarming encounter.
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The new mother was boarding the bus with a stroller for the first time after giving birth, and was unfamiliar with how to board the bus with it. She shares her heartwarming encounter.
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🧐 Tower Transit bus captain calmly takes on vegetation fire in Sengkang
Did you know that buses in Singapore are equipped with fire extinguishers and first aid kits, and that bus captains are trained in basic firefighting and lifesaving skills?
On Tuesday (Jan 20) morning, a Tower Transit bus captain of service 858 helped battle a vegetation fire in Sengkang. Another day, another brave bus captain showing us that not all heroes wear capes.
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Did you know that buses in Singapore are equipped with fire extinguishers and first aid kits, and that bus captains are trained in basic firefighting and lifesaving skills?
On Tuesday (Jan 20) morning, a Tower Transit bus captain of service 858 helped battle a vegetation fire in Sengkang. Another day, another brave bus captain showing us that not all heroes wear capes.
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😮 Man, 22, arrested for attempting to smuggle over 250 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes via Tuas Checkpoint
The driver of the Malaysia-registered car, a Malaysian, allegedly concealed the duty-unpaid cigarettes behind the car's rear passenger seats.
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The driver of the Malaysia-registered car, a Malaysian, allegedly concealed the duty-unpaid cigarettes behind the car's rear passenger seats.
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😔 Rescued Himalayan vulture dies of 'acute intoxication' from pre-existing conditions
Despite care and treatment efforts by ACRES' veterinary team, the rescued Himalayan vulture died on Jan 15 after its condition took a sudden turn for the worse. The vulture was rescued on Jan 11 after it became stranded on the ECP.
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Despite care and treatment efforts by ACRES' veterinary team, the rescued Himalayan vulture died on Jan 15 after its condition took a sudden turn for the worse. The vulture was rescued on Jan 11 after it became stranded on the ECP.
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🚲 HelloRide makes police report after video of boy allegedly damaging bicycle at Yishun goes viral
HelloRide filed a police report after a video showing a boy allegedly throwing and mishandling one of its shared bicycles at a Yishun playground went viral, though the bike was later found to be undamaged.
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HelloRide filed a police report after a video showing a boy allegedly throwing and mishandling one of its shared bicycles at a Yishun playground went viral, though the bike was later found to be undamaged.
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🇨🇳 China invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'
China has confirmed that it has been asked to join US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" but stopped short of saying whether it would accept or decline the invitation.
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China has confirmed that it has been asked to join US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" but stopped short of saying whether it would accept or decline the invitation.
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😮 Asean will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Asean had rejected a request from Myanmar to send election observers during the annual leaders' summit in Kuala Lumpur last year, though some individual member states had decided to do so on their own.
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Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Asean had rejected a request from Myanmar to send election observers during the annual leaders' summit in Kuala Lumpur last year, though some individual member states had decided to do so on their own.
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