🇨🇳 China posts first annual rise in industrial profit in 4 years in 2025
China’s industrial profits rose 0.6 per cent in 2025, marking the first annual increase in four years, helped by strong exports and official efforts to curb price wars, though state-owned firms still saw declining profits.
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China’s industrial profits rose 0.6 per cent in 2025, marking the first annual increase in four years, helped by strong exports and official efforts to curb price wars, though state-owned firms still saw declining profits.
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🇯🇵 Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the Japan-US alliance would collapse if Tokyo ignored a Taiwan crisis, stressing Japan would act only within existing laws, such as joint evacuation or collective self-defence, and not launch unilateral military action.
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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the Japan-US alliance would collapse if Tokyo ignored a Taiwan crisis, stressing Japan would act only within existing laws, such as joint evacuation or collective self-defence, and not launch unilateral military action.
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🥲 'Thank you for your support': 2 myCK outlets in Jurong closing soon
myCK outlets at Block 495 Jurong West Street 41 and at Block 504 Jurong West Street 51 will shutter on Feb 22 and Mar 24 respectively.
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myCK outlets at Block 495 Jurong West Street 41 and at Block 504 Jurong West Street 51 will shutter on Feb 22 and Mar 24 respectively.
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😱 Doctor given week in jail for molesting sedated patient after colonoscopy
A 76-year-old doctor was sentenced to one week’s jail after being convicted of molesting a sedated 20-year-old patient following a colonoscopy, with the court finding there was no medical basis or consent for the act.
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A 76-year-old doctor was sentenced to one week’s jail after being convicted of molesting a sedated 20-year-old patient following a colonoscopy, with the court finding there was no medical basis or consent for the act.
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😮 Boy, 11, takes the wheel for 100m after father passes out while driving in Hong Kong
The 11-year-old boy was in the passenger seat when his 47-year-old father fell unconscious. Thankfully, the boy was not injured in the incident. His father was conveyed unconscious to the hospital.
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The 11-year-old boy was in the passenger seat when his 47-year-old father fell unconscious. Thankfully, the boy was not injured in the incident. His father was conveyed unconscious to the hospital.
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😨 Boy, 7, suffers nosebleed after being slapped by female classmate in Malaysia for walking slowly
A seven-year-old boy in Ampang Jaya, Malaysia, suffered a nosebleed after allegedly being slapped by a female classmate for walking too slowly, with police investigating the case for causing hurt after the father lodged a report.
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A seven-year-old boy in Ampang Jaya, Malaysia, suffered a nosebleed after allegedly being slapped by a female classmate for walking too slowly, with police investigating the case for causing hurt after the father lodged a report.
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🍓 'It doesn’t bother me': NYP student responds to strawberry generation label at Gan Kim Yong discussion
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong was impressed with the student who had the confidence to be himself, despite the label.
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Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong was impressed with the student who had the confidence to be himself, despite the label.
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😮 'I take full responsibility': Melvin Lim's name removed from PropertyLimBrothers' website amid alleged affair with colleague
Allegations that PropertyLimBrothers’ chief executive Melvin Lim — said to be married with four children — is having an affair with a colleague began circulating online on Sunday (Jan 25).
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Allegations that PropertyLimBrothers’ chief executive Melvin Lim — said to be married with four children — is having an affair with a colleague began circulating online on Sunday (Jan 25).
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🧐 Singapore appoints new ambassador to Cambodia, high commissioner to Brunei
Steven Pang Chee Wee and Yip Wei Kiat have been appointed Singapore's ambassador to Cambodia and high commissioner to Brunei respectively.
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Steven Pang Chee Wee and Yip Wei Kiat have been appointed Singapore's ambassador to Cambodia and high commissioner to Brunei respectively.
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🐈 'No way we can leave them': Netizen calls for aid to rescue, rehome over 40 cats in industrial area
A netizen has launched an effort to rescue and rehome over 40 cats displaced by demolition works in a northern industrial area, appealing for foster homes and donations as veterinary costs are expected to exceed $12,000.
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A netizen has launched an effort to rescue and rehome over 40 cats displaced by demolition works in a northern industrial area, appealing for foster homes and donations as veterinary costs are expected to exceed $12,000.
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😮💨 Sharon Au reveals moving to Paris was to stop 'playing the part of a happy girl'
Sharon Au said she moved to Paris to stop pretending to be cheerful all the time and to be honest with her own feelings after years of emotional exhaustion.
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Sharon Au said she moved to Paris to stop pretending to be cheerful all the time and to be honest with her own feelings after years of emotional exhaustion.
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🧐 JoJo Siwa 'needs' to have baby with Chris Hughes
JoJo Siwa said her relationship with Chris Hughes has sparked her desire for children and marriage, sharing that she now understands Meghan Trainor’s advice about love making you want a “mini” version of your partner.
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JoJo Siwa said her relationship with Chris Hughes has sparked her desire for children and marriage, sharing that she now understands Meghan Trainor’s advice about love making you want a “mini” version of your partner.
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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
😮 African nations now send more money to China than they receive in new loans https://asia1.news/3O65Npk
🇮🇱 Israel to seek new security deal with the US, FT reports https://asia1.news/45yKenz
😲 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck take $86m home off the market https://asia1.news/4q3cea2
😮 African nations now send more money to China than they receive in new loans https://asia1.news/3O65Npk
🇮🇱 Israel to seek new security deal with the US, FT reports https://asia1.news/45yKenz
😲 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck take $86m home off the market https://asia1.news/4q3cea2
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🚌 85% of bus arrival time system to be restored by Jan 28; full recovery by early next week: LTA
While the bus estimated time of arrival (ETA) system will achieve 85 per cent restoration by Wednesday (Jan 28), more time is now needed to achieve full restoration after another 1,000 buses were found to require manual firmware updates. Bus services will continue to operate as scheduled, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) assured.
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While the bus estimated time of arrival (ETA) system will achieve 85 per cent restoration by Wednesday (Jan 28), more time is now needed to achieve full restoration after another 1,000 buses were found to require manual firmware updates. Bus services will continue to operate as scheduled, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) assured.
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😶🌫 Fire in Kota Tinggi spreads to 100ha; haze could affect Singapore, says NEA
The peatland fire in Taman Bayu Damai, located in Kota Tinggi's Punggai, started last Friday. It has affected 99.54ha by Tuesday (Jan 27). The National Environment Agency said in an advisory on Tuesday evening that dry weather and the prevailing winds could transport haze from any persistent fires towards Singapore.
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The peatland fire in Taman Bayu Damai, located in Kota Tinggi's Punggai, started last Friday. It has affected 99.54ha by Tuesday (Jan 27). The National Environment Agency said in an advisory on Tuesday evening that dry weather and the prevailing winds could transport haze from any persistent fires towards Singapore.
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😮 Vivian Balakrishnan on 2-day visit to the Philippines for Asean meetings
Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will attend the Asean Foreign Ministers' Retreat and related meetings in Cebu, Philippines from Jan 28 to 29.
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Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will attend the Asean Foreign Ministers' Retreat and related meetings in Cebu, Philippines from Jan 28 to 29.
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😮💨 Lorry found with 500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes at Tuas Checkpoint, Malaysian driver arrested
On Jan 21, ICA officers at the Tuas Checkpoint thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed within a modified compartment under a Malaysia-registered lorry. Its 27-year-old Malaysian driver was arrested.
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On Jan 21, ICA officers at the Tuas Checkpoint thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed within a modified compartment under a Malaysia-registered lorry. Its 27-year-old Malaysian driver was arrested.
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🇲🇾 Chinese mother in Malaysia draws online attention for enrolling son in Islamic preschool
Chua Zhu Er's unconventional choice to send her 3-year-old son to an Islamic preschool in Johor has sparked discussions. While her son has learnt to speak Bahasa and got to mix with children from different background, some people have quietly messaged her to express their disagreement, including in unkind ways.
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Chua Zhu Er's unconventional choice to send her 3-year-old son to an Islamic preschool in Johor has sparked discussions. While her son has learnt to speak Bahasa and got to mix with children from different background, some people have quietly messaged her to express their disagreement, including in unkind ways.
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😱 Hotel receptionist in Thailand bludgeoned to death with metal rod by homeless man during robbery
The suspect was seen walking in and out of the hotel premises, apparently surveilling the area, before he later struck her when she rested her head on the reception desk.
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The suspect was seen walking in and out of the hotel premises, apparently surveilling the area, before he later struck her when she rested her head on the reception desk.
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😅 Weeks after Thai family 'buries' relative, he turns up hale and hearty
A case of mistaken identity? 🤔
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A case of mistaken identity? 🤔
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😰 Snow leopard mauls tourist at popular Xinjiang ski destination, leaving her face bloodied and wounded
A tourist was attacked by a snow leopard while trying to take photos of the animal at a ski destination in Xinjiang, China, on Friday (Jan 23), prompting authorities to step up safety measures.
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A tourist was attacked by a snow leopard while trying to take photos of the animal at a ski destination in Xinjiang, China, on Friday (Jan 23), prompting authorities to step up safety measures.
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