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😮 Nvidia's CEO says China is still finalising licence for H200 https://asia1.news/3ZFMu8W
🤔 Amazon axes 16,000 jobs worldwide, bungles layoff plan with internal email gaffe https://asia1.news/4a49gMy
🤩 Harry Styles to debut new music at Brit Awards 2026 https://asia1.news/3LGHVYV
😮 Nvidia's CEO says China is still finalising licence for H200 https://asia1.news/3ZFMu8W
🤔 Amazon axes 16,000 jobs worldwide, bungles layoff plan with internal email gaffe https://asia1.news/4a49gMy
🤩 Harry Styles to debut new music at Brit Awards 2026 https://asia1.news/3LGHVYV
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☺️ Thaipusam 2026: Temples open up additional slots for milk pot offerings
The joint organisers reviewed ground conditions, security and logistics after registration closed on Jan 27. Registrations will open from 8am on Friday (Jan 30) to 12pm on Saturday.
READ: https://asia1.news/3LJGM2J
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The joint organisers reviewed ground conditions, security and logistics after registration closed on Jan 27. Registrations will open from 8am on Friday (Jan 30) to 12pm on Saturday.
READ: https://asia1.news/3LJGM2J
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🚙 ComfortDelGro's self-driving vehicles to resume testing operations in Punggol on Jan 30
The vehicles will operate Route 2 of Punggol’s autonomous shuttle service for familiarisation, with no passengers onboard.
READ: https://asia1.news/3NTCExC
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The vehicles will operate Route 2 of Punggol’s autonomous shuttle service for familiarisation, with no passengers onboard.
READ: https://asia1.news/3NTCExC
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🇲🇾 Johor authorities say Kota Tinggi fire 'brought under control'; NEA detects hotspot in Johor
Johor fire and rescue department deputy director Muhammad Al Mustakim Abdul Hady said on Thursday that the fire has been successfully brought under control.
Meanwhile, the state's fire chief Siti Rohani Nadir has urged the public not to engage in open burning, with several fire incidents recording extensive damage across multiple locations in the past days.
READ: https://asia1.news/4amdznJ
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Johor fire and rescue department deputy director Muhammad Al Mustakim Abdul Hady said on Thursday that the fire has been successfully brought under control.
Meanwhile, the state's fire chief Siti Rohani Nadir has urged the public not to engage in open burning, with several fire incidents recording extensive damage across multiple locations in the past days.
READ: https://asia1.news/4amdznJ
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💀 'If it spills, we'll be flying too!' Delivery rider in Malaysia receives request to deliver bag of live cockroaches
If you thought that was an unusual delivery request, 👀 to find out what other strange requests other delivery riders experienced.
READ: https://asia1.news/4t60qXr
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If you thought that was an unusual delivery request, 👀 to find out what other strange requests other delivery riders experienced.
READ: https://asia1.news/4t60qXr
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🙅♂️👧👦 Influencer Jianhao Tan slammed for promoting dating game on Instagram, publisher clarifies it's 'not for children'
TikTokers have raised concerns about influencer Jianhao Tan's new interactive live-action game, Island of Hearts, after promotional material was posted on his Instagram account, which purportedly has a large student following.
READ: https://asia1.news/3M2j1D5
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TikTokers have raised concerns about influencer Jianhao Tan's new interactive live-action game, Island of Hearts, after promotional material was posted on his Instagram account, which purportedly has a large student following.
READ: https://asia1.news/3M2j1D5
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😰 Woman loses over $400k to investment scam; at least 20 cases involving over $1.7m reported
At least $1.7 million was lost to scammers through shell investment applications that sold fake products last year. One victim, Lim, in her 50s, recounts how she fell prey.
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At least $1.7 million was lost to scammers through shell investment applications that sold fake products last year. One victim, Lim, in her 50s, recounts how she fell prey.
READ: https://asia1.news/4qctKZD
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😊 Vivian Balakrishnan and Asean foreign ministers reaffirm importance of unity amid uncertainties
Asean foreign ministers met to discuss key issues in the region, including tensions in the South China Sea, an escalating civil war in Myanmar and a border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
READ: https://asia1.news/3M6g5VQ
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Asean foreign ministers met to discuss key issues in the region, including tensions in the South China Sea, an escalating civil war in Myanmar and a border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
READ: https://asia1.news/3M6g5VQ
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💴 $13.5 million Toto prize split among 6 tickets
The $13.5 million Toto jackpot prize pool on Thursday (Jan 29) was shared among six winning tickets, following three draws with no winners in Group 1.
READ: https://asia1.news/45C4bd3
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The $13.5 million Toto jackpot prize pool on Thursday (Jan 29) was shared among six winning tickets, following three draws with no winners in Group 1.
READ: https://asia1.news/45C4bd3
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💰 16-year-old among 217 suspects under probe for scams totalling over $7.67m
A total of 78 women and 139 men, aged between 16 and 83, are believed to be involved in more than 700 cases of scams.
READ: https://asia1.news/3Mb13OK
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A total of 78 women and 139 men, aged between 16 and 83, are believed to be involved in more than 700 cases of scams.
READ: https://asia1.news/3Mb13OK
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🧞♂️📋 Budget 2026 wish list: Singaporeans want more CDC vouchers, job security
Ahead of Budget 2026, AsiaOne spoke to some Singaporeans about their wish list and their main concerns going into the new year.
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Ahead of Budget 2026, AsiaOne spoke to some Singaporeans about their wish list and their main concerns going into the new year.
READ: https://asia1.news/3ZHzNdK
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🚓 CNB joins local authorities in Batam raid; warns Singaporeans and PRs against using drugs overseas
Four Singaporeans in Batam were among the 100-odd people checked when officers from Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and local agencies raided a public entertainment outlet on the night of Jan 17.
READ: https://asia1.news/4qJ3bfH
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Four Singaporeans in Batam were among the 100-odd people checked when officers from Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and local agencies raided a public entertainment outlet on the night of Jan 17.
READ: https://asia1.news/4qJ3bfH
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🛍 First-class goods in second-tier cities as luxury goes local in China
With luxury spending in places like Nanjing, Changsha and two dozen other middling cities exceeding that of a handful of economic powerhouses such as Beijing and Shanghai, bling brands like Burberry and Louis Vuitton owner LVMH are following the money.
READ: https://asia1.news/4bYzGSo
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With luxury spending in places like Nanjing, Changsha and two dozen other middling cities exceeding that of a handful of economic powerhouses such as Beijing and Shanghai, bling brands like Burberry and Louis Vuitton owner LVMH are following the money.
READ: https://asia1.news/4bYzGSo
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Economic strategy review: AI push for businesses, investing in space among 7 recommendations
To meet the aim of reaching the "higher end" of GDP growth of between 2 and 3 per cent each year over the next decade, the Economy Strategy Review (ESR) recommended extending Singapore's "global leadership" in industries such as semiconductors, healthcare and aerospace, by investing in AI and technologies to reduce emissions.
READ: https://asia1.news/4kdTQu2
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To meet the aim of reaching the "higher end" of GDP growth of between 2 and 3 per cent each year over the next decade, the Economy Strategy Review (ESR) recommended extending Singapore's "global leadership" in industries such as semiconductors, healthcare and aerospace, by investing in AI and technologies to reduce emissions.
READ: https://asia1.news/4kdTQu2
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We need to ensure that jobs created are good ones for Singapore and Singaporeans: DPM Gan
Providing an update of the Economic Strategy Review’s (ESR) recommendations, DPM Gan, who is also Minister for Trade and Industry, said the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to "higher value-adding" industries and business activities.
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Providing an update of the Economic Strategy Review’s (ESR) recommendations, DPM Gan, who is also Minister for Trade and Industry, said the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to "higher value-adding" industries and business activities.
READ: https://asia1.news/4tdmfo4
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❤️ Even after 30 years, this kavadi carrier's devotion keeps him going every Thaipusam
"As far as I can, and God willing, I'll continue doing it," Ganesan Murugaiyan, who has been carrying the kavadi at almost every Thaipusam since he was 19 years old told AsiaOne in a recent interview.
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"As far as I can, and God willing, I'll continue doing it," Ganesan Murugaiyan, who has been carrying the kavadi at almost every Thaipusam since he was 19 years old told AsiaOne in a recent interview.
READ: https://asia1.news/4a92ZiV
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😢 600 needle marks: Baby in China hospitalised after alleged abuse by mum
The mother had inserted a shoe-making needle into the child's neck when it broke and lodged in his cervical spine. The toddler was admitted to hospital with fever and convulsions and underwent surgery and anti-infection treatment.
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The mother had inserted a shoe-making needle into the child's neck when it broke and lodged in his cervical spine. The toddler was admitted to hospital with fever and convulsions and underwent surgery and anti-infection treatment.
READ: https://asia1.news/45EHmFG
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🚙🚗 172 vehicles impounded for illegal cross-border services since July 2025: LTA
Ten more vehicles have been impounded by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for illegal cross-border services, bringing the total to 172 since enhanced enforcement began in July 2025.
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Ten more vehicles have been impounded by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for illegal cross-border services, bringing the total to 172 since enhanced enforcement began in July 2025.
READ: https://asia1.news/4alizZL
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🛍 Chen Yixin to hold wardrobe sale on Jan 31
The 25-year-old shared on her Instagram Stories on Jan 29 that she'll be holding it with influencer Christabel Chua, also known by her username Bellyjellywelly.
READ: https://asia1.news/4q3yP6j
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The 25-year-old shared on her Instagram Stories on Jan 29 that she'll be holding it with influencer Christabel Chua, also known by her username Bellyjellywelly.
READ: https://asia1.news/4q3yP6j
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🤩 Dylan Wang’s fashion brand D.Desirable makes international debut at Ion Orchard
Dylan Wang's streetwear brand D.Desirable made its international debut at Ion Orchard today (Jan 30). The pop-up store will run from today until Feb 25 at Ion Orchard level 1 atrium.
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Dylan Wang's streetwear brand D.Desirable made its international debut at Ion Orchard today (Jan 30). The pop-up store will run from today until Feb 25 at Ion Orchard level 1 atrium.
READ: https://asia1.news/3NLyec9
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👮13 ex-Certis officers charged with offences including possessing vapes, pocketing duty-unpaid cigarettes
The officers were charged with offences including misappropriating items entrusted to them, possession of e-vaporisers and receiving stolen properties.
READ: https://asia1.news/3NV9caw
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The officers were charged with offences including misappropriating items entrusted to them, possession of e-vaporisers and receiving stolen properties.
READ: https://asia1.news/3NV9caw
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