🛍 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The officers were charged with offences including misappropriating items entrusted to them, possession of e-vaporisers and receiving stolen properties.
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❌ Foreigners in Malaysia prohibited from buying subsidised cooking oil from March 1
Responding to a question in Parliament on Thursday (Jan 29), Malaysia's Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Armizan Mohd Ali said that prohibiting non-citizens from purchasing subsidised packaged cooking oil is necessary to "ensure that the subsidy benefits only citizens and does not allow foreign nationals to take advantage of it".
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Responding to a question in Parliament on Thursday (Jan 29), Malaysia's Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Armizan Mohd Ali said that prohibiting non-citizens from purchasing subsidised packaged cooking oil is necessary to "ensure that the subsidy benefits only citizens and does not allow foreign nationals to take advantage of it".
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🇲🇾🚘 Malaysia seized 1,050 luxury cars worth over $64m in 2025
Cars such as BMW, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, a Porsche Taycan and Lotus Eletre S. were among the confiscated vehicles.
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Cars such as BMW, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, a Porsche Taycan and Lotus Eletre S. were among the confiscated vehicles.
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💪 'It's time to fight': A Hot Hideout co-founder reveals he has stage 3 cancer
For the past few months, the 26-year-old has been battling health issues, which he revealed in an Instagram post on Thursday (Jan 29). He was diagnosed with stage 3 of a rare form of lymphoma.
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For the past few months, the 26-year-old has been battling health issues, which he revealed in an Instagram post on Thursday (Jan 29). He was diagnosed with stage 3 of a rare form of lymphoma.
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🐱🫶 Yishun residents rescue kitten stuck in HDB drain pipe with help of plumber
The cat had been stuck since morning and was rescued at about 11pm on Wednesday (Jan 28).
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The cat had been stuck since morning and was rescued at about 11pm on Wednesday (Jan 28).
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😡 'I was wrong': Malaysian influencer fined over $12k for video prank giving homeless man chicken bones
In August 2025, Tang and his content creator friends filmed themselves eating fried chicken at a fast food outlet in Johor Bahru.
Remarking that they should not waste food, they said they would "donate" the bones to someone in need as a "good deed".
They offered it to the rough sleeper who appeared shocked when he unwrapped the packet to see the chicken bones, and a person behind the camera flashed a thumbs-up sign.
Tang was fined RM40,000 (S$12,800) on Thursday (Jan 29) for the "extremely offensive" video.
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In August 2025, Tang and his content creator friends filmed themselves eating fried chicken at a fast food outlet in Johor Bahru.
Remarking that they should not waste food, they said they would "donate" the bones to someone in need as a "good deed".
They offered it to the rough sleeper who appeared shocked when he unwrapped the packet to see the chicken bones, and a person behind the camera flashed a thumbs-up sign.
Tang was fined RM40,000 (S$12,800) on Thursday (Jan 29) for the "extremely offensive" video.
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🇰🇷🇯🇵🤝 South Korea, Japan defence ministers agree to upgrade co-operation
The defence ministers of South Korea and Japan agreed on Friday (Jan 30) to upgrade defence co-operation and plan to work together in incorporating artificial intelligence and unmanned weapon systems, South Korea's Defence Ministry said.
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The defence ministers of South Korea and Japan agreed on Friday (Jan 30) to upgrade defence co-operation and plan to work together in incorporating artificial intelligence and unmanned weapon systems, South Korea's Defence Ministry said.
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🦠😷 WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it did not recommend travel or trade curbs. Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are among the Asian locations that tightened airport screening checks this week to guard against such a spread after India confirmed infections.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it did not recommend travel or trade curbs. Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are among the Asian locations that tightened airport screening checks this week to guard against such a spread after India confirmed infections.
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🇹🇭 Thailand's reformist Natthaphong is frontrunner ahead of February vote, polls show
A poll by Suan Dusit University published on Friday (Jan 30) said Natthaphong was backed by 35.1 per cent of respondents, with Anutin coming in third with 16.1 per cent, behind Pheu Thai's candidate for prime minister Yoshanan Wongsawat at 21.5 per cent.
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A poll by Suan Dusit University published on Friday (Jan 30) said Natthaphong was backed by 35.1 per cent of respondents, with Anutin coming in third with 16.1 per cent, behind Pheu Thai's candidate for prime minister Yoshanan Wongsawat at 21.5 per cent.
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😌 Wang Weiliang reflects on simple life with long-time partner and not rushing things: 'I'm most blissful at the present moment'
Speaking to AsiaOne recently while promoting his new Chinese New Year movie A Good Fortune, the 38-year-old reflected on his belief that all things come in good time.
He shared: "Life really cannot be rushed; everything happens to us at the most appropriate time. So instead of letting something happen prematurely, why not let it come naturally at the appropriate time."
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Speaking to AsiaOne recently while promoting his new Chinese New Year movie A Good Fortune, the 38-year-old reflected on his belief that all things come in good time.
He shared: "Life really cannot be rushed; everything happens to us at the most appropriate time. So instead of letting something happen prematurely, why not let it come naturally at the appropriate time."
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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
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⚠️ Two more Dumex Dulac baby formula products recalled over presence of toxin
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Friday (Jan 30) ordered the recall of two additional infant formula products by Dumex over the presence of cereulide toxin.
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The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Friday (Jan 30) ordered the recall of two additional infant formula products by Dumex over the presence of cereulide toxin.
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⚠️ 'I realise I need more voucher cards': Police warn of boss impersonation scam
In this scam variant, victims would receive emails purportedly sent by their CEO or supervisor, asking them to use their own funds to urgently purchase gift cards, such as those from Apple, Xbox, or Razer Gold, to be used for work.
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In this scam variant, victims would receive emails purportedly sent by their CEO or supervisor, asking them to use their own funds to urgently purchase gift cards, such as those from Apple, Xbox, or Razer Gold, to be used for work.
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