😮 Gold-buying trend takes hold in Singapore
Items like gold bars, coins and jewellery are among the items being snapped up by local buyers in recent weeks, with some also eyeing silver, they said. Also in the mix are people who want to cash in or trade their older gold items.
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Items like gold bars, coins and jewellery are among the items being snapped up by local buyers in recent weeks, with some also eyeing silver, they said. Also in the mix are people who want to cash in or trade their older gold items.
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🥰 Chinese university tells students to 'fall in love' during spring break
A Chinese university is urging students to "enjoy the flowers, fall in love" during their mid-term break, an unusual directive in a nation obsessed with getting good grades, as authorities seek new ways to spur marriages and domestic consumption.
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A Chinese university is urging students to "enjoy the flowers, fall in love" during their mid-term break, an unusual directive in a nation obsessed with getting good grades, as authorities seek new ways to spur marriages and domestic consumption.
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🇹🇭 Thai court accepts petition challenging legality of election ballots
The Election Commission has been given 15 days to provide clarification, the court said in a statement.
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The Election Commission has been given 15 days to provide clarification, the court said in a statement.
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😮 Iran's nuclear doctrine not likely to change, foreign minister says
Iran's stance against the development of nuclear weapons will not significantly change, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Al Jazeera in remarks relayed by Iranian media on Wednesday (March 18), cautioning that the new supreme leader is yet to publicly express his view on the matter.
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Iran's stance against the development of nuclear weapons will not significantly change, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Al Jazeera in remarks relayed by Iranian media on Wednesday (March 18), cautioning that the new supreme leader is yet to publicly express his view on the matter.
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Israel military says its tank fire hit UN Lebanon base, regrets incident
Israel's military on Wednesday (March 18) acknowledged that its tank fire hit a UN position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers, an incident that underscores the growing risks as Israeli operations expand.
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Israel's military on Wednesday (March 18) acknowledged that its tank fire hit a UN position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers, an incident that underscores the growing risks as Israeli operations expand.
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💔 Agency asserts Heeseung won't return to Enhypen amid protests for him to rejoin K-pop group
"Heeseung will not be returning to Enhypen," the Hybe subsidiary told The Korea Herald. "He has a clear artistic direction he wants to pursue, and we decided to respect that."
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"Heeseung will not be returning to Enhypen," the Hybe subsidiary told The Korea Herald. "He has a clear artistic direction he wants to pursue, and we decided to respect that."
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😍 Sweet Home's Jung Jin-young visits Singapore
You can always count on the pros to make a random spot in Singapore look aesthetic. 🤩
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You can always count on the pros to make a random spot in Singapore look aesthetic. 🤩
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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
🇯🇵 Japan's leader faces high-wire act in Washington over Trump's Iran demands https://asia1.news/47UPuCT
🇨🇳 China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips https://asia1.news/3NNqB5j
😮 Sean Penn missed Academy Awards because he was with Ukrainian president Zelenskiy https://asia1.news/4rAgKNZ
🇯🇵 Japan's leader faces high-wire act in Washington over Trump's Iran demands https://asia1.news/47UPuCT
🇨🇳 China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips https://asia1.news/3NNqB5j
😮 Sean Penn missed Academy Awards because he was with Ukrainian president Zelenskiy https://asia1.news/4rAgKNZ
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📱 'Momentary congestion' resolved, says Singtel as hundreds of customers report issues with services on March 18
A Singtel spokesperson said there was no network outage and that the issue — due to network congestion — has been resolved.
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A Singtel spokesperson said there was no network outage and that the issue — due to network congestion — has been resolved.
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🤓 Johor remains Singaporeans' preferred destination for Hari Raya shopping despite stronger ringgit: Survey
The ringgit has been steadily strengthening over the past year, with the current exchange rate hovering around RM3.06 against S$1 on Wednesday (March 18) — a five-year high, compared to lows of RM3.56 in 2024.
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The ringgit has been steadily strengthening over the past year, with the current exchange rate hovering around RM3.06 against S$1 on Wednesday (March 18) — a five-year high, compared to lows of RM3.56 in 2024.
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😱 3 people suffer high blood pressure, insomnia after consuming banned health products
The four products — Ubat Angin Tulang, Tianma Duzhong Shujing Wan, IM SO am and IM TOX pm — were found to contain potent ingredients such as steroids, and a banned substance — sibutramine.
They were intended to reduce knee pain or slimming.
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The four products — Ubat Angin Tulang, Tianma Duzhong Shujing Wan, IM SO am and IM TOX pm — were found to contain potent ingredients such as steroids, and a banned substance — sibutramine.
They were intended to reduce knee pain or slimming.
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🤝 Singapore, Japan upgrade ties to strategic partnership
The upgraded bilateral ties will focus on: promoting free trade and economic co-operation; digitalisation and technology; security and defence; green transition and energy co-operation; and partnership and exchanges.
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The upgraded bilateral ties will focus on: promoting free trade and economic co-operation; digitalisation and technology; security and defence; green transition and energy co-operation; and partnership and exchanges.
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1 dead, 1 taken to hospital after fire breaks out at Choa Chu Kang HDB flat; 70 residents evacuated
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook post that firefighters found the deceased in the unit. The victim was pronounced dead on the spot by a paramedic.
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The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook post that firefighters found the deceased in the unit. The victim was pronounced dead on the spot by a paramedic.
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😮 Director, store manager of e-bike firm to be charged for illegal PMD modifications
In a statement on Wednesday (March 18), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said both are from YY E-Bike Pte Ltd, and will be charged with one count of allegedly modifying a PMD by fitting an additional battery to the device.
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In a statement on Wednesday (March 18), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said both are from YY E-Bike Pte Ltd, and will be charged with one count of allegedly modifying a PMD by fitting an additional battery to the device.
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🧐 Widow of retired judge sues grandson in dispute related to late husband's will
Lawyer Arfat Selvam, the widow of retired judge G.P. Selvam, has sued her grandson for breach of confidence and defamation in a dispute related to her late husband’s will.
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Lawyer Arfat Selvam, the widow of retired judge G.P. Selvam, has sued her grandson for breach of confidence and defamation in a dispute related to her late husband’s will.
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😮💨 'Long storm of global political instability': President Tharman approves Budget 2026 amid 'bracing times'
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam cautioned in a Facebook post on Wednesday (March 18) that impact from the ongoing Middle East situation could extend beyond just fuel prices - going on to impact food supply and prices, and other critical commodities.
"It adds up to a major new stress point in the global economy and financial markets that were already under strain," President Tharman said.
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President Tharman Shanmugaratnam cautioned in a Facebook post on Wednesday (March 18) that impact from the ongoing Middle East situation could extend beyond just fuel prices - going on to impact food supply and prices, and other critical commodities.
"It adds up to a major new stress point in the global economy and financial markets that were already under strain," President Tharman said.
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⛽️ Caltex, Esso join Shell to raise diesel prices by 7 cents each on 3rd consecutive day of hikes
The price of diesel now ranges from $3.49 at SPC, $3.55 at Sinopec to $3.63 at Caltex, Esso and Shell.
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The price of diesel now ranges from $3.49 at SPC, $3.55 at Sinopec to $3.63 at Caltex, Esso and Shell.
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🇮🇩 Indonesia arrests 4 military officers allegedly involved in acid attack on activist
Andrie Yunus, a deputy coordinator with the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence, a rights group also known as KontraS, suffered burns to 20 per cent of his face and body from acid thrown by assailants from a motorcycle on March 12.
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Andrie Yunus, a deputy coordinator with the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence, a rights group also known as KontraS, suffered burns to 20 per cent of his face and body from acid thrown by assailants from a motorcycle on March 12.
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⛽️ Famous temple in Thailand running out of fuel for cremations
As crisis rattles energy and trade amidst the Middle East war, it seems that even the dead could be affected. RIP.
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As crisis rattles energy and trade amidst the Middle East war, it seems that even the dead could be affected. RIP.
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😔 1 dead, 1 taken to hospital after fire breaks out at Choa Chu Kang HDB flat; 70 residents evacuated
The blaze broke out at about 3am on Thursday (March 19) morning.
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The blaze broke out at about 3am on Thursday (March 19) morning.
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✈️ World's Best Airlines 2026: SIA ranks 3rd, Scoot ranks 5th in respective categories
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has earned yet another accolade, clinching third place in the World's Best Full-Service Airlines for 2026. The rankings were released by aviation safety and product rating website AirlineRatings.com on Wednesday (March 18).
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has earned yet another accolade, clinching third place in the World's Best Full-Service Airlines for 2026. The rankings were released by aviation safety and product rating website AirlineRatings.com on Wednesday (March 18).
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