📱 Heavy social media usage erodes young people's wellbeing, report finds
"The message coming through loud and clear is that we should try to put the social back into social media," Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford Jan-Emmanuel de Neve, one of the editors of the World Happiness Report said.
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"The message coming through loud and clear is that we should try to put the social back into social media," Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford Jan-Emmanuel de Neve, one of the editors of the World Happiness Report said.
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😮 'Not our war': Europe says no to Trump
When President Donald Trump asked countries to join a global effort against Iran and deploy ships to prise open the Strait of Hormuz, whose near closure has held the global economy in a vice, he was rebuffed by some of America's closest allies.
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When President Donald Trump asked countries to join a global effort against Iran and deploy ships to prise open the Strait of Hormuz, whose near closure has held the global economy in a vice, he was rebuffed by some of America's closest allies.
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🔥 Fire breaks out at Bugis coffee shop, 1 taken to hospital
20 people were evacuated from the block. 10 individuals were assessed for smoke inhalation and breathlessness, with one taken to Singapore General Hospital for further treatment.
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20 people were evacuated from the block. 10 individuals were assessed for smoke inhalation and breathlessness, with one taken to Singapore General Hospital for further treatment.
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🗳 Thailand's Anutin reelected PM after crushing rival in parliamentary vote
Anutin Charnvirakul was reelected Thailand's prime minister on Thursday (March 19) after sailing through a parliamentary vote. He becomes the first Thai premier to be voted back to office in two decades, underlining the upheaval that has dogged Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
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Anutin Charnvirakul was reelected Thailand's prime minister on Thursday (March 19) after sailing through a parliamentary vote. He becomes the first Thai premier to be voted back to office in two decades, underlining the upheaval that has dogged Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
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🛳 Passengers sailing with StarDream Cruises to face $15 fuel surcharge per night amid Middle East conflict
Passengers sailing with StarDream Cruises will have to fork out an additional $15 per night amid the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising fuel prices. The fuel surcharge will apply to all new bookings for passengers aged two and above from March 20.
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Passengers sailing with StarDream Cruises will have to fork out an additional $15 per night amid the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising fuel prices. The fuel surcharge will apply to all new bookings for passengers aged two and above from March 20.
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⛽ Heading across the Causeway for cheaper petrol? Pump prices up in Malaysia on March 19
On Wednesday night, Malaysia's Ministry of Finance announced that pump prices in Malaysia were adjusted upwards on Thursday (March 19), in line with global fuel price changes under its automatic pricing mechanism (APM).
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On Wednesday night, Malaysia's Ministry of Finance announced that pump prices in Malaysia were adjusted upwards on Thursday (March 19), in line with global fuel price changes under its automatic pricing mechanism (APM).
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🥤 McDonald's viral Grimace Shake makes its way to Singapore
McDonald's viral Grimace Shake has landed in Singapore, the fast food chain announced on Tuesday (March 17). The mixed berry beverage is now available at McDonald's Singapore from $1.85 as a meal upgrade.
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McDonald's viral Grimace Shake has landed in Singapore, the fast food chain announced on Tuesday (March 17). The mixed berry beverage is now available at McDonald's Singapore from $1.85 as a meal upgrade.
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💵 FairPrice offers discount on house-brand essentials for 12 weeks
FairPrice Group announced on Thursday (March 19) that it will be bringing its Best Sellers for Less campaign back for the second year between March 19 to June 10. Customers will be able to get up to 36 per cent off FairPrice's Own Brands products.
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FairPrice Group announced on Thursday (March 19) that it will be bringing its Best Sellers for Less campaign back for the second year between March 19 to June 10. Customers will be able to get up to 36 per cent off FairPrice's Own Brands products.
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🛫 Changi Airport named World's Best Airport for the 14th time
Changi Airport has been named the World's Best Airport in Skytrax's 2026 World Airport Awards on Wednesday (March 18). Changi Airport has been winning this title since the award was first held in 2000.
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Changi Airport has been named the World's Best Airport in Skytrax's 2026 World Airport Awards on Wednesday (March 18). Changi Airport has been winning this title since the award was first held in 2000.
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💥 'We could have died': Woman shaken after PHV driver falls ill, crashes into traffic light in Tanjong Rhu
The accident occurred in the vicinity of Katong Park MRT station on Monday (March 16) night. The affected passenger said the male driver suffered a coughing fit while waiting for the green light at the intersection.
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The accident occurred in the vicinity of Katong Park MRT station on Monday (March 16) night. The affected passenger said the male driver suffered a coughing fit while waiting for the green light at the intersection.
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Hari Raya Puasa to fall on March 21: Mufti
As the crescent moon for the month of Syawal was positioned too low above Singapore's horizon at sunset, Friday will mark the completion of the month of Ramadan, the mufti said in a media statement.
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As the crescent moon for the month of Syawal was positioned too low above Singapore's horizon at sunset, Friday will mark the completion of the month of Ramadan, the mufti said in a media statement.
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✍️ 'Lapse in judgement': Singaporean YouTuber Sneaky Sushii apologises after plagiarism backlash
On March 13, Denmark-based YouTuber Toni Vesdream said that Sneaky Sushii's video, which has since been deleted, bore striking similarities to one he had earlier published in March 2025.
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On March 13, Denmark-based YouTuber Toni Vesdream said that Sneaky Sushii's video, which has since been deleted, bore striking similarities to one he had earlier published in March 2025.
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🚚 2 companies charged with failing to fit vehicles with approved speed limiters
Or Kim Peow Contractors and Linde Gas Singapore were charged in court on March 18 for failing to ensure that their vehicles were fitted with approved speed limiters. Lorries registered before Jan 1, 2018, and weighing between 5,001kg and 12,000kg must be fitted with speed limiters by Jan 1, 2026.
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Or Kim Peow Contractors and Linde Gas Singapore were charged in court on March 18 for failing to ensure that their vehicles were fitted with approved speed limiters. Lorries registered before Jan 1, 2018, and weighing between 5,001kg and 12,000kg must be fitted with speed limiters by Jan 1, 2026.
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💥👮♂️ Singaporean driver charged with crashing into Thai police officer in Phuket and fleeing
Thai media reported that the incident occurred at around 7.30am on March 18, and the 52-year-old officer sustained minor injuries. The driver later surrendered himself to the police, claiming that he had not noticed the collision while driving.
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Thai media reported that the incident occurred at around 7.30am on March 18, and the 52-year-old officer sustained minor injuries. The driver later surrendered himself to the police, claiming that he had not noticed the collision while driving.
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👁 First in 10 years: Critically endangered Sunda pangolin born at Night Safari
Mandai Wildlife Group announcned on Thursday (March 19), that a baby Sunda pangolin was born at the Night Safari on March 1, 10 years after Singapore last recorded a birth of the critically endangered mammal. The newborn pup and mother, Gumby, are in good health.
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Mandai Wildlife Group announcned on Thursday (March 19), that a baby Sunda pangolin was born at the Night Safari on March 1, 10 years after Singapore last recorded a birth of the critically endangered mammal. The newborn pup and mother, Gumby, are in good health.
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🤣 A real possum appears among plush toy animals in Australian airport gift shop
A staff member took a video of the possum with her phone before the animal grew wary of the growing attention and left the shop.
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A staff member took a video of the possum with her phone before the animal grew wary of the growing attention and left the shop.
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🥳 Liu Yuning nearly swallows confetti at China concert, jokes: 'Use less, it's all my money!'
Liu Yuning is known for his witty personality and turning unexpected incidents on stage into humorous moments and this was shown again during his concert tour in China recently.
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Liu Yuning is known for his witty personality and turning unexpected incidents on stage into humorous moments and this was shown again during his concert tour in China recently.
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