🇯🇵 Japan budget requests swell to pandemic-era scale under Takaichi
Budget requests from government agencies totalled 143.1 trillion yen (S$1.1 trillion), the Ministry of Finance said on Friday (Sept 4), after the government adopted a budgeting framework that integrates initial and supplementary budget spending.
READ: https://asia1.news/46E9CYV
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
Budget requests from government agencies totalled 143.1 trillion yen (S$1.1 trillion), the Ministry of Finance said on Friday (Sept 4), after the government adopted a budgeting framework that integrates initial and supplementary budget spending.
READ: https://asia1.news/46E9CYV
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
👎3👍1
🇮🇩 Indonesia's top rights body calls for police to probe poisoning of about 2,000 students
In separate cases across at least two major Indonesian islands, around 2,000 students and teachers fell ill after eating lunch issued by the government as part of a scheme to eradicate malnutrition launched by Prabowo last year.
READ: https://asia1.news/4cs7irq
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
In separate cases across at least two major Indonesian islands, around 2,000 students and teachers fell ill after eating lunch issued by the government as part of a scheme to eradicate malnutrition launched by Prabowo last year.
READ: https://asia1.news/4cs7irq
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
😱8❤2👍1
🇸🇬 From clay to childhood memories: Pritam Singh, Janil Puthucheary and Elysa Chen mark Teachers' Day
As Singapore marks Teachers' Day on Friday (Sept 4), several public figures took to social media to pay tribute to the educators who have shaped their lives and communities.
READ: https://asia1.news/4gWDogy
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
As Singapore marks Teachers' Day on Friday (Sept 4), several public figures took to social media to pay tribute to the educators who have shaped their lives and communities.
READ: https://asia1.news/4gWDogy
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
👍4❤1
🇸🇬 Singapore tax revenue up 9.4%, hits record $97b
Singapore collected $97.3 billion in tax revenue in the financial year of 2025/2026, up 9.4 per cent from the previous year amid stronger economic activity and consumer spending, said the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) on Friday (Sep 4).
READ: https://asia1.news/4qQx5PS
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
Singapore collected $97.3 billion in tax revenue in the financial year of 2025/2026, up 9.4 per cent from the previous year amid stronger economic activity and consumer spending, said the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) on Friday (Sep 4).
READ: https://asia1.news/4qQx5PS
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
👎8👍6😱6
🍰 Sweet turn of events: Mystery backer rescues Pantler patisserie from closure
The 12-year-old River Valley patisserie, known for its Japanese-French bakes, added that "many familiar faces will remain" and that they'll continue producing items that their customers know and love.
READ: https://asia1.news/4xxS2Sg
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
The 12-year-old River Valley patisserie, known for its Japanese-French bakes, added that "many familiar faces will remain" and that they'll continue producing items that their customers know and love.
READ: https://asia1.news/4xxS2Sg
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
❤10
2 people rescued alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel
The two workers pulled from the tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station are Sanjay Sah, a mechanical foreman, and Kabir Maharjan, a mechanical supervisor, Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha's office said in a statement.
READ: https://asia1.news/4xyXft7
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
The two workers pulled from the tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station are Sanjay Sah, a mechanical foreman, and Kabir Maharjan, a mechanical supervisor, Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha's office said in a statement.
READ: https://asia1.news/4xyXft7
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
❤17
🇸🇬 Tan Chorh Chuan appointed alternate member of Council of Presidential Advisers
Prof Tan, 67, who recently retired after serving four decades in the public service, was nominated by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
READ: https://asia1.news/4zWC2e7
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
Prof Tan, 67, who recently retired after serving four decades in the public service, was nominated by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
READ: https://asia1.news/4zWC2e7
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
👎5👍4
🚔🏃♂️ Singapore runner charged with alleged theft of running shoes, training cones from Decathlon
Ko Wen Qiang, Keane was charged with allegedly stealing more than $150 worth of sporting goods from Decathlon.
READ: https://asia1.news/4gCA239
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
Ko Wen Qiang, Keane was charged with allegedly stealing more than $150 worth of sporting goods from Decathlon.
READ: https://asia1.news/4gCA239
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
🤩5❤2😱1🎉1
🔥🍽️ Tampines eatery owned by ex-SIA steward and friend burns down after just 4 months
Sydi, who is the co-founder of Mee+, also thanked customers for their support but said that he was unsure whether they would restart operations.
READ: https://asia1.news/4gyGtV0
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
Sydi, who is the co-founder of Mee+, also thanked customers for their support but said that he was unsure whether they would restart operations.
READ: https://asia1.news/4gyGtV0
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
😢9
👦 Former Enhypen member Heeseung reveals he had childhood cancer, remembers thinking 'I want to live so badly'
Former Enhypen member Heeseung admitted that the treatment process wasn't easy, but when he saw how his mother took care of him, he "wanted to put on a brave face for her".
READ: https://asia1.news/4gUryDD
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
Former Enhypen member Heeseung admitted that the treatment process wasn't easy, but when he saw how his mother took care of him, he "wanted to put on a brave face for her".
READ: https://asia1.news/4gUryDD
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
❤5
Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link: Construction of Woodlands North station completed
The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link has reached another milestone with the completion of the Woodlands North station! Get a first glimpse of what your future cross-border commute will look like: https://asia1.news/4gDINKw
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link has reached another milestone with the completion of the Woodlands North station! Get a first glimpse of what your future cross-border commute will look like: https://asia1.news/4gDINKw
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
❤11👎3
🥹 Sweet turn of events: Mystery backer rescues Pantler patisserie from closure
Pantler, a patisserie in River Valley, shared that they were approached by several parties interested in taking over or investing in the business.
READ: https://asia1.news/4crBV0f
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
Pantler, a patisserie in River Valley, shared that they were approached by several parties interested in taking over or investing in the business.
READ: https://asia1.news/4crBV0f
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
❤3👎1
😶🌫 Haze update for Sept 4: 24-hour PSI forecast to be in moderate to unhealthy range
On Friday (Sept 4), the NEA said dry conditions are expected to continue for the coming days, adding that Singapore may continue to be affected by transboundary haze under the prevailing south-easterly or southerly winds, if the fires in the southern and central parts of Sumatra and various parts of Kalimantan persist.
READ: https://asia1.news/4x6eaSC
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
On Friday (Sept 4), the NEA said dry conditions are expected to continue for the coming days, adding that Singapore may continue to be affected by transboundary haze under the prevailing south-easterly or southerly winds, if the fires in the southern and central parts of Sumatra and various parts of Kalimantan persist.
READ: https://asia1.news/4x6eaSC
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
👎6🔥3😢1
☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
🇮🇩 Wildfires spread near Indonesia's new capital, prompting calls for action https://asia1.news/46GFPPm
🤧 Jane Fonda is 'not scared' of Donald Trump, insists he 'can do nothing' to her https://asia1.news/3SJlHsI
😮 Nvidia to spend $16b on Hugging Face, which will remain an open source platform https://asia1.news/4x6h7CM
🇮🇩 Wildfires spread near Indonesia's new capital, prompting calls for action https://asia1.news/46GFPPm
🤧 Jane Fonda is 'not scared' of Donald Trump, insists he 'can do nothing' to her https://asia1.news/3SJlHsI
😮 Nvidia to spend $16b on Hugging Face, which will remain an open source platform https://asia1.news/4x6h7CM
❤2
😮 'I neglected him when he was young': Eddie Teo on sacrificing family time for his career in Security and Intelligence Division
Eddie Teo, former director of Singapore's Security and Intelligence Department (SID), shared with the media in an interview that his position required personal sacrifices.
READ: https://asia1.news/4xsKD69
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
Eddie Teo, former director of Singapore's Security and Intelligence Department (SID), shared with the media in an interview that his position required personal sacrifices.
READ: https://asia1.news/4xsKD69
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
❤3😢3👎2
💪 Once given just 30 days to live, this cancer survivor now runs a ban mian stall in Yishun
"This society can be very cruel. If people know I had a serious illness before, it becomes very difficult to find a job", said Tan Yong Cheng.
READ: https://asia1.news/467R5UQ
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
"This society can be very cruel. If people know I had a serious illness before, it becomes very difficult to find a job", said Tan Yong Cheng.
READ: https://asia1.news/467R5UQ
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
❤13👍1👎1🔥1
🧐 $450 flight for curry puffs? Meituan rider said to have flown from China to Singapore to fulfil order
Meituan in Singapore? Curry puffs for China? Why didn't he change out of his uniform for the flight? Questions remain.
READ: https://asia1.news/4xFIBQI
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
Meituan in Singapore? Curry puffs for China? Why didn't he change out of his uniform for the flight? Questions remain.
READ: https://asia1.news/4xFIBQI
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
❤4🤩3👎2
😰 Female motorcyclist taken to hospital after taxi crashes into bike in Tampines
The female motorcyclist, 30, was taken conscious to the Changi General Hospital, while a 74-year-old male taxi driver is assisting with ongoing police investigations.
READ: https://asia1.news/4gXTN4m
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
The female motorcyclist, 30, was taken conscious to the Changi General Hospital, while a 74-year-old male taxi driver is assisting with ongoing police investigations.
READ: https://asia1.news/4gXTN4m
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
😢7😱3👎1
😱 Driver smashes through multiple cones along CTE tunnel, has near miss with road works
A vehicle was seen blasting through multiple safety cones set up along the first lane in the Central Expressway (CTE) tunnel, according to a video uploaded to the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page around midnight on Friday (Sep 4).
READ: https://asia1.news/4zVK9b1
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
A vehicle was seen blasting through multiple safety cones set up along the first lane in the Central Expressway (CTE) tunnel, according to a video uploaded to the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page around midnight on Friday (Sep 4).
READ: https://asia1.news/4zVK9b1
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
😱6❤2👎1
🇨🇳 Boy in China has breakdown while doing homework: 'Won't I just be a slave to the rich?'
"What use is there in living?" he questions, wiping his tears with his left hand as he continues to write with his right.
READ: https://asia1.news/4djwcty
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
"What use is there in living?" he questions, wiping his tears with his left hand as he continues to write with his right.
READ: https://asia1.news/4djwcty
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
🔥8😢8👎2
🗝️ New condo owners may now get their keys up to 2 months earlier with this new process
After the excitement of successfully buying a new condominium unit, the final milestone for most new owners is collecting the keys to their new home. For the owners of Grand Dunman, they’ve had the benefit of collecting their keys at least two months ahead of schedule.
READ: https://asia1.news/3STPEGv
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
After the excitement of successfully buying a new condominium unit, the final milestone for most new owners is collecting the keys to their new home. For the owners of Grand Dunman, they’ve had the benefit of collecting their keys at least two months ahead of schedule.
READ: https://asia1.news/3STPEGv
Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.
👎3