(For subscribers) Chinese social media apps like Xiaohongshu and Douyin have grown in popularity in Singapore. 📱 Here's why: https://str.sg/ESXK
Which of these apps do you use?
Which of these apps do you use?
Malaysia is looking at allowing a casino to operate in the Forest City project off Singapore’s western coast, according to sources with knowledge of the discussions.
Such a development is among proposals for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, they said.
UPDATE: PM Anwar Ibrahim said later on April 25 “the casino… not true, it’s a lie” when quizzed by reporters. https://str.sg/diJy
Such a development is among proposals for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, they said.
UPDATE: PM Anwar Ibrahim said later on April 25 “the casino… not true, it’s a lie” when quizzed by reporters. https://str.sg/diJy
2019 Orchard Towers murder: A 32-year-old man who was holding a knife when he punched the victim has been sentenced to life imprisonment and caning. https://str.sg/tymV
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🌌 The "Northern Lights" are coming to Singapore. A new light installation called Borealis will make its debut at Gardens by the Bay on May 5. https://str.sg/GAYW
Changi Airport's passenger traffic surpassed pre-pandemic levels on a quarterly basis for the first time in Q1 2024. https://str.sg/nZmB
A new 255-room hotel under the boutique Hotel Indigo brand will open at Changi Airport Terminal 2 by 2028. https://str.sg/qxMd
⛈ News for your morning!
Business
NTUC aims to step up support for PMEs amid layoffs, tech advancements
READ: https://str.sg/npLm
Singapore
More universities using artificial intelligence in class but some students have mixed feelings
READ: https://str.sg/qRhA
Waste to plate: Fish feed from soybean processing run-off spells hope for cheaper fish
READ: https://str.sg/B9S3
Asia
ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say
READ: https://str.sg/mfPi
Stay in the know: https://str.sg/wyYP
Business
NTUC aims to step up support for PMEs amid layoffs, tech advancements
READ: https://str.sg/npLm
Singapore
More universities using artificial intelligence in class but some students have mixed feelings
READ: https://str.sg/qRhA
Waste to plate: Fish feed from soybean processing run-off spells hope for cheaper fish
READ: https://str.sg/B9S3
Asia
ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say
READ: https://str.sg/mfPi
Stay in the know: https://str.sg/wyYP
Cardboard coffins are gaining ground in Singapore as a sustainable alternative to wooden coffins. Here's why: https://str.sg/mwCi
🏠 HDB resale prices have climbed for the 16th straight quarter: Price growth increased and more flats were sold in the first quarter of this year. https://str.sg/6DFu
🏠 Private residential property prices have continued to moderate: Price growth slowed and fewer units were sold in the first quarter. https://str.sg/ybqo
🏠 Private residential property prices have continued to moderate: Price growth slowed and fewer units were sold in the first quarter. https://str.sg/ybqo
A critically endangered monkey species in Singapore has welcomed a new member with the birth of a male infant. 🐒
It is the first baby of the Raffles’ banded langurs sighted here in the wild this year. https://str.sg/HY4L
It is the first baby of the Raffles’ banded langurs sighted here in the wild this year. https://str.sg/HY4L
Clarke Quay has officially reopened as a day-and-night destination after a $62 million revamp.
There are new F&B additions, a FairPrice Finest and an upcoming fitness studio as part of its refresh. https://str.sg/kH8B
There are new F&B additions, a FairPrice Finest and an upcoming fitness studio as part of its refresh. https://str.sg/kH8B
Singapore Airlines has been ordered to pay $3,580 to 2 of its passengers after they filed a complaint over their recliner seats which failed to work during a flight from Hyderabad to Singapore. https://str.sg/73xY
This week's trending stories:
🏖 Sentosa's Siloso Beach makes list of top 100 beaches in the world: https://str.sg/kEyx
👶🏻 Seoul studies $99k cash incentive for each child born: https://str.sg/zg8e
😢 Chinese tourist falls off cliff while posing for photo on Indonesian volcano: https://str.sg/vhmU
🏖 Sentosa's Siloso Beach makes list of top 100 beaches in the world: https://str.sg/kEyx
👶🏻 Seoul studies $99k cash incentive for each child born: https://str.sg/zg8e
😢 Chinese tourist falls off cliff while posing for photo on Indonesian volcano: https://str.sg/vhmU
The police are investigating a case of a 15-year-old girl who lived in a Circuit Road food stall for almost a year.
The teenager, who could barely speak, relieved herself in pails in the stall as she would not leave even to use the toilet. https://str.sg/xytL
The teenager, who could barely speak, relieved herself in pails in the stall as she would not leave even to use the toilet. https://str.sg/xytL
#stpotd: More than 80% of Singapore residents said they were willing to wipe down the table after eating at hawker centres or coffee shops, according to survey findings. https://str.sg/JHbtE
How often do you clean up after yourself when dining at these places?
How often do you clean up after yourself when dining at these places?
The body of Ms Audrey Fang, who was killed in Spain more than 2 weeks ago, has arrived in Singapore.
In their search for answers, Ms Fang's family discovered that she bought insurance policies from the suspect in 2015. https://str.sg/fKjc
In their search for answers, Ms Fang's family discovered that she bought insurance policies from the suspect in 2015. https://str.sg/fKjc
Some schools in Singapore are offering pre-packed meals and catered food during recess, due to challenges in finding canteen vendors. https://str.sg/Bv3D
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Seoul is enlisting pet dogs and their owners to help fight crime on the streets. https://str.sg/4TstV
4-year-old Ellie Hui has a rare condition that causes tumours to grow in various parts of the body. https://str.sg/xYwT
It's passed down from parent to child or caused by a DNA mutation. What is it and is there a cure? https://str.sg/5JK4
It's passed down from parent to child or caused by a DNA mutation. What is it and is there a cure? https://str.sg/5JK4