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We walked away from cai fan food stall without paying even after ordering since the hawker charged us $11.60 instead of $7.40
SINGAPORE: After an uncle manning a food stall charged a man $11.60 for cai fan, which was more than the price he expected, ...
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Is Indonesia’s BRICS membership a challenge to US interests?
The incoming Trump administration will likely view Indonesia’s BRICS membership as a challenge to American interests,” says ...
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Singapore is considering a ban on social media access for youths, following Australia’s example
SINGAPORE: Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam said in Parliament on Monday (Jan 7) that ...
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Chinatown is about to go all out for the Year of the Snake! — Expect a vibrant celebration of culture and togetherness
Chinatown will once again be illuminated by a dazzling array of lights for the Chinese New Year celebrations...” ...
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Singapore, along with 47 other countries, must pay $17 for the new digital travel registration scheme
Even if your travels don’t take you to the UK, a flight connection through any of its airports would still require you to ...
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Southeast Asia takes over 2024 global tourism: Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia beaches named the world’s best
Nha Trang in Vietnam also gained recognition in 2024, being named one of the top beach destinations for foreign retirees by ...
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Young Singaporean facing cancer hosts final art exhibit; his last-ditch at life
SINGAPORE: As a graphic designer, 31-year-old Mr Pow Jun Yang has always dreamed of holding his art exhibition. That dream, once a distant ambition, became an urgent goal after a devastating ...
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A villager’s strut to success: How one young man striding around in high heels helped raise funds for his mother’s cancer treatment
CHINA: In the heart of Qingji, China’s southwestern Chongqing municipality, one young man is turning heads for his flair in fashion and for using his charm and creativity to change lives.
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“What can I do?” — Man asks after getting rejected for Singapore citizenship twice despite growing up in SG and serving NS 2 years ago
SINGAPORE: A young man who’s spent his entire life in Singapore feels disheartened after being rejected twice for citizenship. Posting on r/askSingapore, a Reddit forum, on Saturday (Jan 4), he ...
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HSBC Women’s World Championship: Hannah Green defends crown against star-studded field
SINGAPORE: The 2025 HSBC Women’s World Championship at the Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, from Feb 27 to March 2 will be a star-studded affair as Hannah Green (World No.6) is set to defend ...