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Health
Singapore to launch $14 million study on aging in Asian skin
Singapore is launching a $14 million, four-year research initiative to study how Asian skin ages, addressing age-related issues like skin th...
Michelle De Pacina
Home
World’s most expensive city for the rich to live ‘extremely well’
Singapore has been named the most expensive city in the world for wealthy individuals to live their best life for the second year in a row, ...
News
1 dead, 71 injured as Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence
A Singapore Airlines passenger has died and 71 others were injured after the plane encountered extreme turbulence during a flight from Londo...
Government
Singapore’s new PM promises change, says he’ll ‘never settle for the status quo’
Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has pledged to chart a distinct course for the nation’s future while upholding the legacy...
Ryan General
Education
Harvard’s Asia Center holds first-ever Daoist ritual
Harvard University’s Asia Center held its first-ever Daoist ritual in the hopes of igniting interest in establishing Daoist studies centers ...
Bryan Ke
Singapore
Travel vlogger’s negative review of Singapore sparks online discussion
A viral, three-second negative review of Singapore as a tourist destination by a travel vlogger has sparked an online discussion about the c...
Asia
Watch: Singaporean grandma’s ‘so cute’ reaction to automated mahjong table
A viral video showing a Singaporean grandmother being mind-blown after seeing an automated mahjong table for the first time has melted the h...
Culture
Watch: Hearts melt as senior Singapore couple reunite with daughter, grandkids for Lunar New Year
A video showing a woman who came home to Singapore to surprise her parents for the Lunar New Year is melting people’s hearts on TikTok...
Entertainment
Watch: Stadium full of Singaporean fans sing with Coldplay after piano fail
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin shared a wonderful moment with Singaporean fans after their band suffered a technical issue during their kick...
China
Man arrested for trying to swap $237K diamond ring with fake at Tiffany & Co.
A Chinese man was arrested in Singapore for attempting to switch a diamond ring with a fake one at a Tiffany & Co. store in Marina Bay S...
Environmental
Singapore may finally allow cats in public housing
Singaporeans living in public housing may soon be legally allowed to keep a maximum of two pet cats under a new policy. About the policy: On...
Prince William arrives in Singapore for Asia’s first Earthshot Prize event
Prince William arrived in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize awards, which was held in Asia for the first time. Singapore welcome: Prince Wil...
It now costs at least $76,000 for the right to own a car in Singapore
The cost of obtaining a certificate of entitlement (COE) has reached all-time highs in Singapore, making car ownership unattainable for many...
Watch: Singaporean man abducted as child reunites with biological parents in China after 28 years
A 32-year-old Singaporean man has been reunited with his biological parents in China 28 years after he was abducted as a child. Heartfelt re...
Food
Coffee chain selling a new drink with mango, chocolate and chili in Singapore
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Singapore’s latest limited-time drink, which combines mango, chocolate and chili, has left countless social media...
Editorial Staff
Video: Singaporean ex-teacher explains why she became an OnlyFans creator
Chanel Yui, a former secondary school teacher in Singapore, recently talked about her journey to becoming an OnlyFans creator after leaving ...
Japan
Japan Airlines named the world’s best airline, pushing Singapore Airlines to 2nd place
Japan Airlines has been named the best airline in the world. About the index: Earlier this month, luggage storage company Bounce published i...
Isa Peralta
Uniqlo drops first-ever collaboration with Studio Ghibli
Uniqlo and Studio Ghibli recently dropped a special collection featuring several fan favorites. About the collaboration: The new collection,...
Singaporean scientists create 3D printed vegan seafood with authentic taste
A team of scientists from Singapore has found a way to create an alternative source of seafood protein using a food-grade 3D printer. Unveil...
Indonesia
YouTuber ‘earns’ trip in Singapore Airlines first class suite by flying ‘world’s most dangerous airline’
A YouTuber has “earned” the right to use a premium suite on a Singapore Airlines flight by first flying with Lion Air, the “world’s most dan...
Fashion
Singaporean grandpa, 92, makes jaws drop online for being superfly in stylish photo shoot
A 92-year-old grandfather from Singapore is making jaws drop with his impressive style and swagger. About the photo shoot: Ho Song Thye, a 2...
Crime
Chinese woman jailed for overstaying in Singapore to help son’s education tells court it’s ‘worth it’
A Chinese mother who was recently arrested for overstaying her long-term visit pass in Singapore by seven years to support her son claimed t...
Kindness is the new sexy in Singapore’s dating scene, survey finds
Most Singaporean singles believe kindness is more important than physical looks, according to a recent survey by Bumble. Key details: Conduc...
Singapore passport overtakes Japan’s as world’s most powerful
Singapore has recently dethroned Japan to claim the title of having the world’s most powerful passport, according to a new ranking. About th...
Social Media
Watch: Chinese Malay groom delivers sweet message in Tamil during his wedding
A Chinese Malay man is making headlines for speaking Tamil during his wedding. Heartwarming gesture: TikTok user Danial Leong posted a short...
Netizens praise hawker for giving free food to woman who ‘forgot’ wallet
Netizens are applauding a hawker in Singapore for offering free food to a woman who said she “forgot” to bring her wallet. About the heartwa...
New study ranks Singapore as best state in the world, 22 spots ahead of US
Singapore is the highest functioning state in the world, according to a 2022 Stateness Index report by German researchers. About the study: ...
Business
Singaporean cleaner receives Rolex for working with company for 10 years
A Singaporean woman is making headlines after being rewarded with a Rolex for a decade of service as a cleaner. How she started: Tan Ai Tee...
Carl Samson
Watch: Father of bride goes viral for heartwarming speech on her wedding day
A Singaporean father has gone viral on TikTok for delivering a tear-jerking speech at his daughter’s wedding. About the clip: On June 18, Ti...
National University of Singapore becomes first Asian university to reach top 10 of QS World University Rankings
A renowned university in Singapore has recently been named one of the top 10 universities in the world and the best institution in Asia. Key...
McDonald’s Singapore promotes ‘Hash Brown Oreo McFlurry sandwich hack’
McDonald’s Singapore is jumping on the latest viral food trend by giving away free food for customers to make “Hash Brown Oreo McFlurry sand...
Book about evolution of Malay cuisine in Singapore wins prestigious cookbook awards honor
Singaporean food historian Khir Johari’s “The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels through the Archipelago” recently won the top pr...
TikToker goes viral for eating McDonald’s ice cream with Chinese herbal cough syrup
A Singaporean TikToker has gone viral for eating ice cream from McDonald’s with Chinese herbal cough syrup. On Saturday, Calvin Lee (@foodma...
Couple invite McDonald’s to their wedding, receive McNuggets bouquet
A Singaporean couple received a surprise gift after inviting McDonald’s Singapore to their wedding. On Sunday, a TikTok user named Agnes pos...
Watch: K-pop fan brings 60-year-old father to BLACKPINK concert
A K-pop fan brought her 60-year-old father to a BLACKPINK concert in Singapore and documented the wholesome experience. On Sunday, TikTok us...
‘Thanks ChatGPT’: Singapore man wins lottery using AI
A man in Singapore has won a small lottery after asking ChatGPT to generate random numbers. Aaron Tan, who goes by the handle @8_aron on Tik...
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