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· Isa Peralta
McDonald’s Singapore releases kimchi-spiced burger with BT21 packaging
McDonald’s Singapore has brought back its popular Jjang! Jjang! Burgers — and this time, they have special BT21 packaging. The sweet and spicy burgers, which were released on Thursday, come in two versions.
· Michelle De Pacina
Activists, family of man sentenced to death in Singapore over cannabis pleads for clemency
The family of Tangaraju Suppiah — who was convicted in Singapore of trafficking cannabis — and activists are pleading for clemency ahead of his scheduled execution on Wednesday. Tangaraju, 46, was convicted of “abetting by engaging in a conspiracy to traffic” more than 1…
· Michelle De Pacina
World’s 50 richest cities list: Singapore now has more millionaires than Hong Kong
Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong in its population of millionaires, according to a new report. Hong Kong, which previously ranked fourth in the world in 2012, now ranks seventh amongst the 50 richest cities in the world, according to investment migration company Henley &…
· Ryan General
Bangkok, Singapore and Tokyo eateries rule list of 50 best restaurants in Asia
Thailand secured the most number of entries at the 2023 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, including the very top spot taken by an eatery in Bangkok. Thai modern kitchen Le Du by renowned chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn climbed three places from its fourth position last year to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Singapore and Taiwan rank among happiest countries in Asia
Singapore and Taiwan are among the happiest countries in East Asia, according to the 2023 World Happiness Report released by the United Nations (U.N.) Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Released on Monday, the report was compiled based on global survey data from people…
· Editorial Staff
Marriage proposal using drones at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands goes viral
A man’s unique marriage proposal using drones in Singapore has recently gone viral on TikTok. On Saturday, TikTok user @casanova_del_rey shared a 31-second clip of the special occasion, which occurred at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands on Friday.
· Michelle De Pacina
Singapore’s Changi Airport reclaims ‘World’s Best Airport’ title
Singapore’s Changi Airport has been named the “World’s Best Airport” for 2023. On Wednesday, U.K.-based air transport research firm Skytrax announced the world’s top airports of 2023, with Changi Airport claiming the top title for the 12th time.
· Ryan General
Singaporean couple fined $17,000 for sharing erotic images in group chat for swingers
A couple in Singapore has been fined $17,000 after a revealing video they uploaded to a private Telegram channel spread online. Nguyen Thi Anh Thy, 30, and Jeffrey Chue Tze Jeong, 50, were charged with violating Singapore’s laws on nudity and obscenity for sharing sexually…
· Iris Jung
Singaporean teen ridiculed for calling Charles & Keith ‘luxury’ is named its brand ambassador
The Singaporean teen who faced ridicule online after referring to a bag from an affordable fashion company as “luxury” has been named a brand ambassador by the company. Early this year, Zoe Gabriel, 17, uploaded a TikTok video of herself receiving a Charles & Keith handbag as a…
· Editorial Staff
Grandmas have wholesome encounter with Tony Leung at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay
Two senior women were surprised to see Tony Leung “casually” walking around Singapore tourist attraction Gardens by the Bay. On Saturday, TikTok user Jaden Lim (@jaden.physio) posted a short clip that shows pictures he took while walking around Gardens by the Bay with his…
· Iris Jung
Creator of iconic Singaporean chili crab dish dies at 89
Char Yam Tian, creator of the iconic Singaporean chili crab dish, has died at 89. Tian died in her New Zealand home on Wednesday. Her death was confirmed by her granddaughter, Regina Lim, 39, who revealed the cause to be pneumonia that developed from a recent lung infection.
· Iris Jung
Singaporean man uses Google Maps to ‘visit’ late grandma whenever he misses her
A Singaporean TikTok user went viral after sharing that he uses Google Maps to “visit” his late grandmother whenever he misses her. On Jan. 27, TikTok user @retroridersg posted his now-viral video, which has already garnered over 98,000 views and 7,000 likes. In the 14-second…
· Michelle De Pacina
Singaporean man sues woman for $2.3 million over ‘trauma’ of being friend-zoned
A Singaporean man has sued a woman for 3 million Singaporean dollars (approximately $2.3 million) for causing him “trauma and depression” after she rejected a romantic relationship with him. The man, identified as K. Kawshigan, filed two lawsuits against the woman, Nora Tan,…
· Isa Peralta
Man surprises his mom with luxurious Singapore Airlines Suites cabin upgrade in viral TikTok
An Indonesian man went viral this month for upgrading his mother’s business class seat to a Singapore Airlines Suites cabin. On Jan. 5, TikTok user Adriel (@adrieltjokro) posted a 39-second video showing his mother reacting to the special upgrade.
· Iris Jung
Singapore teen ridiculed for calling $60 bag gifted to her by her father ‘luxury’
A video of a Singaporean girl sharing her excitement after receiving a bag went viral on TikTok for the wrong reasons. On Sunday, TikTok user Zoe (@zohtaco), aged 17, uploaded a video of herself receiving and unboxing a Charles & Keith bag from her father with the caption, “my…
· Isa Peralta
Video: Family gives grandmother red-carpet treatment at Singapore airport reunion
A now-viral Facebook video shows a family who literally rolled out a red carpet for a senior relative at an airport. On Sunday, 8world News posted a video of the heartwarming reunion, which took place at Singapore Changi Airport.
· Ines Shin
Sim Wong Hoo, co-founder and CEO of Singapore’s Creative Technology, dies at 67
Creative Technology co-founder, chairman and CEO Sim Wong Hoo died on Wednesday at the age of 67. The board of directors of the Singaporean multinational technology company released a statement on Jan. 4 announcing that Sim “passed away peacefully.” Interim CEO Song Siow Hui…
· Iris Jung
Watch: TikToker attempts to eat 10 durians at AYCE durian buffet in Singapore
A TikToker shared a video of their visit to an all-you-can-eat durian buffet in Singapore. According to the video from Singaporean travel guide Uncover 65 (@unconversixtyfive), the hour-long buffet at Lexus Durian King costs 38.80 Singapore dollars (approximately $29) per adult…
· Editorial Staff
Singaporean couple go viral after boyfriend surprises girlfriend with Paris trip
A video of a Singaporean boyfriend surprising his girlfriend with a trip to Paris has recently gone viral. On Dec. 28, 2022, the couple posted a nearly 2-minute clip on TikTok about the sweet gesture.
· Editorial Staff
Watch: Singaporean couple conjure up lavish Harry Potter-themed wedding
A Singaporean woman finally got the Harry Potter-themed wedding of her dreams after 20 years of waiting. On Friday, Angeline Tan, 30, posted a TikTok video with scenes from the special event, which she threw with her now-husband Alvin Ng, 31, last year in December.
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Grab is the everyday super-app of Southeast Asia — rides, food, and payments in one wallet across eight countries, the way hundreds of millions actually move and eat.
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Grab is the everyday super-app of Southeast Asia — rides, food, and payments in one wallet across eight countries, the way hundreds of millions actually move and eat.
