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· Ryan General

Singapore, Taiwan are Asia’s happiest countries: World Happiness Report

Despite a five-place drop in global rankings, Singapore maintains its status as Asia’s happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report 2024. Key points:

· Bryan Ke

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 hearts of many social media users. The video: Uploaded by TikTok user @therice__ on Monday, the video, which has already received over 14.4…

· Ryan General

Philippines, Thailand condemn Singapore’s reported exclusive tour deal with Taylor Swift

The Singapore leg of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” has come under fire for reportedly excluding other countries in the ASEAN region from hosting her performances. Week-long event: On Saturday, Swift kicked off her six-day performance schedule, set to end on March 9, at the National…

· Bryan Ke

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. Capturing the moment: The video, which has amassed over 1.1 million views, shows the priceless reactions of Teo Ching Hwa and Tan Quee Lan,…

· Michelle De Pacina

‘Senator, I’m Singaporean’: TikTok CEO responds to repeated questioning about CCP involvement

During a congressional hearing on online safety for children, Senator Tom Cotton repeatedly questioned TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about his affiliation with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Cotton grills Chew: On Wednesday, Chew, despite being Singaporean, faced inquiries about…

· Bryan Ke

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-off concert in the city-state on Tuesday night. What happened: Martin’s piano malfunctioned as he was singing the first few lines of…

· Bryan Ke

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 Dec. 2, Senior Minister of State for National Development Tan Kiat How announced that a mooted cat management framework will effectively…

· Michelle De Pacina

Boba tea faces challenge in Singapore due to new labeling law

Singapore will implement new labeling requirements for boba tea, necessitating the declaration of their sugar content. About the law: The law, prompted by concerns about the high sugar content in the drinks, requires clear information on sugar levels to be provided to consumers,…

· Michelle De Pacina

Chinese woman banned from Singapore after her viral confrontation with police

Han Feizi, a Chinese woman who was residing in Singapore, has been deported and banned from re-entering the city-state after videos of her confrontations with the police went viral. The confrontation: Han, 29, was involved in altercations with hospital staff and the police at…

· Michelle De Pacina

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 William was warmly welcomed at the Changi Airport on Sunday by Singaporeans waving British flags, whom he took pictures with and signed…

· Bryan Ke

Watch: Tom and Jerry experience durian for first time in Singapore-set series

Cartoon Network’s first-ever localized “Tom and Jerry” series that is set in Singapore has finally received a release date months after Warner Bros. Discovery first announced the project. Pulling the veil: Cartoon Network Asia officially revealed in a YouTube video uploaded on…

· Michelle De Pacina

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 middle-income citizens. What is a COE?: Singaporeans who wish to purchase a car must participate in the bidding process for a COE, which…

· Ryan General

Singaporean woman loses $81,000 in life savings after answering fake durian tour ad

“This was my money saved over three decades. I deleted all the banking apps on my phone because I’m so scared”

· Bryan Ke

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 reunion: Kai Ye was accompanied by his wife on his trip to Chengdu, China, to finally see his parents again.

· Editorial Staff

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 users both confused and intrigued. About the new drink: On Friday, the U.S. coffee shop chain, which has over 60 outlets in Singapore,…

· Michelle De Pacina

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 a career in education. Shifting to OnlyFans: In a TikTok video uploaded on Aug. 10, Yui describes her shift to OnlyFans as a form of…

· Isa Peralta

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 its 2023 Airline Index.

· Michelle De Pacina

Singaporean company launches pawsitively luxurious cruises for cats and their humans

The Royal Albatross Singapore has launched a new luxurious cruise for cat owners, where their feline friends can enjoy a three-course dinner onboard along with stunning views of Singapore’s skyline. About the cruise: The cruise, which has successfully hosted over 2,000 dogs…

· Bryan Ke

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. Unveiling: The scientists from the National University of Singapore unveiled their project in a press release on Sunday. They are also planning…

· Editorial Staff

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 dangerous airline.” The worst: On Monday, Ben Morris posted a video on YouTube titled “I Flew the World’s Best First Class Flight (Singapore…

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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.

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

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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Sea is Southeast Asia's culture-and-commerce giant — Garena's Free Fire defined mobile gaming for the region while Shopee reshaped how it shops.

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