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· Bryan Ke
Trio finds Singapore’s ‘Hunt the Mouse’ gold coin worth $375,000
The hunt for Singapore’s “Hunt the Mouse” top prize came to an end early Friday morning after three men found the coveted gold coin worth 500,000 Singaporean dollars ($375,000). Event organizer Sqkii announced the breakthrough on Instagram, confirming that the three hunters —…
· Michelle De Pacina
How a 20-year-old Singaporean man stole over $230 million in crypto
Malone Lam, a 20-year-old Singaporean man who was previously arrested by the FBI over a conspiracy to steal and launder money, appeared in court on Oct. 23, with both prosecution and defense requesting 60 days to negotiate a plea deal to avoid a trial. Lam and his…
· Bryan Ke
Singapore’s biggest airport launches biometric system clearing travelers in 10 seconds
Singapore’s Changi Airport has rolled out a fully passport-free clearance system that drastically reduces processing time for traveling residents. Initially tested in Terminal 3, the system has been active across all terminals since Sept. 30. How it works: The new system uses…
· Carl Samson
Join the free hunt for a $380,000 coin hidden somewhere in Singapore
A cash hunt game known as “Hunt The Mouse” returns to Singapore from Oct. 10 to Nov. 9, with its biggest-ever prize pool of 1 million Singaporean dollars ($765,000). Dubbed the “world’s simplest million-dollar cash hunt,” the game requires players to look for a gold coin worth…
· Bryan Ke
Singapore dog who survived hit-and-run is looking for new home
Da Bai, a stray dog who survived a hit-and-run incident in Singapore after the public raised 20,000 Singaporean dollars ($15,500) for his medical needs, is now looking for a new home. Local charity Causes for Animals announced the news in an Instagram post on Sept. 14, noting…
· Ryan General
Hollywood stars spotlight Asian representation at Singapore summit
Korean popstar Siwon Choi, Filipino Canadian actor Manny Jacinto and Chinese Canadian star Simu Liu participated in a panel discussion at the Milken Asia Summit in Singapore on Sept. 19. The summit, which provided a platform to discuss critical issues, saw the stars delving into…
· Bryan Ke
Singapore holds world’s largest illumination event
With over 20 million LED lights, Illumi — stylized as “illumi” and touted as the “world’s largest illumination event” — made its international premiere at Singapore’s Bayfront Event Space, next to the Marina Bay Sands, on Sept. 13. Created by Canadian event production company…
· Bryan Ke
Singaporean father-daughter duo’s ‘Aladdin’ dance wins the internet
A Singaporean father-daughter duo’s performance of “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin” has gone viral on TikTok. Jay Sng, 43, told Mothership that he unexpectedly became his 7-year-old daughter Jaylee’s dance partner in a competition after her dance school’s principal saw their…
· Carl Samson
Pope Francis lands in Singapore for final stop of Asia-Pacific tour
Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, marking the final leg of his 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania that has drawn attention to the Catholic Church’s role in promoting interfaith dialogue. The pope, who earlier visited Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and East…
· Michelle De Pacina
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 thinning and persistent itching. The study led by professor Rachel Watson, an executive director at the Skin Research Institute of Singapore,…
· Carl Samson
Elon Musk praises former Singapore PM’s critique of ‘wokeness’
Elon Musk posted on his platform X a clip of former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s critique of “wokeness,” praising it as “wisdom.” The post, which garnered millions of views in hours, reflects the world’s richest man’s long-standing opposition to the so-called…
· Michelle De Pacina
Singapore Airlines to discontinue Houston-to-Manchester flight
Singapore Airlines will end its fifth-freedom flight from Houston to Manchester, effective April 1, 2025, due to insufficient demand and broader “capacity adjustments.” The airline, which has served Houston since 2008, will maintain its Manchester-to-Singapore route but has not…
· Bryan Ke
$15,000 raised in Singapore for stray dog’s face surgery
Animal lovers raised 20,000 Singaporean dollars ($15,200) to help cover a stray dog’s surgery after an alleged hit-and-run incident in Singapore left him with a fractured face. Local charity Causes for Animals announced the good news in an Instagram post on Wednesday, noting…
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Singapore passport remains world’s most powerful
Singapore passport remains world’s most powerful: Singapore’s passport remains one of the strongest in the world in 2024, allowing its holders to enter 159 countries visa-free and nine countries with just an Electronic Travel Authorization. Singapore received a score of 91.15 in…
· Ryan General
US TikToker sparks debate after ranking Singapore ‘worst’ of 7 Asian countries he visited
An 18-year-old American TikToker living in Thailand has sparked a debate after ranking Singapore last on a list of seven Asian countries he had visited. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
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 London to Singapore on Tuesday. Key points:
· Ryan General
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 of his predecessors. Key points:
· Ryan General
TikToker’s claim that ethnically Chinese Singaporeans dislike being called Chinese sparks debate
A TikTok video of a Chinese man lamenting over ethnically Chinese Singaporeans rejecting their Chinese roots has reignited a debate about national identity in Singapore. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
5-year-old boy becomes youngest Singaporean to reach Everest Base Camp
After an eight-day trek with his father, 5-year-old Abyan Imtiaz Irkiz made history as the youngest Singaporean ever to reach Everest Base Camp. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
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 city-state’s appeal. Key points:
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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.
