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Can the Lions really ‘roar’ in Asean Suzuki Cup?
TO roar or not to roar: The footballing fate of the Lions will be decided from this week when the Suzuki Cup tournament kicks off, starting November 9.
Going on form and performance, the Lions may not stand a ghost...
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7 stunning staycations in Singapore
Going on holiday in your own home turf does not have to be boring or expected. Singapore has some stunning staycation suggestions to offer, from the luxurious to the eclectic, from the art-crazy to the minimal.
The weekend is nearing, you've had...
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Pack your bags for paradise: the Philippines’ Boracay island reopens after 6 months of rehabilitation
The island of Boracay in the Philippines, renowned for its powdery white sand, sparkling turquoise waters and legendary beach parties, was reopened for tourism on October 26 after six months of rigorous rehabilitation ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte. Singaporeans,...
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Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro gives the iPhone XS Max and Galaxy S9+ serious competition
Huawei is now the number 2 smartphone maker in the world, but how does the Mate 20 Pro measure up?
The Chinese tech giant just released its top of the line, most high tech phone that is sure to provide...
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E-cigarettes and a new threat: How to dispose of them
The two largest global brands of capsule coffee, Nespresso and Keurig, are regarded by many as environmental nightmares. Billions of the throwaway nonrecyclable plastic products currently clutter waste dumps, waterways and city streets. Both inventor of the “K-cups” John Sylvanand former Nespresso CEO Jean-Paul Gaillard have...
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Why Malaysia is a better holiday destination than Thailand
Singapore is blessed to be located at the very centre of South-east Asia - with its natural and cultural attractions, culinary delights and rich history.
Singaporeans are indeed spoilt for choice when it comes to planning a vacation, even a...
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Research shows how collaborative Corporate Social Responsibility yields greater benefits all around
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is good for businesses as well as for their beneficiaries. But a specific kind of CSR yields even better results when giving goes beyond donations, and expands to other types of resources such as access...
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Singapore’s troubling suicide problem – early detection of signs and professional help is best prevention
Singapore's suicide rates have gone down in the recent years. Samaritans of Singapore (SOS), an organization dedicated to the prevention of suicide, reported 361 suicides in Singapore in 2017, the lowest since 2012. Despite hitting a record low, the...
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Over-achieving Singaporeans second-place for most sleep-deprived
Singapore, a country of over-achievers, is also a country that does not sleep very much. A 2018 survey by Wakefield Research places Singapore in second place when it comes to getting the least number of hours of shut-eye.
Singapore is famous...
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Recent neurological study shows that our brains prefer to be sedentary more than active
When you know you need to exercise but laziness is taking over, your reluctance is not just a lack of discipline - it is your brain refusing to exert energy, preferring instead to relax. A recent neurological study has...
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Singaporeans stand up for man who was jailed for sleeping at East Coast Park pavilion
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans online are standing up for a man who was sentenced to four days' jail after he was...
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Netizens say “highly paid” Sun Xueling shouldn’t complain about “rude” email from resident
SINGAPORE: Minister of State Sun Xueling's recent Facebook post criticising the way a resident wrote to her has divided public opinion online, with some...
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Customer catches Grab driver who delayed trip to earn cancellation fee red-handed
SINGAPORE: A Grab user has exposed a driver for deliberately delaying a trip he had accepted, after catching the driver red-handed at a coffeeshop.
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Leon Perera teams up with Makansutra Gluttons Bay for Vesak Day meal at Serangoon North Ave 1
SINGAPORE: In honour of Vesak Day last Friday (June 2), Workers’ Party MP Leon Perera (Aljunied GRC) teamed up with Makansutra Gluttons Bay at...
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Maid says her boss shouts at her every day; she wants to transfer out, but they want to send her back
SINGAPORE: A foreign domestic helper took to social media after feeling that her working conditions were unsuitable for her. However, the reaction she got...
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