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entertainment Health alert: Jet Li undergoes surgery, Jackson Wang cancels fan-sign after getting food poisoning
Asiaone
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August 18, 2025
Jet Li undergoes surgery Jet Li revealed he underwent surgery recently. In a Douyin post yesterday (Aug 17) morning, the 62-year-old China-born action star, who has been Singaporean since 2009, posted two photos with one of him lying on a hospital...
entertainment K-pop girl group StayC prove they can do more than cute concepts at Singapore concert
Asiaone
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August 18, 2025
They may be known for their cute concepts, but at their Singapore concert on Aug 16 held at The Star Theatre, it was clear K-pop girl group StayC can excel at much more. The 2.5-hour show started with Bebe, a funky house tune with a catchy beat....
This Singaporean five-star makes for a showstopping stopover
The Age
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August 18, 2025
Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share I have a reservation at this 156-room,...
General : MOT Ready To Discuss Cross-border e-hailing Implementation With Singapore
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Ministry of Transport (MOT) is in principle ready to discuss with Singapore the implementation of cross-border e-hailing between Johor and the republic. He said the matter...
Singapore City Gallery: Uncover The Magic Behind Singapore’s Urban Planning Success
Little Day Out
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August 18, 2025
A visit to the Singapore City Gallery reveals how much vision, thought and planning goes into sculpting Singapore’s future and preserving our built heritage. The free gallery at URA Centre covers three floors and provides a window into the city...
Oman to host first -ever Singapore Film Festival
Times of Oman
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Muscat: Mid-September in Oman is set to showcase world cinema with two back-to-back international film events. Just ahead of the European Film Festival (September 21–28 at Cinepolis, Oman Avenues Mall), the first-ever Singapore Film Festival will...
Exploring Singapore’s Illuminated Landmarks After Sunset
FTN News
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August 18, 2025
When the sun dips below the horizon in the Lion City, a spectacular transformation begins. Singapore, a metropolis known for its lush greenery and futuristic skyline, sheds its daytime skin to reveal a dazzling nocturnal persona. The city doesn’t...
Singapore Pools raises S$1.2 million for 7 charities; Deloitte Singapore raises S$700,000 for SPD
The Business Times Singapore
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[SINGAPORE] More than 10,000 visitors came together at National Stadium on Saturday (Aug 16) and Sunday for Weekend With A Heart, a community event by Singapore Pools that raised more than S$1.2 million for charity. The funds will go towards seven...
Singaporean Sentenced To 72 Years, 24 Strokes For Ghastly Murder of Wife, Stepson
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
MELAKA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- A Singaporean man was today sentenced to 72 years in prison and 24 strokes of the cane by the Melaka High Court after being found guilty of murdering his wife and stepson, whose dismembered remains were discovered in a...
Singapore Night Festival 2025: Your Guide To "Island Nights"
Buzzfeed
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August 18, 2025
The Singapore Night Festival (SNF) returns from August 22 to September 6, 2025, transforming the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct into a vibrant celebration of "Island Nights." This 16th edition, held in conjunction with Singapore's 60th anniversary,...
K-star Rain, HK singers Ekin Cheng, Hins Cheung to perform in Singapore in September
The Straits Times
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August 18, 2025
SINGAPORE – A number of singers, including South Korea’s Rain and Hong Kong’s Ekin Cheng and Hins Cheung, are slated to take the stage at Grand Prix Season Singapore 2025. The celebrities will appear during an event titled Jam Off 2025, happening...
Chinese EV brand Nio to be launched in Singapore in first quarter of 2026
The Straits Times
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August 18, 2025
SINGAPORE - Nio, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand known for its battery charge and swop technology, will be launching in Singapore in the first quarter of 2026 under multi-brand motor group, Wearnes Automotive. Singapore will be Nio’s first...
singapore Using CDC vouchers to buy durians, rock and roll: Some light-hearted moments from PM Wong's NDR2025 speech
Asiaone
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August 18, 2025
The National Day Rally (NDR) speech is mostly about policies, planning and the serious matters of governance. During the NDR speech on Sunday (Aug 17), Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had all of that, but he injected some light-hearted moments that...
Business News | Apparel Group Brand R&B Fashion Unveils a New Concept Store in Mumbai, India
Latestly
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August 18, 2025
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: R&B, the dynamic lifestyle fashion brand from Apparel Group, has officially opened its latest store at Phoenix Marketcity, Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in its rapid expansion across...
MrBeast Burger commences operations in Singapore
Verdict Food Service
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August 18, 2025
MrBeast Burger, a virtual kitchen concept created by YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, has announced the launch of operations in Singapore. The brand is now serving its crinkle-cut fries and smashed burgers from its first location at Dignity Kitchen, a...
Singapore Symphony Orchestra founding music director Choo Hoey dies at 90
Channel News Asia
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August 18, 2025
Singapore Symphony Orchestra founding music director Choo Hoey died at the age of 90 on Aug 11. Choo's son, Dr Yen Choo, told Singapore publication The Straits Times that the conductor died at his summer house in Greece with his wife by his side....
National Day Rally 2025: Exciting new developments in Singapore’s North to look forward to
Time Out
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We’ve heard all about the East Coast Plan, but Northies, it’s now your time to shine. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong took to the stage to deliver the National Day Rally on August 17, 2025 – and among updates on vaping laws and social...
How One Fit Couple Redefined Middle Age at HYROX Singapore 2025
Medical Channel Asia
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August 18, 2025
Singapore couple Christine Lee and Lawrence Khoo defied age expectations by placing third in the HYROX Mixed Doubles race in June 2025. Here’s how strength and endurance training can transform life – even after 50. The HYROX Open Asian...
Man jailed for pushing fellow moviegoer down cinema stairs, after dispute over kicking headrest
Channel News Asia
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August 18, 2025
SINGAPORE: After a dispute with a fellow moviegoer, a man forcefully kicked the headrest of the victim before trying to flee the cinema hall. But when pursued by the victim, the young man turned and pushed the victim, causing him to fall down six...
From Kyiv to Cyprus, Tribuna eyes global sports media dominance
Cyprus Mail
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August 18, 2025
Sports media platform Tribuna.com co-founder Dmitry Navosha has shared his story with the Cyprus Mail in an in-depth interview covering the company’s transformation from Ukraine’s leading sports media outlet into a global digital platform, a...