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Singapore Idol Taufik Batisah’s upcoming first solo concert will also be his last
The local singer's The Star Theatre gig on Oct 25 comes 21 years after he won the inaugural reality competition. Read more at ...
McDonald’s S’pore launches Chilli Crab Sauce Burger with Jumbo Seafood to celebrate SG60
This is the first-ever collaboration between the two brands. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thailand’s Cabinet shelves draft law for casinos
The government earlier set its sights on building a major gaming industry to complement tourism. Read more at ...
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NDP celebrations to be held at 5 heartland sites, including Bishan and Punggol, on Aug 10
SINGAPORE – Singaporeans can enjoy the National Day Parade (NDP) festivities closer to home on Aug 10, with celebrations ...
NDP 2025: Tank that bumped into traffic light lost steering and braking power due to faulty part
The tank will resume its participation in the NDP after all safety checks are done. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
Japan’s whooping cough cases hit new weekly high at over 3,300
The disease is characterised by spasmodic coughing attacks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Lurid tale of China's cross-dressing 'red uncle' goes viral online
BEIJING - The tale of a middle-aged Chinese man, or \"uncle\", who disguised himself as a woman to secretly film and share videos of his hookups with more than 1,000 men, shook China's social media, ...