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Entertainment

Felicia Chin and Jeffrey Xu Get Candid About Marriage: “It’s Not Rainbows Every Day”

Singapore celebrity couple Felicia Chin and Jeffrey Xu are giving fans a more honest look at married life, revealing that even a relationship that appears happy and picture-perfect online comes with arguments, misunderstandings and difficult moments. Chin, 41, recently opened up about the couple's decision to publicly share one of their marital conflicts, saying they did not want followers to believe their relationship was perfect all the time. “A lot of people might feel like we are always in

September 3, 2026

Technology

Dyson Unveils S$699 AI Toothbrush That Can See Between Your Teeth and Floss While You Brush

Dyson has taken one of the most ordinary bathroom routines and given it a distinctly futuristic upgrade. The company has launched the Dyson CameraJet, a smart electric toothbrush that combines brushing, precision flossing and mouth rinsing — while using a tiny camera and artificial intelligence to identify gaps between your teeth. The device was unveiled in Paris on Sept. 1 and is now available in Singapore for S$699. A toothbrush that can actually “see” your teeth At the centre of the Camer

September 3, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Family Raises Privacy Concerns After Stranger Allegedly Opens Private Massage Room at JB Spa

A routine family trip to Johor Bahru took an uncomfortable turn after a Singapore family said a man allegedly opened the door to their private massage room while they were partially undressed. The incident, which reportedly happened at around 9pm on Aug. 30, has since raised questions online about privacy, access control and customer safety at private massage establishments in Johor Bahru. According to AsiaOne, the family of four had travelled from Singapore to JB for a two-hour massage sessio

September 3, 2026

Asia

China Dad Lowers 3-Year-Old Daughter Into Narrow Crevice to Save Trapped Puppy, Sparking Viral Debate

SHANDONG, China — A heartwarming yet controversial rescue in eastern China has captured millions of viewers after a father lowered his three-year-old daughter into a narrow crevice to save a trapped puppy. The dramatic incident, which was captured on video and shared online, took place in Yantai, Shandong province. Footage shows the young girl being carefully lowered by rope into a tight gap too narrow for an adult to enter before she reaches down and rescues the stranded puppy. But while many

September 3, 2026

South Korea

SOUTH KOREAN CAFE BANS GROUPS OF TEENAGE BOYS — AND A NEW “NO MALE STUDENT ZONE” DEBATE EXPLODES

A Korean café has sparked a heated debate over discrimination, business owners’ rights and teenage behavior after putting up a notice banning groups of middle and high school boys from using the establishment. The controversy erupted after a photo of the notice circulated on social media and online communities. The sign reportedly states that groups of male middle and high school students are prohibited from using the store, citing discomfort caused to other customers. The café attributed the d

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Pokémon Turns 30 — and Pokopia Is Quietly Rewriting What a Pokémon Game Can Be

For three decades, Pokémon games have followed a familiar formula: choose a starter, explore a new region, catch Pokémon, battle rivals and work toward becoming a champion. But Pokémon Pokopia asks players to do something very different. Instead of putting players in the role of a human Pokémon Trainer, the Nintendo Switch 2 spin-off puts them in control of Ditto, which can transform into a humanoid form and explore a world populated by Pokémon. Rather than catching Pokémon primarily for battl

September 3, 2026

China

LATIN AMERICA’S CHINA DILEMMA: RIGHT-WING ELECTION WINS MAY NOT BREAK BEIJING’S GRIP

Latin America is moving politically to the right — but its economic relationship with China may prove much harder to change. That tension is becoming increasingly visible after the 2026 presidential elections in Peru and Colombia, where voters elected leaders expected to pursue closer relations with Washington while inheriting economies deeply connected to Beijing. The Diplomat argues that the region’s latest political shift does not automatically translate into a strategic break with China. T

September 3, 2026

Business

Malaysia-Registered Lorry Declared “Corrugated Paper” — Singapore Officers Found More Than 10,400 Vapes and Pods

A routine cargo declaration at Tuas Checkpoint turned into a major contraband discovery after Singapore authorities found more than 10,400 vaporisers and vape pods concealed inside a Malaysia-registered lorry. The lorry entered Singapore on Aug. 20, 2026, with its consignment declared as corrugated paper. But an ICA image analyst spotted anomalies in the vehicle’s scanned image, triggering a more detailed physical inspection. What officers found During the inspection, Immigration and Checkpo

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

“HOT GUY READING” GOES VIRAL — BUT SINGAPOREANS NOTICED SOMETHING ELSE

A photo of a man quietly reading a book on a Singapore public bus has caught the internet’s attention after being featured by the popular Instagram account @hotguysreading. The account is known for posting photos of attractive men who are also seen reading. But this particular post sparked a different kind of excitement among Singaporeans — because eagle-eyed viewers quickly recognised the Singapore bus interior and Lucky Plaza in the background. From “hot guy” to Singapore sighting The phot

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX OPENS RARE PIT LANE EXPERIENCE TO 4,500 FANS AHEAD OF F1 RACE WEEKEND

SINGAPORE — Formula 1 fans in Singapore are being offered a rare chance to step behind the scenes of one of motorsport's biggest events, with 4,500 people set to gain access to the Marina Bay Street Circuit's pit lane ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix 2026. Singapore GP has opened a public ballot for the Thursday Pit Lane Experience, scheduled for Oct. 8, one day before the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix officially begins. Successful applicants will be able to walk along the

September 3, 2026