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Indonesia joins BRICS and is welcomed by China
Indonesia will formally join BRICS as a full member, Brazil’s government said on Monday (January 6), the Jakarta Post ...
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Southeast Asia takes over 2024 global tourism: Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia beaches named the world’s best
Nha Trang in Vietnam also gained recognition in 2024, being named one of the top beach destinations for foreign retirees by ...
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Young Singaporean facing cancer hosts final art exhibit; his last-ditch at life
SINGAPORE: As a graphic designer, 31-year-old Mr Pow Jun Yang has always dreamed of holding his art exhibition. That dream, once a distant ambition, became an urgent goal after a devastating ...
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A villager’s strut to success: How one young man striding around in high heels helped raise funds for his mother’s cancer treatment
CHINA: In the heart of Qingji, China’s southwestern Chongqing municipality, one young man is turning heads for his flair in fashion and for using his charm and creativity to change lives.
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I left my corporate job for a “no-brainer job” as a café service crew, but I regret it now after having to “juggle several tasks at once”
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man who left his corporate job to take on a service crew role at a local café shared on social media how challenging the Food and Beverage industry is. “I feel like it ...
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“What can I do?” — Man asks after getting rejected for Singapore citizenship twice despite growing up in SG and serving NS 2 years ago
SINGAPORE: A young man who’s spent his entire life in Singapore feels disheartened after being rejected twice for citizenship. Posting on r/askSingapore, a Reddit forum, on Saturday (Jan 4), he ...
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HSBC Women’s World Championship: Hannah Green defends crown against star-studded field
SINGAPORE: The 2025 HSBC Women’s World Championship at the Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, from Feb 27 to March 2 will be a star-studded affair as Hannah Green (World No.6) is set to defend ...
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For a safe bus journey in Singapore, wear winter clothing and safety helmet
Is Singapore’s bus transport system up to par for a country self-described as First World? Not quite. It is trying – jerk by first-gear jamming jerk. But before we come to the human part of ...
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“I feel so used and not valued” — Worker says after becoming “disposable” even after putting in much effort; going above and beyond at work
SINGAPORE: A contractual worker shared her frustration on Reddit after her manager hired someone externally for a vacant full-time position instead of offering it to her. In her post on Reddit ...
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Woman says, “It’s a bad year” for receiving 17% raise and 3 months bonus
SINGAPORE: One Singaporean worker was utterly shocked when her friend complained about receiving a 17% raise and a 3-month bonus, saying that “it’s a bad year.” Posting on r/askSingapore, a ...