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Yahoo NewsroomHow a mobile trading app in Singapore can change lives
Locally-based app Carousell may have gained something of a bad reputation, but there has also been heartwarming and inspiring stories from users whose lives have changed -- for the better -- since they used the app which was launched in 2012.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Singapore Botanic Gardens and 3 others
Besides the city-state’s new addition to the list, there are only three other global botanical sites that are recognised by UNESCO. Global travel search company, Skyscanner, lists the other three around the world.
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All you need to know about spices
Spices are referred in culinary art as any dried part of a plant that’s used for seasoning and flavouring in a recipe. It is generally not used as a main ingredient. Besides enhancing the taste of food, spices are also known to have health benefits. Here are the uses of some spices in food, as well as the health benefits they provide.
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5 things you may not know about Hinduism
Here are five things you may not know about Hinduism.
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El Nino and its effects on the world
This hotter-than-usual period is caused by a climate cycle known as El Nino, which is causing countries all over the world to experience drier-than-usual weather. The phenomenon is also responsible for the shortage of rainfall in some countries.
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Two arrested for failing to stop at Woodlands Checkpoint on two consecutive days
Two Malaysians have been arrested in Singapore for failing to stop for immigration clearance over two consecutive days.
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Singapore ranks 24th in Global Peace Index, 4th in APAC rankings
How peaceful is Singapore?
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Past cases of gun crimes in Singapore
Incidents involving guns are rare in Singapore, but cases of gun crimes do happen. Here are a few notable past cases in Singapore.
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No such thing as a free lunch? Australian High Comm in Singapore says otherwise
On 28 June, Singaporeans will be able to enjoy Aussie-style barbecues free-of-charge at 22 sites across the city-state.
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SG50 NDP aerial display features 'Five Stars' and '50' formations
Sneak peek of the SG50 NDP air participation show put up by Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).
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COMMENT: After Sabah quake, should parents allow kids to go on school expeditions?
Should parents still allow kids to go on overseas excursions? Should schools still arrange such expeditions? Isn’t it safer to just conduct programmes in Singapore? These were some of the questions asked online after the Sabah earthquake on 5 June claimed eight Singaporeans' lives and left two missing. Most of the victims were from Tanjong Katong Primary School (TKPS).
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Singapore rugby team pay respects to Sabah quake victims at TKPS
Athletes from the Singapore national rugby team visited Tanjong Katong Primary School (TKPS) on 8 June -- a National Day of Remembrance in Singapore -- to pay respects to the victims of the Sabah quake.
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Singapore Ministry of Health keeping close watch on MERS-CoV virus developments
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) said in an update on 3 June that it has rolled out a series of measures to be taken against the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) .
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Singapore Botanic Gardens researchers discover two new plant species: Khaw
Singapore Minister of National Development Khaw Boon Wan wrote about the discovery of two new plant species by the Singapore Botanic Gardens researchers in a blog post on 4 June.
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Singapore blogger Amos Yee to spend three weeks in remand
Singapore blogger Amos Yee will be remanded for three weeks, while an assessment report on the suitability of his reformative training is being made. This was ordered by District Judge Jasvender Kaur on 2 June.
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Sim Lim Square saga: Jover Chew out on bail over cheating cases
Jover Chew, the owner of the now-defunct Mobile Air, and four other men were charged in court on Friday, 29 May, over a slew of cheating cases that allegedly occurred at the shop at Sim Lim Square Mall.
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Singapore Youtuber remixes MRT sounds
A Youtuber from Singapore, who goes by the name FallenSuperheroSG on Youtube, has created a remix of the things heard on the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) such as "Please give way to alighting passengers before boarding and "Please mind the platform gap".
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Amos Yee ‘extremely remorseful’ over molest allegations against bailor Vincent Law
Singapore teen blogger Amos Yee has said that he is “extremely remorseful” for the molest allegations that he made against his bailor, Vincent Law.
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Crazy segments in Japanese game shows
Japanese game shows have been known to defy sense and test the courage of its contestants. From smelling underwear to getting slapped to falling into the unknown, the Japanese have done them all. Here's a list of crazy segments in Japanese shows.
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Taylor Swift teases ‘Bad Blood’ music video with character posters
Taylor Swift has been posting images of posters teasing the new music video ‘Bad Blood’, starting with one of herself followed by one of Victoria Secret model Lily Aldridge.