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Chinese Gen Zs animal obsession

A growing fascination with exotic pets is drawing young enthusiasts to pet cafes and social media, despite the challenges of raising unconventional animals.

  • Published: November 7, 20241:47 pm
  • Author Meng Wenjie
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New app lets Singapore diners buy unsold food at big discount, helps cut food waste

Customers who use the app can order a “surprise bag” in advance, and they can get any type of unsold food from the menu at day’s end for between 50 per cent and 80 per cent…

  • Published: October 29, 202411:34 am
  • Author Gabrielle Andres
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Beyond just cute, these pets in South Korea have unique stories, and huge social media following

Catering to viewers looking to escape life's stresses by watching adorable animals, pet videos have cultivated a large and devoted community of fans who regularly tune in for…

  • Published: October 28, 202412:01 pm
  • Author Shin Ji-hye
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Anti-scam game offers more than $200,000 worth of prizes, including $55,000 in cash

Mr Gerald Singham said that through gamification, the National Crime Prevention Council hopes to raise awareness of the different scams and increase public vigilance.

  • Published: October 25, 20248:20 am
  • Author David Sun
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Doctors warn about dangerous ‘pen-catching’ trend

It can cause cerebral ischemia, cardiac arrest, stroke and even death.

  • Published: October 17, 20249:39 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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‘You’ll never get your money back’: Japan’s dancing cops video with anti-scam message goes viral

Showcasing uniformed police officers dancing against different backdrops, the clip is edited with special effects and paired with children singing an anti-scam song in their…

  • Published: October 14, 202411:25 am
  • Author Chin Hui Shan
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Mamak restaurant in Malaysia in hot water after viral video of worker cleaning pots with broom

It was reported that the restaurant has been ordered to close for two weeks by the Health Ministry after conducting a surprise inspection a day after the video went viral.

  • Published: October 9, 202410:35 am
  • Author The Star
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A digital way to age gracefully

A video series on a Chinese lifestyle app shows how senior citizens should embrace old age and the internet and learn to live life to the fullest despite all constraints.

  • Published: October 3, 20241:40 pm
  • Author Li Lei
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Pikki Pikki dance: South Korean cheerleader dance routine takes social media by storm

Named after the onomatopoeia for the beat's characteristic creaking sound effect, the dance is played whenever an opposing batter strikes out, as a playful jab at the opposing…

  • Published: September 24, 20241:03 pm
  • Author Moon Ki Hoon
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No weddings, commercial photoshoots allowed in Bangkok’s Wat Rajabopit

The new rule addresses recent issues with influencers using the Royal temple as a backdrop for content creation and commercial activities.

  • Published: September 18, 202412:25 pm
  • Author The Nation

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