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Even the fittest need 3 weeks to adjust to Mt Everest’s altitude, says doc

Rapid ascent, ascent to higher altitudes, strenuous physical exertion are all factors that can increase the chances of developing acute mountain sickness.

  • Published: May 24, 202310:12 am
  • Author Rebekah Chia
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Fighting through the darkness

"Before I took up this sport, I spent most days at school and then at work. I knew very few people", Chinese judoka Li Peng said.

  • Published: May 23, 202312:43 pm
  • Author Shi Futian
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Turning scrap into works of art

Li Zhi would pick up discarded items and transformed these seemingly worthless objects into raw materials of limitless potential.

  • Published: May 22, 20234:05 pm
  • Author Xing Wen and Sun Ruisheng
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42 promising young individuals from S’pore in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list

Of the 42 representatives from Singapore, 18 are non-Singaporeans who are based in and operate from Singapore.

  • Published: May 19, 20239:20 am
  • Author Rosalind Ang
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Trailblazer Rio Waida hoping to trigger Indonesia surfing wave

With bronzed athletes competing at stunning destinations across the globe, the sport can seem a glamorous pursuit.

  • Published: May 15, 202312:06 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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SEA Games 2023: Being called a ‘has-been’ hurt, but Shanti Pereira is smiling now

She rewrote her 100m national record thrice and her 200m national mark twice in less than a month before the historic two-gold haul in Phnom Penh.

  • Published: May 15, 202312:01 pm
  • Author Deepanraj Ganesan
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Chinese teacher quits job after 1 TikTok video nets 10 years’ salary

The woman from Hubei province gained popularity after videos of her teaching students to sing nursery rhymes went viral on social media platform TikTok.

  • Published: May 12, 202311:10 am
  • Author The Straits Times
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World Bank president hopeful Ajay Banga’s plateful of challenges

One of the first things Banga would have to tackle is reforming and modernising the institution, something that stakeholders have asked for across sectors.

  • Published: May 8, 20233:00 pm
  • Author Fahmida Khatun
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Quah Zheng Wen’s fighting spirit shines; Singapore win four swimming golds

He has won the 100m backstroke at five straight Games, a commendable record given he currently has to balance training while undergoing national service.

  • Published: May 8, 202311:47 am
  • Author Jonathan Wong
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Prawit unfazed by plunging ratings as PM candidate, eyes 300 seats

The Palang Pracharath Party leader remains upbeat despite falling out of the top 10, survey reveals.

  • Published: May 5, 20232:01 pm
  • Author The Nation

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