Updated: 18 January 2025

• ➡️ Buying 15kg of bak kwa from Malaysia? You can't bring them into Singapore yet: SFA - AsiaOne 🆕
  Buying 15kg of bak kwa from Malaysia? You can't bring them into Singapore yet: SFA  AsiaOne
  
  
• ➡️ TikTok says it will go dark on Jan 19 in US without assurance from Biden - The Straits Times 🆕
  TikTok says it will go dark on Jan 19 in US without assurance from Biden  The Straits TimesUS Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, leaving app's fate to Trump  CNAA TikTok ban could hit the U.S. in days. What to know — and how to prepare  NPRTikTok CEO thanks Trump for push to keep app available in US as ban looms  The Straits TimesTikTok Says to ‘Go Dark’ on Jan. 19 Without White House Clarity  Bloomberg
  
  
• ➡️ New Joo Chiat Community Hub to have co-working spaces, gym and theatre - CNA 🆕
  New Joo Chiat Community Hub to have co-working spaces, gym and theatre  CNA
  
  
• ➡️ Israeli Cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal, due to take effect on Jan 19 - The Straits Times 🆕
  Israeli Cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal, due to take effect on Jan 19  The Straits TimesSingapore welcomes Gaza ceasefire, intends to send more aid: PM Wong  CNAThe Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce  The New York TimesIsrael’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future  CNNIDF erects 3 complexes along Gaza border to receive each of the hostages released on Sunday  The Times of Israel
  
  
• ➡️ Xi to Skip Trump’s Inauguration, Sends Vice President Instead - Bloomberg 🆕
  Xi to Skip Trump’s Inauguration, Sends Vice President Instead  Bloomberg'Safe choice': Why is China sending Vice President Han Zheng to Trump’s inauguration?  CNAHan Zheng: The Chinese leader attending Trump's inauguration?  BBC.comChina's vice president to attend Trump inauguration instead of Xi  Nikkei AsiaChina ‘gives face’ by sending V-P to Trump’s inauguration, but it may not matter much  The Straits Times
  
  
• ➡️ Many in Singapore struggle to get a good night's sleep - and this is detrimental not just to the individual - CNA 🆕
  Many in Singapore struggle to get a good night's sleep - and this is detrimental not just to the individual  CNAExperts warn that sleeping less than 6 hours each night could lead to chronic diseases  The IndependentPoor Sleep Quality Is Associated With Incident Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome  Neurology Advisor
  
  
• ➡️ S’pore companies, education institutes to work with Odisha on skills development, green energy - The Straits Times 🆕
  S’pore companies, education institutes to work with Odisha on skills development, green energy  The Straits TimesPresident Tharman to visit India, marking 60 years of ties with Singapore  CNASingapore aiming to build semiconductor ecosystem in India, says President Tharman Shanmugaratnam  The HinduSingapore President says ties with India on ‘new trajectory’  The Indian ExpressIndia could become global hub of MRO sector, looking forward to work with Singapore: MEA  The Tribune India
  
  
• ➡️ High Court tosses widow's claim to remove eldest daughter as HDB flat co-owner - CNA 🆕
  High Court tosses widow's claim to remove eldest daughter as HDB flat co-owner  CNA
  
  
• ➡️ Be wary of phishing websites impersonating RedeemSG, say police - The Straits Times 🆕
  Be wary of phishing websites impersonating RedeemSG, say police  The Straits Times
  
  
• ➡️ 6 more nabbed for allegedly using ICA e-service to illegally change other people’s addresses - The Straits Times 🆕
  6 more nabbed for allegedly using ICA e-service to illegally change other people’s addresses  The Straits TimesThree people charged over unauthorised attempts to change residential addresses on ICA service  CNAThree Singaporeans charged over alleged plot to change addresses on immigration e-service portal  Yahoo News MalaysiaSingapore immigration suspends online change of address service after scammers alter dozens of victims’ addresses  The Star OnlineSingapore arrests seven for using stolen Singpass accounts to change victims’ addresses on ICA e-service  MSN
  
  
• ➡️ China and Thailand detain 12 gang members suspected of Myanmar trafficking scam - South China Morning Post 🆕
  China and Thailand detain 12 gang members suspected of Myanmar trafficking scam  South China Morning PostChina, Thai police jointly arrest suspects in missing people cases  CNAChina vows to rescue scam victims, crack down on cross-border criminal gangs  The Straits TimesChina urges Asean to fight cross-border crimes in show of new urgency  Bangkok PostChina assures ASEAN states of close future ties  China Daily
  
  
• ➡️ US president-elect Trump holds phone talks with Chinese leader Xi - CNA 🆕
  US president-elect Trump holds phone talks with Chinese leader Xi  CNATrump, China's Xi hold call on TikTok, trade, Taiwan  CNATraders Pile into Bullish China ETF Wagers After Trump-Xi Call  BloombergTrump holds ‘very good’ phone call with China’s President Xi  CNNTrump, Xi Jinping discuss TikTok, trade, fentanyl in phone conversation  South China Morning Post
  
  
• ➡️ ‘How can I forget S’pore?’: Indian migrants returning to Trichy keep connection to city-state alive - The Straits Times 🆕
  ‘How can I forget S’pore?’: Indian migrants returning to Trichy keep connection to city-state alive  The Straits Times
  
  
• ➡️ Thai PM to reassure Chinese tourists on security ahead of Chinese New Year - CNA 🆕
  Thai PM to reassure Chinese tourists on security ahead of Chinese New Year  CNAChinese travellers shun Thailand after actor’s abduction  The Straits TimesA Chinese actor was abducted from Thailand. His swift return has sparked hopes – and fears – back home  CNNChinese cancel Thai trips amid safety fears  Bangkok PostThai Lion Air sees dip in Chinese market  Bangkok Post
  
  
• ➡️ 'Genshin Impact' maker settles US charges of violating children's privacy - CNA 🆕
  'Genshin Impact' maker settles US charges of violating children's privacy  CNAGenshin Impact publisher to pay $27m to settle US charges of violating children’s privacy  The Straits TimesGenshin Impact Might Soon Have To Pay You Money  GameSpot
  
  
• ➡️ When #opentowork isn’t working: As job hunting gets harder, experts say do this instead - The Straits Times 🆕
  When #opentowork isn’t working: As job hunting gets harder, experts say do this instead  The Straits TimesRising F&B jobs and employment growth trends raise critical questions for Singapore's workforce  The Online Citizen Asia68% Singapore professionals eye new roles in 2025 as hiring struggles intensify  The IndependentSingapore’s talent paradox: Employers seek tech wizards, jobseekers prioritise practicality  HRM AsiaSingapore sees high demand for niche marketing professionals  Singapore Business Review
  
  
• ➡️ Some tech repair shops are looking at data on your devices, even cloning them - CNA 🆕
  Some tech repair shops are looking at data on your devices, even cloning them  CNA
  
  
• ➡️ Asia-Pacific markets mixed after China's fourth-quarter GDP beats estimates - CNBC 🆕
  Asia-Pacific markets mixed after China's fourth-quarter GDP beats estimates  CNBCChina meets growth target in 2024, but uncertainties loom  The Straits TimesChina's economic growth among slowest in decades  CNABarrage of Stimulus Powers Robust Chinese Growth—and Some Skepticism  The Wall Street JournalChina’s economy grows more than expected. But fears of Trump tariffs loom  CNN
  
  
• ➡️ Can't catch 'em all: Pokemon Centre Singapore calls off launch of trading card game set after people turn up in droves - AsiaOne 🆕
  Can't catch 'em all: Pokemon Centre Singapore calls off launch of trading card game set after people turn up in droves  AsiaOneJewel’s Pokemon Centre halts card set launch amid 1000-strong crowd; police called in  The Straits TimesWhy thousands of shoppers were spotted lining up inside Kmart stores at midnight: 'I'm crying'  Daily MailPokémon craze causes chaos at Costco over ‘151 Mini Tins’  Straight Arrow NewsPokémon TCG: Want To Track Prismatic Evolutions Prices? Here's How  Screen Rant
  
  
• ➡️ Nintendo stock slides 7% as Switch 2 announcement underwhelms - Nikkei Asia 🆕
  Nintendo stock slides 7% as Switch 2 announcement underwhelms  Nikkei AsiaNintendo’s Switch 2 Is Here. Now It’s All About the Games.  BloombergNintendo Switch 2 to be released in 2025 - News - Nintendo Official Site  NintendoThe Switch 2 is boring — and that’s exactly what Nintendo needs  The VergeNintendo teases that the Switch 2 screen will be around 30% bigger than the original, but I desperately hope they won't make us wait for an OLED option  Gamesradar
  
  
• ➡️ Apple suspends iPhone AI news summaries due to errors - CNA 🆕
  Apple suspends iPhone AI news summaries due to errors  CNAApple plans to disable AI features summarising news notifications  The Straits TimesiOS 18.3 Temporarily Removes Notification Summaries for News  MacRumorsiOS 18.3 makes 5 changes to Apple Intelligence notification summaries  9to5MacApple halts AI feature that made iPhones hallucinate about news  The Washington Post
  
  
• ➡️ The Sequence Research #471: One of the New Techniques Powering in OpenAI GPT-o3 - substack.com 🆕
  The Sequence Research #471: One of the New Techniques Powering in OpenAI GPT-o3  substack.comIt’s getting harder to measure just how good AI is getting  Vox.comHow should we test AI for human-level intelligence? OpenAI’s o3 electrifies quest  Nature.comBreaking Down Today’s Awe-Inspiring AI Systems  Forbes
  
  
• ➡️ Arts and heritage events will delve into S’pore history to mark SG60 - The Straits Times 🆕
  Arts and heritage events will delve into S’pore history to mark SG60  The Straits TimesSG60: Year-long activities to bring people together as Singapore turns 60  CNASingapore Biennale 2025: Art with ‘Pure Intention’ to Transform Public Spaces  IndiplomacySingapore Biennale returns with theme of pure intention  The Straits Times
  
  
• ➡️ Gossip mill: New Coco Lee song released, Song Joong-ki tears up as movie flops, Itzy's Yeji to make solo debut - AsiaOne 🆕
  Gossip mill: New Coco Lee song released, Song Joong-ki tears up as movie flops, Itzy's Yeji to make solo debut  AsiaOne
  
  
• ➡️ Residents roped in to turn MRT viaduct space near Bukit Gombak station into art installation - The Straits Times 🆕
  Residents roped in to turn MRT viaduct space near Bukit Gombak station into art installation  The Straits Times
  
  
• ➡️ A Letter to Myself Podcast: How the cello saved Hughes Chong from a lonely childhood and helped his mum recover from stroke - CNA 🆕
  A Letter to Myself Podcast: How the cello saved Hughes Chong from a lonely childhood and helped his mum recover from stroke  CNA
  
  
• ➡️ Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea chase Garnacho after Haaland signs new Man City deal - TEAMtalk 🆕
  Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea chase Garnacho after Haaland signs new Man City deal  TEAMtalkHaaland’s record-breaking deal is a coup but what happens if City are relegated? | Jamie Jackson  The GuardianHaaland's 10-year contract 'exceptional news' for City, Guardiola says  CNAErling Haaland seeks legacy at Manchester City with new 10-year contract until 2034  The Straits TimesErling Haaland's new Man City contract: What the deal is worth and what it means for Premier League champions  Sky Sports
  
  
• ➡️ Man United continue to reject Napoli approaches for Alejandro Garnacho - but the Italian giants have not given - Daily Mail 🆕
  Man United continue to reject Napoli approaches for Alejandro Garnacho - but the Italian giants have not given  Daily MailMan Utd star 'tempted' by astonishing Chelsea move after Ratcliffe approves sale for giant fee  TEAMtalkChelsea make Garnacho, Gittens enquiries - The Athletic  The AthleticChelsea ask Man Utd about Alejandro Garnacho! Blues join Napoli in race for Argentina winger with Dortmund's Jamie Gittens also on shortlist  GOAL EnglishCoach: Garnacho can have bright future  China Daily
  
  
• ➡️ Many talented young badminton players in Singapore, but keeping them in sport an issue: Ronald Susilo - CNA 🆕
  Many talented young badminton players in Singapore, but keeping them in sport an issue: Ronald Susilo  CNA
  
  
• ➡️ PSG-bound Kvaratskhelia bids farewell to Napoli - ESPN 🆕
  PSG-bound Kvaratskhelia bids farewell to Napoli  ESPNNapoli's Kvaratskhelia completes PSG transfer  ESPNEuropean football: Kvaratskhelia seals PSG move, Frankfurt sink Dortmund  The GuardianNapoli need to shake off Kvaratskhelia departure, says Conte  CNAMedical completed for possible Mohamed Salah replacement in Liverpool transfer blow  Liverpool.com
  
  
• ➡️ Skygazers in S’pore catch glimpse of planet Mars in night sky despite cloud cover - The Straits Times 🆕
  Skygazers in S’pore catch glimpse of planet Mars in night sky despite cloud cover  The Straits TimesMars to be visible from Singapore on Jan 16 in brightest appearance since December 2022  CNAWhy The Glowing Golden ‘Star’ In The Sky Is Getting Brighter This Week  ForbesMars meets the Wolf Moon. Observers around the world see the full Moon tango with the Red Planet  Sky at Night MagazineOpinion - Seeing Stars: The Red Planet  West Coast Today
  
  
• ➡️ New study reveals surprising cause of sunburn: It’s not DNA - Tech Explorist 🆕
  New study reveals surprising cause of sunburn: It’s not DNA  Tech ExploristRNA damage plays key role in sunburn reaction  News-Medical.NetRNA Damage, Not DNA, Drives Sunburn and Skin Inflammation  Technology Networks
  
  
• ➡️ Giant isopod named 'Bathynomus vaderi' after Darth Vader - Earth.com 🆕
  Giant isopod named 'Bathynomus vaderi' after Darth Vader  Earth.comSpecies of Deep Sea Bug The Size of a Small Dog Named For Star Wars Villain  ScienceAlertGiant isopod named after Darth Vader is a delicacy in Vietnam  New ScientistRangers players join in on wiffle ball tournament at Globe Life Field  MSNProf. Peter Ng examining giant isopods from a seafood market (IMAGE)  EurekAlert
  
  
• ➡️ New type of skeletal tissue has big potential - Futurity: Research News 🆕
  New type of skeletal tissue has big potential  Futurity: Research NewsRevealed: the fatty cells that are the ‘bubble wrap’ of the body  Nature.comChallenging Long-Standing Assumptions: Scientists Have Discovered a New Type of Skeletal Tissue  SciTechDailyBPGbio's Lipidomics Expertise Powers Groundbreaking Discovery of Lipid-Rich Cartilage Published in Science  Business WireThese Newly Identified Cells Could Change the Face of Plastic Surgery  WIRED
  
  
• ➡️ Benefits of common decongestant found in many medications outweigh risks: HSA - The Straits Times 🆕
  Benefits of common decongestant found in many medications outweigh risks: HSA  The Straits Times
  
  
• ➡️ Preventive care can extend life expectancy and reduce mortality risk, says this GP - CNA 🆕
  Preventive care can extend life expectancy and reduce mortality risk, says this GP  CNA
  
  
• ➡️ Wetter and warmer: How does climate change impact dengue transmission? - The Straits Times 🆕
  Wetter and warmer: How does climate change impact dengue transmission?  The Straits Times
  
  
• ➡️ Eating more fruit at midlife may help ward off later-life depression - Harvard Health 🆕
  Eating more fruit at midlife may help ward off later-life depression  Harvard Health