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Salted egg yolk chips, fish skin, indomie, sauce over fries and chicken cutlets, croissants, cookies, bubble tea and even ice-cream? Singaporeans love salted egg yolk so much that we imported 3,300 tonnes of it in 2018 - a 13.8% increase from 2014.
Salted egg yolk chips, fish skin, indomie, sauce over fries and chicken cutlets, croissants, cookies, bubble tea and even ice-cream? Singaporeans love salted egg yolk so much that we imported 3,300 tonnes of it in 2018 - a 13.8% increase from 2014.
While helicopter parenting may be resulting from Singapore families choosing to have fewer kids, mum Serena Ong and dad Kai Keong are challenging their 5-year-old son, Nathanael, to be more independent. He is tasked to take his dad’s laptop from their home in Simei to dad’s office in Marina One all by himself.
While helicopter parenting may be resulting from Singapore families choosing to have fewer kids, mum Serena Ong and dad Kai Keong are challenging their 5-year-old son, Nathanael, to be more independent. He is tasked to take his dad’s laptop from their home in Simei to dad’s office in Marina One all by himself.
On December 22, 2018, following the eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano, a tsunami engulfed a concert by pop band Seventeen and the audience at Tanjung Lesong resort in western Java, Indonesia. Among them was Willy Siska, an employee of Perusahaan istrik Negara (PLN) who was there with his wife and two children for a year-end company party. Dragged out 2km to sea, he found himself fighting to survive in the roiling waves alongside Seventeen lead si
On December 22, 2018, following the eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano, a tsunami engulfed a concert by pop band Seventeen and the audience at Tanjung Lesong resort in western Java, Indonesia. Among them was Willy Siska, an employee of Perusahaan istrik Negara (PLN) who was there with his wife and two children for a year-end company party. Dragged out 2km to sea, he found himself fighting to survive in the roiling waves alongside Seventeen lead si
Even as Facebook’s #10yearchallenge sparks concerns that the social media giant is mining data for facial recognition AI, China’s facial recognition systems are already a reality in everyday life. #WhyItMatters host Joshua Lim finds out how public restrooms use it to prevent people from taking too much toilet paper; and how jaywalkers are identified, then publicly shamed on a digital billboard.
Even as Facebook’s #10yearchallenge sparks concerns that the social media giant is mining data for facial recognition AI, China’s facial recognition systems are already a reality in everyday life. #WhyItMatters host Joshua Lim finds out how public restrooms use it to prevent people from taking too much toilet paper; and how jaywalkers are identified, then publicly shamed on a digital billboard.
We've been taught that Sir Stamford Raffles founded Singapore in 1819. But what was life in Singapore like before the colonial era?
We've been taught that Sir Stamford Raffles founded Singapore in 1819. But what was life in Singapore like before the colonial era?
Deep-fried hot dogs and chicken nuggets – that's what nursing home residents were served. Until Ang Kian Peng who leads Soup Restaurant Group’s corporate social responsibility came up with the idea to serve them homecooked-style meals... prepared by prison inmates and folks with disabilities.
Deep-fried hot dogs and chicken nuggets – that's what nursing home residents were served. Until Ang Kian Peng who leads Soup Restaurant Group’s corporate social responsibility came up with the idea to serve them homecooked-style meals... prepared by prison inmates and folks with disabilities.
Fear - what a rope access technician has to live with, every time he goes over the edge. Meet the guys who take risks to keep our high rises looking good.
Fear - what a rope access technician has to live with, every time he goes over the edge. Meet the guys who take risks to keep our high rises looking good.
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is now creating art and making music. Would art-lovers be able to tell the difference between AI-created and man-made art? Would they feel different knowing that their favourite piece was made by an algorithm?
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is now creating art and making music. Would art-lovers be able to tell the difference between AI-created and man-made art? Would they feel different knowing that their favourite piece was made by an algorithm?
China’s government has plans to be able to identify any of its 1.4 billion citizens within 3 seconds - via cameras with facial recognition technology. Why It Matters puts the tech to the test.
China’s government has plans to be able to identify any of its 1.4 billion citizens within 3 seconds - via cameras with facial recognition technology. Why It Matters puts the tech to the test.
He's just 3 - but Ninja is braving his fears to work on his family's frog farm all by himself. How many Singapore kids you know would do this?
He's just 3 - but Ninja is braving his fears to work on his family's frog farm all by himself. How many Singapore kids you know would do this?
Despite significant uncertainties in the year ahead, investment commitments in Singapore are expected to be sustained at 2018 levels, the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) said on Thursday (Feb 14). EDB also identified mobility as a potential growth area for 2019. Eugenia Lim and Elizabeth Neo with the story.
Despite significant uncertainties in the year ahead, investment commitments in Singapore are expected to be sustained at 2018 levels, the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) said on Thursday (Feb 14). EDB also identified mobility as a potential growth area for 2019. Eugenia Lim and Elizabeth Neo with the story.
With Thailand becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise medical marijuana, and Malaysia and Philippines considering the same, will more countries follow? Singapore's Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam says that the power of money and propaganda wielded by pharmaceutical companies is behind the move towards accepting cannabis for medical use.
With Thailand becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise medical marijuana, and Malaysia and Philippines considering the same, will more countries follow? Singapore's Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam says that the power of money and propaganda wielded by pharmaceutical companies is behind the move towards accepting cannabis for medical use.
Decompression sickness, being swept away by currents, drowning. A commercial diver takes such risks every time he goes into the deep blue, to keep the sea trade which Singapore relies on in ship-shape.
Decompression sickness, being swept away by currents, drowning. A commercial diver takes such risks every time he goes into the deep blue, to keep the sea trade which Singapore relies on in ship-shape.
Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise the use of cannabis for medical purposes, and countries like Philippines and Malaysia are considering the same. Insight looks at whether the tide of opinion on cannabis is turning, and what the recent trends mean for Singapore where carrying and transporting of drugs still result in the death penalty.
Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise the use of cannabis for medical purposes, and countries like Philippines and Malaysia are considering the same. Insight looks at whether the tide of opinion on cannabis is turning, and what the recent trends mean for Singapore where carrying and transporting of drugs still result in the death penalty.
Singaporeans throw out 120kg of used electronics a minute – throwing away some of the world’s scarcest minerals like gold and palladium present in our smartphones. A look at the challenges involved at 1 of the 4 phone battery recycling plants in the world in South Korea; and another plant that dismantles over 150 different TV models for minerals.
Singaporeans throw out 120kg of used electronics a minute – throwing away some of the world’s scarcest minerals like gold and palladium present in our smartphones. A look at the challenges involved at 1 of the 4 phone battery recycling plants in the world in South Korea; and another plant that dismantles over 150 different TV models for minerals.
Taiwan's armed forces is phasing out national service, and is planning to replace conscription with an all-volunteer military system. Of concern is not just the growing military imbalance with mainland China - where President Xi Jinping refuses to rule out the use of force against separatists - but also how young Taiwanese aren't keen on military service.
Taiwan's armed forces is phasing out national service, and is planning to replace conscription with an all-volunteer military system. Of concern is not just the growing military imbalance with mainland China - where President Xi Jinping refuses to rule out the use of force against separatists - but also how young Taiwanese aren't keen on military service.
Kaohsiung's new mayor, Kuomintang's (KMT) Han Kyo-Yu, may not talk ideals. Perhaps you may think he's vulgar, talking about money every day. But to farmers, it is all that matters - whether we can make a living. Meanwhile, the Kinmen islands - just 5km from Xiamen, but under Taipei's control - are booming from Chinese tourism.
Kaohsiung's new mayor, Kuomintang's (KMT) Han Kyo-Yu, may not talk ideals. Perhaps you may think he's vulgar, talking about money every day. But to farmers, it is all that matters - whether we can make a living. Meanwhile, the Kinmen islands - just 5km from Xiamen, but under Taipei's control - are booming from Chinese tourism.
When bus drivers doze off or get distracted, tragic accidents occur. This tech, piloted in Shenzhen, could eliminate that danger for good.
When bus drivers doze off or get distracted, tragic accidents occur. This tech, piloted in Shenzhen, could eliminate that danger for good.
The failure of India's public healthcare system has spurred a network of unregistered private hospitals, and even ambulance drivers poaching patients from the doorsteps of government hospitals. Get Real goes undercover.
The failure of India's public healthcare system has spurred a network of unregistered private hospitals, and even ambulance drivers poaching patients from the doorsteps of government hospitals. Get Real goes undercover.
Tan Twan Eng is one of Malaysia’s most successful authors. The former lawyer turned novelist won the prestigious Man Asian Literary Award for his novel, The Garden of Evening Mists, which is being adapted into a film for HBO. He talks to host Lin Xueling about why he refuses to explain terms like laksa in his books.
Tan Twan Eng is one of Malaysia’s most successful authors. The former lawyer turned novelist won the prestigious Man Asian Literary Award for his novel, The Garden of Evening Mists, which is being adapted into a film for HBO. He talks to host Lin Xueling about why he refuses to explain terms like laksa in his books.
Indonesia’s former Trade Minister, Mari Pangestu says Trump’s unilateral way of dealing with China is “bullying”.
Indonesia’s former Trade Minister, Mari Pangestu says Trump’s unilateral way of dealing with China is “bullying”.
What it takes to maintain an older-generation HDB lift that's been running for over 20 years. Not easy work. Watch the full On The Red Dot episode here. Read more here.
What it takes to maintain an older-generation HDB lift that's been running for over 20 years. Not easy work. Watch the full On The Red Dot episode here. Read more here.
Could your future BTO flat be on a float at sea - or suspended over a canal? Novel living spaces are being created in other land-scarce cities. But which would work in Singapore?
Could your future BTO flat be on a float at sea - or suspended over a canal? Novel living spaces are being created in other land-scarce cities. But which would work in Singapore?
Prison fights are uncommon in Singapore, but when it happens, the Singapore Prison Service hopes to break up fights faster with the help of an artificial intelligence-powered human behaviour detection system.
Prison fights are uncommon in Singapore, but when it happens, the Singapore Prison Service hopes to break up fights faster with the help of an artificial intelligence-powered human behaviour detection system.
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