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🏘 How 62 years of rent control helped preserve Singapore's shophouses, long before they were worth millions Singapore used to have rent control measures, and the final remnants of that policy lasted all the way till April 2001. READ: https://asia1.news/4cns8rQ Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

Palestinians in Qusra say they have faced militant settler attacks for months In Qusra, rights groups say militant settlers are mounting a concerted effort to seize more land, further eating into territory where Palestinians aim to establish a state. READ: https://asia1.news/3UBPSlS Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

🧐 Does higher-octane petrol really make your car perform better? This is one of the biggest myths among drivers. READ: https://asia1.news/4wt0dhe Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

⛩ Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country's World War II surrender The Yasukuni Shrine, which commemorates over 2.4 million people who died in wars, became controversial after enshrining 14 convicted World War II Japanese war criminals. READ: https://asia1.news/4xMxeX5 Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

☺️ Estate worker helps Choa Chu Kang resident find phone accidentally thrown down rubbish chute A woman mistakenly discarded her mobile phone in the trash, but successfully retrieved it later thanks to a town council worker. READ: https://asia1.news/4xJbZ8f Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

🛩 Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 returned to Munich after takeoff incident, Flightradar24 says Vietnam Airlines VN34 was seen rotating very late, striking up dust and dirt as it took off at the end of the runway. READ: https://asia1.news/4hwwj8e Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

🇮🇩 At least 38 dead after Indonesia's magnitude-7.7 earthquake, officials say Indonesian authorities have warned that the death toll would almost certainly rise. READ: https://asia1.news/4hChvVz Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

🤨 'I curse you from the bottom of my heart': TikTok livestreamers slammed over furious rant at customers who apparently cancelled order The two members of the livestreaming team @/vedawinfam, Winnie Heng and Vadalene Eng, were slammed for their response to customers who apparently wanted to return highly sought-after items after the livestream ended. READ: https://asia1.news/4gfQ2a4 Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

😰 Elderly man shoved onto floor at East Coast coffeeshop after patting child's head The elderly man's family runs the coffeeshop. READ: https://asia1.news/4wtykpq Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

🚨 Bukit Panjang 4-vehicle accident: Van driver arrested for driving under drug influence Vapes and pods were also seized from the 27-year-old male van driver's vehicle. READ: https://asia1.news/4xDW3nL Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

😔 1 dead after fire breaks out at Jurong East HDB flat About 50 residents from Block 339 Jurong East Avenue 1 were evacuated during the fire on early Sunday (Aug 16) morning. READ: https://asia1.news/4xHBNBN Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

🧐 How Tiong Bahru became one of Singapore's most desirable neighbourhoods Tiong Bahru was already three decades old when Singapore became independent in 1965. READ: https://asia1.news/45OtkRD Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

🏙 A condo resident was sued over complaints about condo management decisions - here's what the court decided In a recently concluded legal case brought before District Judge Sim Mei Ling, the disagreement began over basketball hoops, specifically installing protective netting behind the hoops.  READ: https://asia1.news/4gjBJ4l Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

🤧 He tried to skip class, but life and director Anthony Chen had other plans An "accidental" audition at 11 changed Koh Jia Ler's life, and began a 15-year journey across three films with an acclaimed Singapore director, Anthony Chen. READ: https://asia1.news/4g2SLVu Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

😮 Workgroup tackling Singapore's declining marriage, birth rates to introduce interim measures: Indranee Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah on Saturday (Aug 15) said this will ensure the Government does not lose time in addressing the important issue of Singapore’s declining birth and marriage rates. READ: https://asia1.news/4gf0rmf Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday: ✈️ 2 planes with same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller https://asia1.news/4qkx9aj 🇺🇸 US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China https://asia1.news/4bU1MO5 🇲🇲 Myanmar says over 300,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation as exodus enters 9th year https://asia1.news/4ziyuT8

🇸🇬🇹🇭⚽️ Ilhan Fandi's late goal gives Lions lifeline in 3-1 Asean Championship semi-final first-leg loss to Thailand Singapore appeared to be heading to Bangkok with a daunting three-goal deficit after a Teerasak Poeiphimai first-half double and Seksan Ratree's strike shortly after the restart put the record seven-time champions firmly in control. But Ilhan pulled one back for Singapore to reduce that deficit to two. READ: https://asia1.news/3RR0mNB Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

🎤 'I've waited 25 years for Dao Ming Si': F Forever brings nostalgic heartbreak and joy to Singapore Indoor Stadium "I've waited 25 years for Dao Ming Si," read a handmade sign held high by a fan in the packed Singapore Indoor Stadium, capturing the collective nostalgia at F Forever's emotional reunion concert. READ: https://asia1.news/4x1KOFN Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

👮‍♂️ 13 motorists caught for various traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint over National Day weekend Of these, 10 motorists have been referred to the Traffic Police for further action. READ: https://asia1.news/461wAZH Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.

🗡️ Man in Yishun arrested for driving while on drugs, possessing offensive weapons A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs. READ: https://asia1.news/4x44UPW Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates.