Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia’s second largest economy closes 12 hawker centers this month for cleaning

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Twelve hawker centers across Singapore will close for one to four days from Oct. 1 for scheduled cleaning to ensure hygiene at the facilities. The National Environment Agency (NEA) said the regular cleaning exercises are carried out to ensure Singaporeans can continue to enjoy affordable food in a clean and hygienic environment, AsiaOne reported. The … Read more

Southeast Asia’s lowest-fertility nation launches dating service for public servants

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The algorithm-powered pilot initiative, unveiled on Tuesday and named FirstDate, targets employees aged between 21 to 35 and promises to end “swipe fatigue”, associated with some dating apps, while building a “thoughtful connection”. Public officials can fill out details including interests, habits, religious preferences and “dealbreakers”. The platform promises absolute privacy, saying “only your match … Read more