2 food business operations suspended by SFA after Singapore TikTok food poisoning; SIA’s flight profitability drops in June quarter: Singapore live news
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SFA has suspended the food business operations of Yun Hai Yao and Pu Tien following the investigation into the food poisoning outbreak at TikTok Singapore. For more information on the suspension, read on.
Singapore Airlines‘ flight profitability dipped in June quarter due to rising fuel costs and heightened competition. To understand how they impact SIA’s profits, read here.
Netflix announced release dates for Squid Game seasons two and three. For more information on the next two seasons of Squid Game, read here.
California authorities launched a human trafficking sting operation at San Diego Comic-Con this year. They arrested over a dozen suspects and 10 potential victims were rescued. To find out how the authorities went undercover, read here.
Robert Downey Jr.‘s paycheck for Doctor Doom is drawing backlash as he’s reportedly making “significantly more” than US$80 million (S$106.8 million). Netizens on X are pointing out the hypocrisy of Disney and here’s what they are saying.
A Thai man was scammed of 8.7 million baht (S$327,000) after a commercial shoot with Blackpink’s Lisa never materialised. It was for his 11-year-old daughter. For more how the modelling scam unfolded, read here.
MrBeast is facing internet backlash as his past controversial comments resurfaced. In viral clips from years ago, he can be heard making racist comments and suggesting he would have sex with a rapper who was 14 then. To know more about the MrBeast and his response to the controversy, read here.
Chef Ang Song Kang is “ready to embrace retirement” and will be closing his Michelin-starred restaurant, Chef Kang’s, in October. For more on the closure, read here.
A rare moment of unity was displayed at the Olympics. The South Korea mixed doubles table tennis team took a group selfie with the other winners, including athletes from North Korea and China. For more on this selfie seen around the world, read here.
Dating trends found on TikTok can be fun and helpful. But, it can also be dangerous if used to make assumptions about our partner or relationship. To find out which dating trends experts flagged, read on. (Hint: One involves an orange peel)
A new study found that cancer rates are increasing among millennials and Gen X-ers. Experts have one suspect: Obesity. To learn how obesity could cause cancer, read here.
Ri Il Gyu, a former senior North Korean diplomat who recently defected to South Korea, said the North wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump is re-elected.
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2 food business operations suspended by SFA after Singapore TikTok food poisoning
SFA has suspended the food business operations of Yun Hai Yao and Pu Tien following the investigation into the food poisoning outbreak at TikTok Singapore. (Photo: Roslan Rahman/AFP via Getty Images) The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has suspended the food business operations of Yun Hai Yao Pte Ltd and Pu Tien Services Pte Ltd.
The suspension came on the heels of an investigation by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and SFA into the major food poisoning outbreak at Bytedance’s office at One Raffles Quay on Tuesday (30 July).
According to a press release by SFA, the suspension started on 31 July and will last till further notice.
The licensees are required to clean and sanitise the premises, including equipment and utensils, and dispose all ready-to-eat food and perishable food items.
All food handlers working in the premises are required to re-attend and pass the Food Safety Course Level 1 and test negative for foodborne pathogens, before they can resume work as food handlers.
The appointed Food Hygiene Officer working at the premises must re-attend and pass the Food Safety Course Level 3 before he/she can resume work as a Food Hygiene Officer.
SFA added that a total of 130 individuals fell ill and they consumed food supplied by Yun Hai Yao and Pu Tien.
.Of the 130, 17 were hospitalised and are currently stable. The rest have sought outpatient treatment, self-medicated, or recovered without treatment
“SFA would like to remind food operators to observe good food and personal hygiene practices at all times. SFA will not hesitate to take firm action against anyone found to be in violation of the Environmental Public Health Act,” said the agency.
For more information on the suspension, read here.
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North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins
Ri Il Gyu, a former senior North Korean diplomat who recently defected to South Korea, said the North wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump is re-elected. (Photo: Reuters/Kim Soo-hyeon) A former North Korean diplomat, the country wants to restart nuclear talks with the United States if Trump is re-elected as president.
Ri Il Gyu, the highest-ranking North Korean diplomat to defect to the South since 2016, said Pyonyang was mapping out a strategy with Trump being re-elected in mind.
Ri also shared that the North has set its sights on Russia, US, and Japan as its top foreign policy priorities for this year and beyond.
For more information, read here.
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Obesity may be causing cancer rates to rise in millennials, Gen X
A new study found that cancer rates are increasing among millennials and Gen X-ers. (Photo: Getty Images) A new American study has found that cancer rates in millennials and Gen X-ers have risen dramatically in recent years.
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), the rates of 17 types of cancer, including pancreatic, breast and gastric cancer, have risen with each new generation since 1920.
Additionally, millennials and Gen X-ers face a greater risk of cancers which were in decline for the baby boomers and older generations.
Experts are still researching the cause but their main suspect is obesity.
To learn how obesity could cause cancer, read here.
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These 6 TikTok dating trends are dangerous, say experts
Dating trends found on TikTok can be fun and helpful. But, it can also be dangerous if used to make assumptions about our partner or relationship. (Photo: Getty Images) It doesn’t take long for you to come across a viral reel of a dating trend on social media.
Most of them come in the form of ‘fun’ experiments, think “Would you love me if I was a worm?” type of questions.
While experts say it could be helpful “if they encourage us to notice how we feel within a relationship”, it’s dangerous to use these trends to make an assumption about your situation or partner.
To find out which are the dangerous dating trends, including the orange peel test, read on.
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Olympics unite North and South Korea in viral selfie
A rare moment of unity was displayed at the Olympics. The South Korea mixed doubles table tennis team took a group selfie with the other winners, including athletes from North Korea and China. (Photo: AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) North and South Korea went viral in a rare moment of unity at the Olympics.
Tensions are at an all-time high between both countries but it didn’t stop their athletes from taking a group photo after the table tennis mixed doubles at the Paris Games.
In that category, South Korea clinched the bronze medal, North Korea took silver, and China finished top.
South Korea’s Lim Jong-hoon then took a group photo of all the winners, which included the athletes from the other two countries.
For more on this selfie seen around the world, read here.
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Chef Kang’s to close in October after 10 years
Chef Ang Song Kang is “ready to embrace retirement” and will be closing his Michelin-starred restaurant, Chef Kang’s, in October. (Photo: Chef-kang.com) Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Chef Kang’s will close its doors on 10 October.
It was announced in a press release that the brains (and hands) behind it, Chef Ang Song Kang, is “ready to embrace retirement”.
The restaurant has consistently earned one Michelin star from 2017 and 2024, and only serves three tables a night.
For more on the closure of Chef Kang’s, read here.
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MrBeast is caught a web of controversy. Here’s what happened
MrBeast is facing internet backlash as his past controversial comments resurfaced. (Photo: AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, is YouTube’s biggest star and huge philanthropic force.
For those who aren’t familiar with internet culture, you might recognise him as the YouTuber who gives away money and houses.
Recently though, his reputation has never been worse as his past controversies caught up with him.
In viral clips of his appearances from years ago, Donaldson made racist comments about Black people and suggested he would have sex with a rapper who was 14 years old at that time.
To know more about the MrBeast’s history and his response to the controversy, read here.
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Thai loses S$327k to modelling scam promising Blackpink’s Lisa
A Thai man was scammed of 8.7 million baht after a commercial shoot with Blackpink’s Lisa never materialised. It was for his daughter. (Photo: AP, Getty Images) This Thai father merely wanted to let his daughter break into the entertainment scene but was left with broken dreams and debt of more than 2 million baht (S$75,287).
The man, identified as Tee, met a woman named Namphueng through Facebook. She claimed his daughter could film a commercial with Blackpink’s Lisa for 150,000 baht, but required a deposit of 75,000 baht.
Tee also paid Nampheung for acting lessons and a separate commercial shoot for a well-known yogurt brand. It was reported that the shoot appeared legitimate with other participants present.
For more on the modelling scam, read here.
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Robert Downey Jr’s paycheck for Doctor Doom is getting backlash. Here’s why
Robert Downey Jr.’s paycheck for Doctor Doom is drawing backlash and here’s why. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) It may have been the big announcement that Marvel Studios hoped would unite its fans. After all, it’s the sweet reunion of Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo brothers.
But that doesn’t seem to be the case.
It was reported by Variety that the Russo brothers were supposedly paid US$80 million (S$106.8 million) to return. As for Downey, sources say he is paid “significantly more”.
The revelation drew brickbats who pointed out the hypocrisy of Disney.
Netizens on X (formerly known as Twitter) highlighted how they are willing to splurge on such talents while regular TV and film workers are losing their jobs and having rates cut.
A costumer production assistant who used to work on Black Panther 2 went viral for posting how little he was paid. To find out more, read here.
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Human trafficking operation exposed at San Diego Comic-Con
California authorities launched a human trafficking sting operation at San Diego Comic-Con this year. They arrested over a dozen suspects and 10 potential victims were rescued. (Photo: Tony Forte/MediaPunch/IPX) About 100,000 fans gather at San Diego Comic-Con every year to celebrate the biggest in pop culture.
Yet, heinous plans were afoot at this massive gathering as California authorities executed a human trafficking sting operation.
Over a dozen suspects were arrested and 10 potential victims were rescued, the California Department of Justice said in a press release on 30 July.
Of the 10 rescued, nine are adults and one is 16.
Attorney General Rob Bonta said in the release that sex traffickers tend to “capitalise on large scale events such as Comic-Con to exploit their victims for profit”.
To find out how the authorities executed their human trafficking sting operation, read here.
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Netflix announces release date for Squid Game seasons 2 and 3
Netflix announced release dates for Squid Game seasons two and three. (Photo: JuHan Noh/Netflix) Baby, let the games begin. Are you ready for it?
Netflix dropped a surprise teaser early morning on 1 Aug to announce the release date of Squid Game season two.
It will premier just after Christmas this year on 26 December.
An official synopsis has also been released and it states, “Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 remains determined to find the people behind the game and put an end to their vicious sport. Using this fortune to fund his search, Gi-hun starts with the most obvious of places: look for the man in a sharp suit playing ddakji in the subway.
“But when his efforts finally yield results, the path toward taking down the organisation proves to be deadlier than he imagined: to end the game, he needs to re-enter it.”
But that’s not all – season three was also announced by creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. It’s the final season in the series and it’s slated to air in 2025.
For more information on season two of Squid Game, read here.
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SIA’s flight profitability drops in June quarter
Singapore Airlines’ flight profitability dipped in June quarter due to rising fuel costs and heightened competition. (Photo: JoanValls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Singapore Airlines (SIA) saw their passenger yield (a measure of flight profitability) dip 4.6 per cent in the June quarter.
Compared to a year ago, it fell from 10.8 Singaporean cents per kilometre to 10.3 Singaporean cents.
On Wednesday (31 July), the airlines warned that “passenger yields are expected to stay below the previous year’s levels… particularly in the Asia-Pacific region”.
There are two factors for this – heightened competition from other airlines and rising fuel prices.
To understand how they impact SIA’s profits, read here.
