Daily roundup: Americans give out care packs to needy residents in Singapore to mark Biden's inauguration - and other top stories today
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PUBLISHED ONJanuary 18, 2021 7:42 AM
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.
1. Americans give out over 300 care packs to needy residents in Singapore to mark Biden's inauguration
The packs, purchased with about $10,200 donated over the past week by Americans living here, consisted of rice, Milo, detergents and toiletries... » READ MORE
2. Bonuses given in China for skipping Chinese New Year travel amid Covid-19 fears
Cash bonuses, shopping vouchers, movie tickets, free entry to local attractions, and even food and decorations are among the incentives being offered to deter Chinese people... » READ MORE
3. We catch up with Chen Xiuhuan, Phyllis Quek and Angela Ang for a hiking session
We took the opportunity to catch up with them and find out more about their friendship, how Covid-19 has impacted their lives, and what future plans they have... » READ MORE
4. Irene Ang's greatest accomplishment in 2020 was learning how to set up Zoom calls on her own
The self-proclaimed "tech idiot" took a while before she was finally able to figure it out... » READ MORE