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Singapore queued for last bubble tea before tightened lockdown

April 23, 2020 by Yein Jee

Singapore has imposed the circuit breaker measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 since early April. They announced an extension (until June 1) and some new rules a couple of days ago, which includes cutting the list of businesses which can operate during the period.

The cut includes standalone outlets that sell only drinks and snacks. Apparently some folks couldn’t live without their bubble tea for a few more weeks and created quite a view in the last hours before the ban. Didn’t intend to diss this at first, but couldn’t resist the awesome music in the video…

I can understand some form of panic buying, there’s some stupidity in there but there are also some people who don’t have a choice. Can’t find a reasonable phrase to describe the bubble tea rush though, it should be near the bottom of the list of essential stuff but there they are.

To be fair Malaysia has our share of ridiculousness during this difficult time. Our health minister tops it all with his advise that drinking warm water may kill the virus. And there are other crazier stories around the world, and some are causing real problems amidst the already chaotic world.

Banters aside, hope the situation improves for both countries and the rest of the world. Stay home, not just because it’s the law. Use some common sense and fight the pandemic together.

Filed Under: Offbeat Tagged With: Republic of Singapore, Singaporean food

Anime Festival Asia – Journey So Far 2015

February 22, 2015 by Yein Jee

A special video by AFA organiser which reflects the journey of the Anime Festival Asia which was held in Singapore since 2008. A few sub-conventions were held in other Southeast Asian countries during this period as well.

AFA has since established itself as the premier Japanese pop culture festival, bringing to SE Asia countless top performing artists and industry guests over the last seven years, with an estimated 700,000 attendees at 11 events.

The first two minutes include highlights from the AFA2014 which concluded last December. The second (six minutes) part are interviews with founder Shawn Chin and regular performers at AFA i.e. May’n, LiSA, fripSide and Eir Aoi.

I would have made the trip on its first year if not for a friend’s wedding. My interest gradually fades though, I rarely watched anime anymore back then and even less so nowadays… if they are doing some 90’s retro I may give it a go though LoL.

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Anime Festival Asia, Asian events, Asian pop culture, Asian videos, Exhibitions, Japanese pop culture, Otaku festivals, Republic of Singapore, Singapore pop culture

Singapore is best place to do business

October 29, 2014 by Yein Jee

Singapore tops the ease of doing business chart for the ninth consecutive year. The ranking is featured in the Doing Business report, published annually by the World Bank Group which measures regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it.

The top 10 economies with the most business-friendly regulatory environments are Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Denmark, South Korea, Norway, United States, United Kingdom, Finland and Australia.

My country Malaysia is ranked at 18th, not bad at all. Economic powerhouse China is ranked at 90th.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Businesses and companies, Economies and finances, Republic of Singapore, Top List

Marina Bay Sands 24/7 Redefined

September 26, 2014 by Yein Jee

Commercial for Marina Bay Sands, a hotel & casino resort in Singapore which is becoming an icon for the island nation since its opening 2010.

The complex is an architecture marvel, and its infinity edge swimming pool – which offers an amazing view of Singapore – is simply genius.

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Asia travel, Asian commercials, Asian videos, Casino & Gambling, Hotels & Hostels, Republic of Singapore, Singapore travel

Airi Suzuki Singapore DVD teaser

July 5, 2014 by Yein Jee

Teaser video for J-pop idol Airi Suzuki’s Singapore DVD which was filmed in the island-nation in Southeast Asia. I think it’s behind-the-scene (plus extra) footages from the making of her Kyomei photobook which was released earlier this year.

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: Airi Suzuki, Asian videos, C-ute Japan, Japanese showbiz, Japanese women, Republic of Singapore

Fabio Cannavaro gatecrashes Singapore futsal match

November 12, 2013 by Yein Jee

Former FIFA World Player of the Year Fabio Cannavaro made a surprise visit to a futsal pitch in Singapore. The Italian soccer star is an ambassador for Tiger Street Football, a futsal competition hosted by local brewer Tiger Beer.

Considered on of the greatest defenders of all time, Cannavaro led Italy to victory in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. He retired as a professional footballer in 2011.

Tiger Beer became Singapore’s first locally brewed beer in 1932. The brand is now available in more than 60 countries worldwide.

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Fabio Cannavaro, Football and soccer, Republic of Singapore, Sports and athletes

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