[July 31st] Foreigners pay $39 a week for modified app that lets them work Singapore delivery jobs illegally
Four men were charged in a Singapore court on July 29 for allegedly selling foreigners access to a doctored version of the foodpanda app that let them bypass identity checks and work illegally as delivery riders. The men, aged 28 to 45, allegedly charged S$50 to S$120 (US$39 to US$93) a week for the software, …
[July 30th] Chinese shop owner accused of stealing from over 1,200 compatriots in Thailand
A Chinese national and three Thai accomplices have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than 29 million baht (US$896,000) from over 1,200 Chinese tourists. The suspects reportedly skimmed UnionPay credit card data at souvenir shops and fruit stalls in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The four suspects, 42-year-old Chinese man, Chao Ji, and three Thai nationals …
[July 29th] Singapore supermarkets, stores run out of Marmite
Marmite, the savory and umami British food spread, has gone out of stock at major supermarket chains and retailers across Singapore. Local media reported that the condiment has disappeared from outlets of the city-state’s biggest supermarket chains, including FairPrice, Sheng Siong, Cold Storage and Giant. A FairPrice outlet’s staff told The Straits Times the spread had been missing …
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