[Post 753] Saving On Mooncake Costs This Mid-Autumn Festival: Is DIY An Option? | Money Mind

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Saving on mooncake costs this mid-autumn festival. Is DIY an option? Host Andrea Heng finds out if her homemade mooncake hack passes the taste test.

[Post 752] New 'Premium' Durian Varieties: Are They Just Mao Shan Wang Remarketed? | Talking Point

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It's that time of the year again – the durian season. In recent years, we've seen new durian varieties entering the market, with each durian varieties offering unique flavours and textures. From lesser-known types like Tupai King to the increasingly popular Black Thorn and Black Gold – what are these new varieties, and what exactly are you paying for? Host Diana Ser heads to a durian plantation in Penang, where some of these newer varieties are cultivated, in search of answers. 

[Post 751] The hidden tech that builds a world-class airport | Building Singapore

 

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How do you redesign an airport terminal to handle 5 million more passengers a year? And at the same time ensure that everyone's bags get on the right flight, at the right time? Read the story at https://str.sg/4CFmT for more. 

Host Chua Enlai enters "the heart" of Changi Airport Terminal 2 to discover the world of "roller coasters" and robotic cranes handling your luggage, as well as the simulation software used to predict passenger traffic at the planning stage. 

This is the third in a five-part series, Building Singapore, which features the people and technology shaping our built environment. 

[Post 750] Completing the Circle Line | Building Singapore

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How are MRT tunnels built underground without causing disruption above? 👷🚧

Chua Enlai discovers the engineering innovations, including a 100m-long "factory" deployed into the ground, used to expand Singapore's rail network in a safer, more efficient way. This is the second in a five-part series, Building Singapore, which features the people and technology shaping our built environment. 

[Post 749] Building the home that keeps 3,000 birds happy

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Ever wondered how penguins stay cool in tropical Singapore? 🐧🌴

Join Chua Enlai as he uncovers innovative solutions in the construction of Singapore's first eco-paradise.

This is the first in Building Singapore, a five-part series that features the people and technology shaping our built environment. READ MORE: https://str.sg/Awai

[Post 748] The Chinese and Japanese Gardens reopen: Attractions to look out for #JurongLakeGardens

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After extensive rebuilding works over the last five years, the Chinese and Japanese Gardens in Taman Jurong were officially reopened on Sept 8 by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong as part of Jurong Lake Gardens. 

Familiar landmarks such as the Twin Pagoda, Grand Arch and Stoneboat remain – alongside new spaces such as Water Wall Court and the Japanese Garden’s Guesthouse, a multipurpose hall that can accommodate up to 1,000 people.

The Straits Times highlights some of the key attractions visitors can look forward to on their next visit.  

[Post 747] India sees rise in demand for gold

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A new sparkle has come to India’s gold market after the government in July slashed the import duty on the precious metal by more than half. The move has cooled prices and heated up demand. Local media is reporting as much as a 30 per cent increase in sales for some jewellers. CNA's Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.