Author: ContentED
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Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Compact powerhouse
It’s been a while since I owned an iPad — a Gen 3 version way back in 2012. And I started with the first generation in 2010. The tech part of me bought that out of curiosity, especially with all the hype and mixed press reviews then. Some media even made fun of the name…
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Yiwu: A permanent Canton Fair
Ever heard of Yiwu? I didn’t until last year. OK, call me a late developer but the city isn’t exactly known as a tourist destination. It was only last year when we went to our first Canton Fair that we first heard of Yiwu. Some of the Guangzhou show’s visitors told us that they were…
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Shopee tops with 99% off breaking deals
Online sales have become the norm. Besides the holiday seasons, e-commerce platforms and merchants have leveraged sales on selective dates each month (eg 8.8, 9.9…) Some sales appear to be genuine while others look gimmicky. To the unaware, some merchants even jack up their prices and then offer discounts to give the perception of good…
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Ximending: 5 reasons to stay again
Except for the COVID-19 years, I have made at least one trip to Taiwan, in particular Taipei, each year since 2023. In my earlier years, Xinyi District was the centre of my universe in the city. As I usually am there to attend an annual event held at Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), my golden…
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Concert experience: Different every time
Concert frenzy is on the rise. In Singapore, the Taylor Swift concert tickets were sold out on release dates — and that’s not just one but her entire concert series. Perhaps, it’s the pent-up demand after a few years of COVID-19. Or what some have dubbed as FOMO (fear of missing out). And concert prices…
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Facebook down? Don’t panic!
Facebook asked me to log in last night. That’s unusual because I am usually logged in. Anyway, I tried and it did not work. Alright, maybe I had a typo error in my password. I tried again and clicked the “reveal password” icon but it did not work again. Now, I was getting worried. Has…
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Sony ups retail experience at One Holland Village store
Want to go television shopping with your pet? How about listening to your favourite music on a sound system before buying? Or taking a camera out to snap shots and see how it works for you? The 2,600-square foot Sony Store One Holland Village lets you do all these. Officially opened today, the store brings…
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Guangzhou wholesale markets worth visiting
For those of us who love wholesale markets, you will be spoilt for choice in Guangzhou. The Chinese city is home to more than 1,000 wholesale markets covering a wide range of products. And wholesale markets from other parts of China buy from those in Guangzhou. With so many options, the challenges are where to…
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First trip to Canton Fair
China Import and Export Fair, or more commonly known as Canton Fair, has been around since 1957. Dubbed as the biggest trade fair in the world, it attracted more than 25,000 exhibitors for its latest edition. And its ginormous halls showcase a massive variety of products from household items and electronics, to tractors and ceramics.…
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8 great Guangzhou impressions
Having not been to China since the pandemic, I was unsure of what to expect before I left for my trip to Guangzhou in October. What are the security measures? Would I need to be masked? How would the locals react to foreigners? Thankfully, all my concerns were dispelled! China is receiving foreigners — whether…
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