Inside US and China military drills, Singapore’s underconsumption trend: 5 weekend reads

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1. Super Garuda Shield vs Falcon Strike: inside the US and China’s military drills

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Chinese and Cambodian troops at this year’s Golden Dragon military exercise near Phnom Penh. Photo: AP

2. ‘We wasted 6 years’: Philippines seeks naval self-reliance as China threat grows

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Philippine navy personnel on board a rigid inflatable boat attempt to block Chinese coastguard personnel’s access at Second Thomas Shoal last year. Photo: AFP

3. Singapore’s youth embrace underconsumption lifestyle as economic realities bite

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A post by Lim Yi Ying, a 35-year-old Singaporean business owner, on her commitment to reduce her consumption. Photo: Captured from TikTok

4. Has India’s cheetah project hit a conservation dead end with the latest death?

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India’s cheetah reintroduction project, a flagship initiative for Prime Minister Modi, faces a potential collapse after the death of its only wild-roaming cheetah. Photo: Reuters

5. Powder keg: global warming threatens Hokkaido snow, affecting tourism, daily life

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Hokkaido’s powder snow may become heavier due to global warming, impacting winter sports tourism and daily life, warns a new study. Photo: Shutterstock
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