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The largest city in the world, with a population of 34 million, is located in central China and is comparable in size to Austria. This megacity represents the rapid urbanization driven by the Communist Party's initiative to unify and populate extensive rural areas, a strategy implemented 30 years ago. It stands as a testament to China's remarkable ability to transform and reshape urban landscapes globally. Full Article

SINGAPORE: Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) candidate Gigene Wong has issued two apologies after using a racial slur during a rally, referring to fellow candidate Ariffin Sha with the derogatory term "keling kia." Wong expressed remorse for her comments, acknowledging their offensiveness to the Indian community and recognizing the harm caused. The incident occurred at a rally for the upcoming elections, where Wong is part of the SDP's slate contesting Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC. Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Campaigning for GE2025 enters its fifth day on Sunday (Apr 27), as candidates step up their efforts to win over voters.Following nine rallies on Saturday evening, three more are scheduled for Sunday.More walkabouts are also lined up as candidates make their final weekend push.Follow...

PowerPoint Parties: A 2025 Social Trend PowerPoint parties, where individuals gather to showcase slideshows on specialized topics, gained popularity during the pandemic. As featured in the CNA Lifestyle series Take It Offline, Izza Haziqah, an enthusiast of these gatherings, argues that they continue to be one of the best socializing methods in 2025. This unique format fosters engagement and connection among participants, highlighting its enduring appeal in a post-pandemic world. Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: From the SimplyGo saga to the blocked Income-Allianz deal, recent incidents have chipped away at trust in the ruling party, said Progress Singapore Party’s (PSP) Hazel Poa on Saturday (Apr 26) night. Speaking at the PSP’s second rally at Bukit Gombak Stadium, she also...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: During its second election rally on April 26, 2025, the People's Power Party (PPP) called for policy changes to address rising living costs, including scrapping GST on essentials and raising MediSave limits. Key speakers, including chairman Derrick Sim and Mdm Arbaah Haroun, emphasized housing affordability and proposed special flats for young couples to support family planning. The PPP, contesting in Ang Mo Kio and Tampines GRCs, aims...