Daily Briefing: Singapore boosts cyber security after hacking incidents; Dollar stores find fans in Asian penny pinchers

And white tiger put down after developing tumour.

Singapore on Tuesday announced new measures to strengthen cyber security to prevent a recurrence of attacks on government websites incuding those of its president and prime minister. View more here.

35-year old Sarah Chan is a fan of value shopping. The Singaporean makes frequent trips to a variety of discount stores peppered throughout the wealthy city state, her favorite being Japan-based chain store Daiso Sangyo which offers products at 2 Singapore dollars ($1.60) per piece. View more here.

A rare white tiger at the Singapore Zoo in Mandai was put to sleep earlier this month after it developed a tumour, leaving just one male behind in the popular enclosure. View more here.
 

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