Best 1upmedia Podcasts (2024)

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The Homeless Killer | 2016 | 1/2 17:31

4d ago17:31

17:31

In October of 2016, the bustling streets of Pathum Thani in Thailand would be shocked into silence by the discovery of a pair of bodies nearby a drug clinic. What's even more peculiar was the fact that the victims appeared to have both been homeless, and that more bodies were yet to be found. Part 1 - We describe the events leading up to the discov…

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Lippo Group (ID) | Bikes and Ships | 1/5 21:57

5d ago21:57

21:57

From a local Indonesian business, the Lippo Group has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's most influential conglomerates. With ventures spanning across real estate, retail, healthcare, banking, and digital technology, the Indonesian powerhouse has left an indelible mark not just locally, but across the region. From developing sprawling urban cente…

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Searching for Nonoi | 2006 36:56

18d ago36:56

36:56

In March of 2006, the residential community at Circuit Road would be shocked by news that 2 year old Nurasyura binte Mohamed Fauzi - affectionally known as "Nonoi" - had gone missing. Over the next few days, family members, along with police, neighbours, and some strangers, would search tirelessly for the toddler, desperate not to let a tragedy unf…

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Uniqlo (JP) | Beyond Styles | 5/5 29:59

19d ago29:59

29:59

Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants. With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global…

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Ranga & Billa | 1978 | 2/2 22:42

25d ago22:42

22:42

In 1978, two teenage siblings, Geeta and Sanjay, were on their way to a radio station to appear as guests on their favorite show Yuva Vani, when they were stopped on the streets by 2 men in a car offering a ride. While usually more alert and suspicious, the teens decided to hop in due to the rain and them being wary of running late, a decision whic…

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Uniqlo (JP) | Tennozan | 4/5 23:51

26d ago23:51

23:51

Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants. With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global…

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Ranga & Billa | 1978 | 1/2 19:07

1M ago19:07

19:07

In 1978, two teenage siblings, Geeta and Sanjay, were on their way to a radio station to appear as guests on their favorite show Yuva Vani, when they were stopped on the streets by 2 men in a car offering a ride. While usually more alert and suspicious, the teens decided to hop in due to the rain and them being wary of running late, a decision whic…

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Uniqlo (JP) | The Golden Fleece | 3/5 28:44

1M ago28:44

28:44

Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants. With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global…

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Buckling Under Pressure | Wu Xie Yu | 2015 | 2/2 21:18

1M ago21:18

21:18

From the outside, Wu Xie Yu seemed like an exemplary student; well-mannered, intelligent, and a top student at one of China's top universities. But deep down however, he was shouldering the heavy burden of expectations, not to mention the grief following his father's passing a few years later. And one day in 2015, he buckled under the pressure. Par…

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Uniqlo (JP) | Building the Argo | 2/5 30:32

1M ago30:32

30:32

Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants.With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global …

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Buckling Under Pressure | Wu Xie Yu | 2015 | 1/2 16:18

2M ago16:18

16:18

From the outside, Wu Xie Yu seemed like an exemplary student; well-mannered, intelligent, and a top student at one of China's top universities. But deep down however, he was shouldering the heavy burden of expectations, not to mention the grief following his father's passing a few years later. And one day in 2015, he buckled under the pressure. Par…

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Uniqlo (JP) | Path of Righteousness | 1/5 34:32

2M ago34:32

34:32

Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants.With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global …

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The Ice Metal Casket Killer | Apichai Ongwisit | 2019| 2/2 17:22

2M ago17:22

17:22

In the quiet suburban district of Bang Kae in Bangkok stood a large mansion. By day, it was a symbol of luxury and elegance. But as night fell, there seemed to be an unsettling silence that enveloped the property. Then one day in 2019, authorities would show up as part of an ongoing investigation, and uncover the grisly truth behind the mansion and…

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Jollibee (PH) | A Total Eclipse | 5/5 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠⁠! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines.Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain.Jol…

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The Ice Metal Casket Killer | Apichai Ongwisit | 2019| 1/2 17:35

2M ago17:35

17:35

In the quiet suburban district of Bang Kae in Bangkok stood a large mansion. By day, it was a symbol of luxury and elegance. But as night fell, there seemed to be an unsettling silence that enveloped the property. Then one day in 2019, authorities would show up as part of an ongoing investigation, and uncover the grisly truth behind the mansion and…

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Jollibee (PH) | Becoming Bakunawa | 4/5 27:32

2M ago27:32

27:32

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠⁠! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines.Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain.Jol…

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The Jars Murderer | Lam Kor Wan | 1982 | 2/2 18:11

2M ago18:11

18:11

From an early age, Lam Kor Wan had endured a tumultuous upbringing. Moving homes across countries, changing schools, receiving physical and verbal punishment from his father, and even committing acts of voyeurism and molestation. All this, however, would pale in comparison to his most heinous acts; as he roamed the streets of Hong Kong as a taxi dr…

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Jollibee (PH) | Swarming the Clown | 3/5 23:45

2M ago23:45

23:45

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠⁠! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines.Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain.Jol…

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The Jars Murderer | Lam Kor Wan | 1982 | 1/2 16:51

2M ago16:51

16:51

From an early age, Lam Kor Wan had endured a tumultuous upbringing. Moving homes across countries, changing schools, receiving physical and verbal punishment from his father, and even committing acts of voyeurism and molestation. All this, however, would pale in comparison to his most heinous acts; as he roamed the streets of Hong Kong as a taxi dr…

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Jollibee (PH) | Becoming the Hive | 2/5 27:02

3M ago27:02

27:02

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠⁠! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines.Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain.Jol…

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The Rolex Watch Murder | Jonaris Badlishah | 1998 | 2/2 18:25

3M ago18:25

18:25

In the early hours of April 20th, 1998, the peaceful atmosphere of a bus stop at Marina South was shattered by the grim discovery of 42 year-old Sally Poh Bee Eng's lifeless body. But when her husband came down to identify the body, he noticed an item that was curiously missing from the scene - a brand new Rolex watch that he had just bought for he…

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Jollibee (PH) | Cold Start and Hot Finish | 1/5 26:12

3M ago26:12

26:12

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines.Yet, it commands a vast portfolio of iconic brands across the region, from the Michelin-starred dim sum of Tim Ho Wan to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf—Starbucks' formidable rival—and Highlands Coffee, Vietnam's largest coffee chain.Jolli…

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The Rolex Watch Murder | Jonaris Badlishah | 1998 | 1/2 17:26

3M ago17:26

17:26

In the early hours of April 20th, 1998, the peaceful atmosphere of a bus stop at Marina South was shattered by the grim discovery of 42 year-old Sally Poh Bee Eng's lifeless body. But when her husband came down to identify the body, he noticed an item that was curiously missing from the scene - a brand new Rolex watch that he had just bought for he…

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Spyros Tanker Explosion | Mass Murders | 1978 36:05

3M ago36:05

36:05

Hey Heinous fans, this week we're bring you an episode from our sister series, "Mass Murders". With the same host, style and immersion - if you love Heinous you are bound to love Mass Murders. // On October 12, 1978, a massive explosion rocked the Spyros oil tanker at Jurong Shipyard, but the true horror was just beginning, leaving 76 dead. // Hein…

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Titan (IN) | A New Edge | 5/5 30:39

3M ago30:39

30:39

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠!Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, a…

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Who Killed Christine? | Christine Lee Silawan | 2019 32:02

3M ago32:02

32:02

On the morning of March 11, 2019, the city of Lapu-Lapu in the Philippines was shocked by a disturbing discovery: the mutilated body of 16-year-old Christine Lee Silawan. As investigators delve into Christine’s circle, her ex-boyfriend John and the mysterious Renato Llenes become central to a case tangled in deceit and jealousy, raising the questio…

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Titan (IN) | The Golden Bird | 4/5 27:47

3M ago27:47

27:47

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠!Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, a…

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The Messenger of Evil | Akira Nishiguchi | 1963 | 2/2 18:20

4M ago18:20

18:20

Everything seemed to be going well for Akira Nishiguchi. While he was previously a recurring criminal who had been in and out of prison for roughly 10 years, he had picked up a job as a delivery driver, and had even saved his marriage. However, all this would be for naught as he drove up a remote mountain road in late 1963; where he would murder an…

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Titan (IN) | With Location, Everything Changes | 3/5 28:01

4M ago28:01

28:01

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠⁠! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories…

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The Messenger of Evil | Akira Nishiguchi | 1963 | 1/2 18:12

4M ago18:12

18:12

Everything seemed to be going well for Akira Nishiguchi. While he was previously a recurring criminal who had been in and out of prison for roughly 10 years, he had picked up a job as a delivery driver, and had even saved his marriage. However, all this would be for naught as he drove up a remote mountain road in late 1963; where he would murder an…

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Titan (IN) | Beyond Time | 2/5 25:41

4M ago25:41

25:41

Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, an…

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The Bali Suitcase Murder | 2014 | 2/2 17:02

4M ago17:02

17:02

The photographs that Sheila Ann von Wiese and her daughter Lois Heather Mack took while on vacation together in Bali were stunning and beautiful, suggesting a strong and loving bond. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth as merely days later, one would end up in a suitcase, with the other in handcuffs. Part 1 - We explore the strained histor…

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Titan (IN) | About Time | 1/5 25:15

4M ago25:15

25:15

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, …

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The Bali Suitcase Murder | 2014 | 1/2 17:14

4M ago17:14

17:14

The photographs that Sheila Ann von Wiese and her daughter Lois Heather Mack took while on vacation together in Bali were stunning and beautiful, suggesting a strong and loving bond. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth as merely days later, one would end up in a suitcase, with the other in handcuffs. Part 1 - We explore the strained histor…

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The Murder of Shraddha Walkar | 2022 | 2/2 18:08

5M ago18:08

18:08

Nothing seemed to be amiss when 27 year-old Shraddha Walkar matched with Aftab Poonawala on the dating app Bumble. Yet, a few years into their relationship, Shraddha became unreachable to friends and family, with authorities later discovering that her phone had been switched off for months. This prompted police to look for Aftab; unveiling the most…

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Vingroup (VN) | The Elon Musk of Vietnam | 5/5 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam.Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets.Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsi…

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The Murder of Shraddha Walkar | 2022 | 1/2 15:40

5M ago15:40

15:40

Nothing seemed to be amiss when 27 year-old Shraddha Walkar matched with Aftab Poonawala on the dating app Bumble. Yet, a few years into their relationship, Shraddha became unreachable to friends and family, with authorities later discovering that her phone had been switched off for months. This prompted police to look for Aftab; unveiling the most…

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Vingroup (VN) | System Reboot | 4/5 26:40

5M ago26:40

26:40

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam.Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets.Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsi…

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The Hanoi Child Tragedy | 2020 | 2/2 16:13

5M ago16:13

16:13

On March 30, 2020, a grandmother received a chilling message from Hanoi District Police about her granddaughter's tragic ordeal. The culprits' identities will stun Vietnam. Part 1: We introduce Lan Anh and Minh Tuan, the perpetrators behind the gruesome crime. Part 2: We explore the harrowing events leading up to the young girl's death. FYI we have…

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Vingroup (VN) | A Good Land Attracts Good Birds | 3/5 26:56

5M ago26:56

26:56

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam.Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets.Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsi…

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The Hanoi Child Tragedy | 2020 | 1/2 15:19

5M ago15:19

15:19

On March 30, 2020, a grandmother received a chilling message from Hanoi District Police about her granddaughter's tragic ordeal. The culprits' identities will stun Vietnam. Part 1: We introduce Lan Anh and Minh Tuan, the perpetrators behind the gruesome crime. Part 2: We explore the harrowing events leading up to the young girl's death. FYI we have…

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Vingroup (VN) | Pearl in the Bay | 2/5 26:46

5M ago26:46

26:46

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam.Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets.Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsi…

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Boy Victims | Yap Weng Wah | 2015 | 2/2 15:34

6M ago15:34

15:34

In the sweltering June of 2012, a sister finds a chilling message on her 11-year-old brother's phone, igniting a series of events that will stun Singapore. Part 1: Meet Yap Weng Wah, the unassuming engineer who would become infamous for preying on over 30 boys. Part 2: Step into the crime scene and track the relentless pursuit that brought Yap to j…

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Vingroup (VN) | My Name is Prosperity | 1/5 31:18

6M ago31:18

31:18

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam.Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets.Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsi…

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Boy Victims | Yap Weng Wah | 2015 | 1/2 14:55

6M ago14:55

14:55

In the sweltering June of 2012, a sister finds a chilling message on her 11-year-old brother's phone, igniting a series of events that will stun Singapore. Part 1: Meet Yap Weng Wah, the unassuming engineer who would become infamous for preying on over 30 boys. Part 2: Step into the crime scene and track the relentless pursuit that brought Yap to j…

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GOTO | Go Far, Go Together (ID) | 5/5 27:16

6M ago27:16

27:16

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP.Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire.Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries.With impressiv…

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GOTO | My Nakama (ID) | 4/5 31:59

6M ago31:59

31:59

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP.Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire.Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries.With impressiv…

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The Akihabara Massacre | 2008 31:08

6M ago31:08

31:08

On 8 June 2008, the crossing of Kanda Myojin-dori and Chuo-dori in Akihabara, Tokyo, was bustling with the usual weekend throng of shoppers and tourists. However, chaos would soon break out as a van drove straight into the crowd, before the driver stepped out with a knife; in what would turn out to be one of the most heinous crimes in Japanese hist…

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GOTO | Go Ojek (ID) | 3/5 26:48

6M ago26:48

26:48

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP.Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire.Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries.With impressiv…

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The Orchard Towers Double Murders | 2002 | 2/2 17:43

7M ago17:43

17:43

On 8 Jan 2002, a security guard doing the rounds at Orchard Towers would stumble upon a peculiar sight at the carpark: a silver Daewoo Chairman that had been at the same spot for the past four days. Upon closer inspection, he would pick up on a foul odour emanating from the vehicle, and discover the remnants of one of the most gruesome cases in Sin…

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