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Haidilao fans and MILO lovers, this is one collaboration you may want to mark your calendar for.
The Haidilao × MILO limited-edition plushies are arriving soon, bringing together Haidilao’s lovable Xiaolaolao character and everyone’s favourite chocolate malt drink in an irresistibly cute collectible series.
There will be two plushies to redeem, each launching on a different date. The first is the MILO × Xiaolaolao Football Plushie, which will be available for redemption from 1 July 2026. Dressed in a green MILO shirt and holding a football, this sporty version is perfect for fans who love a little football fever with their hotpot.
The second design is the Xiaolaolao Loves MILO Plushie, available from 1 August 2026. This version features Xiaolaolao holding a MILO cup, making it a must-have for those who grew up with MILO and cannot resist a cute food-themed plushie.
To redeem the plushie, customers simply need to order the Haidilao × MILO collaboration set. Redemptions are available while stocks last, so those hoping to collect both designs may want to head down early once each plushie becomes available.
With one plushie launching in July and another in August, this collaboration gives fans another reason to visit Haidilao — especially if you are planning to complete the full Haidilao × MILO plushie duo.
Redemption Details
MILO × Xiaolaolao Football Plushie Redeem from 1 July 2026
Xiaolaolao Loves MILO Plushie Redeem from 1 August 2026
Order the Haidilao × MILO collaboration set to redeem a limited-edition plushie. Limited quantities available, while stocks last.
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Drivers, this is one fuel deal you may want to take note of before the month ends.
From now till 30 June 2026, 6pm, Esso Smiles members can enjoy 25% off all Esso Synergy™ fuels at Esso stations islandwide. The promotion comes just before Esso stations undergo operational changes, with all stations set to temporarily close from 10pm on 30 June 2026 and progressively reopen from 7am on 1 July 2026.
The changes follow ExxonMobil’s sale of its Esso-branded retail fuel station network in Singapore to Indonesia-based Chandra Asri Group. The deal covers nearly 60 Esso stations and related supply agreements, with Chandra Asri expected to continue using the Esso brand and sourcing fuel from ExxonMobil.
On top of that, the convenience retail side at Esso stations is also changing. Cold Storage will be taking over FairPrice Group’s convenience retail operations at Esso petrol stations over the coming months, replacing the existing FairPrice Xpress/Cheers setup with a refreshed in-station retail concept.
For motorists, the main thing to know is simple: pump before 6pm on 30 June.
According to Esso’s promotional materials, drivers can enjoy 25% instant fuel discount, and savings may go up to 34.09% when paired with Surprise Fuel eVouchers. One example shown for Synergy Extra works out to a gross fuel spend of $88, less $22 instant fuel discount and an $8 fuel eVoucher, bringing total savings to $30 and nett fuel spend to $58.
That means a sample gross cost of $3.42/L for Synergy Extra could work out to about $2.25/L after discounts, based on the attached illustration. For Synergy Supreme+, another example shows the nett cost coming down from $3.94/L to about $2.60/L after discounts.
Drivers may also be able to stack partner bank card savings for further rebates, subject to the respective card terms and conditions. Esso has also reminded customers to use any available Surprise Fuel eVouchers for maximum savings.
Those who are not Esso Smiles members can sign up via the Esso app to enjoy the promotion and access future rewards.
With all Esso stations closing temporarily from 10pm on 30 June to 7am on 1 July, drivers should avoid leaving their refuel to the last minute. If your tank is running low, this could be a good time to swing by, use your eVouchers, pay with an eligible partner bank card, and lock in the savings before the transition begins.
Promotions are subject to terms and conditions. Always check the Esso app or station notices before pumping.
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Durian lovers in the East, this is one deal you might want to make space for.
Li Xin Durian in Bedok is running a fun $15 Red Plastic Bag Challenge, where customers can fill a plastic bag with selected durians until it is full after making payment.
For just $15, customers can take part in the bag challenge and choose from selected durian varieties including D101, D24, D78 and Kampong Kahwin.
The concept is simple. Pay first, collect the red plastic bag, then start filling it up until the bag is full.
It is the kind of promotion that will get durian fans excited, especially those who enjoy hunting for value buys and sharing a durian feast with family or friends. Whether you are craving creamy D24, sweet and mellow D101, or want to try a mix of different varieties, this $15 challenge makes it easier to satisfy those durian cravings without spending too much.
Li Xin Durian also reminded customers to follow the rules of the promotion so that the deal can continue running fairly for everyone. Payment must be made before collecting the plastic bag, and customers should fill only within the provided bag.
At just $15 for a fill-until-full durian bag, this is one of those neighbourhood deals that is likely to draw plenty of attention from durian fans in Bedok and beyond.
Those keen to join the challenge can head down to Li Xin Durian in Bedok and take part while the promotion is available.
Li Xin Durian 新马李哥
#01-53, 510 Bedok North Street 3, Singapore, 460510
There’s a reason most startups fail within the first few years. It’s not always about funding or timing or bad luck. A lot of the time, the founder built a solution to a problem nobody actually had. The best tech entrepreneurs think differently from the start. They don’t begin with a product idea. They begin with a problem.
They Live Inside the Problem First
The most successful founders tend to have personal experience with the frustration they’re trying to fix. Sara Blakely couldn’t find the right undergarment for a specific outfit. Brian Chesky couldn’t afford a hotel room. These weren’t abstract market observations; they were real, lived annoyances.
Tech entrepreneurs do the same thing. They notice friction. They get stuck somewhere and instead of moving on, they sit with it. Why does this feel so broken? Who else hits this wall? That instinct to keep pulling at a thread is what separates people who spot genuine problems from people who chase trends.
They Talk to People a Lot
Ideas that come purely from a spreadsheet rarely hold up. The entrepreneurs who consistently back winning ideas spend serious time in conversations. With potential customers, with people working inside industries they’re curious about, with anyone who’s touched the problem they’re looking into.
What they’re doing isn’t market research in the formal sense. It’s pattern recognition. When you hear the same frustration described in ten different ways by ten different people, you start to understand the shape of the problem. You also hear things that surprise you, which is often where the real insight hides.
The founders behind some of the most successful growing businesses didn’t validate ideas in boardrooms. They had a lot of uncomfortable conversations, heard a lot of “that’ll never work,” and kept refining anyway.
They Look for Frequency and Pain
Not every problem is worth solving. Two questions cut through the noise pretty quickly: how often does this problem come up, and how much does it actually hurt?
A problem that irritates people once a year is a much harder foundation than one that gets in the way every single day. And a problem that’s mildly annoying is very different from one that costs people real time, real money, or real stress. The sweet spot is high frequency combined with genuine pain. That’s where people will pay for a solution, and pay again.
They Notice What People Workaround
This is underrated. Whenever someone builds a clunky workaround for something: a spreadsheet doing the job of software, a manual process filling in for automation, a group chat acting as a customer service tool; that’s a signal. People don’t build workarounds for problems they can live with. They build them because they have to.
Smart founders keep their eyes open for these moments. They’re everywhere once you start looking.
They’re Honest About the Market
Spotting a real problem is only part of it. Entrepreneurs who get this right also ask hard questions about the market around that problem. Are there enough people dealing with this? Is this a space that’s been ignored, or is it genuinely unsolvable for a reason?
The best ideas often sit at the intersection of a painful, frequent problem and a market that’s been underserved because solving it was previously too expensive, too slow, or just too hard.
None of this is mystical. The founders who consistently find problems worth solving are curious, they talk to people, and they stay honest about what they’re actually seeing. They resist the urge to fall in love with their own ideas before the evidence is there.
That kind of discipline, more than any particular genius, is what tends to lead somewhere real.
Big home upgrades do not come around every day — especially not with savings this tempting.
From 1 to 5 July 2026, Four Star is celebrating its 5th anniversary at Hougang Mall with a massive anniversary sale, bringing shoppers limited-time deals on mattresses, storage beds, designer bedframes, sofas, recliners and more.
For five days only, shoppers can head down to Four Star’s Hougang Mall showroom to enjoy discounts of up to 80% OFF across selected home essentials. Whether you have been putting off changing your mattress, hunting for a space-saving storage bed, or thinking of replacing that worn-out sofa, this anniversary sale could be the excuse you have been waiting for.
One of the biggest highlights is the premium mattress lineup, with selected single size mattresses going from just $299 and Queen or King size mattresses from $499. Shoppers can look forward to options such as individual pocketed spring mattresses, which are designed to reduce motion disturbance — a useful feature for couples who want a more restful night’s sleep without being disturbed by each other’s movements.
There are also mattress options for different sleep needs, including back care mattresses for those who prefer firmer support and cooling mattress selections for anyone who wants a more comfortable sleep surface in Singapore’s humid weather. Selected models also come with up to 15 years warranty, giving shoppers extra peace of mind with their purchase.
The deals do not stop at mattresses.
Those looking to make better use of bedroom space can check out Four Star’s storage beds and designer bedframes from $499. The sale includes space-saving options such as combi storage beds, German hydraulic lift beds, platform beds, drawer beds, pull-out beds, electric lift beds and trundle beds. These are especially practical for HDB flats, condos and smaller rooms where extra storage can make a real difference.
For the living room, Four Star is also rolling out deals on sofas and recliners, with selected fabric and leather sofas from $299. Shoppers can browse recliner sofas, smooth gliders and L-shaped sofa designs — ideal for anyone planning to create a cosier lounge area for movie nights, family gatherings or everyday relaxation.
On top of the discounts, shoppers can also enjoy a list of added perks during the anniversary sale. Four Star is offering free delivery, free 1-for-1 mattress disposal, GST absorbed, free parking upon checkout, free taxi claim upon checkout, 0% interest instalment plans and no hidden fees.
There are also free gifts to redeem, including travel luggages and travel neck pillows, while stocks last. Shoppers can also redeem a $200 eVoucher with just 58 Frasers Points, subject to terms and conditions.
For easier checkout, customers can tap on 0% interest instalment options such as Atome and PayLater by Grab. Payment methods such as PayNow, NETS, Mastercard, Visa and American Express are also accepted.
With mattresses, bedframes, storage beds, sofas, recliners, free gifts and checkout perks all packed into one short five-day promotion, Four Star’s 5th Anniversary Sale at Hougang Mall is shaping up to be a worthwhile stop for anyone planning a bedroom or living room refresh.
The sale runs from 1 to 5 July 2026, 11am to 9pm daily, at Four Star Hougang Mall.
Four Star 5th Anniversary Sale At Hougang Mall Date: 1 to 5 July 2026 Time: 11am to 9pm Location: 90 Hougang Ave 10, #04-16 Hougang Mall, Singapore 538766 Nearest MRT: Hougang WhatsApp: 8082 0093 for mattress and bedframe enquiries | 9068 1287 for sofa enquiries
Terms and conditions apply. Free gifts are available while stocks last. Images are for illustration purposes only.
