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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's Premium Pet Supplies Expo 2025: in pictures
Organised by Exhibition Group, the 'Premium Pet Supplies Expo 2025' is being held at the Hong Kong...
South China Morning Post
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Write a funny caption for this cat at the Pet Expo Championship
The Pet Expo Championship is an annual event in Bangkok, Thailand, designed for animal lovers. This exciting extravaganza features thrilling pet competitions, a range of health products, and training supplies. Visitors can also interact closely with furry friends, creating unforgettable memories. Ruchi Shah Is the cat better off not listening to humans? form or you can email us at Send us a funny caption by filling out thisor you can email us at [email protected] . The deadline is at 12pm on May 21. We'll publish the best ones next week. Last week's top caption Children participated in a Soapbox Race at the Kloesterlistutz slope in Bern, Switzerland last month. Photo: EPA-EFE Archish Arvind (aged 10), Nord Anglia International School: Soapbox food truck chefs are chasing a Michelin star!
Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Straits Times
Outdoorsy cat Money is one of the 100 pets participating in Income Eco Run 2025
Ms Tan Yan Ning's cat Money will be one of the 100 animals that will be taking part in the pets category of the Income Eco Run on June 8. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG Outdoorsy cat Money is one of the 100 pets participating in Income Eco Run 2025 SINGAPORE – Unlike his three adoptive siblings, Money enjoys being outdoors and is often seen leashed walking in parks. The one-year-old male Persian-munchkin mix is the most sociable cat in the family, say his owners Tan Yan Ning and Michelle Quek. Money is also the youngest of the four adopted felines, which include four-year-old female Waffle, three-year-old female Maple and three-year-old male Bubble. The trio are domestic shorthairs. Money will be among the 92 dogs and eight cats participating in the inaugural pets category of the annual Income Eco Run (IER) on June 8, where pets and their owners complete a 1km event that will kick off at Marina Barrage. While Waffle, Maple and Bubble are introverted homebodies, Money is the opposite, says Ms Tan. 'Money is an extrovert. He loves humans and is comfortable around people,' adds the 33-year-old tech consultant. Money's owners have been taking him to parks, cafes and crowded places such as Singapore's largest pet event Pet Expo ever since they adopted him when he was a two-month-old kitten. The pawrents noticed his friendly personality and decided to train him to be an 'outdoor animal' while he was still young. 'He enjoys being in the car. He will sit in different areas like the back seat or on our laps, or perch at the back and look out the window,' says Ms Tan. 'We take him out every weekend, so it's become part of his routine. He's very calm and adaptable during travel,' she adds. Money is used to the attention he receives from strangers when they see a cat on a leash. 'We have had a lot of people coming to us when they saw us walking Money, as they didn't know cats can be leashed,' says Ms Quek, a 40-year-old account director, adding that such interactions allow them to share their cat-raising experiences with the public. Money also likes being in his pram, where he can observe people and the surroundings. For the IER, Ms Quek will participate alongside Money. Though Money is no stranger to the outdoors and is 'fiercer than dogs', he will be in his pram for the run to ensure he is comfortable and secure, says Ms Quek. 'Also, it'll take too long for Money to complete the 1km if we let him walk on his own,' adds Ms Tan, who will be joining the 21.1km half-marathon category. The one-year-old male Persian-munchkin mix is the most sociable cat in the family. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG Though Ms Tan and Ms Quek are self-confessed 'dog people', their love for cats started when Waffle became part of their family in 2021. The pair also foster two kittens. 'We cannot legally adopt any more, so they will need forever homes.' Since its inception in 2017, the IER has been one of home-grown insurance company Income Insurance's ways of championing climate-positive awareness by encouraging the public to practise a zero-waste lifestyle. The pets category in the IER is a new initiative to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary and highlight the environmental impact of pet ownership. It seeks to encourage sustainable practices, such as using eco-friendly pet products. There will also be a pet-friendly IER Eco Festival on May 31 and June 1 at Guoco Tower. Here, animal lovers can check out the interactive and eco-friendly activities available when they collect their run packs. IER's focus on zero-waste includes having smaller bibs, compostable cups and encouraging the use of recycled T-shirts. Ms Tan says practising sustainability with four cats is 'still a learning process'. They have started making small changes, such as repurposing old towels for the cats' bedding and turning an unused shelf into a cat perch. They also try to avoid single-use toys and will upcycle cardboard boxes into the cats' toys. Dr Ashley Liew will participate in the 21.1km run before joining his dog Tiger for the 1km pets category. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO For Dr Ashley Liew, sustainability starts with simple, responsible choices. The former national marathoner adds that small, everyday actions can make an impact. For instance, he takes along reusable hydration cups and biodegradable poop bags when he takes his dog Tiger, a 12-year-old male Jack Russell Schnauzer mix, on their daily runs. The 38-year-old chiropractor has signed up for two categories in the IER: the half-marathon and the pets run. It will be Dr Liew's fourth time participating in the IER, after having ran in 2012, 2018 and 2024. While it will be Tiger's first time at the IER, the pooch has joined dog races such as Singapore Heart Foundation's Woof-a-thon in 2017 and Cold Storage's Woof-Berry Run in 2024. Tiger clocks about 1km on weekdays, and about 7km to 9km on weekends, says Dr Liew. 'At his peak, he could run up to 21.4km,' he adds. 'At almost 13, Tiger is now in his senior years, so I moderate his runs and will never push him beyond his comfort level,' says Dr Liew. Adds the proud pawrent: 'He now runs at a slower pace, but he can still manage long distances as his endurance is good.' According to Dr Liew, Tiger's breed makes him instinctively competitive and he will try to catch up with human runners who pass him. 'He gets excited when he overtakes them. It is always fun to see people's reactions when Tiger outruns them.' Dr Liew is excited yet apprehensive about the IER as it will be the first time Tiger is joining a run that also involves cats. While Tiger is comfortable with crowds and enjoys running with other people around, Dr Liew will keep a close eye on cats that may cross their path. 'Tiger doesn't like cats too much. He has a childhood trauma from being scratched by a stray cat. It was his fault; he tried to disturb it when it was under the car,' says Dr Liew. He adds: 'Maybe I will make sure Tiger gets a head start (in the IER) so that he can avoid the cats altogether.' Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Citizen
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
24 hours in pictures, 1 May 2025
24 hours in pictures, 1 May 2025 Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. A cat wears an earmuff product used to protect pets from loud noise during the Pet Expo Thailand 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, 01 May 2025. The annual Pet Expo trade runs from 01 to 04 May. Picture: EPA-EFE/RUNGROJ YONGRIT Chief of the South African Navy Vice Admiral Monde Lobesea and mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis at the launch of the SAS Assegaai Submarine Museum the first of its kind in Africa on April 29, 2025 in Simons Town, South Africa. The 58-meter, 700-ton vessel now serves as a historical landmark and tourism attraction, offering an immersive look into South Africa?s naval legacy. The official opening is attended by Navy leadership, City of Cape Town representatives, and donors who made the project possible. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach) Supporters of the Sri Lanka Frontline Socialist Party march during the International Labor Day rally in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 01 May 2025. International Labor Day, or May Day, is observed worldwide on the first day of May to celebrate workers' economic and social achievements and to fight for laborers' rights. Picture: EPA-EFE/CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE Priests at the National Ecumenical Memorial Service celebrating Pope Francis at Regina Mundi Roman Catholic Church on May 01, 2025 in Soweto, South Africa. The service honours the Holy Father's papacy which was defined by humility, compassion and the tenderness of God's heart for the poor, weak and vulnerable in the world. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo) An image made with a drone shows revellers casting shadows as they dance around the village Maypole in Ickwell, Britain, 01 May 2025. May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer. In the UK, the festival is celebrated with folk customs such as Morris sides, a traditional English folk dance often involving sticks and handkerchiefs. Picture: EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL A Pakistani laborer poses for a portrait at a local salt factory during International Workers' Day in Peshawar, Pakistan, 01 May 2025. Labor Day, or May Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on 01 May to honor laborers, their rights, achievements, and contributions to society. Picture: EPA-EFE/BILAWAL ARBAB Participants attend the 25th edition of the Mountain Balloon Competition 'Balony nad Krosnem 2025' in Krosno, Poland, 01 May 2025. The event was organized by the Open Hearts Foundation of Boguslawa Nykiel-Ostrowska, Podkarpackie Aeroclub, the Regional Center of Borderland Cultures, and the city of Krosno. Picture: EPA-EFE/DAREK DELMANOWICZ Protesters gather and chant union slogans, while others hold Palestinian flags during a May Day rally in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa, 01 May 2025. Workers from both the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) and the Mining, Metal and Allied Workers Union (MMAWUSA) call for improved workers' rights in the country. Picture: EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK Activists dance as they take part in a Labor Day rally in Dakar, Senegal, 01 May 2025. Labor Day, or May Day, is observed worldwide on 01 May to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers, as well as to fight for laborers' rights. Picture: EPA-EFE/JEROME FAVRE DA Johannesburg Caucus leader Belinda Kayser Echeozonjoku, together with DA members, gathered outside the Johannesburg Central Police Station on April 30, 2025. The DA has laid criminal charges of fraud, corruption, and possible money laundering against five senior City of Johannesburg officials in connection with the disappearance of over R18 million in municipal funds. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo) A participant wears allien costume during the satirical demonstration 'Grunewald Space Agency' on May Day in the Grunewald district of Berlin, Germany, 01 May 2025. Labor Day, or May Day, is observed worldwide on 01 May to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers, as well as to fight for laborers' rights. Picture: EPA-EFE/FILIP SINGER ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula during the ANC media briefing on matters of national interest at Chief Albert Luthuli House on April 30, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This briefing is focusing on key matters relating to the National Budget and the forward outlook relating to the national fiscal framework and parliamentary process. (Photo by Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi) Runners compete in the 21-kilometer race of the annual Beirut International Marathon in Beirut, Lebanon, 01 May 2025. The marathon this year is under the slogan 'Let's run from finish to start'. Picture: EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH MORE: 24 hours in pictures, 29 April 2025
CNA
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - How Ireland is elevating sustainable food in Asia
CNA938 Rewind Play With food security, sustainability, and premium sourcing becoming a focus in Singapore's food scene, Ireland seems to be leading the way bringing its premium produce and seafood options to diners here. Cheryl Goh speaks with Lisa Phelan, Southeast Asia Director for Bord Bia about Singapore's growing appetite for premium ingredients. CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - DIY your personal sanctuary From wellness to personalisation and sustainability, lifestyle shifts are redefining contemporary living spaces. How could our homes be a personal sanctuary that go beyond aesthetics? Cheryl Goh speaks with Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design Asia, on designing your space for your wellness needs. 17 mins CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - How Ireland is elevating sustainable food in Asia With food security, sustainability, and premium sourcing becoming a focus in Singapore's food scene, Ireland seems to be leading the way bringing its premium produce and seafood options to diners here. Cheryl Goh speaks with Lisa Phelan, Southeast Asia Director for Bord Bia about Singapore's growing appetite for premium ingredients. 17 mins CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Is the future of malls Retailtainment? A hybrid of Retail and Entertainment, Retailtainment may be the newest blueprint for modern malls. But would it give customers a reason to stay all day? Cheryl Goh speaks with Carol Tay, General Manager of City Square Mall, on how it could breathe life into malls. 17 mins CNA938 Rewind - Furkids & Pawrents Ahoy! Exploring PetExpo 2025 In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out what's new at PetExpo 2025, marketed as the largest and most exciting pet-focused event of the year in Singapore. PetExpo's Project Manager Sharon Ong will talk about its wide array of over 150 exhibitors showcasing the latest pet products and services. Ong will also highlight carnival-style games; a photo booth capturing special moments between pawrents and their furkids; cutting-edge pet care; and pet competitions. 17 mins
