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1. Singapore retailers cut drink prices up to 50% ahead of Oct 1 deposit logo rule

   1 day ago The Straits Times 100AM mall, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 2.8 km

   With the Beverage Container Return Scheme's transition period ending Sept 30, some Singapore retailers and distributors are discounting drinks whose containers lack the 10-cent Return Right deposit mark by up to 50 per cent. From Oct 1, supplying regulated beverages without the mark and barcode becomes an offence under the Resource Sustainability Act, with fines up to $10,000 and/or three months' jail. Don Don Donki and K-Market are among those clearing non-labelled stock.

2. Lee Hsien Loong joins 7.5km community walk, 79 children get $50 in Ci Yuan Day event

   2 days ago Berita Harian Singapura Ang Mo Kio, Singapore 9.3 km

   Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong joined a 7.5-kilometre community walk around Ang Mo Kio and Hougang on 13 September, covering 14 Residents' Network centres. He said the government will keep helping residents cope with difficulties in an uncertain world. Over 1,000 residents attended the main Ci Yuan Day event at Ci Yuan Community Club, where 79 children received $50 in toy money under the Bag-to-School programme.