T-Shirts, Tacos, and Tourism: Singapore Businesses Cash in on Trump-Kim Mania

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SINGAPORE (Reuters) - From summit-themed burgers and online scalpers peddling “World Peace” medallions and “Peace Out from Lion City” T-shirts, Singaporeans are cashing in on a historic meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. The buzz around the Trump-Kim summit on Tuesday has stirred Singaporeans’ entrepreneurial spirit, and raised hopes of a tourism dividend long after the summit dust settles. One person is trying to sell his weekend reservations at the Shan- gri-La Hotel, mentioned in media as the possible lodging of one of the leaders - at three times the price. “It was for a personal ‘staycation’, but I reckon that because of the summit, people might actually offer to pay a higher price,” Joel Lin, who is asking for S$1,600 for each of two rooms he has booked, said by telephone. The Rocket The Singapore Mint, which this week unveiled a commemorative Man Taco and medallion for the summit, later raised the mintage for the gold and the El Trumpo silver medallions after an overwhelming response. Taco is pictured At more than S$1,000 ($750) a piece for the gold version, and more at Lucha Loco than S$100 for the silver one, the issue could yield upwards of S$5 in Singapore million if they are all sold. June 8, 2018. Scalpers are preparing to sell the medallions they get in an online REUTERS/ sale. Feline Lim An Australian Kim impersonator, who goes by the name Howard X, has also been cashing in but said he got an unpleasant surprise on Friday when he was detained for questioning on arrival back in the country for a second time in two weeks. He said he was allowed on his way after being told to stay away Afghan Taliban raise hopes with surprise Eid ceasefire from summit venues. A Singapore burger chain, Wolf Burgers, urged the two leaders to KABUL (Reuters) - The Afghan Tali- moon is first sighted, butAfghan political group in a proposed polit- #settlethebeef and invited them to try its “Burger for World Peace”, ical process that he said could lead with American sharp cheddar cheese and Korea’s marinated Bulgo- ban on Saturday announced a surprise calendars mark Friday June 15 as the three-day ceasefire over the Muslim Eid end of Ramadan. to talks to end more than 16 years of gi shabu brisket. war. Mexican restaurant Lucha Loco is selling “Rocket Man” and “El holiday in the middle of June, their first Eid is the biggest festival in the Mus- offer of its kind, days after the govern- lim calendar when families visit each Ghani proposed a ceasefire and a Trumpo” tacos and guests stand a chance to smash Trump-Kim release of prisoners among options piñatas. ment declared an unconditional ceasefire other’s homes, enjoy feasting and of its own. in Afghanistan tend graves of fallen including new elections involving Trump called Kim “little rocket man” last year, when the two were the militants and a constitutional exchanging threats of nuclear war and the prospect of a summit was The militants said foreign forces would loved ones. The Taliban, seeking to be excluded from the ceasefire and that reimpose strict Islamic law after their review in a pact with the Taliban to nothing but a distant dream for even the most optimistic marketing end a conflict that last year alone man. operations against them would continue. 2001 ouster at the hands of U.S.-led They also said they would defend them- troops, have launched attacks during killed or wounded more than 10,000 More than 3,000 journalists are due in town, along with delegations civilians. and security entourages. selves against any attack. Eid in the past. “Members of the Taliban should not “In three days, maybe the unity In August, U.S. President Donald Those who enjoy a tipple might seek out a bar offering cocktails Trump unveiled a more hawkish featuring the Korean spirit soju. One bar has named its special participate in public gatherings during the of Taliban insurgents will be put Eid festivities because the enemy could to test,” a European diplomat told military approach to Afghan- summit drink - which mixes beer, tequila, diet Coke and soju - the istan, including a surge in air Bromance. target us,” they said in a statement. Reuters. “If different factions don’t The presidential palace welcomed the an- accept the ceasefire, then attacks will strikes, aimed at forcing the Singapore, which welcomed a record 17.4 million international visi- Taliban to the negotiating tors last year, is likely to see a bump, albeit small, in retail spending nouncement and said it hoped it can lead continue.” to lasting peace. Omar Zakhilwal, Af- Afghan President Ashraf Ghani an- table. because of the summit. Afghan security forces say the Every tourist to Singapore spends an average three-and-a-half days ghanistan’s Ambassador to neighboring nounced an unconditional ceasefire Pakistan, described the announcement as with the Taliban on Thursday, until impact has been significant, but and contributes about S$1,500 to overall tourism receipts, said the Taliban roam huge swaths of brokerage CGS-CIMB. an “important step towards prospects for June 20, but excluding other militant peace”. groups, such as Islamic State. the country and, with foreign troop Assuming a seven-day stay and about 4,000 people coming for the levels of about 15,600, down from event, a CGS-CIMB analyst estimated they could spend about S$12 “Hope the pleasure of shedding no Ghani’s decision came after a Afghan blood in Eid becomes so over- meeting of Islamic clerics declared 140,000 in 2014, there appears little million ($9 million). hope of outright victory. That’s a drop in the bucket in the short-term - the Singapore Tour- whelming that rest of year is also de- a fatwa, or ruling, against suicide ism Board has forecast tourism receipts of between S$27.1 billion clared as Afghan Eid,” he said on Twitter. bombings, one of which, claimed by The Taliban attacked security outposts in Islamic State, killed 14 people at the The Taliban’s announcement comes ($20.3 billion) and S$27.6 billion this year. as Trump and North Korean leader But a glitch-free summit will increase the chances of more big-tick- the Zawul district of western Herat prov- entrance to the clerics’ peace tent in ince on Friday night, killing 17 troops Kabul. Kim Jong Un are due to sit down to et events. a summit in Singapore on Tuesday, “As with all high-profile visits, it places Singapore on the map for and wounding several, Jelani Farhad, The clerics also recommended a spokesman for the provincial governor, ceasefire with the Taliban and Ghani something few people would have international audiences and showcases Singapore as an ideal desti- predicted just months ago when nation, especially for business and meetings,” said Oliver Chong, said. endorsed the recommendation. It was not clear exactly when the cease- Ghani in February offered recogni- threats between the two sides were at executive director of communications and marketing capability at their most bellicose. the tourism board fire would begin, as Eid starts when the tion of the Taliban as a legitimate Monday, June 11, 2018 C2 LOCAL NEWS Natural gas exports up 8 percent in 1st quarter

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SAN DIEGO — If you are worried about The figures were highest for millennials. your child’s smartphone use getting out of The Happiest Teens Use Smartphones, Thirty-five percent of respondents be- hand, you should be. A new study finds tween ages 18-35 need their phone with that teens who are hooked on their phones them at the table all the time, though that and other digital devices are “marked- Digital Media Less Than One Hour A Day number drops for older age groups. ly” unhappier than their less-plugged-in Compiled And Edited By John T. Robbins, Southern Daily Editor “What we’re eating, how much, and how peers. often—those are the things we think about Researchers from San Diego State Uni- when we’re trying to lose weight. The part versity and the University of Georgia ex- we probably focus less on, however, is amined data on more than a million 8th, how we eat,” says Courtney McCormick, 10th, and 12th grade American students a dietitian at Nutrisystem, in a press re- participating in the longterm “Monitoring lease. “And that is just as important. And the Future” study. Participants were polled it starts with putting down the phone and on their mobile device and computer use turning off the TV.” and their amount of face-to-face social in- teraction with others. They were also surveyed on their level of overall happiness. The authors found that teens who spent more time hanging out with friends in person and less time texting or video chatting were happier than those who spent more time in front of a screen. There was a no- table increase in overall life satisfaction for students who participated in more ex- tracurricular activities or sports, as well as those who read actual print publications more frequently. The research team be- Television was also an attention grabber lieves that habitual use of smartphones or during meals for participants. Nearly a computers to socialize was a key factor in third of those surveyed (72%) said they how unhappy a participant felt. often watch the tube while eating. Per- haps the worst part about this figure is that people were more apt to say watching TV made a meal more enjoyable than talking to friends and family at the table. Smartphones at the table have become so prevalent, people aren’t even watching what they’re putting in their mouths, researchers say. The survey found a third of Twenge notes that while some studies To that point, her study only adds to the participants eat so fast when they’re star- have proven social media use can lead to wealth of work that’s determined parents ing at a tablet or a TV that they didn’t even greater unhappiness for a child, the study must monitor how much time their teens realize how fast they were scarfing down showed that being unhappy did not lead to are spending online. their food. more social media use. “The advent of the smartphone is the The researchers say this type of distraction “The key to digital media use and happi- most plausible explanation for the sudden not only prevents people from listening ness is limited use,” says Jean M. Twenge, decrease in teens’ psychological well-be- to their friends, but also their bodies — the study’s lead author a professor of psy- ing,” she says. (Couresty https://www. when they’re being told they’re full. The chology at SDSU, in a news release. “Aim studyfinds.org) unhealthy practice could cause phone ad- to spend no more than two hours a day dicts to pack on unwanted pounds. on digital media, and try to increase the Related The phone addiction problem may “Early research has shown that taking a amount of time you spend seeing friends mindful approach to eating may help you face-to-face and exercising — two activ- 1 In 3 Can’t Get be getting to be a bit much. A new survey finds that a third of Ameri- lose weight and consume fewer calories ities reliably linked to greater happiness.” Through Meal Without Looking and fat,” says McCormick. At Phone, Survey Finds cans can’t get through a meal with- And while Twenge suggests allowing a So if you’re one of the those who brings maximum of two hours for screen time, out looking at their mobile devices. FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. — The phone your device with you to the table, try leav- she says the study showed that the happiest (Photo by Alejandro Escamilla on addiction problem may be getting to be a ing it on a different floor in your home, or teens were those who spent a tad less than Unsplash) bit much. A new survey finds that a third put it somewhere out of sight and out of an hour per day on digital media. That sta- of Americans can’t get through a meal Twenty-nine percent indicated their phone mind. It’ll be there when you’re finished. tistic includes teens who report not using Not surprisingly, the authors point out without looking at their mobile devices. joins them for every single meal, while And at the very least, you’ll hear what digital devices at all — which means some that studies have shown self-esteem and Researchers from the weight loss service more than half said they bring their device your belly tells you. 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Southern Chinese Daily News042018 1-2 page.indd 1 4/4/18 11:53 AM MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018 C5 BUSINESS WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Pres- Historic Face-To-Face Summit Set For Tomorrow In Singapore a success while also signaling he was ident Donald Trump will deploy a mix willing to walk away if he thought talks of charm and pressure to coax North did not go well. Korean leader Kim Jong Un into a deal Trump Will Trust His Gut Trump goes to Singapore confident in to give up nuclear weapons, trusting his his deal-making skills based on his ca- gut instinct over briefing books in his At High-Stakes Summit With reer as a New York real estate develop- ability to strike an accord, aides and for- er, which made him a billionaire. mer administration officials said. Kim, who at 34 is nearly half Trump’s Kim -- Without Note Cards Compiled And Edited By John T. Robbins, Southern Daily Editor age, will get a concentrated blast of what friends and foes of Trump have experienced since he became president: a volatile, unpredictable leader who can be at turns friendly or tough, or both at the same time. The June 12 summit in Singapore will be the first face-to-face meeting between Trump, the former reality TV star who likes to keep people guessing up to a cliffhanger finish, and Kim, the heir The Trump-Kim summit commem- to a reclusive dynasty with a history of orative medallion (shown above) reneging on promises to curb its nuclear marking the summit was struck ambitions. prior to Trump’s prior cancellation of the event, which has now been re- scheduled. His negotiating skills as president have U.S. President (left) and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un (right). (Photo/Reuters) had mixed success: his attempt to nego- president said. be the first of several aimed at getting came back from meeting Kim in Pyong- tiate a healthcare deal with lawmakers North Korea to scrap its nuclear arsenal. yang to describe the North Korean fell apart last year, but then he was able Trump is preparing for the summit and leader as “a smart guy who’s doing his to get tax-cut bill through Congress. taking it very seriously, said a senior homework” for the summit, according On the foreign policy front, his hardline While Trump has received a steady diet White House official who asked not to to one U.S. official familiar with the stance on China to cut its massive trade of briefings, verbal and written, about be identified, “but locking himself away matter. surplus with the United States has risked what to expect when he meets Kim, he and doing what’s been done in the past However, the senior White House of- a trade war, while talks to overhaul the trusts his intuition more than anything An outside entrance to the Capella clearly hasn’t worked.” ficial pointed to Trump’s relationship North American Free Trade Agreement else, aides and former officials said. Hotel on Sentosa Island in Singapore Trump himself said on Thursday that with Chinese President Xi Jinping as have stumbled badly. His briefings have covered the gamut where U.S. President Trump and he did not think he had to prepare very a sign of how he might deal with Kim: But that is not likely to deter Trump from Kim’s family history, the history North Korean leader Kim Jong Un much and that “it’s about attitude. It’s Trump frequently talks about how close from his negotiating style. of broken agreements with Pyongyang will meet on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. about willingness to get things done.” he is to Xi, but this has not and the status of the North’s nuclear and “But it’s very ‘gut,’ which people are Other U.S. officials have questioned stopped him from talking missile programs, one source familiar not used to in the diplomatic world be- whether Trump is doing enough to get tough on trade with Xi. with the matter said. cause people are used to reading note up to speed. One former senior admin- Aides expect Trump to try to use a per- cards,” said the source, who spoke on istration official who has sonal touch to try build trust with Kim. condition of anonymity. watched Trump engage with The two leaders have done much to im- Critics contend that Trump’s seat-of- world leaders said he has not prove their relations after hurling insults the-pants approach may be too risky had a consistent method in and threats at each other such as who in dealing with North Korea, which diplomatic dealings, describ- has the bigger nuclear button. alarmed Washington with its rapid ad- ing him as “kind of all over In his decades as a businessman before vances on a long-range missile possibly the map” at times hectoring, at others “I think he wants to go big or go home,” entering the White House 18 months capable of hitting the United States. friendly. said Michael Allen, a former National ago, Trump did many deals and can ‘IT’S ABOUT ATTITUDE’ On Thursday, Trump dangled the pros- Security Council official under Repub- bring different skills and techniques to Trump has said his meeting with Kim pect of inviting Kim Jong Un to the lican President George W. 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