Daily Briefing: Singapore is Asia's top city in quality of living; Police reject permit of first ever 'Future Music Festival in Asia'

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Daily Briefing: Singapore is Asia's top city in quality of living; Police reject permit of first ever 'Future Music Festival in Asia'

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