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'''AsiaOne.com''' is a Singaporean news and lifestyle website and [[news aggregator]]. It is Singapore's first pure play digital content platform, serving readers primarily in [[Singapore]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Hong Kong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiaone.com/about-us|title=About Us -|website=AsiaOne|access-date=16 January 2019|archive-date=17 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117001522/http://www.asiaone.com/about-us|url-status=live}}</ref> AsiaOne was launched in 1995 by [[Singapore Press Holdings]]. On 5 June 2000, SPH AsiaOne Ltd was listed on the Singapore Exchange.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hong |first1=Shen |last2=Webb |first2=Sara |title=SPH AsiaOne Will Delist From Singapore Exchange |work=Wall Street Journal |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1002129852153909520 |access-date=25 June 2019 |archive-date=28 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428211149/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1002129852153909520 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was delisted on 24 January 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=SPH AsiaOne delisting plan approved |url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/sph-asiaone-delisting-plan-approved--336382 |access-date=25 June 2019 |website=telecompaper.com |language=en |archive-date=28 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428163636/https://www.telecompaper.com/news/sph-asiaone-delisting-plan-approved--336382 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Media Releases - SPH AsiaOne |url=https://www.asiaone.com/html/pr000523b.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808183148/http://www.asiaone.com/html/pr000523b.html |archive-date=8 August 2018 |access-date=12 February 2019 |website=asiaone.com}}</ref>
'''AsiaOne.com''' is a Singaporean news and lifestyle website and [[news aggregator]]. Launched in 1995 by [[Singapore Press Holdings]], it describes itself as Singapore's first pure-play digital content platform, serving readers primarily in [[Singapore]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Hong Kong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiaone.com/about-us|title=About Us -|website=AsiaOne|access-date=16 January 2019|archive-date=17 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117001522/http://www.asiaone.com/about-us|url-status=live}}</ref> On 5 June 2000, SPH AsiaOne Ltd was listed on the Singapore Exchange, and was delisted on 24 January 2002.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hong |first1=Shen |last2=Webb |first2=Sara |title=SPH AsiaOne Will Delist From Singapore Exchange |work=Wall Street Journal |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1002129852153909520 |access-date=25 June 2019 |archive-date=28 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428211149/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1002129852153909520 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=SPH AsiaOne delisting plan approved |url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/sph-asiaone-delisting-plan-approved--336382 |access-date=25 June 2019 |website=telecompaper.com |language=en |archive-date=28 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428163636/https://www.telecompaper.com/news/sph-asiaone-delisting-plan-approved--336382 |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 2018, AsiaOne was partially acquired by mm2 Asia, which took a 51 per cent stake in the operating entity, AsiaOne Online Pte. Ltd., with [[SPH Media]] retaining the remaining 49 per cent as a joint-venture partner.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|last=Thaim Peng|first=Tan|title=Letter from the Editor: New website, new office, new hopes|url=https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/letter-editor-new-website-new-office-new-hopes|website=AsiaOne|date=1 June 2023|access-date=5 June 2023|archive-date=5 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605093508/https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/letter-editor-new-website-new-office-new-hopes|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=AsiaOne Online names new CEO as mm2 completes takeover of 51% equity interest stake|url=https://www.marketing-interactive.com/asiaone-online-names-new-ceo-as-mm2-completes-takeover-of-51-equity-interest|website=Marketing-Interactive|access-date=13 July 2026}}</ref>
In 2018, AsiaOne was partially acquired by mm2 Asia, which took a 51 per cent stake in the operating entity, AsiaOne Online Pte. Ltd., with [[SPH Media]] retaining the remaining 49 per cent as a joint-venture partner.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|last=Thaim Peng|first=Tan|title=Letter from the Editor: New website, new office, new hopes|url=https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/letter-editor-new-website-new-office-new-hopes|website=AsiaOne|date=1 June 2023|access-date=5 June 2023|archive-date=5 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605093508/https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/letter-editor-new-website-new-office-new-hopes|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=AsiaOne Online names new CEO as mm2 completes takeover of 51% equity interest stake|url=https://www.marketing-interactive.com/asiaone-online-names-new-ceo-as-mm2-completes-takeover-of-51-equity-interest|website=Marketing-Interactive|access-date=13 July 2026}}</ref> In December 2022, AsiaOne completed a management-led buyout of AsiaOne Online Pte. Ltd., with mm2 Asia and SPH Media exiting active control but remaining minority shareholders.<ref name=":0" />


AsiaOne was revamped in July 2021, focusing on being "Off Centre, On Trend", under incoming chief executive [[#Management and staff|Sean Ler]], who steered the outlet's editorial voice toward a more social-media-first, visual format aimed at younger readers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AsiaOne |url=https://www.asiaone.com/about-us |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=AsiaOne |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902071158/https://www.asiaone.com/about-us |url-status=live }}</ref> The website has had one of the largest readerships in Singapore,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top News And Media Websites Ranking in Singapore in July 2022 |url=https://www.similarweb.com/top-websites/singapore/category/news-and-media/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=[[Similarweb]] |language=en}}</ref> having been listed in 2019 as the country's fourth most popular news site.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wong|first=Lester|title=Digital news portal AsiaOne marks first year as joint venture with strong growth in readership|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/digital-news-portal-asiaone-marks-first-year-as-joint-venture-with-strong-growth-in|website=[[The Straits Times]]|date=19 August 2019|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=18 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118173443/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/digital-news-portal-asiaone-marks-first-year-as-joint-venture-with-strong-growth-in|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Mission and Content ==
AsiaOne initially started as a news aggregator covering news from across the Southeast Asian region. Today, over 90% of its content is organically created by a team of in-house writers and video producers, across core verticals of News, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Digital Culture.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AsiaOne |url=https://www.asiaone.com/about-us |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=AsiaOne |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902071158/https://www.asiaone.com/about-us |url-status=live }}</ref> In April 2021, AsiaOne added a sustainability-focused vertical, EarthOne, covering climate change and sustainability issues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-22 |title=Letter from the Editor: We only have one Earth |url=https://www.asiaone.com/world/letter-editor-we-only-have-one-earth |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=AsiaOne |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902071157/https://www.asiaone.com/world/letter-editor-we-only-have-one-earth |url-status=live }}</ref>


AsiaOne won the Silver award for the Best News Website Or Mobile Service for its NewsLite service in 2021 at the [[WAN-IFRA]] Asian Digital Media Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Asian Digital Media Awards 2021|url=https://wan-ifra.org/asian-digital-media-awards-2021/|access-date=2022-09-02|website=[[WAN-IFRA]]|archive-date=8 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108084527/https://wan-ifra.org/asian-digital-media-awards-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref> The site itself also nominates business leaders and ASEAN-friendly diplomats for prestigious awards each year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dr HBM Iqbal receives "Bangladesh's Best Chairman 2022" award|url=https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/dr-hbm-iqbal-receives-bangladeshs-best-chairman-2022-award|website=[[The Financial Express (Bangladesh)]]|date=13 July 2023|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=18 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118174948/https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/dr-hbm-iqbal-receives-bangladeshs-best-chairman-2022-award|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Guessous|first=Hamza|title=Moroccan Ambassador to Bangkok Receives "AsiaOne" Award|url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/02/293438/moroccan-ambassador-to-bangkok-receives-asiaone-award|website=[[Morocco World News]]|date=11 February 2020|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=18 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118173443/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/02/293438/moroccan-ambassador-to-bangkok-receives-asiaone-award|url-status=live}}</ref>
AsiaOne was revamped in July 2021, focusing on being "Off Centre, On Trend," under incoming chief executive Sean Ler, who steered the outlet's editorial voice toward a more social-media-first, visual format aimed at readers aged 18 to 44, who make up over 60 per cent of its audience.<ref>{{Cite web |title=asiaone.com Traffic Analytics & Market Share {{!}} Similarweb |url=https://www.similarweb.com/website/asiaone.com/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=Similarweb |language=en |archive-date=23 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123120522/https://www.similarweb.com/website/asiaone.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The website has had one of the largest readerships in Singapore,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top News And Media Websites Ranking in Singapore in July 2022 |url=https://www.similarweb.com/top-websites/singapore/category/news-and-media/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=[[Similarweb]] |language=en}}</ref> having been listed in 2019 as the country's fourth most popular news site.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wong|first=Lester|title=Digital news portal AsiaOne marks first year as joint venture with strong growth in readership|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/digital-news-portal-asiaone-marks-first-year-as-joint-venture-with-strong-growth-in|website=[[The Straits Times]]|date=19 August 2019|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=18 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118173443/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/digital-news-portal-asiaone-marks-first-year-as-joint-venture-with-strong-growth-in|url-status=live}}</ref> AsiaOne's website is free-to-use, with a social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, [[TikTok]], [[YouTube]] and [[Dailymotion]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AsiaOne |url=https://www.facebook.com/asiaonecom/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=facebook.com |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902071157/https://www.facebook.com/asiaonecom/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


In December 2022, AsiaOne completed a management-led buyout of AsiaOne Online Pte. Ltd., with mm2 Asia and SPH Media exiting active control but remaining minority shareholders.<ref name=":0" />
AsiaOne won the Silver award for the Best News Website Or Mobile Service for its NewsLite service in 2021 at the [[WAN-IFRA]] Asian Digital Media Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Asian Digital Media Awards 2021|url=https://wan-ifra.org/asian-digital-media-awards-2021/|access-date=2022-09-02|website=[[WAN-IFRA]]|archive-date=8 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108084527/https://wan-ifra.org/asian-digital-media-awards-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Content ==
== Notable Public Incidents ==
AsiaOne initially started as a news aggregator covering news from across the Southeast Asian region. Today, over 90% of its content is organically created by a team of in-house writers and video producers. Its core verticals are News, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Digital Culture. In April 2021, AsiaOne added a new sustainability-focused vertical, EarthOne.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-22 |title=Letter from the Editor: We only have one Earth |url=https://www.asiaone.com/world/letter-editor-we-only-have-one-earth |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=AsiaOne |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902071157/https://www.asiaone.com/world/letter-editor-we-only-have-one-earth |url-status=live }}</ref> The vertical houses articles that discuss climate change and sustainability issues.
 
Over 60% of AsiaOne's readers are between the ages of 18 and 44.<ref>{{Cite web |title=asiaone.com Traffic Analytics & Market Share {{!}} Similarweb |url=https://www.similarweb.com/website/asiaone.com/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=Similarweb |language=en |archive-date=23 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123120522/https://www.similarweb.com/website/asiaone.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> AsiaOne's website is free-to-use, and has a social media reach on Facebook, Instagram, [[TikTok]], [[YouTube]] and [[Dailymotion]]. AsiaOne's social media performance includes over 45 million reach on Facebook, with an average 10 million monthly Facebook engagements, and over 9.5 million monthly minutes viewed via FB watch.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AsiaOne |url=https://www.facebook.com/asiaonecom/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=facebook.com |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902071157/https://www.facebook.com/asiaonecom/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== 2023 driver interview ===
=== 2023 driver interview ===
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In July 2023, AsiaOne published an exclusive interview with the former personal driver of Workers' Party MP [[Leon Perera]], published within about a day of a video surfacing online that appeared to show Perera and fellow WP MP [[Nicole Seah]] together.<ref>{{cite web|title='I tried to help him': What ex-driver knew and did about MP Leon Perera's alleged relationship with Nicole Seah|url=https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/i-tried-help-him-what-ex-driver-knew-and-did-about-mp-leon-pereras-alleged-relationship|website=AsiaOne|date=18 July 2023|access-date=13 July 2026}}</ref> The interview formed part of the wider controversy surrounding the pair's resignation from the party, and the speed of AsiaOne's access to the driver was itself questioned by other outlets.<ref>{{cite web|title=AsiaOne's quick access to Leon Perera's former driver: Coincidence or calculated move?|url=https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2023/07/19/asiaones-quick-access-to-leon-pereras-former-driver-coincidence-or-calculated-move/|website=The Online Citizen|date=19 July 2023|access-date=13 July 2026}}</ref>
In July 2023, AsiaOne published an exclusive interview with the former personal driver of Workers' Party MP [[Leon Perera]], published within about a day of a video surfacing online that appeared to show Perera and fellow WP MP [[Nicole Seah]] together.<ref>{{cite web|title='I tried to help him': What ex-driver knew and did about MP Leon Perera's alleged relationship with Nicole Seah|url=https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/i-tried-help-him-what-ex-driver-knew-and-did-about-mp-leon-pereras-alleged-relationship|website=AsiaOne|date=18 July 2023|access-date=13 July 2026}}</ref> The interview formed part of the wider controversy surrounding the pair's resignation from the party, and the speed of AsiaOne's access to the driver was itself questioned by other outlets.<ref>{{cite web|title=AsiaOne's quick access to Leon Perera's former driver: Coincidence or calculated move?|url=https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2023/07/19/asiaones-quick-access-to-leon-pereras-former-driver-coincidence-or-calculated-move/|website=The Online Citizen|date=19 July 2023|access-date=13 July 2026}}</ref>


== Management and staff ==
== Management and Staff ==
Low Huan Ping was the founding CEO of AsiaOne,<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 October 1999|title=AsiaOne Internet to be headed by Low Huan Ping|url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/asiaone-internet-to-be-headed-by-low-huan-ping--188834|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-13|website=telecompaper.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713023407/https://www.telecompaper.com/news/asiaone-internet-to-be-headed-by-low-huan-ping--188834 |archive-date=13 July 2021 }}</ref> the current CEO is Sean Ler.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-14 |title=AsiaOne announces new Chief Executive Officer |url=https://www.asiaone.com/business/asiaone-announces-new-chief-executive-officer |access-date=2021-06-22 |website=AsiaOne |language=en |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201632/https://www.asiaone.com/business/asiaone-announces-new-chief-executive-officer |url-status=live }}</ref>
Low Huan Ping was the founding CEO of AsiaOne.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 October 1999|title=AsiaOne Internet to be headed by Low Huan Ping|url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/asiaone-internet-to-be-headed-by-low-huan-ping--188834|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-13|website=telecompaper.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713023407/https://www.telecompaper.com/news/asiaone-internet-to-be-headed-by-low-huan-ping--188834 |archive-date=13 July 2021 }}</ref> The current CEO is Sean Ler, who took the role in June 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-14 |title=AsiaOne announces new Chief Executive Officer |url=https://www.asiaone.com/business/asiaone-announces-new-chief-executive-officer |access-date=2021-06-22 |website=AsiaOne |language=en |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201632/https://www.asiaone.com/business/asiaone-announces-new-chief-executive-officer |url-status=live }}</ref> The current Head of Content is Tan Thiam Peng.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Letter from the Editor: Off centre, on trend |language=en |work=AsiaOne |url=https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/letter-editor-off-centre-on-trend |access-date=20 February 2020 |archive-date=20 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220095023/https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/letter-editor-off-centre-on-trend |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
The current Head of Content is Tan Thiam Peng.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Letter from the Editor: Off centre, on trend |language=en |work=AsiaOne |url=https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/letter-editor-off-centre-on-trend |access-date=20 February 2020 |archive-date=20 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220095023/https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/letter-editor-off-centre-on-trend |url-status=live }}</ref>


Previous editors include Margaret Thomas, [https://investor.sph.com.sg/news.html/id/148801 Paul Jansen], [https://corporate.sph.com.sg/media_releases/354 Irene Ngoo], and Adrian Tay.<ref>{{Cite web|last=migration|date=2014-05-07|title=AsiaOne wins top honours at international competition for its latest mobile application|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/asiaone-wins-top-honours-at-international-competition-for-its-latest-mobile-application|access-date=2021-07-13|website=The Straits Times|language=en|archive-date=13 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713024305/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/asiaone-wins-top-honours-at-international-competition-for-its-latest-mobile-application|url-status=live}}</ref>
Previous editors include Margaret Thomas, [https://investor.sph.com.sg/news.html/id/148801 Paul Jansen], [https://corporate.sph.com.sg/media_releases/354 Irene Ngoo], and Adrian Tay.<ref>{{Cite web|last=migration|date=2014-05-07|title=AsiaOne wins top honours at international competition for its latest mobile application|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/asiaone-wins-top-honours-at-international-competition-for-its-latest-mobile-application|access-date=2021-07-13|website=The Straits Times|language=en|archive-date=13 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713024305/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/asiaone-wins-top-honours-at-international-competition-for-its-latest-mobile-application|url-status=live}}</ref>
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== External links ==
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AsiaOne.com is a Singaporean news and lifestyle website and news aggregator. Launched in 1995 by Singapore Press Holdings, it describes itself as Singapore's first pure-play digital content platform, serving readers primarily in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.[1] On 5 June 2000, SPH AsiaOne Ltd was listed on the Singapore Exchange, and was delisted on 24 January 2002.[2][3]

AsiaOne
Other namesAsiaOne.com
StatusActive
TypeNews, lifestyle and entertainment content aggregator
PurposeSingapore-focused digital news, lifestyle and entertainment content, distributed across web and social platforms.
Leadership
Chief Executive OfficerSean Ler
Head of ContentTan Thiam Peng
Organisation
Formed1 January 1995
(31 years ago)
Parent entityAsiaOne Online Pte. Ltd.
HeadquartersSingapore
Region servedSingapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong
RevenueCommercial
External links
WebsiteOfficial website

In 2018, AsiaOne was partially acquired by mm2 Asia, which took a 51 per cent stake in the operating entity, AsiaOne Online Pte. Ltd., with SPH Media retaining the remaining 49 per cent as a joint-venture partner.[4][5] In December 2022, AsiaOne completed a management-led buyout of AsiaOne Online Pte. Ltd., with mm2 Asia and SPH Media exiting active control but remaining minority shareholders.[4]

Mission and Content

AsiaOne initially started as a news aggregator covering news from across the Southeast Asian region. Today, over 90% of its content is organically created by a team of in-house writers and video producers, across core verticals of News, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Digital Culture.[6] In April 2021, AsiaOne added a sustainability-focused vertical, EarthOne, covering climate change and sustainability issues.[7]

AsiaOne was revamped in July 2021, focusing on being "Off Centre, On Trend," under incoming chief executive Sean Ler, who steered the outlet's editorial voice toward a more social-media-first, visual format aimed at readers aged 18 to 44, who make up over 60 per cent of its audience.[8] The website has had one of the largest readerships in Singapore,[9] having been listed in 2019 as the country's fourth most popular news site.[10] AsiaOne's website is free-to-use, with a social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Dailymotion.[11]

AsiaOne won the Silver award for the Best News Website Or Mobile Service for its NewsLite service in 2021 at the WAN-IFRA Asian Digital Media Awards.[12]

Notable Public Incidents

2023 driver interview

Main article: July 2023 Singapore MP resignations

In July 2023, AsiaOne published an exclusive interview with the former personal driver of Workers' Party MP Leon Perera, published within about a day of a video surfacing online that appeared to show Perera and fellow WP MP Nicole Seah together.[13] The interview formed part of the wider controversy surrounding the pair's resignation from the party, and the speed of AsiaOne's access to the driver was itself questioned by other outlets.[14]

Management and Staff

Low Huan Ping was the founding CEO of AsiaOne.[15] The current CEO is Sean Ler, who took the role in June 2021.[16] The current Head of Content is Tan Thiam Peng.[17]

Previous editors include Margaret Thomas, Paul Jansen, Irene Ngoo, and Adrian Tay.[18]

References

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  1. ↑ "About Us -". AsiaOne. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
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  3. ↑ "SPH AsiaOne delisting plan approved". telecompaper.com. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
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