Daily Briefing: Singapore's air quality hits 'very unhealthy' levels; Are older flats worth more?

And find out what's the fuss about cashback shopping.

• Singapore's air quality reached "very unhealthy" levels on Thursday as thick smog from forest fires in Indonesia's neighbouring island of Sumatra choked the city-state. Find out more here.
• Public housing has been part of Singapores post-independence history and has been tied inextricably to Singapores success. While homes in other countries might have histories spanning centuries, in relatively younger Singapore, when it comes to public housing, 30-year old flats are considered historic. This is because our flats have a limited 99-year lease, before it reverts back to the state. Read more about it here.
• Singaporean’s love for shopping and a good bargain is unrivaled, and is the nation’s unofficial pastime. However, in recent years, Orchard Road has lost it charm with consumers, local and abroad, as shoppers turn to a more enticing alternative – online shopping. Know more about it here.