Uncontrolled re-entry of Chinese space station to offer a 'splendid' show , China News,BEIJING: An out-of-control space laboratory that will plunge back to Earth in the coming days is unlikely to cause any damage, Chinese authorities say, but will offer instead a \”splendid\” show akin to a
Working class: The differences in work culture between the public and private sectors, Money News,It’s natural to have reservations about making a switch from the public to private sector or vice versa — you don’t know how hard a time you’ll have adapting to a new work culture. But Giet Koh didn’t l
Beware of porn scam, cover computer cameras when not in use: Police, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Imagine receiving an e-mail from a person who claims he has screenshots of you watching pornographic materials, and threatening to expose you to your friends and family unless you pay money. The police sa
These 5 gifts can teach your kids important lessons about managing their money, Business Wires News,As kids, we all had that experience of praying for that Furby / PlayStation / Barbie doll and instead receiving a microscope or book for our birthday. But as it turns out, our parents meant well, as t
7 daring design risks worth taking this year to avoid a cookie-cutter home, Lifestyle News,Many of us tend to settle for what's safe in our home renovations – sticking with neutrals, going the minimalist Scandinavian route, or opting for conventional carpentry designs. That's all well and
My First Skool raises fees – are parents paying too much?, Singapore News,Your child may not be old enough for you to worry about tuition just yet, but get ready to pay all the same. My First Skool, the NTUC-run childcare/infantcare centre and preschool, one of Singapore biggest chains, has raised t
Tencent to put new checks on hit game amid China crackdown on gaming, Digital News,HONG KONG – Tencent Holdings, China's largest gaming and social media company, said it will introduce a real name-based registration system for its popular Honour of Kings game to identify underaged players, amid
Phone number in Squid Game's business card scene to be edited out: Netflix, Entertainment News,It was a show that took the world by storm and even had Singaporeans joining in on the fun. Yes, we're talking about Netflix's Squid Game — the dystopian streaming series centred around 456
2 youths behind 'How to spread Wuhan' prank to be charged , Singapore News,Two youths may now have to pay the price for their ill-thought-out prank after the police arrested them over a case of public nuisance. In February, the pair of 17-year-olds filmed a video in an NTUC FairPrice super
November 2022 HDB BTO review: Queenstown, Money News,Approximately 3,250 flats will be launched across three projects in Queenstown for the November 2022 HDB BTO launch. The new flats in the estate comprise around one-third of the total number of flats to be launched. It also includes the highly ant
Facebook to incorporate user feedback on news feed arrangement, Digital News,Facebook Inc said on Thursday (April 22) it was taking steps to incorporate direct feedback from users to arrange their news feed as per their preference. Facebook's news feed, which comprises posts from friends and bu
Oppo cancels live online phone launch in India amid calls to boycott Chinese goods, Digital News,NEW DELHI – China's Oppo cancelled the live online launch of its flagship smartphone in India on Wednesday after a border clash between the two countries that has renewed calls from local Indian tra
Purported prices of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 leaked, consumers could pay more, Digital News,Samsung could be selling the Galaxy Z Flip4 at higher prices this year. According to the purported price leak, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 could start from EUR 1,080 (S$1,530). As prices are generally c
How to save money the hard (but effective) way, Lifestyle News,In part one of our money-saving series, we listed down some foolproof but fun ways to increase your savings. If that was too \”beginner level\” for you, then you're ready to take it up a notch. It will be tedious, maybe even a little
Government increases cash payouts to help Singaporeans tide through Covid-19, Singapore News,You get money, you get money, everybody gets money! Well, lest you get confused, Oprah Winfrey isn't giving away money to Singaporeans during this difficult time. Our Government though has announced an
Google I/O, the tech giant's biggest annual event, cancelled due to coronavirus, Digital News,Google on Tuesday cancelled its major annual gathering of software developers amid concerns over the deadly coronavirus. The internet giant said it nixed the festival-like event Google I/O event schedu
Prince William 'deeply saddened' by Shinzo Abe's death, World News,Prince William has been left \”deeply saddened\” by the death of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The Duke of Cambridge posted a heartfelt tribute on social media following the assassination of Abe, who was
Rapper Pop Smoke shot dead in Hollywood Hills home, masked gunman sought, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Rapper Pop Smoke was shot and killed on Wednesday in a rented multi-million-dollar home in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills, and police said they were searching for several suspects, at least
The prize behind Singapore's digital bank licenses, Money News,The race is heating up for Singapore's five digital-bank licenses. In Aug last year, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) started accepting applications for two full licenses and three wholesale (restricted) licenses. Bidd
12 must-haves for your home office in 2020, Lifestyle News,2020, besides the coronavirus, is all about working from home. With this set to stay in place (till 2021 at least), now’s a good time as any to start thinking about upgrading that home office of yours. A properly set-up home office, with all
Indonesia says foreign minister's planned visit to Myanmar not going ahead, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi will not travel to Myanmar to hold talks with the country's military leaders following a military coup earlier this month, a spokesman for the foreign m
Is the new DBS reverse mortgage loan good for the asset-rich, cash-poor retirees? , Money News,DBS and CPF have tied up, to create the new DBS Home Equity Income Loan. This helps older Singaporeans to monetise their property assets, without having to sell. The concept behind this loan isn’t new (ban
Thai court jails blind woman for 1½ years over royal insult, Asia News,BANGKOK – A Thai court on Thursday (Jan 4) jailed a blind woman for 1½ years for violating the country's royal insult law, her lawyer and a court official said. Thailand's lese-majeste law is the toughest in the world,
Brazil granny turned lingerie model shines light on older women, World News,SAO PAULO – Wearing nothing but a lacy bra and matching panties, Brazilian grandmother Helena Schargel strikes a seductive pose during a photo shoot featuring her latest lingerie designs for women over 60. \”Wonderful, marvel
US politician Pete Buttigieg and husband post photo of children, World News,WASHINGTON — US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg posted a picture of himself with his husband, Chasten, and their two babies on Saturday, after saying last month that the couple had become parents. Buttigieg earlier t
NUSWhispers post features man losing interest in a girl because she only has 1,000+ IG followers, Digital News,A recent post on anonymous confessions Facebook page NUSWhispers managed to generate quite a bit of ruckus online — mainly over how exceedingly conceited the original poster appears to be.
Beware of overseas scams involving Apple iOS 'game testers', say police, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Do not fall prey to a new variant of scams involving the recruitment of Apple iOS \”game testers\”, police cautioned on Friday (July 19). Sounding the alert on such scams which have been repor
51 children injured in chemical attack at China kindergarten, China News,BEIJING – More than 50 people, mostly children, were injured by a man who broke into a kindergarten in south-west China and sprayed them with corrosive liquid, local authorities said on Tuesday (Nov 12). The suspect, a 23-year-
How Broadcom CEO Hock Tan shaped a tech giant through acquisitions, Money News,Once a poor \”skinny kid\” from Malaysia, Hock Tan was going head-to-head with a legendary US technology mogul for a transformative acquisition. Tan placed a call earlier this month to VMware Inc Chairman Michael Dell, also
9 ways to combine your kitchen island and dining table in style, Lifestyle News,There are plenty of pros when it comes to a kitchen island-dining table hybrid. One, it saves more space than if you were to have a separate kitchen island and dining table. Two, the dining side can sometimes double as e
42 months' jail for former UOB relationship manager who misappropriated over $200k, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A United Overseas Bank (UOB) relationship manager misappropriated more than S$200,000 from his client and cheated his then-girlfriend of over HK$100,000 (S$20,000) after leaving the co
How accurate will the sample votes be tonight?, Singapore News,This article was originally published on September 11, 2015 for GE2015 and has been updated on July 10, 2020, to provide more information for GE2020 For only the second time in Singapore's history, sample votes will be revealed by t
DBS Altitude Visa Signature Card review: Is this popular air miles card worth the hype?, Money News,Yet another DBS credit card? You’ll want to pay attention to this one though. The DBS Altitude Card is one of the most popular air miles credit cards for fresh grads and young working adults. You earn
Chinese gaming firms vow self-regulation amid crackdown on teen addiction, China News,BEIJING – Over 200 Chinese gaming companies have pledged to regulate their industry to combat gaming addiction, including through the possible use of facial recognition to identify minors, a state-backed gaming ass
Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams are married, Entertainment News,Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams are married. The 31-year-old actress and Wells, 38, tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at a California vineyard on Saturday (Aug 20). The loved-up couple were joined on their big day by some of Sarah's
Best business credit cards in Singapore (2021), Money News,Different business credit cards exist to suit different business needs and goals. Consider your business spending habits, fees and charges along with perks when comparing business credit cards. Are you a business owner who’s looking for a bu
Daniel Radcliffe 'flattered' people chose him for a coronavirus hoax, Entertainment News,Daniel Radcliffe has responded after a fake news story did the rounds on social media this week, and he joked pranksters picked him because he is \”very pale\”. Speaking on Australian radio show Smallzy&
No excessive force used in arrest of violent 18-year-old in Clarke Quay, says police, Singapore News,The police have denied using excessive force on an 18-year-old man after videos showing officers pinning him down were posted on Facebook. The man was one of two 18-year-olds who were arrested, along
'Toxic for children': She has almost 2 million followers, but Isla Fisher isn't a fan of Instagram, Entertainment News,Isla Fisher thinks Instagram is \”toxic for children\”. The 46-year-old actress has almost two million followers on the photo-sharing platform, but she fears that it ca
K-Pop group BTS breaks Apple Music 1 record,Korean pop idol group BTS has broken Apple Music 1 records on its first episode on the platform. The official Apple Music account tweeted the announcement …
2 OCBC SMS scam victims share losing life savings within minutes, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – OCBC Bank customers who were scammed have felt great pain, with some losing life savings that they had built up for their children and families painstakingly over the years. OCBC said its banking systems hav
Philippine journalist and prominent Duterte critic Maria Ressa charged again, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine authorities said on Wednesday (March 27) that they had filed more criminal charges against Maria Ressa, a veteran reporter and prominent critic of President Rodrigo Duterte, six weeks after de
Knife-wielding woman injures 14 children in China kindergarten attack, China News,BEIJING – A woman armed with a kitchen knife attacked children at the gate of a kindergarten in China's southwestern city of Chongqing on Friday (Oct 26), injuring 14 of them, police said. The 39-year-old, identif
Nicki Minaj seemingly reopens Cardi B feud, Entertainment News,Nicki Minaj has seemingly reopened her feud with Cardi B. The 35-year-old rapper appeared to have ended their long-running feud in October when she called a truce over Twitter, but Nicki's new video for the track 'Good Form
Austrian gets shock of his life as python bites him on the toilet, World News,VIENNA, July 5 – An Austrian had the kind of morning that nightmares are made of on Monday (July 5) when a python slid through his drains and bit him while he was sitting on the toilet. The stunned 65-year-old in the city
Cargo train derails on China's Datong-Qinhuangdao railway: Rail authority, China News,BEIJING – A cargo train derailed on Monday (Aug 24) on China’s Datong-Qinhuangdao rail line, a major coal transport route, a local branch office of the nation’s railway authority said in a statement on an offi
'Get out, get out!' Woman kicks valet out of car after he beats red light, almost drives through another traffic stop, Singapore News,One woman in Singapore gave her valet driver the boot, quite literally, after he ran a red light and didn't appear to slow down when they approached a
BTO flats in mature estates over 60% more expensive than those in non-mature ones but 'have been kept affordable' , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The average selling price per square foot (psf) for Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in mature estates increased faster than those in non-mature estates
Feeling les bleus: China firm to refund US$12 million after France World Cup win, China News,SHANGHAI – A Chinese kitchen appliance maker is paying out up to 79 million yuan ($11.81 million) in refunds to its customers after vowing last month that it would do so if France won the football World Cup
400m Facebook users' phone numbers exposed in privacy lapse: reports, Digital News,Phone numbers linked to more than 400 million Facebook accounts were listed online in the latest privacy lapse for the social media giant, US media reported Wednesday. An exposed server stored 419 million records
'I spot a simp': Netizens roast man who defends woman linked to Orchard Towers murder, Digital News,One man’s heartened devotion and defence of a woman involved in a gruesome murder has earned himself the derogatory label of being a simp. The woman in question is 24-year-old Natalie Siow w
Ncuti Gatwa the first black actor to take on leading Doctor Who role, Entertainment News,LONDON — Ncuti Gatwa will be the first Black actor to play the lead role in British sci-fi series Doctor Who, taking over from Jodie Whittaker as the 14th incarnation of the Time Lord next year, the BBC said on
GE2020 results: PAP's Henry Kwek wins Kebun Baru SMC with 62.97% of votes over PSP's Kumaran Pillai , Singapore News,[UPDATED: 3.14am] Results for Kebun Baru SMC for GE2020 Henry Kwek (PAP) 62.97% Kumaran Pillai (PSP) 37.03% PAP's Henry Kwek wins Kebun Baru SMC with 13,284 votes, whil
