HBO orders new 'Game of Thrones' series as it scraps another, Entertainment News,BURBANK, California – HBO ordered 10 episodes of a \”Game of Thrones\” spinoff called \”House of the Dragon,\” the network said on Tuesday, shortly after reports emerged that the premium cable channel had nixed an
Football: Deceased Davide Astori's club contract extended, World News,ROME – Italian football club Fiorentina have extended the contract of their deceased captain Davide Astori, who was found dead in a team hotel room on Sunday (March 4). The news was announced by Giovanni Malago who is preside
Singapore Airlines urges customers to only seek assistance for flights departing within 72 hours, Singapore News,Singapore Airlines (SIA) is asking customers to only contact it for assistance for flights departing within the next 72 hours. The national carrier has struggled to cope with a high numbe
What Covid? Crowds want to feel CNY vibe in Chinatown despite new measures, Singapore News,Turn off the Chinese New Year light-up over the weekend? Check. Put in new crowd control measures. Check. A lot can change in a week, such as the introduction of the above measures to reduce crowding in Chinat
We're living in the future: Here's where you can get served drinks by a robot, Lifestyle News,Would you believe us if we said that you'd soon be able to grab a cuppa made by robot baristas at an MRT station? By 2022, 30 MRT stations in Singapore will house such robots, making our dail
Universal Studios Beijing to open on Sept 20, Lifestyle News,SHANGHAI – Universal Studios' Beijing resort will officially open on Sept 20, China's state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday, citing the theme park. The park, a joint venture between Comcast Corp's Universal Parks & Resor
Facebook bans far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, other extremist figures, Digital News,Facebook Inc said on Thursday it was banning Alex Jones and other controversial U.S. political personalities for violating the social media company’s policies on “dangerous individuals and organizations.” M
France sixth country with more than 10 million Covid infections, World News,French health authorities reported 219,126 new confirmed cases in a 24-hour period, the fourth day in a row that the country has recorded more than 200,000 cases. France joined the United States, India, Brazil, Britain and R
The Wheel of Time becomes Amazon Prime’s most-watched series premiere, Entertainment News,It looks like Amazon Prime Video's The Wheel of Time is the streamer's most-watched series premiere of all time. \”We can firmly say that Wheel of Time was the most-watched series premiere of the year
Ricky Martin ties knot with partner Jwan Yosef, Entertainment News,Singer Ricky Martin of \”Livin' la Vida Loca\” fame announced Wednesday he has married his partner of two years, Jwan Yosef. \”I'm a husband,\” the Puerto Rican singer told E! television without specifying the date of the weddi
COE premiums rise across the board; Cat B and Cat E COE climb above $80k, Lifestyle News,CAT Premium Change Quota No. of bids A $52,709 ▲ $5,708 811 1,304 B $80,210 ▲ $10,010 774 1,240 C $40,501 ▲ $1,611 126 252 E $85,000 ▲ $12,244 210 391 In the second round of bidding for October, Certificate of E
Trump threatens to hit China with new tariffs on US$200 billion in goods, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to impose a 10 per cent tariff on US$200 billion of Chinese goods, escalating a tit-for-tat trade war with Beijing. In a statement, Trump said he had asked
Official Marvel tribute assembles One-Punch Man, Final Fantasy and other big manga artists, Entertainment News,Manga titans, assemble! A special collaboration between VIZ Media and Marvel Comics will see some of the biggest Japanese names coming together to bring their unique spin to the latter'
Australia supermarket bans needles amid strawberry crisis, World News,Sewing needles were taken off the shelves at a major Australian supermarket chain Thursday amid a national panic over sharp objects being found inside strawberries and other fruit. Police nationwide have received reports of more t
Coronavirus: 5 Singaporeans aboard the quarantined cruise ship in waters off Japan, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Five Singaporeans are aboard the quarantined cruise ship docked off the coast of Japan which saw its number of passengers infected with the coronavirus jump to 61 on Friday (Feb 7). Singapo
OnePlus 10 Pro launch confirmed for January, Digital News,Contrary to recent rumours, the OnePlus 10 Pro will be arriving sooner than initially expected. OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau revealed in a Weibo post that the OnePlus 10 Pro is \”coming soon\” in January 2022. The launch timeframe for the OnePlu
RedHill pill shows promise vs Omicron; mRNA vaccines appear effective in those with well-controlled HIV, World News,The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer re
COE premiums rise across all categories on eve of COE supply drop, Lifestyle News,CAT Premium Change Quota No. of bids A $47,010 ▲ $2,009 836 1,240 B $59,501 ▲ $3,401 819 1,107 C $39,523 ▲ $623 166 337 E $60,001 ▲ $2,301 267 408 In the second round of bidding for July, Certificate of Entitlement (CO
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain wins posthumous Emmy for 'Parts Unknown', Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – US celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who committed suicide in June at age 61, was posthumously awarded his fifth Emmy Award on Sunday for his work on the popular CNN food-and-travel sh
The budget Samsung Galaxy A21s also has a quad-lens rear camera system, Digital News,Those paying attention to Samsung’s Galaxy A series phones will know that in some markets the company can be selling as many as 10 A series models at the same time. While we aren’t bedazzled by as many models in Sin
Grab, Razer, AirAsia among firms exploring bids for Malaysia digital bank licence: Sources, Digital News,SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR – Ride-hailing group Grab, gaming firm Razer, AirAsia, telecoms firm Axiata and lender CIMB are among companies looking to apply for digital banking licences in Malaysia, s
69-year-old unvaccinated Singaporean man dies from Covid-19; 3 new clusters including pre-school in Kreta Ayer , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 69-year-old Singaporean died from complications due to Covid-19 on Wednesday (Aug 11). The man, who was not vaccinated, developed symptoms on July 28 and was
Eyeing a prime-location BTO flat? What you need to know about the new 10-year MOP, Singapore News,Instead of five years for most new flats, the minimum occupation period (MOP) for new public housing in prime locations will be extended to 10 years, according to Minister for National Development Desmo
Where to catch live screenings of World Cup 2018 for free, Singapore News,Ole, ole! The FIFA World Cup 2018 – only the world's most anticipated football tournament ever – is just a day away, so if you haven't settled your plans to catch the Russia vs Saudi Arabia opening match on Thursday
Lee Byung-hun, Gong Yoo, IU, other Korean celebs donate over $1.7million for South Korea coronavirus relief efforts, Entertainment News,When the coronavirus strikes, people close ranks as they lift and support each other to fight the epidemic. Since the rampant spread of the disease in South Korea (
Kelly Clarkson, Zac Efron to get stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, actor Zac Efron and British star Benedict Cumberbatch are among celebrities who will be getting a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in 2021. Shia LaBeouf, Missy
Circles.Life first to announce iPhone 12 price plans in Singapore for as little as $54 a month, Digital News,It’s that time of the year again when people start losing their minds over the latest version of iPhones. Though a couple of things have changed drastically since last year’s iteration (final
Gojek to raise start fares, charge 'driver fee' from March 31, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Trips on Gojek will cost more from March 31, with the ride-hailing firm raising start fares and charging a 50 cent temporary flat fee on all trips under 10km and 80 cents for longer distances. The sta
Swing into action with Nike Air Jordan 1 sneakers based on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Lifestyle News,It's fair to say that, no matter which version of his costume he's rocking, Spider-Man has a really iconic look. This is most evident in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, where M
Undiagnosed coronavirus infections could be 27 times higher in South Korea's Daegu city: Study, Asia News,SEOUL – A small South Korean survey of people with no history of Covid-19, but living in a city with the most cases, showed that roughly one in 13 had antibodies to the novel coronavirus, i
Taiwan raises epidemic response level to highest amid virus concerns, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan on Thursday (Feb 27) raised its epidemic response level to the highest, official media reported, amid growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. Taiwan's Central News Agency said Premier Su Tsen
Thomas Ong to retire from showbiz after upcoming drama, Entertainment News,Thomas Ong is leaving showbiz for good. It was reported on 8world yesterday (Jan 9) that his role in the upcoming Channel 8 series Super Dad will be his last. However, this isn't the first time the 50-year-old actor has
Apple opens new WeChat storefront in China,Apple recently opened a new storefront in the WeChat platform in China to boost sales. WeChat announced the newly-launched online store, saying that Apple …
Hollywood red carpets look for coronavirus makeover, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – It could be a long while until you hear that Hollywood red carpet staple, “And who are you wearing tonight?” Red carpets, the lifeblood of movie premieres and award shows, thrive on the buzz of glamorous actors, sh
Elizabeth Olsen would love to play an older Scarlet Witch, Entertainment News,Elizabeth Olsen wants the Scarlet Witch to grow old. The 33-year-old star reprises her role as the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) flick Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and hopes to play an old
How ride-hailers around the world are coping with the virus pummeling, Digital News,Battered by lockdowns and movement restrictions in the coronavirus pandemic, ride-hailers around the world are cutting jobs and pay, and slashing other costs. In South-East Asia, the pandemic has raised doubts whethe
Channing Tatum returns for Magic Mike 3, lap-dances exclusively on HBO Max in 2022, Entertainment News,Magic Mike’s Last Dance will be the third film in the Magic Mike film series. The series revolves around the lives of male strippers and small business owners, with Channing Tatum (Free Guy, Kingsm
Succession, Squid Game to face off for top Emmy award, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES — Succession, the HBO series about a conniving media mogul and his feuding family, racked up 25 Emmy nominations on Tuesday (July 12), including one for the prestigious best drama prize. It will square off against
Chris Evans announces his iPhone 6s retirement,Hollywood actor Chris Evans recently took to social media to announce that he will be upgrading his iPhone 6s to a newer model. Evans announced on …
'Now then come back, what time already?' Jaspers Lai programs smart home device to sound like his mother, Entertainment News,While others may savour the independence of their own home, Jaspers Lai instead chose to be reminded of his mother's nagging even after moving out. On the Oct 3
What's the point? 'Ashamed' five-time world darts champion quits, World News,Five-time world darts champion Raymond Van Barneveld quit the sport on Thursday, admitting his slumping form had left him feeling \”ashamed\”. The 51-year-old Dutchman announced his immediate retirement after a
Up to 150 patrons allowed in cinema halls from Oct 1, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From Oct 1, large cinema halls with more than 300 seats will be allowed to admit up to 150 patrons in three zones of 50 patrons each. Other, smaller cinema halls will also be allowed to increase their capacity to 50 per
Indonesia reports 496 new coronavirus infections, 43 deaths, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia reported on Monday (May 18) 496 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 18,010, said health ministry official Achmad Yurianto. Yurianto also announced 43 new Covid-19 rel
Netflix's Cowboy Bebop live-action series takes off this fall with original composer on board, Entertainment News,While anime been around before the glorious days of Cowboy Bebop, the critically-acclaimed sci-fi series was largely credited to have introduced the genre to a new wave of Western a
3 attractive dividend stocks you shouldn't miss, Money News,Many companies pay a dividend, but not all dividend companies are attractive to own. A great dividend stock is one that not only generates a decent dividend yield but is also able to sustain its dividend payments. Companies with certai
Austria plans to fine vaccine holdouts up to $5,550 a quarter, World News,VIENNA – Austria's conservative-led government on Thursday (Dec 9) gave details of its plan to make coronavirus vaccines compulsory, saying it will apply to people 14 and over and holdouts face fines of up to 3,600 euros
Blink-182 reuniting for world tour, Entertainment News,Blink-182 are reuniting with Tom DeLonge for a world tour. The 46-year-old musician is returning to the rock band after seven years away and will work with Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker on a new full-length studio album. Blink-182 are also relea
World's biggest film festivals unite for 10-day global streaming event on YouTube, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – More than 20 film festivals around the world have joined together to stream movies free on YouTube after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered movie theatres and forced the cancellat
Razer's new Pikachu true wireless earbuds are tailor-made for Pokemon masters, Digital News,For those what want to be the very best, they can certainly do so with these new Pokémon-themed wireless earbuds by Razer. The Pikachu True Wireless Headphones were recently revealed by the company (via
Amazon brings online sellers to UK high street in pop-up stores, Digital News,LONDON – Online retail giant Amazon said it would open pop-up shops in Britain to give more than 100 small online businesses an opportunity to sell on the high street for the first time. The first of the 10 stores, which a
F&B businesses are badly hit by Covid-19. This is what it feels like for 1 caterer in Singapore, Lifestyle News,The government lockdowns and work-from-home measures have impacted many small businesses, and we're seeing news stories about businesses struggling to stay alive. As employees, we
OCBC 365 Credit Card review: An all-rounded cashback credit card, Money News,The OCBC 365 Credit Card is really boring, which is precisely why it is such a great all-round cashback credit card for anyone and everyone who spends on “the usual stuff”. The bonus cash rebates literally cover all ground
The dummy's guide to Singapore's political parties: The SDA edition, Singapore News,Unless you've been living under a rock, you should have some inkling of the People's Action Party (PAP) and the Workers' Party (WP). But what about RP? Or PSP? Or SDP? If these acronyms mean
Results for PSLE, other national exams to be released online, handed out in smaller venues, Singapore News,Results for the 2020 Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) and other national examinations will be released online and can be collected in person at smaller venues with Covid-19 safety mea
Ian Fang doesn't deny he dated Rebecca Lim, skirts question on when they broke up, Entertainment News,For years, Rebecca Lim and Ian Fang had always maintained to the media that they are \”just good friends\” and not a former couple, despite the rumours. But now that the 35-year-old actress is ma
New inter-ministry committee to fight scourge of online scams, Digital News,He received a message on Facebook Messenger from a close friend asking to borrow some money. He sought out an ATM immediately and made the transfer. \”The scammer asked for more, but all I had at the time was $2,000, so I tra
Will a scandal affect their chances at clinching the popularity award at Star Awards? Here's what Jeffrey Xu and Shane Pow say, Entertainment News,In October last year, local celebrities Jeffrey Xu and Shane Pow were part of a group found to have flouted social distancing measures during the fo
