South African study shows high Covid-19 protection from Johnson & Johnson shot, World News,JOHANNESBURG – Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine is working well in South Africa, offering protection against severe disease and death, the co-head of a trial in the country said on Friday (Aug 6).
Don't stand so close: Singapore trials automated drones to enforce social distancing, Digital News,TEL AVIV/SINGAPORE – Beware, Singaporeans standing too close, automated drones might be keeping an eye on you from above. Singapore’s police have been trialling two pilotless drones developed by I
Feeling the heat: Tokyo preps for sweltering Summer Olympics, Asia News,A heatwave in Japan that has killed more than a dozen people is reviving concerns about the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which will be held during the country's notoriously sweltering summer. While the Games have been held in place
Covid-19 vaccine compensation: All you need to know about the Vaccine Injury Financial Assistance Programme, Money News,Vaccination is a crucial tool in the world’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Scientific studies around the world have shown that vaccines have a significant effect in reducing
NTUC FairPrice stops strawberry imports from Australia; AVA in touch with authorities there, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice has stopped all strawberry imports from Australia on Monday (Sept 24), in the light of more than 100 alleged incidents in Australia where consumers
US calls China's Hong Kong moves an assault on democracy, sees 'difficult talks' next week, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States on Thursday (March 11) condemned China’s moves to change Hong Kong’s electoral system, calling it a continuing assault on democracy in the territory an
Indonesia deploys coronavirus breathalyser at train stations, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia launched a Covid-19 screening programme at train stations on Wednesday (Feb 3) using a breathalyser that it hopes can find positive cases in a country battling one of the worst coronavirus epidemics in Asia.
Coronavirus: 1 in 3 South Korean Covid-19 patients improve with remdesivir drug, Asia News,SEOUL – One in three South Korean patients seriously ill with Covid-19 showed an improvement in their condition after being given Gilead Sciences's antiviral remdesivir, health authorities said. More rese
NSmen no longer need to notify authorities of overseas travel under 6 months, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More SkillsFuture courses will be made available for national servicemen to boost their employability, who also no longer need to notify the authorities for overseas travel of less than six month
Hugo Boss unveils first vegan suit, Lifestyle News,Hugo Boss has unveiled a completely vegan suit. The fashion house has put an animal-free twist on the menswear staple, which it has rolled out as part of its Spring/Summer 2020 collection. The summery, slim-fit suit, which was made using certified o
South Korean military member arrested over suspected sexual abuse, Asia News,A member of the South Korean air force has been arrested on charges of sexually harassing and injuring a female colleague, which led to her taking her own life, the defence ministry said on Thursday (June 3). The master ser
Late country singer Naomi Judd left daughters Wynonna and Ashley out of will, Entertainment News,Country singer Naomi Judd has left her daughters Wynonna and Ashley out of her will. She instead appointed her husband of 33 years Larry Strickland as executor of her estate, giving him \”full authority a
Singapore panel recommends maximum level of Covid-19 vaccine coverage, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An expert committee convened by Singapore’s health ministry has recommended all residents medically eligible for Covid-19 vaccination to take shots as they become available, although it said vaccination
Travel corridor vs travel bubble: Everything to know about flying in 2021 , Lifestyle News,Okay, so you’ve already booked your vaccination appointment and you’re now raring to go — but where? Here’s a complete guide to all the travel corridors and travel bubbles in discussions for Singapore at the m
S$346m superyacht linked to Malaysia's 1MDB scandal goes up for auction, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A $250 million (S$346 million) luxury yacht linked to a multi-billion dollar scandal at Malaysia's state fund 1MDB has gone up for auction, a government lawyer said on Monday, the first sa
Cheaper ART kits, groups of up to 5 will be able to dine at hawker centres: New Covid-19 measures at a glance, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – New measures were announced on Monday (Nov 15) by the multi-ministry task force on Covid-19 to help Singapore live with the Covid-19 pandemic. The announcements c
All renovation works can resume from June 15 with BCA approval, more than 300 construction projects also able to proceed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More than 19,000 suspended home renovation projects have received approval to resume since the circuit breaker period ended on June 1, said the Buildin
