Ireland's PM returns to medical practice to help in coronavirus crisis, World News,DUBLIN – Ireland's prime minister Leo Varadkar has re-registered as a medical practitioner and will work one shift a week to help out during the coronavirus crisis, his office said on Sunday. Varadkar worked
Researchers call for harnessing, regulation of AI, Digital News,Artificial intelligence appears to be \”widening inequality\”, and its deployment should be subject to tough regulations and limits, especially for sensitive technologies such as facial recognition, a research report said on Dec 12. The A
India's Covid-19 tally passes 25 million; cyclone complicates efforts, Asia News,AHMEDABAD – India's total Covid-19 caseload surged past 25 million on Tuesday (May 18) as a powerful cyclone complicated the health crisis in one of the states where the disease is spreading most quickly. Covi
$4.90 HSA-approved ART kits now on sale – here's where to get them, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The battle against Covid-19 has scored a breakthrough with the roll-out of a new, cheaper self-test kit. The Flowflex antigen rapid test (ART) kit can be purchased from Friday (Dec 10) at all 70 Unity
Russia pounds Ukraine in heaviest missile strikes of war, World News,KYIV – Russia pounded cities and energy facilities across Ukraine on Tuesday (Nov 15), killing at least one person and causing widespread power outages in what Kyiv said was the heaviest wave of missile strikes in nearly nine month
14 tingkat delivery services that remind us of homecooked food, Lifestyle News,If you’re pretty much glued to your desk and tied up with chores while working from home, thinking about what to eat for lunch and dinner surely adds to the burden. And this is why tingkat delivery services have remained
Millennial sweethearts found dream resale 5-room HDB after 2 failed BTO applications, Lifestyle News,What originally started as an entertainment pastime during the Covid-19 circuit breaker period in 2020 became a reality for this young couple. Upset at being separated for a prolonged period, Wesley
Malaysia seeks UN climate adaptation funds amid deadly floods, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is seeking US$3 million (S$4.1 million) from the UN Green Climate Fund (GCF) to develop a national plan to adapt to climate change, the environment ministry said last week, amid deadly floods that ha
Apple Store app introduced in India,Apple released its Apple Store app for India, boosting its presence as it expands its retail infrastructure in the country, including the online store …
Ducati's electrified future arrives in 2027, Lifestyle News,Ducati is doing better than ever around the world, when exactly can we expect a fully-electric Ducati? The answer is 2027. At a press conference with other media, MotoBuyer attended in Ducati's HQ at Borgo Panigale, Ducati CEO Cla
Elton John joins call for boycott of Brunei-owned hotels over death penalty for gay sex, adultery, Entertainment News,LONDON – British pop legend Elton John has joined actor George Clooney in calling for a boycott of nine Brunei-owned hotels over the sultanate's new death-penalty laws for gay s
3 tips for resolving style conflicts between you and your partner , Lifestyle News,Renovating a new home is far from a walk in the park. You’re spending all your weekends in furniture stores, your wallet is crying for help, and you feel like you’re going to scream if you see yet another laminate sam
Best savings accounts for working adults in Singapore (2021 edition), Money News,This article was first published on July 3, 2017 and updated on Jan 5, 2021 to reflect the latest interest rates. When you start working, choosing the best savings account is one of the first financial decisions that yo
Temasek's new investment platform to target local, mid-sized firms, Money News,SINGAPORE – Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings has set up a new investment vehicle initially targeting local firms valued at $1 billion to $5 billion, as Singapore seeks to ramp up investments in fast-growing
South Korea weighs tougher curbs as coronavirus cases hit 9-month high, Asia News,SEOUL – South Koreans were urged to cancel Christmas and New Year parties on Friday as daily coronavirus cases hit a nine-month high and the government considered imposing tighter social-distancing rules to halt a thir
A time-worn HDB maisonette, now a uber-cool haven for 2, Lifestyle News,With its double-sized bedroom and personal dance studio, this spacious retreat isn't your typical maisonette Taking a look at the warm, welcoming interior of this HDB maisonette in Hougang, you wouldn't have guessed th
Chinese hot pot chain Haidilao slows growth as Covid-19 curbs consumer appetite, China News,BEIJING – China's biggest hot pot chain Haidilao is slowing its rollout of new restaurants and increasing diversification of its fare, tempering its rapid expansion during the coronavirus pandemic to cop
CGH says it remains safe for visits despite Covid-19 cluster, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Changi General Hospital (CGH) remains safe for visitation despite a cluster there uncovered on Friday (Sept 3), said the hospital. On Saturday afternoon, CGH said the 14 cases in the cluster involved staff worki
What is hantavirus: Causes, symptoms and precautions, Lifestyle News,The death of a man on March 23, from Yunnan Province, Southwest China, due to hantavirus has created new shockwaves amidst the already terrorising coronavirus pandemic. The man was travelling to Shandong Province in the east and wa
Don't be put off by fires, Australia tells tourists, World News,SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged foreign tourists not to be deterred by deadly wildfires that have razed large swathes and sent smoke as far as South America, even as authorities fretted about renewed dangers
Russia says if forces in Mariupol lay down arms, their lives will be spared, World News,MOSCOW – Russia's defence ministry said that if Ukrainian forces still fighting in Mariupol lay down their arms starting at 6am Moscow time (11am Singapore time) on Sunday (April 17), their lives will be spa
Syrians suffer breathing difficulties after regime strikes, World News,Beirut – Five civilians were treated for \”suffocation\” Sunday after Syrian regime air strikes on the northwestern town of Saraqeb, a monitor said. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported a \”foul smell after
Over a billion people struggle to stay cool as Earth warms, World News,OSLO – More than a billion people are at risk from a lack of air conditioning and refrigeration to keep them cool and to preserve food and medicines as global warming brings more high temperatures, a study showed on Monday (July
National Day ceremonial parade at Marina Bay kicks off at 9am, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A scaled-down ceremonial parade will be held at the Marina Bay floating platform on Monday (Aug 9) to mark Singapore's 56th year of independence, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. About 600 participants from the
Philippine Congress extends Mindanao martial law until end-2019, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippine Congress approved a 12-month extension of martial law in the restive Mindanao region on Wednesday (Dec 12), after President Rodrigo Duterte argued for maintaining tough security measures to stop Muslim
Typhoon Phanfone ruining Christmas for thousands of Filipinos, Asia News,MANILA – Typhoon Phanfone smashed into the central Philippines on Tuesday (Dec 24), leaving thousands of people unable to get home for the Christmas holidays and forcing many others to evacuate in the face of the onslaught. The
Orphans, soldiers, students: N. Korea turns to 'volunteers' for coal mines, construction, Asia News,Orphans, conscripted soldiers, and students – some appearing to be children – are \”volunteering\” to work manual labour in North Korea, including in coal mines, farms, and large construction
Tornadoes kill at least five as massive storm sweeps US South, World News,Weekend tornadoes killed at least five people, including three children, in the US South, authorities said on Sunday, as a massive storm system with damaging wind and hail moved across the country and began drenching East Coas
Kenzo founder Kenzo Takada, 81, dies from Covid-19 in Paris, World News,PARIS – Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada, better known as Kenzo, who created his label in Paris in the 1970s, died on Sunday, the brand that still carries his name said. Aged 81, Takada died of complications linked to Covi
Why OCR condos might dominate rental markets in 2021, Money News,A short while ago we pondered whether the Singapore rental market could stay its course . Given the impact of Covid-19, our rental market has held up remarkably well; at this point simply maintaining rental income / yields can be consi
Ubin bike crash landed maid in intensive care for 10 days, Singapore News,A Sunday outing on Pulau Ubin landed a Filipino domestic worker in intensive care for 10 days, during which she underwent two operations on her swelling brain. Ms Calapini Marilou Garcia, 50, had gone cycling on the island wit
HDB resale price increase: Why are prices rising & what does it mean for home buyers?, Money News,Singaporeans have been rushing to buy HDB resale flats recently. Here’s proof: a record-breaking 29 HDB resale flats priced at over $1 million were sold in November 2021. When the pandemic first started
He took women's lingerie from NUS hostel on several occasions, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A youth trespassed into a dormitory at the National University of Singapore (NUS) eight times over the course of about six weeks as he wanted to take women's undergarments. Goh An Soon, now 20, who wa
Coronavirus: S'pore reports first cases of local transmission; 4 out of 6 new cases did not travel to China, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore has recorded its first cases of local coronavirus transmission, with four women here infected who had not travelled to Wuhan, the epicentre of the ou
Ukrainians suffer in cold, darkness as Zelenskiy implores UN to punish Russia, World News,Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the United Nations (UN) Security Council to act against Russia over air strikes on civilian infrastructure that have again plunged Ukrainian cities into darkness an
8 penthouses that show what life at the top is like in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Can you say \”whoa\”? Penthouses are among some of the most luxurious properties that you can call home in Singapore, and for good reason. Other than being extra spacious, these 'palaces in the sky' are also acc
5-room HDB loft flat in Punggol snapped up for $970k, Money News,SINGAPORE – A five-room Housing Board loft unit in Treelodge @ Punggol changed hands for $970,000 last month, the sixth flat in Punggol that has fetched more than $900,000 since 2019. However, while million-dollar HDB resale deals now
Grown from necessity: Vertical farming takes off in ageing Japan, Digital News,KYOTO, Japan – The non-descript building on an industrial site near Kyoto gives little hint to the productivity inside: 30,000 heads of lettuce grow here daily, under artificial light and with barely any human interventio
Beijing curbs public transport as Covid-19 spreads in China, China News,BEIJING/SHANGHAI — The Chinese capital Beijing shut dozens of metro stations and bus routes on Wednesday (May 4) in its campaign to stop the spread of Covid-19 and avoid the fate of Shanghai where millions of residents have been
Christchurch shooting: Gunman published manifesto, livestreamed shooting in 17-min video, World News,CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – A gunman involved in attacks on New Zealand mosques on Friday (March 15) that left at least 49 people dead published a racist manifesto on Twitter beforehand then livestre
Touring Pavilion Park: More affordable freehold landed living with great protected views in Bukit Batok, Lifestyle News,The freehold landed houses at Pavilion Park have been on my watchlist for a while, as Pavilion Park is one of the few freehold estates in Singapore where you can still get a semi-D
Singapore-Malaysia land VTL for general travellers may begin in mid-December, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore and Malaysia are aiming to expand the land Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme, which began on Monday (Nov 29), to include general travellers from mid-December, said Prime Minister Lee
Why system-wide resilience is crucial for colocation providers, Business Wires News,Schneider Electric – Delivering high-reliability data centre operations is vital to cloud and colocation service providers. This is hardly surprising, considering how service quality is typically seen as a crucial fa
Futuristic mushroom? All-glass House of Music blooms in Budapest park, Lifestyle News,BUDAPEST – With its serrated glass walls and perforated roof that allows natural light to permeate its halls, Budapest's futuristic new concert hall aims to create harmony between nature and music, giving visi
