Cancelling Olympics remains an option, says Japan ruling party official, Asia News,TOKYO – A senior Japanese ruling party official said cancelling this year’s Olympics in Tokyo remains an option if the coronavirus crisis becomes too dire, as a fourth wave of infections surges less than 100 days from
16 minimalist nude pumps that will go with everything, Lifestyle News,There’s really nothing like a pair of nude pumps. Not only does the heel help to boost your height and make your gams look taut and toned, the flattering nude shade also blends in with your skin and adds to the illusion of a talle
Unfair or understandable? Netizens debate Robinsons' change in voucher terms, Singapore News,From disgruntled vendors to anxious mattress buyers, it hasn't exactly been a graceful exit for Robinsons thus far. And it seems that the drama isn't over yet. Following its announcement on Oc
Sony releases long-awaited video-centric Sony Alpha 7S III, Digital News,Five years after the release of the Sony A7, Sony has finally unveiled the video-centric Alpha 7S III camera which it markets as a video camera in the body of a stills camera. The new camera comes with various improvements to m
New Covid-19 cases cross 1,000 mark; 90-year-old unvaccinated man dies from complications, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore saw its 60th Covid-19 fatality when an unvaccinated 90-year-old man died on Friday (Sept 17), said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Saturday. Singapore also saw more than 1,
First Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Southeast Asia pulls in a whopping 95k people to Sentosa, Digital News,It’s been a good couple of years since Pokémon GO was released into the wild, but the augmented reality mobile game remains very much all the rage around here. So much so that a special Pokémon GO
China complains over support for Taiwan at COP27 climate summit, Asia News,SHARM EL-SHEIKH – China on Tuesday (Nov 15) criticised calls made by some COP27 delegations for Taiwan to be included in the annual climate talks process. Using a 'right of reply' statement at the end of a day of sp
Binance pulls out of Singapore, shuts down deposits and trading effective immediately, Singapore News,BINANCE Singapore unit has withdrawn its application for a crypto permit by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate in the city-state and will shut down its operations in the financial
Bangladesh garment workers clash with police as strikes roll on, Asia News,DHAKA – Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers churning out clothes for top global brands walked off the job Sunday (Jan 13) and clashed with police as protests over low wages entered a second week. Police said water cannon
Rebecca Lim tells us all we want to know about her fiance, Entertainment News,How did they meet? How does she know he is The One? Rebecca Lim answers these questions and more, in an exclusive interview with Her World Rebecca Lim showed up at my home on a Monday morning. This was after various media
Indonesia's annual holiday exodus to go ahead this year as Covid-19 cases ease, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia will lift a ban on domestic travel during the Muslim holiday season of Eid al-Fitr in early May, President Joko Widodo said on Wednesday (March 23), after banning the annual tradition f
Sats' revamped travel app helps users locate lost bags anywhere in the world, Digital News,Is your luggage in London or your backpack in Brazil? Changi Airport's services and ground handling firm Sats has launched a new baggage location service on its travel app which it says can help pass
10 things to look forward to in the final edition of GameStart Asia, Digital News,It took some time, Singapore, but we finally have a myriad of conventions and exhibitions on our shores to cater to various dimensions of geeky fandoms. Now hitting its sixth year, GameStart Asia has been one of the co
House of the Dragon finale hits highest HBO viewership since end of Game of Thrones, Entertainment News,The season finale of HBO's House of the Dragon saw 9.3 million people tuning in. This comes after the show's soaring viewership, which averages 29 million viewers in the US across all ep
Thailand to seek travel bubbles with China, Malaysia, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand will have talks on bilateral travel bubble arrangements with China and Malaysia later this month, an official said on Monday (Feb 7), as part of efforts to bolster a steady recovery in its crucial tourism sector. Thai
Here's a glimpse of what the world's largest Ikea will look like when it opens in the Philippines next year, Lifestyle News,If the size of the two Ikea outlets in Singapore seem impressive to you, feast your eyes on the soon-to-be world's largest Ikea. A few years back, it was reporte
Microsoft to buy solar power in Singapore in first renewable deal in Asia, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it will buy solar power from the Sunseap Group in Singapore, the technology company's first renewable energy deal in Asia. Microsoft will purchase 100 per cent o
Coronavirus: Wuhan recovery gives rest of world hope, says WHO, World News,GENEVA (AFP) – The World Health Organisation said on Friday (March 20) that the original epicentre in China of the coronavirus outbreak at last reporting no new cases gave hope to the rest of the world battling the pandemic.
5 budget-friendly WFH hacks to boost comfort and productivity, Lifestyle News,Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many of our lives have changed dramatically. Among the changes, the transition from working in an office to working remotely has fundamentally redefined work and productivity. For most of us, t
Giorgio Petrosyan excited for Nattawut bout, eyes more superbouts in ONE Super Series, Asia News,With a remarkable kickboxing record of 95-2-2 (1 NC), Giorgio Petrosyan is one of the very best to lace up the gloves and step into the kickboxing arena. The Armenian’s latest test sees him take on a new
Home to 28,000 US troops, South Korea unlikely to avoid a Taiwan conflict, World News,SEOUL – Tensions over Taiwan have raised the thorny issue of whether US troops based in South Korea would be involved in any conflict, with American and South Korean officials acknowledging that the peninsula could
HDB resale prices hit new record high after rising 8.9% in 2021: Flash data, Money News,SINGAPORE – The resale prices of Housing Board flats climbed for the sixth consecutive quarter to exceed their previous peak in the second quarter of 2013 by 0.7 per cent, flash estimates showed on Friday (Oct 1)
'I feel sad my childhood place doesn't exist anymore': TikToker brings netizens on time travelling journey using Google Maps, Singapore News,A TikToker's video series featuring different places in Singapore — then and now — has led to netizens reminiscing about the good old days.
Thai cave rescue: Farmers happy even though fields ruined to help clear exit for trapped boys, Asia News,MAE SAI, THAILAND – His fields are submerged and his ducks nearly wiped out by water being frantically pumped from the cave that holds captive 12 boys and their football coach, but Thai farmer Le
Duterte-Duterte a winning ticket in poll on Philippines election, Asia News,MANILA, July 13 – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio would be the winning ticket for next year's presidential elections, according to an opinion poll, suggesting public backing for the
Indonesia's toxic haze affecting Borneo's orangutans, say rescuers, Asia News,Massive forest fires in Indonesia that have caused a toxic haze to spread as far as Singapore and peninsular Malaysia are also seriously affecting endangered orangutans and their habitat, a rescue foundation said
North Korean soldier defects across border: South's military, Asia News,SEOUL – A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea across the eastern land border on Saturday (Dec 1), the South's military said. Defections across the closely guarded inter-Korean frontier are rare, and this one c
Preparing for the metaverse: Why edge computing is key, Business Wires News,Metaverse emerged as the new buzzword in the technology industry ever since Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to invest $10 billion to help create the Metaverse, where the digital and physical world converges. Maj
Japan's finance minister vows 'appropriate steps' to tackle volatile yen moves, Money News,TOKYO – Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said the government will take appropriate steps against excessive currency market volatility, following the yen's slide to a fresh 32-year
US, Chinese defence ministers meet face-to-face at Shangri-La Dialogue, seeking to avoid misunderstandings, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – US and Chinese defence ministers met on Friday (June 10) for their first in-person talks since the start of President Joe Biden’s administration, trying to ensure th
MTM Labo's mother-daughter pair aim to inculcate self-love through bespoke skincare, Lifestyle News,The relationships between mothers and daughters can come with many challenges. But what about when they actually team up to run their own businesses? This May (and in conjunction with Mother’s Da
New US visa application requires your social media information, Digital News,In an eye-rolling extension of “all your base is belong to us” totalitarianism, applying for a US visa now involves giving up your social media information. While most people probably don’t need a social media cleaning serv
Daily roundup: Crowd boos Chinese star Lin Dan as he pulls out of Singapore Open – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Crowd boos Chinese star Lin Dan as he pulls out of Singapore Open, citing cramp Fourteen minutes. That was how long th
All 12 boys and their football coach found alive in Thailand cave after 9 days, Asia News,CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Twelve boys and their assistant football coach have been found alive by rescuers inside a Thai cave complex nine days after they went missing, Chiang Rai province's governor said on
Malaysia hopes for Asean consensus on Australian nuclear sub pact, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is hoping for a clear consensus among Southeast Asian nations on a new Indo-Pacific security partnership between Australia, the United States and Britain, its defence minister said on Tuesday (Oc
Where to donate and how to help charities during Covid-19, Lifestyle News,During this Covid-19 circuit breaker, while many of us are cooking up a storm in the kitchen or ordering food delivery, there are some who are going to bed hungry. Within the last month, most of our lives have taken a 180 degr
Malaysia investors shift to Mahathir's camp from Najib-linked losers, Business Wires News,KUALA LUMPUR – Investors sorted Malaysia's political haves from the have-nots on the first trading day after a shock election result, dumping shares in firms associated with supporters of ousted prime
Temasek portfolio surges to record high, Singapore replaces China as top investment destination, Money News,SINGAPORE – Singapore replaced China as the top investment destination for Temasek in its last financial year, when the value of its net portfolio rose above $400 billion for the first time de
Make June a little hotter with these hot male celebs, Lifestyle News,HOTTEST MALE CELEBS WHO HAVE BIRTHDAYS IN JUNE Can you believe we're already halfway through 2019? But before we start panicking about our unresolved new year's resolutions, let's take a break and indulge in some fin
What to do this Phase 2 weekend (July 3-5), Lifestyle News,With tourist attractions like the Singapore Zoo and Universal Studios Singapore gradually beginning to reopen, weekends are going to be a lot more exciting soon. In the meantime, here are some things you can check out this weekend. 1. Singap
Daily roundup: Man stuck in Ho Chi Minh for 2 days after being denied from boarding Scoot flight at airport – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Man stuck in Ho Chi Minh for 2 days after being denied from boarding Scoot flight at airport
E-Junkies Episode 8: Jack Neo shares how he felt about leaving J Team, Entertainment News,Catch trending showbiz news and gossip, movie and TV show recommendations, as well as behind-the-scenes insight with AsiaOne writers in our new entertainment video and podcast series E-Junkies. It was recently
Samsung Electronics names Jay Y. Lee executive chairman, Money News,SEOUL – Samsung Electronics' de facto leader Jay Y. Lee was named executive chairman on Thursday (Oct 27), a symbolic move confirming that South Korea's most valuable company will be officially run by the third generation
