Neither rich nor crazy: Film noir sheds light on Singapore's migrant labourers, Entertainment News,A world away from the opulence showcased in hit rom-com \”Crazy Rich Asians\”, a critically acclaimed film noir is shedding light on a less well-known side of Singapore — the precarious existence o
Bomb outside shopping centre kills two, wounds 28 in Philippines, Asia News,A crude bomb, blamed by security forces on a small pro-Islamic State militant group, killed two people and wounded dozens on Monday in the southern Philippines, an army commander said. Islamist militants operate in the south
Mala ice cream, retro bakes, pudding and pies in Clementi, Lifestyle News,If you are on a diet, don't read on. But if words like caramel, buttercream, choux and couverture make your sweet tooth tingle, you will love these calorific ice cream cafes, old-school bakeries and hotel-standard cake sh
Grab sees rebound in ride-hailing as offices reopen, Money News,Grab Holdings Ltd, Southeast Asia's No. 1 ride-hailing and food delivery firm, on Thursday (May 19) forecast a rebound in its rideshare and food delivery businesses as economies recover from a pandemic-led slump, sending its US-lis
5 simple steps to thoroughly clean your mattress , Lifestyle News,Did you know that all mattresses play host to sweat, germs, dead skin cell, excess oil, stains and dust mites? Which is why you do need to know how to clean your mattress and to clean it diligently from time to time. You should clean
Rebecca Lim's New Year's resolution: No more online shopping when bored, Entertainment News,Local actress Rebecca Lim is welcoming 2019 with her New Year's resolution to stop online shopping whenever she feels \”bored\”. The 32-year-old told The New Paper: \”I want to save more money and
Malaysia arrests 10 over links with South Philippines militants, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police have arrested 10 people on suspicion of aiding the movement of militants between the eastern state of Sabah and the southern Philippines, a hotbed of Islamic insurgency, the second batch of
Vietnam swine fever cull surges, 1.7 million pigs dead, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam culled a further 500,000 pigs over the past two weeks to tackle an outbreak of African swine fever, taking the total killed so far to 1.7 million, or 5 per cent of the country's herd, the agriculture ministry said
Pregnant women who eat a low-quality diet are more likely to hold onto postpartum weight, Lifestyle News,New research from Singapore has found that pregnant women who eat more in the evening and have a lower quality diet are more than three times likely to experience postpartum weight retention 18 m
Malaysia reports 4,275 new coronavirus cases on Jan 23, highest daily infection rate, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's health authorities reported 4,275 new coronavirus cases on Saturday (Jan 23), the highest daily infection rate so far, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 180
Thailand drops pre-departure test requirement for visitors, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand said on Friday (March 18) it will scrap a mandatory pre-departure coronavirus test for visitors starting next month but will still require entry registrations in advance and an on-arrival test. Known for its nig
JJ Lin fulfills promise to fans by baring his chiselled body after amassing 50 million followers on Weibo, Entertainment News,Homegrown singer JJ Lin has just offered his 50 million Weibo fans a feast for the eyes. In a video clip uploaded on Saturday (April 27), the 38-year-old singer wrote, \”I hea
K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service, Entertainment News,SEOUL – K-pop boy band BTS might still be able to perform overseas while serving in the military, South Korea's defence minister said on Monday (Aug 1), as the country debates shortening mandatory mil
Malaysia to stop using Sinovac vaccine after supply ends: Minister, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's health ministry on Thursday (July 15) said the country will stop administering the Covid-19 vaccine produced by China's Sinovac once its supplies end, as it has a sufficient number o
Jeremy Chan admits marrying Jesseca Liu was an upgrade, Entertainment News,It took a while, but local actor Jeremy Chan now has no qualms about admitting that wife Jesseca Liu is way more popular than him. When asked if he thought she was more famous, he said: \”In the beginning I thought no, no, no,
7 Asian old wives' tales about pregnancy, baby's gender, health and appearance, Lifestyle News,If there's anything constant through generations of pregnancy, it is the urban legends, superstitions and old wives' tales. Pregnant mummies-to-be enjoy listening to these, especially i
Daily roundup: Goh Jin Hian, son of Goh Chok Tong, quits as New Silkroutes chairman too after leaving CordLife Group – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Goh Jin Hian, son of Goh Chok Tong, quits as New Silkroutes chairman too after leav
What to do this weekend (March 25 to 27) – stay safe!, Lifestyle News,Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. 1. Brickman Wonders Of The World [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CbZvQifAoqj/[/embed] Calling all Lego fans: Brickman Wonders of the World opens at Scie
Myanmar protesters clap to denounce junta as region focuses on crisis, Asia News,Protesters in Myanmar clapped together in a show of dissent against the military junta on Monday (April 5) as a regional bloc prepared for talks on the crisis that has killed nearly 600 people. Clapping began in various
Malaysia defends Myanmar envoy's meeting with junta after backlash, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Thursday defended a meeting between its ambassador to Myanmar and a representative from the military government, after criticism that it was recognition of the junta amid a brutal crackd
Thailand to lift Covid-19 curbs on nightlife from June, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand will allow night clubs and karaoke bars to resume regular hours starting in June, a senior official said on Friday, dropping most of its remaining pandemic restrictions as daily infections decline. Thailand's n
South Korea begins military drills around disputed island amid feud with Japan, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's military will conduct two days of drills around a tiny island also claimed by Japan, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday (Aug 25), just days after Seoul decided to scrap an intellig
GE2020: PSP's Tan Cheng Bock recalls how Lee Kuan Yew shot down his wish to put Singaporeans first, Singapore News,Progress Singapore Party (PSP) chief Tan Cheng Bock may have been shot down by founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew but he's still standing his ground and touting his \”Singapo
Nomadland wins Best Picture at Oscars, Anthony Hopkins wins over Chadwick Boseman, Entertainment News,Nomadland won best picture while its star Frances McDormand took home the lead actress Oscar on Sunday on a night of several firsts and a return to Hollywood glamour after a long pandemic shutdown.
Monsoon flooding forces thousands from their homes in Myanmar, Asia News,YANGON – Days of heavy monsoon rain and dangerously high river levels in Myanmar have forced more than 18,000 people from their homes and flooded at least one camp for people displaced by recent fighting, authorities and a poli
What you should know about makeup as you get older, Lifestyle News,As much as we hate to say it – the makeup products and techniques you use on your skin when you’re in your 20s likely can’t be used on your skin when you’re say, 40. It’s the harsh reality of ageing – but that doesn’t mean you can’t
Unjust dessert? Japan demands Koreans wipe map off summit dinner mousse, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan has demanded that South Korea rethink a mango mousse dessert it plans to serve at a North-South summit dinner on Friday which features a map of the Korean peninsula, including islands disputed with Japan
N.Korean official says may be possible to co-host Asian Games with South Korea: Yonhap , Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea may be able to co-host the 2021 Asian Winter Games with South Korea and make the North's Masikryong ski resort available for the Games, a North Korean official said on Tuesday
