Founder of former Tower Records empire dead at 92, Entertainment News,Russ Solomon, the founder of Tower Records who brought a cool factor to music retail until it was devastated by the internet revolution, has died, his son said. He was 92. Solomon's son Michael told the Sacramento Bee newspap
You Do…What? Episode 3: VR Experience Designer, Singapore News,He designs a virtual world with endless possibilities for a living. A self-proclaimed \”Virtual Reality (VR) evangelist\”, 29-year-old Roy Koo founded local start-up Ignite VR after graduating from the National University of Singapore fo
Minor fire on Japan govt jet with PM Shinzo Abe on board: Reports, Asia News,TOKYO – A minor fire broke out mid-flight on a Japanese government jet on Sunday (Nov 3) while Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was on board, but it was extinguished quickly with no injuries, media reports said. The leader was fly
HSBC Advance Credit Card review: Is this one of the better cashback cards in Singapore?, Money News,The HSBC Advance Credit Card doles out up to 3.5 per cent cashback on everything, which is a real godsend for people who simply can’t keep track of seven different credit cards for different purposes.
A new republic is born: Barbados celebrates ditching Britain's queen, World News,LONDON – Barbados, a former British colony, will next week ditch Queen Elizabeth as head of state, breaking its last remaining imperial bonds with Britain nearly 400 years since the first English ship arrived at th
In Japan, the business of watching whales is far larger than hunting them, Asia News,RAUSU, Japan – People packed the decks of the Japanese whale-watching boat, screaming in joy as a pod of orcas put on a show: splashing tails at each other, rolling over, and leaping out of the water. In Kushiro, ju
Southeast Asia's tourism industry begins uneven recovery, Asia News,MANILA – Two years after tourism in Southeast Asia ground to a halt, travellers are getting back on planes as entry and Covid-19 quarantine rules are lifted in the region, but a full recovery will be slow and some long-time hot
Jill Biden apologises after saying Latinos as unique as 'breakfast tacos', World News,WASHINGTON – US first lady Jill Biden, whose attempt to compliment Latinos flopped on Monday (July 11) when she said they were as unique as \”breakfast tacos,\” issued an apology for the remarks that prompt
In the fast lane: Female motortaxi drivers on the rise in Bangkok, Asia News,BANGKOK – Hair pulled back tightly as she lounges on her red scooter, Ms Ar is a rare sight among the male-dominated ranks of Bangkok's motorcycle-taxi or motortaxi riders plying their trade on the Thai capital's
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
HBO addresses Game Of Thrones backlash, prequel in the works, Entertainment News,BEVERLY HILLS, California – The first episode of a possible prequel series to HBO's global hit Game Of Thrones has completed filming in Belfast, a network executive said on Wednesday (June 24). HBO executives will
Girls banned from Japan sumo event amid sexism uproar, Asia News,Tokyo, Japan – Japan's sumo association came under fire for sexism again on Thursday after requesting girls be prevented from participating in events showcasing the traditional sport. Sumo has been in the headlines in recent weeks
China's international schools hit by exodus of teachers due to Covid-19 curbs, China News,SHANGHAI – After teaching for three years at an international school in Shanghai, Michael is preparing to break his contract and leave, worn down by measures against the coronavirus. Following two years of
Vaccine passport Singapore: How the Covid digital certification will work in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Singapore has been lauded as one of the successful countries in handling the coronavirus pandemic with its relatively small numbers of cases and deaths. Now, with the advent of the vaccination prog
Badminton: Indonesian doubles star Kido dies of heart attack at 36, Asia News,Indonesian badminton player Markis Kido, an Olympic doubles gold medallist, has died aged 36 from a heart attack, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said in a tweet on Monday (June 14). [embed]https://twitter.com/bwfmedi
'There is a loophole in the system': Car accident victim unable to claim insurance, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three months after another car rear-ended his vehicle in Toh Yi Drive, Mr Lim Gee Wee, 44, still has not had the dented boot fixed. Two motor workshops he consulted have quoted hi
24-year-old man charged after allegedly attacking woman, 64, with razor blade in robbery attempt at Mountbatten , Singapore News,A 24-year-old man was charged on Saturday (Nov 12) with attempting to use a razor blade to rob a 64-year-old woman. Shamsher Singh allegedly attacked the woman and tried t
Trust credit card review: The newest kid on the block, Money News,The latest kid on the block, Trust credit card was just launched barely two weeks ago on the Sept 5. It’s actually issued by a new digital bank (means they don’t have any physical shopfront or branch) called Trust Bank formed by Stand
GE2020: Despite being elected, WP's Png Eng Huat had to contend with 'presence of the losing PAP candidate', Singapore News,Though he is not running in GE2020, it doesn't mean that Workers' Party's (WP) Png Eng Huat will stay silent. He took to Facebook today (July 8) t
Huawei barred from using microSD cards or having SD card slots in their future devices, Digital News,Huawei’s luck continues to remain in the doldrums with the Chinese tech giant now officially stripped of its membership in the SD Association. Being barred from the organization that controls the sta
7 European World Cup captains ditch OneLove armband following Fifa pressure, World News,DOHA — The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear 'OneLove' armbands at the World Cup under pressure from Fifa, their associations said in a
5 of the worst reasons to get a pet rabbit, Lifestyle News,Rabbits. They’re cute, small and fluffy. They make our hearts go “awww”. But that doesn’t mean they’re the right pet for you. And you – or your kid – might not have the right ability to take care of one. Just like with any other pet, time, m
Breastfeeding for 6 months cuts mums' diabetes risk in half: study, Health News,Women who breastfeed their babies for six months or more may be able to cut their risk of developing diabetes in the future by nearly half, according to a study Tuesday. The findings from a three-decade US study of
Pregnant mums can consume caffeine but within limits, experts say, Lifestyle News,For pregnant mums and women trying for a baby, one of the common questions that emerge is: “Can I drink coffee?” Well, the short answer to that is yes, according to experts who say that “a couple of cups of tea or coff
Strict Covid-19 rules keep Hong Kong's elite swimmers dry and restless, China News,HONG KONG – Coronavirus restrictions on pools and beaches in Hong Kong have left thousands of competitive swimmers out of the water and struggling to stay fit, heralding a downturn for one of the city’s favourite
Football brawl lands 2 in hospital; police investigating, Singapore News,A friendly football match on Sunday between two amateur sides ended on a bloody note, leaving two players in hospital. A video of the aftermath showed one of them lying on the pitch in shock, blood dripping from his nose, as ot
Lee Chong Wei 'recovering positively' from cancer treatment, Malaysia News,Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian badminton ace Lee Chong Wei is \”recovering positively\” from his treatment in Taiwan for nose cancer, a sports official said Friday. But Norza Zakaria, Badminton Association of Malaysia presi
