Indonesia mulls media bill seeking fairer share from big tech, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian authorities are assessing a draft bill that could compel tech giants like Facebook and Google to negotiate with media firms for fairer revenues, media groups said on Tuesday (Nov 23), a move inspired by a g
UK regulator set to block Meta's acquisition of GIF platform Giphy: FT, Digital News,LONDON – The United Kingdom competition regulator is expected to block Meta Platforms' acquisition of online GIF platform Giphy in the coming days, the Financial Times reported on Monday (Nov 29). The Comp
Singapore’s performances for AFC U-19 Championship 2020 Qualifiers go viral for the wrong reasons, Digital News,The Football Association of Singapore kicked things off so optimistically, so full of hope for the Under-18 national team to get ahead in the championship qualifiers for the Asian Football
Dyson opens largest store in Southeast Asia at VivoCity, Lifestyle News,Singapore now has the biggest Dyson Demo Store in Southeast Asia, and it’s located at VivoCity! The new immersive Demo space measures at 178m2 and holds all of the brand’s key technologies such as the Dyson vacuums, personal car
Not cool: Fake Himalaya Salt candy making its rounds; Sheng Siong says theirs is legit, Singapore News,Unless you've been living under a rock, the Himalaya Salt Mint Candy is currently the most popular sweet in Singapore and Malaysia. With a 15g pack retailing at RM1.60 (S$0.50), many Singapore
Apple offers free battery replacement for MacBook Pro that won't charge past 1%, Digital News,If your 2016/2017 MacBook Pro cannot charge past 1%, you may be eligible for a free battery replacement. In a new support article, Apple shared that a very small number of customers with 2016 and 2017
Geek's guide to all online gaming events in summer 2020, Digital News,Under normal circumstances, E3 2020 would have been the main point of attraction for summer. But the continued spread of Covid-19 has put a halt to the traditional gaming schedule, with ESA cancelling the annual event for the
Watch esports professionals slug it out at M2 World Championship from Cathay Cineplexes, Digital News,Esports fans can expect lots of fast-paced action as professional gamers battle it out in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) at the M2 World Championship held in Singapore next week from Jan 18 to 24.
Fashion industry needs to pick up pace on climate goals, says report, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. PARIS — The 30 largest listed fashion firms must do more
South, North Korea have restored hotlines as leaders seek to rebuild ties, Asia News,SEOUL, July 27 – South and North Korea have restored hotlines that Pyongyang severed a year ago when ties deteriorated sharply, with renewed efforts by the two countries' leaders to rebuild relations, the South
'Ballistic blocks' shot from Hawaii volcano could mark onset of explosive eruptions, World News,PAHOA, HAWAII – \”Ballistic blocks\” the size of microwave ovens shot from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano on Wednesday (May 16) in what may be the start of explosive eruptions that could spew huge
Avril Lavigne has a 'Hello Kitty bedroom' in her house, Entertainment News,Avril Lavigne has a \”Hello Kitty bedroom\” in her house. The Bite Me hitmaker — who just returned to her pop-punk roots on her latest LP Love Sux — has kept hold of all the tiaras, crowns and stuffed Hello Kitty toys
Just opened Dec 2020: New restaurants, bars, and cafes in Singapore this month, Lifestyle News,It’s an exciting month for Singaporean diners. With cult favourite bars and restaurants returning, innovative dining destinations opening, exotic cuisines and flavours becoming available and both casual an
What not to miss at Artbox Singapore 2018, Singapore News,Artbox Singapore is back. Originally from Thailand, it's returning for the second time next weekend (and the following weekend after). If you're unfamiliar with the event (which we highly doubt), it is a wildly popular (read: it
Japanese woman turns 117 years old, extends record as world's oldest person, Asia News,TOKYO – Mrs Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world's oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. She marked her birthday with a party on Sund
Asia's biggest names gather in Singapore for StarHub Night of Stars, Entertainment News,Some of the region's biggest celebrities, including Story of Yanxi Palace actress Qin Lan and K-pop stars Cosmic Girls and Jeong Sewoon, worked the red carpet at Marina Bay Sands on Saturday afternoon (
S'pore's Covid-19 circuit breaker measures have shown promise, could be further eased on June 1, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's circuit breaker measures have \”shown promise\” in bringing down the number of coronavirus cases in the local community, and the country is on track to
Beautiful win for Jolin Tsai's Ugly Beauty album at Golden Melody Awards, Entertainment News,Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai's latest album may be called Ugly Beauty, but she won beautifully with two major awards at the Golden Melody Awards held at the Taipei Arena on Saturday (June 29). The e
South African lion cubs conceived through artificial insemination, said to be a world first, World News,BRITS, SOUTH AFRICA – Watching the two little lion cubs boisterously play with each other at a conservation centre outside of South Africa's capital Pretoria, it is hard to see anything out o
Successful entrepreneur lost her child, went bankrupt and got divorced – and she's only 34, Lifestyle News,For every inspiring Hercules figure in our lives, there are perhaps a dozen excuses we hold ourselves back by saying, \”That can't be me.\” Leza Klenk asked why that can't be her.
Andrew Garfield: Lying about appearance in Spider-Man was 'right thing to do', Entertainment News,Andrew Garfield believes lying about his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home was the \”right thing to do\”. The 38-year-old actor reprised his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man — where he and fe
Gen Z entrepreneur earned $300k by the age of 23, Money News,Lenney Leong, CEO & Founder of Get Customers grew up in a humble family where scrimping and saving was necessary to get by. He started working at the age of 12, selling bottled water, dabbled in starting various different businesses, b
Star Wars Day: This movie animator kept Han Solo's death to himself for a year, Entertainment News,Why I Do What I Do is an original AsiaOne series where we showcase people with uncommon professions and what it takes to get there. If the Force existed, then there would most certainly have been
Covid-19 leaves sporting holes that will never be filled, World News,There are still hopes for a Tokyo Olympics, Formula One crowned a 2020 champion and the Los Angeles Lakers celebrated an NBA title inside a quarantined bubble. They handed out a Green Jacket at the Masters and hoisted a Stanley Cup
Japan environment minister urges to make fight against climate change 'sexy', Asia News,NEW YORK – Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pledged on Sunday to mobilize young people to push his coal-dependent country toward a low-carbon future by making the fight against climate change \”sexy
'I was shameless': Helen Mirren 'begged' Vin Diesel to give her a role in Fast and Furious, Entertainment News,Dame Helen Mirren \”begged\” Vin Diesel to give her a role in Fast and Furious. The 76-year-old screen legend loves driving and pleaded with the 54-year-old actor — who pl
US authorities seize 69 big cats from Oklahoma's Tiger King animal park, World News,WYNNEWOOD, OKLAHOMA – The United States authorities have seized 68 lions, tigers and lion-tiger hybrids, as well as a jaguar, from an Oklahoma animal park that featured in last year's Netflix series Tiger K
Confused about immunity boosters? Here's a quick lowdown, Lifestyle News,''Eat more fruits, drink this tea and take this pill to boost immunity'' is the mantra many of our mums live by. You’ve probably heard it whispered, nagged and repeated over and over to you. Fruits, sup
Property in Singapore: How do you spot a good buy, Lifestyle News,FOCUS ON ENTRY PRICE, NOT FUTURE SELLING PRICE Daniel Wong, associate group director at Propnex Realty, strongly advocates the position that property investment should not be a gamble. \”Many think that how much you make from a propert
Blast smashes windows, wrecks offices at Greece's SKAI TV in 'attack on democracy', World News,ATHENS, Greece – A powerful blast smashed windows and wrecked offices at Greece's SKAI TV in Athens on Monday in what officials called an attack on democracy. No one was injured. SKAI i
How much money should we give our parents every month?, Lifestyle News,Growing up, my family wasn’t well-to-do, but my parents never once complained about how much it cost to raise my brother and I. When I was 13, my dad secretly sold his car so I could get braces. I felt terrible when my mum told m
Here's why Singaporean couples need to get fertility health checks, Lifestyle News,Why has Singapore's total fertility rate been declining even though marriage rates have remained constant? According to a recent report released by I Love Children (ILC) (after surveying 1,000 respondents ab
Kevin Belingon’s Two-Year Journey Back To The Top Of The Bantamweight Summit, Asia News,ONE Interim Bantamweight Champion Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon has stormed back to the top of his division. The Filipino lost in a title tilt against Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes back in 2016, and his initial reac
Ant-Man finally explains why he didn't go up Thanos butt, Entertainment News,Although it’s been a couple of years since the Avengers saved the world, fans just can’t help but wonder all the different ways Earth’s Mightiest Heroes could’ve put a stop to Thanos. One of the ways includes Ant-Man g
World Games 2021 moved to avoid Tokyo 2020 Olympics clash, World News,LONDON/TOKYO: World Games Birmingham CEO Nick Sellers said they had little choice but to move the 2021 event to 2022 as a clash with the postponed Tokyo Olympics would have seen them lose out on broadcasters and official scorers f
Giuliani says Trump pursued Moscow tower throughout 2016, raising questions, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump pursued a business deal to erect a tower bearing his name in Moscow throughout 2016, his attorney said on Sunday, raising new questions for congressional investigators looki
Star Wars: The Bad Batch drops season 2 trailer and fall 2022 release, Entertainment News,Star Wars' rebellious clone squadron is back for more missions in season two of The Bad Batch! Announced on Sunday (May 29) during a panel with the cast and creatives at Star Wars Celebration 2022, the ani
Lightyear has 3 post-credits scenes, Entertainment News,[SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear. Last chance to turn back now if you’re not ready!] It seems like staying behind for a post-credit scene has become the norm these days. That said, make sure you si
Cancer victims urge court to end J&J bankruptcy roadblock to lawsuits, World News,People suing Johnson & Johnson (J&J) over the company's talc products urged an appeals court on Monday (Sept 19) to revive their claims, saying the profitable company should not be allowed to use a bankrup
Female representation in esports is in 'terrible state', says esports organisation CEO, Digital News,Female representation in esports is in a 'terrible state' and attitudes must change for women gamers to feel more welcome, according to Team Vitality co-founder and chief executiv
12 modern HDB toilet design ideas you can copy to make your bathroom look bigger, Lifestyle News,As apartment dwellers living in limited spaces, most of us dream about owning a large, spacious bathroom. Unfortunately, this is a luxury we can't afford. A few simple strategies, however, can be em
Feeling Fab: Life-saving hacks for common fashion problems, Lifestyle News,Feeling Fab is a series where we follow model and content creator Rachell Ng as she embarks on a journey towards a better her. She doesn't claim to be an expert, but the fitness and beauty junkie is up for anything that
Helicopter owned by Leicester City's Thai chairman crashes, World News,A helicopter belonging to Thai tycoon Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha crashed on Saturday near the stadium of his UK football club Leicester City. The helicopter was seen enveloped in flames in mobile phone images and an AFP photog
Crazy Rich Asians 2 won't happen for a while, Entertainment News,A 'Crazy Rich Asians' sequel is planned but fans will be waiting a while. Constance Wu – who played lead Rachel Chu in the blockbuster romantic comedy – has hinted that a follow-up has been discussed, but she admitted it
Jesseca Liu on popularity contests: Winning awards and your affinity with the audience are sometimes not related, Entertainment News,It's awards season once again as we approach the one time in a year when local artistes are recognised for their achievements in showbiz. There's a slight ch
Chinese tutoring firms learning new ways of making money after a ban on teaching core subjects , China News,BEIJING – Chinese tutoring firms are having to learn new ways of making money after a ban on teaching core subjects left them promoting classes such as drama and even parental training in a sc
Singaporean geek makes goth indie game about being stuck in life during lockdown, Digital News,While many of us were playing games like FF VII Remake or Doom Eternal while staying home this past year, one geek decided he wanted to use that time to make his own game. So he learned some game developme
Indonesia's Go-Jek plans to expand to 3 Southeast Asia countries by mid-2018, Business Wires News,Indonesian ride-hailing and online payment company Go-Jek is set to announce its first expansion to another country in Southeast Asia in the \”next few weeks\”, according to an internal company email
Climate extremes pose as big a threat to power system as Ukraine war: WMO, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. GENEVA – Energy infrastructure will become more vul
The Grand Challenge Episode 5: Nathaniel vs Grandpa, Singapore News,In a dance battle between a \”13-year-old awkward teenager\” and a \”76-year-old hipster grandpa\”, who will emerge victorious? The result may not be what you think. Ang King Tik stumbled upon social dancing in his younger days and has
Kanye's Yeezy sneakers headed for millionaire status in Sotheby's sale, Lifestyle News,The Kanye West sneakers that helped turn athletic shoes into coveted fashion items are going up for sale at Sotheby’s, carrying an estimate of more than US$1 million (S$1.34 million). The sneakers were t
John Krasinski and Steve Carell reunited for The Office's 15th anniversary, Entertainment News,John Krasinski and Steve Carell have reunited to mark the 15th anniversary of The Office. John uploaded the first episode of his YouTube series Some Good News on Sunday (Mar 29) and he chatted with St
Singapore midway through critical stage in fight against Covid-19, Singapore News,Singapore is midway through a critical two-week stage in its battle against the coronavirus, an infectious diseases expert here has said. This comes as Covid-19 infections have crossed the 1,000 mark, and local cases n
'Big bird' rescued after being trapped in Peninsula Plaza overnight, Singapore News,A nightjar was rescued on Wednesday morning (July 20) after unwittingly finding its way into Peninsula Plaza. Stomp contributor Chia, who runs a fashion boutique in the North Bridge Road building, said he s
Venezuela's woes spread to zoos as animals feed on each other, World News,The situation in economically depressed Venezuela is so dire, workers at one zoo are slaughtering animals to feed others — with two emaciated pumas poster kids of sorts for the distressing state of affairs. The zoo — lo
Arcane: League of Legends Netflix series renewed for season 2, Entertainment News,Arcane is getting a second season at Netflix! Netflix and Riot Games have confirmed that the animated series based on League of Legends is getting renewed at a fan event on Saturday. Riot released a short teaser for th
Parti Liyani and AGC told to go for mediation instead of going to court, Singapore News,A former domestic worker's attempt to seek compensation for her wrongful conviction took a twist yesterday when the judge suggested that the parties go for mediation instead. Ms Parti Liyani is seeking compe
Thousands of Japan homes without power after quake kills 4, Asia News,TOKYO — Tens of thousands of Japanese households remained without power on Thursday (March 17) morning after a magnitude 7.4 quake struck shortly before midnight, throwing a swathe of northeastern Japan into darkness, severing key
How to tell if you have toxic friends – the Singapore way, Lifestyle News,If you identify with at least three of the scenarios here, it's time to tell that BFF of yours: \”I don't want to friend you anymore\”. 1. They diss that new condo you just saved up for \”The fengshui in your bedroom is
Australia plans to force parental consent for minors on social media, Digital News,SYDNEY – Australia unveiled plans on Monday to make social media companies obtain parental consent for users under the age of 16, with multimillion-dollar fines for failing to comply. Draft legislation to enhance onli
Citing 'stunning progress' on coronavirus, Biden lifts outdoor mask guidelines in US, World News,Fully vaccinated people can safely engage in outdoor activities like walking and hiking without wearing masks but should continue to use face-coverings in public spaces where they are required,
Cryptoverse: Ether holds its breath for the lean, mean 'merge', Money News,Investors in ether and its troubled twin stETH are nervously anticipating a crypto milestone: The merge. That's the name for a major upgrade of the Ethereum blockchain network upon which many crypto projects ar
Neve Campbell once attacked by a bear on set, pulled through the forest, Entertainment News,Neve Campbell was attacked by a bear on a movie set. The Scream star shared a real-life horror movie moment while filming with the animal in the Canadian wilderness as a teenager. The 48-year-old actress told
Up-and-coming actor Richie Koh made his director cry with this impromptu line, Entertainment News,It was just a simple line and it wasn't even scripted, but it moved the director to tears. In an interview with Richie Koh, 29, last Friday (July 8), the young actor revealed that he managed to mak
Huawei's upcoming P40 Pro Plus cameras are said to have some insane specs, Digital News,In case you're unaware, Huawei is set to unveil its new flagship phone, the Huawei P40 series in Paris, France this Thursday, March 26. Based on latest rumours, barring any surprises, the P40 series wil
10 things to know about Korean heartthrob actor Lee Min-ho, Entertainment News,Have you been watching the latest blockbuster Korean drama The King: Eternal Monarch? The fantasy drama premiered on Netflix on April 17 and is South Korean actor Lee Min-ho's comeback drama after he completed his mi
Temasek set to post record portfolio in global equities rally, Money News,SINGAPORE – Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings' portfolio value likely rebounded to scale a record in the year ending March, boosted by a rally in global markets and the public listing of some of its holdings. Anal
Deepfake anyone? AI synthetic media tech enters perilous phase, Digital News,\”Do you want to see yourself acting in a movie or on TV?\” said the description for one app on online stores, offering users the chance to create AI-generated synthetic media, also known as deepfakes. \”Do you want to see you
Samsung announces folding phone with 5G at nearly US$2,000, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO/LONDON – Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Wednesday unveiled a nearly $2,000 (S$2,700) folding smartphone in a bid to top the technology of Apple Inc and Chinese rivals and reignite consumer interest amid slumping sa
