Cambodia building collapses with 10 dead, more trapped, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – At least 10 people were killed and 23 injured after a building in Cambodia collapsed, trapping workers under rubble, officials said on Saturday (Jan 4). The seven-storey concrete building collapsed on Friday in the coasta
One-third of Singapore parents hesitant to get child vaccinated against Covid-19, study finds, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – About one in three parents in Singapore is hesitant to get his child vaccinated against Covid-19, a study has found. The study was conducted by a team of paediatricians from Khoo
'It's good to see the parade back to normal': Over 25,000 people celebrate Singapore's first full parade since pandemic, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Twenty-five thousand people gathered at the Marina Bay floating platform to mark Singapore's 57th birthday on Tuesday (Aug 9),
Choosing activewear: Are premium brands really worth it?, Lifestyle News,Activewear brands with increasingly high price tags are becoming more mainstream than ever before. With brands like Lululemon charging as much as $150+ for a single pair of leggings, it's easy to question whether premium a
Hey Google … what movie should I watch today? How AI can affect our decisions, Digital News,Have you ever used Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri or Amazon Alexa to make decisions for you? Perhaps you asked it what new movies have good reviews, or to recommend a cool restaurant in your neighbourhood. Ar
Diabetic foot ulcers: Treatment, symptoms, care & prevention of diabetic wounds, Lifestyle News,Diabetes, a condition that affects how our bodies use sugar, can lead to various complications. It can damage the nerves and blood vessels enough to cause wounds in the feet. Left untreated, these wounds,
Microsoft to invest $1.3b in Malaysia to set up data centres: Muhyiddin, Digital News,Microsoft Corporation will invest $1 billion (S$1.3 billion) over the next five years in Malaysia as part of a new partnership programme with government agencies and local companies, the Southeast Asian nation’s pr
New Iron Man aka Riri Williams to debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Entertainment News,Riri Williams, aka Ironheart, will be filling the heartbreaking void left by Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After the hero’s send-off Tony Stark got in Avengers: Endgame, the MCU has been
3 lessons Her World tribe's Jade Seah learnt during circuit breaker, Lifestyle News,Getting used to the \”new normal\” of social distancing during the circuit breaker period was really difficult for me in the beginning. I went through bottles of skincare, desperately trying to declutter in the fi
ROG teams up with renowned DJ Alan Walker to develop a special Zephyrus G14 notebook variant, Digital News,If you've played games like Death Stranding or PUBG Mobile before, chances are you've already come across renowned producer and DJ Alan Walker 's work, even if you didn't kn
Palau bans 'reef-toxic' sunscreen, Asia News,Palau's pioneering ban on \”reef-toxic\” sunscreens took effect Wednesday as the tiny Pacific island nation introduced strict environmental measures that also include one of the world's largest marine sanctuaries. \”We have to live and re
Why would a woman set herself ablaze?, Asia News,Pushed to the edge by her alcoholic husband, Yashodha did the unthinkable – she set herself on fire. Like many women, Yashodha was raised in a traditional family and married off at a young age. Her husband’s alcoholism overwhelmed her, but not wanting
Pricey American Dream mall makes huge bet on 'experiential retail', World News,NEW YORK – Former Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn was among the luminaries on hand last month to christen \”Big Snow,\” North America's first indoor ski facility, part of a new US$5 billion (S$6.7 billion) mega-ma
Creator of TikTok is reportedly making a smartphone, Digital News,There could be a new smartphone player in the market soon according to the Financial Times. Two sources told the publication that ByteDance, the creator of video app TikTok, is building its own smartphone. The device is said to be pre
Bishan BTO 2025 – Everything we know about it so far, Lifestyle News,It's been quite a year for high-profile HDB BTOs. First, there were not 1 but 2 oversubscribed Boon Keng BTOs, then there were rumours of a Keppel Club BTO. And now, there's an upcoming BTO development in the coveted neig
Power trip causes heavy traffic jam at Tuas Checkpoint, Singapore News,Motorists experienced heavy traffic yesterday at Tuas Checkpoint due to a localised power trip that affected the immigration clearance system for about seven hours. In a statement to The New Paper, the Immigration and Checkpoints
Boeing, Exxon, Apple join Western firms spurning Russia over Ukraine, World News,Boeing suspended maintenance and technical support for Russian airlines and US energy firm Exxon Mobil said it would exit Russia, joining a growing list of Western companies spurning Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
German grandma builds wheelchair ramps from Lego, Digital News,HANAU, Germany – Faced with rows of inaccessible shops and cafes, wheelchair user Rita Ebel has devised a low-tech high-fun solution – ramps made of Lego. \”For me it is just about trying to sensitise the world a little bit to barrier-fre
Can you afford a HDB flat when you're 35 and single?, Singapore News,If you didn't already know, Singaporeans who have never been married before can buy a HDB flat once they turn 35. While you may not be eligible for another decade or so, it's a good idea to know how much you'll
Ask a doctor: How do I know whether my mole is actually a wart?, Lifestyle News,If you spot a brown spot on your face that was never there before, you might dismiss it as a new mole or pigmentation. But don't be too quick to dismiss it: it could actually be a wart. But what exactly is a wart an
Fear and adrenaline as Czechs open world's longest suspension footbridge, World News,DOLNI MORAVA, Czech Republic – Fear and adrenaline were some of the feelings as the first tourists stepped out on the world's longest suspension footbridge, spanning a mountain valley in the Czech Republic
