India's new Covid-19 rules aim to free up resources but carry risks, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India has eased its Covid-19 rules on testing, quarantine and hospital admissions in a bid to free up resources for its neediest people, a strategy hailed by experts even though it carries the risk of a h
Hong Kong leader 'deeply sorry' for long queues amid Covid-19 surge, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's leader, Carrie Lam, has said she is \”deeply sorry and anxious\” about the lengthy wait for residents to get tested or enter isolation facilities after a record number of new coronavi
5 reasons you need to take a mindful break during WFH lunches, Lifestyle News,With WFH completely blurring the lines between work and home, it’s often too easy to have lunch while working, without taking a meaningful break. However tempting as it might be to work through lunch to get more done, not
Samsung's luxury-tier Galaxy Z Fold2 is now officially out, Digital News,Samsung's ready to announce the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 , and they've revealed even more details about the luxury flagship smartphone ever since its last official appearance. Previously, the Sa
Biden and Xi clash over Taiwan in Bali but Cold War fears cool, World News,NUSA DUA, Indonesia – US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in blunt talks over Taiwan and North Korea on Monday (Nov 14) in a three-hour meeting aimed at preventing strained US-China ties from spill
General Motors will shut a South Korean plant, more cuts could follow, Business Wires News,General Motors will close one of four vehicle assembly plants in South Korea, and will decide the future of the remaining operations within weeks, based on the outcome of talks with the government and labour u
Flash floods: What, why and which roads to avoid, Lifestyle News,As global temperatures rise, we will have to live with an increase in the frequency of nature-influenced traffic disruptions, in the form of flash floods. But just how does a flash flood occur? As August draws to a close, we have had t
Australia's most populous state New South Wales eases Covid-19 curbs, urges people return to offices, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state will ease social distancing restrictions and remove requirements for companies to allow employees work from home after recording
Chinese city Harbin orders spas, mahjong salons to shut after Covid-19 case confirmed, China News,HARBIN – Spas, cinemas and mahjong salons in the Chinese city of Harbin were ordered to close on Tuesday (Sept 21) to prevent Covid-19 from spreading in poorly ventilated spaces, state television report
Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish make history as Glastonbury's oldest, youngest solo performers, Entertainment News,GLASTONBURY, England — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was joined by special guests Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl in an epic performance at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday (June 25)
Don't discard your TraceTogether token or delete the app, says Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore residents should not discard their TraceTogether token or delete the app just yet, as the country may need to step up contact tracing measures if the Covid-19 situation worsens, said
Tokyo governor wants city's elderly excluded from travel scheme to curb Covid-19 spread, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo's governor asked the government on Tuesday (Dec 1) to temporarily exclude Tokyo residents aged over 65 from a scheme encouraging travel and tourism in Japan, saying it could exp
Hands on with the Mate Xs, Huawei's new $3,788 foldable phone, Digital News,Yeap, that’s no typo. Huawei’s new and improved sequel to their first foldable mobile device is here in Singapore for more than the price of two entry-level iPhone 11 Pro Max units. The Mate Xs will be available islandw
New seating arrangements for dine-in at hawker centres, Singapore News,Seating arrangements at hawker centres will be changed to accommodate the new safe distancing measures for dine-in during phase two, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) yesterday. The Government announced on Monday that di
Riot Games ends Garena deal, to self publish League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics in SEA, Digital News,If you are a player of Riot Games‘ products here in Southeast Asia, chances are, you are very familiar with Garena, the Singapore-based publisher that has helped Riot market and support its game
Indonesia's easing of Covid-19 curbs seen driven by economics, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's decision to relax some Covid-19 curbs this week, despite reporting record-high deaths in recent days, is being driven by social and economic concerns rather than epidemiological advice, public he
Coronavirus: Singapore looks well placed to further ease restrictions, say experts, Singapore News,Although Covid-19 cases in the community have crept up since the country exited its circuit breaker last week, this is not cause for alarm, because the numbers reflect aggressive testing and \”hidden re
BMW launches the M4 Convertible in Singapore, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – The new BMW M4 Convertible has now arrived in Singapore, but it is available on an indent basis only. If you're interested in one, it will cost you $563,888 with COE. As reported in our news story a year ago, the M4 Conver
'I can always do better': PAP's Ivan Lim addresses the multiple claims made against him , Singapore News,People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate Ivan Lim has stepped up to address the claims made against his character for the first time since his name was dragged in multiple social medi
Car buyer's guide: Porsche Macan, Lifestyle News,Porsche purists were up in arms when the Cayenne was first launched, so you can just about imagine how they felt when the Macan was introduced. Yes, unlike its sister brand in the Volkswagen-Audi Group, Lamborghini, Porsche does not have a histor
OnePlus Nord 2 CE with Dimensity 900 rumoured to launch by mid-February, Digital News,The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is only in the market for about six months, but its successor is tipped to be coming in the next two months. According to tipster Yogesh Brar and 91Mobiles, the OnePlus Nord 2 CE (codenamed O
FIFA 22 preview: Player power reigns in new Pro Clubs features, Digital News,With football season gearing up in just a few short weeks, chances are, players are also itching to get their videogame football fix as well. EA‘s FIFA 22 is being headlined by the new HyperMotion technological innovations,
Secret Invasion sets us up for plenty of mystery and intrigue, Entertainment News,The latest Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion shows off very little, yet we're still excited for what's to come. If anyone feels that this trailer gives off the Winter Soldier vibes (the movie, not the D+ s
8 cleaning appliances for the new year spring clean, Lifestyle News,Now that it’s post-Christmas and the New Year is approaching, it’s time to do a good spring cleaning for your home. Whether you’re contending with a wine stain on the carpet that just won’t budge, or cleaning up the debris in your k
