Zika, dengue to threaten up to a billion more people as climate warms, World News,LONDON – Up to a billion additional people, including many in North America and Europe, could be exposed to mosquito-carried viruses including dengue fever and Zika virus by 2080 if the climate continues to warm at cur
Maserati limos go loco at Changi Exhibition Centre, Lifestyle News,It has been almost two years. Two claustrophobic years of this piddling virus you might have heard of. To see the open expanse of space fringed by the sea leading up to the distant horizon is like an infusion of pure vitality into th
The role of the micro data centre in Industry 4.0, Business Wires News,Like it or not, technology is now a huge part of our everyday lives. Online payments and the ability to manage our bank accounts through the Internet is now par for the course, while smart home devices such as IP cameras and smar
WP MP Faisal Manap: Party leaders did not tell Raeesah Khan to take her Aug 3 lie 'to the grave', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Workers' Party vice-chairman Faisal Manap told the Committee of Privileges it would be hard to explain rationally why he and other party leaders had not reacted
Man, 29, arrested over a series of Carousell scams, Singapore News,A 29-year-old man has been arrested for suspected involvement in a series of e-commerce scams. He is suspected to have cheated victims of various products such as e-scooters, gaming peripherals and drone photography devices on Carous
China's Xi Jinping offers another S$82.4 billion to Africa, but says no to 'vanity' projects, World News,BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping offered another $60 billion (S$82.4 billion) in financing for Africa on Monday and wrote off some debt for poorer African nations, while warn
A complete guide on vaccines approved by WHO and EMA, Lifestyle News,On one hand, the world inches closer to 100 per cent vaccination each passing day, while on the other, questions about the safety and efficacy of Covid vaccines are being raised. In such a climate, approvals from international heal
US prosecutor charges Brochez with threatening to extort Singapore government, Singapore News,LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – Mikhy Farrera-Brochez, the American at the centre of Singapore's HIV registry leak, was charged by US prosecutors on Wednesday (Feb 27) with threatening to extort the Singapore go
Malaysian ex-PM Najib convicted on all 7 charges in first 1MDB trial, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was found guilty on Tuesday on all seven corruption charges in his first trial linked to a multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development B
Spreading kindness: 'Gentleman' distributes free bread to delivery riders outside Seletar Mall, Singapore News,Delivery riders were touched by the kindness of a stranger who was giving out free bread outside Seletar Mall on Thursday (April 8) afternoon. Stomp contributor Tareq shared with
Reasons for cleaning the bedroom: Your bed isn’t as clean as you think, Lifestyle News,There’s nothing quite like crawling into bed, wrapping up in your blankets, and nestling your head into your pillow. But before you get too comfortable, you might want to know that your bed isn’t all that dissimil
Daniel Kaluuya, one of the most sought-after movie stars, fears being forgettable, Entertainment News,Daniel Kaluuya fears being \”forgettable\”. The 33-year-old actor is one of the most sought-after stars in the movie business – but Daniel is only interested in making films that have a meaningful imp
She once sold her crafts outside a McDonald's outlet. Now she pioneers a booming jewellery empire, Lifestyle News,From moving from Malaysia to Singapore alone at a young age, to selling jewellery at Shaw Theatre McDonalds, Amanda Koo has seen her company evolve into one of the region's mos
How the patch of Kranji woodland evolved, and was erroneously cleared, Singapore News,In Parliament on Friday (Feb 26), Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing outlined the background and chronology of development at a site near Kranji Road and how a patch of woodland was erroneously cleared with
North Korea's Kim Jong Un declares end to moratoriums on nuclear and ballistic missile tests, Asia News,North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that Pyongyang is abandoning its moratoriums on nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missile tests, state media reported Wednesday. \”There is no
Woman who died in Jurong accident helps 5 people get another shot at life, Singapore News,Singaporeans mourned the tragic demise of Or Cheng Khim when she met with an accident in Jurong earlier this year. But she still managed to save the lives of other Singaporeans. She gave life to five people, in
Online 'funeral kits' help grieving Indians, Asia News,From providing cow urine, incense and bamboo stretchers to booking a Hindu priest at the last minute, startups are seeking to cash in on India’s elaborate traditional funeral ceremonies. Grieving families normally have to rush between
I hate Hello Kitty but was forced to use the McDonald's Hello Kitty carrier as my bag, Lifestyle News,So, Hello Kitty. I don’t know what it is about this mouth-less cat with a red bow that makes people obsessed. Even Balenciaga made luxury bags emblazoned with the iconic cartoon figure’s face—a
UN General Assembly calls for Russia to make reparations in Ukraine, World News,UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations General Assembly on Monday (Nov 14) called for Russia to be held accountable for its conduct in Ukraine. It voted to approve a resolution recognising that Russia must be responsible fo
Possible for next GE to be brought forward: PM Lee, Singapore News,Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has left the door open to calling a general election next year, as Singapore celebrates the 200th year since Sir Stamford Raffles' arrival. He was asked by Bloomberg News editor-in-chief John Mickl
Milk your curves while it lasts: Cynthia Koh hits back at criticisms of her sexy outfit, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Home-grown actress Cynthia Koh has hit back against netizens who found fault with her sexy outfit at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. Koh, who was nominated for Best Supporting A
