Stadium stories: Bishan Stadium – home of the Sailors, host to major events, Lifestyle News,Bishan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located at 7 Bishan Street 14, in the central heartlands of Singapore. With a capacity of 6,254 people, it is a relatively modern stadium compared to others in our St
Grab plans to build a new HQ building in Singapore for $181.2 million, Business Wires News,Grab plans to build a new HQ building in Singapore for S$181.2 million. The new building will design and built in partnership with Ascendas Reit. The new headquarters will be located within the one-north busin
7 best places to get affordable sushi under $30, Lifestyle News,International Sushi Day might be a little way over in June, but you can still indulge in affordable fresh sushi from our favourite best-kept secret sushi joints in Singapore! Ready for some affordable sushi in SG? Prepared with vinegar-
Cambodia's landmine-sniffing 'hero' rat Magawa dies in retirement, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – Cambodia's landmine-sniffing rat Magawa, who found more than 100 landmines and explosives during a five-year career, has died at the age of 8, leaving a lasting legacy of saved lives in the
Crowds gather for coronavirus tests in Beijing amid new outbreak, China News,BEIJING – On a sweltering Beijing afternoon, police vehicles blocked roads near the Guangan Sports Centre complex and security guards warned the public to stay clear as residents filed in for testing amid the city’s Covid-1
Hanae Mori, grande dame of Japanese fashion, dies at 96 , Asia News,TOKYO – Hanae Mori, a pioneering designer who brought Japanese motifs to the global haute couture stage and created the wedding dress worn by Empress Masako, had died aged 96. Famed for her butterfly designs, Mori was born in the ru
South Korea church leader acquitted on charge of blocking virus effort: Yonhap, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean court acquitted on Wednesday the leader of a Christian sect charged with obstructing efforts to stamp out one of the world’s first big surges of novel coronavirus infections, the Yonhap n
Wuhan woman with no symptoms infects five relatives with coronavirus: Study, China News,A 20-year-old Chinese woman from Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, travelled 675km north to Anyang where she infected five relatives, without ever showing signs of infection, Chinese scientists re
2 dead, 14 wounded in Norway nightclub shooting, police say, World News,OSLO – Two people were killed and 14 wounded on Saturday in a shooting at a nightclub and in nearby streets in Norway's capital Oslo, police said. A suspect believed to be the sole perpetrator was apprehended, police told r
Make TraceTogether tokens mandatory only after distributing them to everyone, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Are there enough TraceTogether contact tracing tokens for everyone? Did the Government put the cart before the horse when it announced mandatory use of the system for checking in at all public venu
7 penthouse units at $1.5m or under in 2020/21 for more spacious living, Money News,Waking up with a penthouse view is on many a bucket list; or just having a living room you could play tennis in. Unfortunately, most Singaporeans are priced out of these high-end properties. But as we’re fond of poin
Shocking to see dad 'tubed up and vulnerable', says Michelle Chong, Health News,SINGAPORE – Local celebrity Michelle Chong and her father Steven, better known as Papa Chong, know what it is like to deal with diabetes and heart disease. Mr Chong, 71, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes 30 ye
Covid-19: The power of human ingenuity and resilience, Money News,While the world is obsessed over the downsides of the Covid-19 virus, it's good to also take a moment to think about what we, as humans, have achieved in just the last century alone. Medical and technological breakthroughs, upgra
Car review: W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a high quality ride with premium cabin fittings , Lifestyle News,The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a reminder of why the marque is held in such high esteem, with its high ride quality and premium cabin fittings. It's finally back. After numerous updates
South Korea tells people who attended Samsung memorial to get tested after coronavirus case emerges, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea said on Thursday it had alerted about 1,000 people who attended the memorial of the late Samsung Group patriarch Lee Kun-hee last week to get tested for the coronavirus
Johor prince hopes for 'win-win' solution amid disputes between Malaysia and Singapore, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said he hopes Malaysia and Singapore can find a \”win-win\” solution amid disputes over airspace and territorial waters. In a Face
Boy chokes on beef ball, dies in Hong Kong hospital 3 days later, Asia News,A 12-year-old boy died in Hong Kong on Sunday (Feb 24), three days after choking on a beef ball. The Secondary One student, identified by local media reports as Chau, was returning home from school in the Wong Tai Sin distri
Complete Singapore parents' guide to childcare subsidies for their little one(s), Money News,The rising cost of living in Singapore has made raising a child a relatively expensive affair. Fortunately for us in Singapore, there are a slew of childcare subsidies to help parents defray costs relat
Coronavirus: Bangladeshi worker who came close to death a few times defies the odds, discharged after 5 months, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – He lost 24kg and came close to death a few times but Singapore's Covid-19 case 42 was determined to pull through. He had to, for the sake of his wife in Ban
Road rage in Choa Chua Kang: Motorcyclist smashes taxi's windows after being honked at, Singapore News,[UPDATE: Oct 13] The police arrested a 30-year-old man on Tuesday (Oct 12) for his suspected involvement in a case of rash act at Blk 804B Keat Hong Close on Oct 10. Preliminary investigations
Wheel alignment – why it's probably the best $50 you can spend on your car, Lifestyle News,No, I'm not trying to sell you a magical additive that claims to make your car feel like it has a huge turbocharger installed. What we are discussing today, is wheel alignment. Starting from as low a
Billie Eilish dominates Grammys as music world mourns Kobe Bryant, Entertainment News,US pop star Billie Eilish cleaned up at the Grammys on Sunday, winning five awards, as the music world mourned the loss of Los Angeles' hometown basketball hero Kobe Bryant with a series of emotional tributes.
Scientists map coronavirus path with computer models, Digital News,PARIS – As the novel coronavirus spreads around the world, scientists are using the latest computer modelling techniques to predict its fallout: from the eventual number of cases and deaths to the peak of the outbreak. Recent decades
Apple Watch Series 8 rumoured to come in a new 50mm size option, Digital News,The Apple Watch Series 8 could be available in a new size option. Display analyst @DSCCRoss shared on Twitter that the Apple Watch Series 8 will have a bigger display at 1.99-inches which is around 50mm.This translates to
Parliament: 15 town councils to ban riding of PMDs in void decks; $50m to be spent improving infrastructure, Singapore News,The 15 town councils run by the People’s Action Party will not allow users to ride personal mobility devices (PMDs) in void decks and common corridors of Housing Board blocks,
Australian PM's own party defies him in selection of by-election candidate, World News,SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's own party defied his wishes on Friday by nominating a former diplomat instead of a female candidate to run in a crucial by-election for a seat that bel
Hair-straightening products linked with uterine cancer risk: Study, Lifestyle News,Hair-straightening products may significantly increase the risk of developing uterine cancer among those who use them frequently, a large study published on Monday (Oct 17) suggests. \”We estimated that 1.64 per cent o
At least 20 dead as twin blasts hit Afghan capital, World News,KABUL – A suicide attack at a wrestling club in a Shi'ite neighbourhood of the Afghan capital Kabul and a second explosion apparently targeting emergency services and journalists killed at least 20 people and wounded 70 on Wednesday
London design biennale offers sensory exploration of the world, World News,Filled with sounds, smells and interactive installations, the second London Design Biennale offers visitors a sensory exploration of the world, intended as an antidote to the \”island mentality\” of Brexit. \”We obviously live i
Former tutor gets 3 years' jail over role in O-level cheating ruse, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A tutor took part in an elaborate plot in which answers to O-level English, Mathematics and Science (Physics/Chemistry) exam papers were remotely fed to candidates via carefully concealed communicatio
Where to find the best pasta in Singapore: 11 restaurants to feed your craving, Lifestyle News,Ah, pasta – the number one culprit behind the collapse of low-carb diets everywhere. Like beauty, this Italian classic comes in all shapes and sizes, and we’d happily feast on them all. From seafood-rich s
66 more Covid-19 cases, including 2-year-old from AMK pre-school, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 66 new infections yesterday – 65 locally transmitted and one imported. Of the local infections, 35 were linked to existing clusters while contact tracing is ongoing for the remainin
World Toilet Day: Singapore public toilets more jialat than before, how ah?, Lifestyle News,Today (Nov 19) is World Toilet Day, a United Nations Observance Day which aims to raise awareness about the need for sustainable sanitation (aka clean and safe toilets) worldwide. Unfortunately, despite our \”
Thailand marks 28 days without local transmission, aims to ease travel, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand hopes to ease some coronavirus restrictions on foreigners entering the country after going for 28 days without recording any domestic transmissions, a senior official said on Monday. Those who will b
Daily roundup: Man gets jail and caning for sexually abusing 4-year-old daughter – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Man gets 15 years' jail, caning for sexually abusing 4-year-old daughter The man, who was estranged from the victi
A look at the price changes of homes near MRT stations in Q2 and Q3 2021, Lifestyle News,The good thing about buying a home near an MRT station is the convenience and accessibility it brings. Plus, you probably don’t need to rely on the bus to get you to the MRT. And for those who have a car, having
Man jailed three years for role in producing counterfeit notes, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – While on the run, a drug abuser joined two other men to produce counterfeit notes. Muhammad Haikal Shah Md Ayuni, 24, was jailed for three years on Friday (June 14) after pleading guilty to performing part of
German gymnasts opt for full-body suits at Tokyo Olympics to promote freedom of choice, World News,TOKYO – The German women's gymnastics team opted to wear full-body suits in qualifications at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday (July 25) in a move they said was designed to promote freedom of choice a
The definitive Singapore neighbourhood guide: Is the Bukit Batok neighbourhood more than just a quarry?, Money News,To help you find the best place to live in, we decided to create this Definitive Singapore Neighbourhood Guide series. Where we lay out the facts of the neighbourhood and evaluate it
Ev Ting Outmanoeuvres Koji Ando In Battle Of Lightweight Contenders, Asia News,Ev E.T. Ting stopped the charge of a former World Title challenger in Macau to bolster his claim for a second shot at the ONE Lightweight World Championship. The Kiwi-Malaysian defeated Koji Ando in an all-action bout, in
Airlines ask HK to waive airport fees as demand drops: Report, Asia News,HONG KONG – Scores of airlines wrote jointly to the Hong Kong government earlier this month to seek airport fee waivers as they struggle to deal with the financial fallout from anti-government protests that have led to a sharp
Daily roundup: TikToker brings netizens on time travelling journey using Google Maps – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'I feel sad my childhood place doesn't exist anymore': TikToker brings netizens on time travelling j
New World Timer watchface shows up at WWDC 21 developer session, Digital News,Eagle-eyed developers have spotted a new unannounced watch face during a \” What's New in UIKit \” developer session. It appears at the 8:48 mark and it shows a new World Timer watchface that wasn't announced nor s
Nothing to do on Friday night? Watch a free Xinyao concert livestream by SCCC, Entertainment News,Since we're already back to working from home and home-based learning, why not catch a concert in your bed, too? There's a free one happening tonight (May 21) and you can enjoy the best Xinyao
How to go on a 3D2N Malacca getaway for under $150, Travel News,Whenever I suddenly crave chicken rice, I dream of chicken rice balls in Malacca. Sorry Singapore, this Malaysian city just 3.5 hours away is the real foodie's paradise. If you're not one of those Singaporeans with relatives i
Daily roundup: Which countries can we travel to when Covid-19 restrictions ease? — and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Which countries can we travel to when Covid-19 restrictions ease? TL;DR: Leisure overseas travel might be possible by
Malaysian police warn of ethnic tensions on social media after divisive election, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police have cautioned the country's social media users to refrain from posting \”provocative\” content on race and religion after a divisive general election on Saturday (Nov 2
New brain cells in the old? US study stokes debate, Health News,TAMPA – People as old as 79 may still generate new brain cells, US researchers said on Thursday (April 5), stoking fresh debate among scientists over whether or when our mental capacity ever stops growing. The report by scientists at Co
How to shop for a sustainable wardrobe in Singapore, Singapore News,The idea of building an eco-friendly wardrobe from scratch might seem daunting – not being able to go back to your favourite brands, having less choices, and probably spending more than you would normally. But it's not as diffi
Woman disappointed after driving from Ang Mo Kio to Maxwell Food Centre for $5 chicken rice, Singapore News,Since the Covid-19 pandemic struck, our social media feeds have been flooded with posts about hawkers who are in need of support and help. One woman decided to support said hawkers and drove f
Why not shoot to injure knife-wielding man killed in Bendemeer? Shanmugam explains, Singapore News,The recent fatal shooting of a knife-wielding man in Bendemeer has stirred up a discussion on police protocols and whether his death could have been avoided. In a Facebook post shared on Saturday (Marc
Steak and kimchi: North Korean, western chefs prepared Trump-Kim dinner, Asia News,HANOI – For sufferers of nuclear anxiety, how about a little dried persimmon punch to settle the stomach? North Korean chefs helped prepare the dinner shared by US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jo
'He said I was a virus': Teen attacked, insulted and had phone thrown into drain by man, Singapore News,A trip to the gym became a trip to the hospital after a teen was insulted and attacked by a stranger on Tuesday night (Feb 23). \”He said I was a virus,\” the 19-year-old victim recounted
Teen traumatised after ceiling board at Junction 8 falls on his head, Singapore News,A 17-year-old boy barely had any time to react before a ceiling board fell on his head. The accident, which took place on Monday (Jan 4) at Junction 8, left the teen feeling scared and in tremendous pain. In his pos
Land Rover Defender 90 officially lands in Singapore, Lifestyle News,The Land Rover Defender 90 is now in Singapore. This off-roader is the smaller version of the full-size Defender 110, which was launched here in August 2020. Powered by a turbocharged two-litre engine, the Defender 90 has a unique
More Chinese cities tighten controls as Shanghai Covid cases rise, China News,SHANGHAI – Shanghai reported a record number of symptomatic Covid-19 cases on Saturday and other areas across China tightened controls as the country kept up its \”dynamic clearance\” approach that aims to stamp out the high
Mother regrets not locking kitchen window after 6-year-old daughter falls to her death, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The mother of a six-year-old girl, who was alone at home and died after falling from a kitchen window on the 11th floor, has said she regrets not locking the windows before leaving the
MINI Electric launched in Singapore, Lifestyle News,The MINI Electric is now available in Singapore. It is the first production electric vehicle from MINI, and prices start from $163,888 for the Cooper S model. The MINI Electric is produced alongside its conventionally powered siblings at its Oxford
Large groups seen gathering regularly in Ang Mo Kio to smoke, drink and bird-watch, Singapore News,When Stomp contributor Jeannie saw residents gathering in large groups to smoke, drink and even bird-watch, she knew something had to be said. Jeannie informed Stomp about this common occurrence on Oct
Upcoming NS Square at Marina Bay will be 'central focus' of new downtown, says PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The upcoming NS Square, set to replace the Marina Bay floating platform, will be the central focus of the new downtown area, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National
Maid jailed 3 weeks after falsely accusing employer of raping her, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A domestic helper made a police report falsely accusing her employer of rape after finding out that her work permit was going to be terminated due to her poor work performance. Indian national Lamneithiem,
HDB launches over 7,000 flats for sale, including first BTO project in Tengah, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – The Housing Board launched 7,214 flats for sale on Tuesday (Nov 13) under the Build-to-Order (BTO) and Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise for November. There are 3,802 BTO units for sale,
Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers most extensive coral bleaching, Asia News,SYDNEY – Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffered its most extensive coral bleaching event in March, with scientists fearing the coral recovers less each time after the third bleaching in five years. February 2
Israel's opposition declares new government, set to unseat Netanyahu, World News,Israel’s opposition leader moved closer to unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he officially told the country’s president that he has reached agreements with political allies to form a new government.
UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in world first, World News,LONDON – Britain approved Pfizer Inc's Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday (Dec 2), jumping ahead of the rest of the world in the race to begin the most crucial mass inoculation programme in history. Prime Minister Boris Johnson
10 most affordable dental clinics in Singapore, Singapore News,We've all had it hammered into our heads that we should see the dentist once every 6 months for regular checkups. But if we all followed that advice down to a T, we'd be walking around with holes in our pockets as cheap dentist
Porsche Macan review: Updated best-seller still sets the standard, Lifestyle News,Think \”sporty SUV\” and it's likely that the Porsche Macan will immediately spring to mind. Although other carmakers can also churn out high-performance sports utility vehicles, few possess a sports car pedigree li
North Korea shows off achievements, but not missiles as it marks 70th anniversary, Asia News,North Korea began celebrating its 70th birthday Saturday with a showcase of its achievements — without a missile in sight. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was proclaimed on September 9, 1948,
Hong Kong Film Awards: Anthony Wong beats Chow Yun Fat in Best Actor race, Entertainment News,HONG KONG – Anthony Wong once again held off veteran Chow Yun Fat to bag Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) on Sunday (April 14). The two had duelled earlier in January at the Hong Kong Film Cri
Covid-19 child vaccination: Siblings can walk in for jab without booking a separate slot from Jan 10, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Children with an appointment for Covid-19 vaccination can now have their younger siblings take the shot at the same time without the need to book a separate slot. The new
Meet Gigene Wong, the '$30 listed-company CFO' from Progress Singapore Party, Singapore News,Catchy nicknames are hard to come by, what more for an aspiring politician. Progress Singapore Party (PSP) candidate Gigene Wong, who grew up poor with five siblings and whose parents separated whe
Greta Thunberg: COP27 an opportunity for 'greenwashing, lying and cheating', 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. LONDON – Climate activist Greta Thunber
With social media and academics, Thai villagers save ancestral forest, Asia News,BOON RUEANG, Thailand – The villagers of Ban Boon Rueang in northern Thailand had long known that they benefited from the community wetland forest that supplied them with fish and firewood, but it wasn't until deva
The benefits and opportunities of Industry 4.0, Business Wires News,Schneider Electric – Defined as the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices with the use of modern smart technology and autonomous systems, the transition to Industry 4.0 is continuing apace. Benefit
