'Never too old to learn English,' say Vietnam's grannies, Asia News,HANOI – Every Tuesday (Nov 29), 79-year-old Nguyen Thi Loc joins a group of grey-haired students to study English at a house in Hanoi, with the aim of socialising and keeping her brain sharp. The informal classes are
No records of Kevin Kwan entering Singapore since 2000: MHA, Singapore News,We refer to the letters by Mr Liew Yeng Chee and Mr Sean Lim Wei Xin (Is Kwan still a Singapore citizen?; and How did Kevin Kwan succeed in giving the authorities the slip?; both published on Aug 25). Singapore does not allo
China virus death toll tops 200 as WHO declares global emergency, China News,SHANGHAI – The death toll in China from the new coronavirus reached 213 on Friday, with overall cases worldwide rising rapidly in an outbreak that the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a global health emergency. The
Getting complained about in a WhatsApp group chat while having the sniffles is a big mood, Digital News,It's just like that sometimes. During a developing viral outbreak, you can’t fault people for being extra wary (though you can totally poke fun at people who are unnecessarily kiasu). While c
Mosque launches new brolly-sharing campaign, Singapore News,Congregants heading to Masjid Yusof Ishak will no longer have to worry about getting wet on rainy days, thanks to a new free shared umbrella campaign. After feedback about the absence of a sheltered walkway from a nearby bus stop to the mos
How much do health screenings in Singapore cost?, Lifestyle News,We can agree unanimously that health and medical help is on top of our minds right now. At a time when health is a priority, it's good to be aware of how much you can be expected to spend when you step out for a screening. Strange
Gardens By The Bay Christmas Wonderland 2019: Ticket prices, highlights and more, Lifestyle News,If the yearly lights along Orchard Road aren’t doing it for you, try tickling your festive bones at Gardens By The Bay instead. Sure, Christmas Wonderland 2019 isn’t free-entry, but you get what you pay
Canada welcomes new citizens in sky-high ceremony, World News,TORONTO – Suspended more than a 1,000 feet (300 meters) above downtown Toronto, six new Canadians took the oath of citizenship on Tuesday from the edge of one of the world's tallest structures. Canadian Immigration Minister Ahmed Hus
Daily roundup: Tenant from hell turns Malaysia house into a junkyard – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Tenant from hell turns Malaysia house into a junkyard, owner even finds newborn kittens in rubbish The absurd amount of hoarded g
Debates and TikTok dances: Students get a taste of being MPs at Singapore Model Parliament, Singapore News,Their speeches are unlikely to have any impact on how the country is governed now, but that does not mean the students – close to 300 of them – are taking it lightly. The two-hour mock parliame
Cost of health screening in Singapore, Lifestyle News,We can agree unanimously that health and medical help is on top of our minds right now. At a time when health is a priority, it’s good to be aware of how much you can be expected to spend when you step out for a screening. Strangely, though, heal
Search on for over 100 missing after California wildfires, World News,Firefighters backed by air tankers and helicopters battled California's raging wildfires for a seventh day on Wednesday as the authorities in the worst-hit county released a list of over 100 missing people. Most of those unac
NDP 2019: Celebrations hold special meaning for new citizen, Singapore News,Over the decade that he has lived in Singapore, Mr Chavda Ankur A. has made it a tradition to watch the National Day Parade on television and participate in the festivities. This year, he has another reason to celebrate. Mr
