Japan's contract allows postponing of Games to end of year: Minister, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo's Olympic 2020 contract allows it to postpone the Games until the end of the year, Japan's Olympics minister said on Tuesday, amid concern the coronavirus could disrupt the event. \”The contra
The Belkin Soundform Mini are headphones made specially for your little ones, Digital News,This is the Belkin SoundForm Mini and it's a wireless on-ear headphone designed specially for children. Now, you might be wondering what's so special about them and how are they headphones for kids.
Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor and SNL's Pete Davidson make first public appearance together, Entertainment News,Pete Davidson and Phoebe Dynevor have made their first public appearance together at Wimbledon. The King of Staten Island star and the 26-year-old British actress packed on the PDA a
E-Junkies: Gwei Lun-mei compares being 20 and 40 years old, Entertainment News,Women in Taipei is an 11-part series that follows Lin Yishan, played by award-winning actress Gwei Lun-mei, as she moves from her hometown Tainan to Taipei. The story shows her frustrations with finding a job, a disagreem
China's Didi axes social features from carpooling service after passenger murder, China News,BEIJING – China's biggest ride-sharing company, Didi Chuxing, will disable features such as profile pictures, ratings and public tags from its carpooling service, as it looks to win back trust foll
8 killed, 3 missing after China road collapse, China News,Eight people died while three others were missing in southern China after a water leak inside a subway station construction site caused a major road to cave in, authorities said on Thursday. The sudden leak flooded the underground site and le
Rising sea levels, storm surges pose risks for Hong Kong's artificial island project, Asia News,HONG KONG – As Hong Kong recovers from one of the strongest typhoons in decades, a controversial plan to build a vast artificial island is facing intense scrutiny from environmental groups, lawmakers
Iranian 107-year-old woman recovers from coronavirus: Reports, World News,A 107-year-old Iranian woman who was infected with the new coronavirus has recovered, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday. The woman, Saltanat Akbari, was admitted to the Khansari hospital in the cent
10 care packages perfect for your loved ones right now, Lifestyle News,The circuit breaker may finally be coming to an end on June 1, 2020, but most of our lives will still very much revolve around staying home until our Covid-19 numbers fall drastically, a vaccine is found, or the pandemic decides
102-year-old Australian man charged with indecent assault of woman, 92, World News,SYDNEY – A 102-year-old man has been charged with aggravated indecent assault against a 92-year-old woman at an old people's home in Sydney, police said on Wednesday (Oct 24). The unnamed man will appear in court
Hong Kong gives protesters green light for big march on Sunday; motion to remove Carrie Lam fails, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong authorities granted protesters permission to march this weekend, organisers said on Thursday (Dec 5), giving the green light to a rally seen as a gauge of the pro-democr
India's Taj Mahal gets first visitors even as coronavirus infections climb, Asia News,AGRA, India – India reopened its famed monument to love, the Taj Mahal, with the first visitors trickling in on Monday, as authorities reported 86,961 new coronavirus infections, with no signs of a peak yet. A
Guide to where you can take the kids to meet Santa for Christmas 2021, Lifestyle News,Make all your little tot’s holiday dreams come true by bringing them to these Santa meet-and-greet events all across the little red dot! Complete your Christmas celebration with a memorable family photo alongside K
Thailand refuses entry to cruise ship with no coronavirus cases, Asia News,BANGKOK/HANOI – Thailand has barred passengers from Holland America's cruise ship MS Westerdam from disembarking, its health minister said on Tuesday, the latest country to turn it away amid fears of the coronavirus desp
China power crunch spreads, shutting factories and dimming growth outlook, China News,BEIJING – Widening power shortages in China have halted production at numerous factories including many supplying Apple and Tesla, while some shops in the northeast operated by candlelight and malls shut early as t
Going subterranean offers solution to world's climate, population and food issues, World News,NAPLES, ITALY – Solutions to the biggest threats facing our planet lie underground, according to experts who insist that climate change, overpopulation and food shortages can all be tackled by going su
5 unique places to check out at the new Funan mall, Lifestyle News,Funan is back and better than ever. After three years of redevelopment, the iconic mall is finally reopening its doors to the public today (June 28). The new Funan mall offers more than just IT and camera equipment. It's home to
Hong Kong to suspend all schools due to spike in coronavirus cases, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's Education Bureau on Friday announced the suspension of all schools from Monday after a sharp rise in locally transmitted coronavirus cases fuelled fears of renewed community spread. Schools in
More body parts found in Japan after woman's severed head uncovered, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese police investigating the discovery of a woman's severed head have reportedly uncovered several other body parts in different locations, acting on information from an American in custody over her
Here are some of the cutest dishes at Singapore's first My Melody cafe, Food News,Step aside, Hello Kitty, it's My Melody's time to shine. Sanrio's sweet rabbit in the pink hood has her very own themed cafe at Suntec City, and it's as pretty as we expected. The theme of the
Turkey to expel US envoy and nine others, Erdogan says, World News,ISTANBUL – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday (Oct 23) that he had told his foreign ministry to expel the ambassadors of the United States and nine other Western countries for demanding the release of philanthropist Os
Myanmar military seizes power, imposes year-long state of emergency, Asia News,Myanmar’s military seized power on Monday (Feb 1) in a coup against the democratically elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained along with other leaders of her National League for Democracy
Japan death row inmates sue over 'inhumane' same-day notification: Media, Asia News,TOKYO – Two death row inmates in Japan are suing the country over how prisoners are notified only hours before the death penalty is carried out, demanding change and seeking compensation for the impact of t
China to try Canadian citizen on drugs charges: news report , China News,BEIJING – A Chinese court will try a Canadian citizen on drugs charges on Saturday, a government-run news portal said, in a case that could further test already difficult relations between Beijing and Ottawa. The two countries
Back to the drawing board: The rise of Singapore comic artists, Lifestyle News,Who or what comes to mind when you hear the phrase \”local comics\”? For millennials like me, it would probably be Mr Kiasu or the Bookworm Club (which you might have seen a resurgence of recently becausae of their comic co
At Beijing Olympics, hugs discouraged but condoms available, China News,BEIJING — Beijing Olympics organisers are keeping up with the tradition of making condoms available to athletes, despite detailed social distancing guidelines intended to curb the spread of Covid-19 within the 'closed loop&
Thousands of Muslim pilgrims brave coronavirus to gather in Indonesia, Asia News,JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR – Thousands of Muslim pilgrims from across Asia gathered in Indonesia on Wednesday, despite fears that their meeting could fuel the spread of a coronavirus, just two weeks after a similar event in M
Gotham Knights' poster unveils first look at new Batman spin-off, Entertainment News,A first look at a Gotham without Batman (no, we're not talking about the Batwoman prequel Gotham) has arrived by the way of an official poster. Following CW's earlier announcement of the Gotham Knight
French cash van driver hid $2.3 million haul before arrest: Police, World News,The driver of a French cash delivery van, who made off with about three million euros (S$4.6 million), managed to hide half his haul before being arrested, according to police. Adrien Derbez, 27, disappeared at the wheel
Lara Croft is back in free-to-play cutesy mobile game Tomb Raider Reloaded, Digital News,There’s a new Tomb Raider game coming our way. And as its name suggests, it seems Lara Croft will be back in her trademark green tank top and khaki shorts raiding some tombs in the upcoming Tomb Raider mobile ga
Tokyo Olympics: Japan athlete to get nibbled gold medal replaced, Asia News,TOKYO – A member of Japan's gold medal-winning softball team will have her medal replaced with a fresh one after the mayor of her hometown chomped down on the original, Tokyo 2020 organisers said on Thursday (Aug 12), f
5 factors that Singapore investors need to consider before investing in bonds, Money News,2020 has proven to be a tricky year to invest in the financial markets. After witnessing one of the worst stock market crashes in recent times, where broad country indexes such as the S&P 500 declined by ab
Indian police detain 10 teens for playing 'violent' video game PUBG, Digital News,Police in the western Indian state of Gujarat detained 10 teenagers for breaking a newly announced ban on playing videogame \”PUBG,\” the forerunner of global smash \”Fortnite,\” officials said on Thursday. The b
Singapore in 2025: No new diesel cars and taxis, 8 EV-ready towns, Singapore News,As part of the Singapore Government's sustainability plans, Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung has announced that there will be no new diesel cars and taxis from 2025. We will also have 8 EV-Ready towns by 2025. Phasi
Clean, green superhero dog fights garbage in Chile, 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. SANTIAGO – Sam, the four-legged superhero, works to keep a park in Chile&#
Escaped deadly cobra terrorises German town, World News,BERLIN – A deadly cobra was on the loose in the German town of Herne on Tuesday (Aug 27), with local residents told to keep their windows closed and steer clear of long grass. The metre-long snake, a monocled cobra whose bite can be fatal, has
5 things to eat and drink in Singapore this week: Tarte by Cheryl Koh, The Pelican & more, Lifestyle News,We hope you're hungry this week! New menus are popping up all over the island, with Table Restaurant & Bar bringing back popular street food from India, new seafood dishes at The Pelica
Parents of newborn both had Covid-19, Singapore News,Like all good stories, this one has something to do with time: Two hours to be exact. On March 19, Mrs Natasha Ling and her husband Pele boarded a night flight from London to Singapore, just two hours before she entered her 36th week of pregnancy
Hong Kong leader says British judges' resignation 'politically motivated', World News,HONG KONG – The resignation of two senior British judges was politically motivated, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Thursday (March 31), adding that she was confident all levels of the judiciary
'I've never seen a man happier in a tunic': What Amy Adams thinks of Patrick Dempsey's first-ever singing performance in Disenchanted, Entertainment News,When the musical romantic comedy film Enchanted was released in 2007, fans who had expected Grey's Anatomy heartthrob Pat
Uber app in Singapore to stay in operation till April 15, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's competition watchdog said Uber will delay the ride-hailing app's shutdown in the city-state by a week to April 15. Uber was initially set to end its services by April 8 in Singapore after a dea
'It's been a symbol of the city': Famous Moscow grocery store shuts its doors for the last time due to pandemic, World News,A historic grocery store in central Moscow is to close its doors after trading for more than 100 years due to legal issues and a drop in tourism caused by the Co
AsiaOne Tries: Amanda Chaang tries chatting up strangers online to find a new BFF, Lifestyle News,Follow host and actress Amanda Chaang as she embarks on a journey to become the most ‘influential’ millennial in our new series, AsiaOne Tries. Whether you're in a new city or simply just isolated
World's 50 Best Bars 2022 results: Paradiso in Barcelona takes top spot, Jigger & Pony is best in Asia, Lifestyle News,A decade after the first World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony in London in 2012, the most prestigious international list of the bar world returned last night to Barcelona‘s La Cúpula
Europe's Russian gas in jeopardy, Ukraine girds for new attacks, World News,TROSTYANETS/LVIV, Ukraine – President Vladimir Putin threatened on Thursday (March 31) to halt contracts supplying Europe with a third of its gas unless they are paid in Russian currency, his strongest economic riposte
Chinese idol singer Huang Zitao said to inherit assets worth $4 billion with father's death, Entertainment News,Chinese idol singer Huang Zitao seems set to inherit assets worth a jaw-dropping $20 billion yuan (S$4 billion) with the passing of his father Huang Zhongdong. The elder Huang died on
Children killed in latest Mumbai blaze, Asia News,Mumbai – Two children were among four killed in a fire in Mumbai on Thursday, the third deadly blaze to hit India's financial capital in just a few weeks. Five people were also injured when the fire broke out on the fourth floor of a residential
Over half of New Delhi population may have had Covid: Survey, Asia News,More than half of New Delhi's 20 million inhabitants may have been infected with the coronavirus, according to a government serological survey whose findings echoed earlier private-sector research. India has reported 10.8 m
At least 13 tourists found dead after boat capsizes off central Vietnam, Asia News,HANOI, Feb 26 – At least 13 tourists were found dead and four remained missing after a boat capsized off Vietnam's central coast of Hoi An on Saturday, a city official said. \”We are searching for the missing,\” Ng
New York puts its rats on ice, World News,NEW YORK, United States — A snout and two little black eyes pop out from the hole, too late: A foot already covers them and the hole will be quickly filled with dry ice. This new weapon in the hands of New York’s sanitation service spells certain death for t
How Cambodian workers risk their lives in China-funded construction boom, toiling for $13.50 a day, Asia News,When Sam Sok took a US$6-a-day (S$8.15) job as a construction labourer in Sihanoukville she knew it could be dangerous, but the deaths of 28 workers in a building collapse – with her nephew
7 killed in Taiwan factory blaze, Asia News,TAIPEI – Seven people – five of them firefighters – died in a fire that broke out late on Saturday (April 28) in an electronics factory in northern Taiwan, the local fire department said. The inferno raged through the eight-floor building of a circuit boar
2 Singaporean online marketplace startups raise fresh funds, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's Carousell, a classifieds marketplace, said on Monday that it raised $85 million in funds from investors including DBS Group Holdings Ltd, the city-state's biggest lender. The funding ro
Four soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Istanbul: city governor, World News,ANKARA – Four soldiers were killed when a military helicopter crashed in a residential neighborhood on the Asian side of Istanbul on Monday, the governor of Turkey's biggest city said. The helicopter went down in an
Father who allegedly caged son for 20 years arrested in Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – A father who allegedly confined his mentally ill son in a small cage for more than two decades was arrested on Saturday (Apr 7) in western Japan, police and news reports said. Police arrested 73-year-old Yoshitane Yamas
The world’s 50 best bars 2021: Connaught Bar takes top spot, Jigger & Pony is Singapore’s best bar, Lifestyle News,Announced 8.30pm GMT on Dec 7 in London (4.30am, Singapore), the 13th edition of The World’s 50 Best Bars was particularly rambunctious. Not surprising when folks from all over the worl
How Rene Catalan Rebounded From Tragedy To Thrive In ONE Championship, Asia News,Filipino veteran Rene “The Challenger” Calatan is moving into contender status in the ONE Championship strawweight division. The 39-year-old is riding a four-bout win streak and is looking to continue that run when he m
Indonesia President Joko Widodo plans to move capital city: Planning minister, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo has decided to move the capital of South-east Asia's largest economy away from the crowded main island of Java, the planning minister said on Monday (April 29). \”T
Earthquake strikes near New Zealand's capital Wellington, no immediate damage reported, Singapore News,WELLINGTON (REUTERS) – A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near New Zealand’s capital Wellington on Monday (May 25), but there were no immediate reports of damage. The earthquake was 37 kms deep
Officials urge people to get vaccinated as Covid-19 variant Omicron spreads in India, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have risen to 21 in India over the weekend and people must step up for vaccination, officials said on Monday (Dec 6). The western state of Rajasthan re
Ride-hailing driver who raped and killed passenger in China sentenced to death, China News,BEIJING – A Chinese court on Friday sentenced a man to death for raping and killing a female passenger of ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing last year, while he was employed as a driver. The crime triggered fie
Official Nintendo Gallery museum opening in Japan by 2024, Digital News,When you have a long history, it is always good to look back and reflect on what made today possible.In the gaming space, no one can claim to have a more colourful history than Nintendo, and it appears the company is once again
Thousands flee wildfire in South Korea's eastern coast, one dead: Yonhap, Asia News,SEOUL – A wildfire in South Korea killed one person and forced more than 4,000 people to flee their homes, Yonhap news agency reported on Friday. The fire broke out in eastern Gangwon Province on Thursday evenin
Motorbike enthusiasts, these 5 Southeast Asian cities are made for your 2-wheel explorations, Lifestyle News,I enjoy going on motorcycle trips and stopping in small towns and enjoying drinks with the locals.So said George Clooney, one of the most celebrated American actors.Think of it, what better w
Czech teacher survives 34 years with heart transplant, Health News,A Czech teacher survived more than 34 years with a heart transplant, making him one of the longest living transplant patients, Czech media and a hospital said Tuesday. Local media reported that secondary school teacher Rudolf Sekava,
Star Wars attractions among the year's best in theme park experiences, Lifestyle News,Attractions like Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, the first Warner Bros. world-branded theme park in Abu Dhabi and the Star Wars galaxies at Disneyland in California have been named among t
Namewee cautions against taking Singaporean girls out – but there's a catch, Entertainment News,Malaysian YouTuber and musician Namewee has some 'dating advice' that's ruffling feathers on this side of the Causeway: don't bring Singaporean girls to Taipei. In a video uploade
North Korea blames 'alien things' near border with South for Covid-19 outbreak, Asia News,SEOUL — North Korea claimed on Friday (July 1) the country's first Covid-19 outbreak began with patients touching \”alien things\” near the border with South Korea, apparently shifting blame to the
Alibaba, Jack Ma summoned by Indian court on former employee's complaint, Digital News,An Indian court has summoned Alibaba and its founder Jack Ma in a case in which a former employee in India says he was wrongfully fired after objecting to what he saw as censorship and fake news on company ap
Business plunges for money changers here, Singapore News,Money changers here are reeling from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Business has been down by about 60 per cent for all currencies, but the South Korean won and yuan have suffered the most. The New Paper visited five money changers at
Spanish village changes its name to Ukraine in show of solidarity, World News,FUENTES DE ANDALUCIA, Spain – A peaceful white-walled village in southern Spain has changed its name to Ukraine in solidarity with those caught up in the conflict more than 4,000 km away. On a sign at a roundabout at the v
3 men arrested over acid attack on 3-year-old British boy, World News,LONDON – British police have arrested three men in London after suspected acid attack on a three-year-old boy in the English city of Worcester. The boy was taken to hospital with serious burns to his arm and face after an incident
'The rider left the food by the door and left': Man orders Din Tai Fung, gets 'cold' burger instead, Singapore News,A Stomp contributor was looking forward to chowing down on some Taiwanese food from Din Tai Fung but was disappointed when he received fast food instead. The Stomp
Hong Kong imposes 21-day quarantine for visitors, adds South Africa to banned list, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong extended a compulsory quarantine by an extra seven days to 21 days for all visitors outside China, effective Friday, in stepped-up efforts to prevent a new variant of the novel corona
Domestic helpers at Thomson Rd condo forbidden from using facilities, non-complying residents may face 'period ban', Singapore News,Sustaining domestic helpers in Singapore is often a matter of great discussion in most households. After all, they are a crucial part of our lives, helping us
Ukrainians trapped in besieged city as fighting blocks evacuation efforts, World News,LVIV/KYIV, Ukraine – Russia's military will hold fire and open humanitarian corridors in several Ukrainian cities on Monday, the Defence Ministry said, after fighting halted weekend evacuation efforts and civi
French soldier shoots knife-wielding man in Lyon, World News,LYON, France – A French soldier opened fire on Sunday (June 16) at a man clad in a North African-style robe who was threatening military personnel with a knife in Lyon, police and the public prosecutor said. The assailant was wounded in th
Get dirty at home: Covid-19 moves South Korea's mud festival online, Asia News,SEOUL – When a pandemic threatens a good romp in the mud, some South Koreans bring the mud home with them instead. The popular Boryeong Mud festival, halted this year because of Covid-19, instead became an online cel
Review: Wink Hotel Saigon Centre, a stylish take on affordable accommodation, young energy and tradition, Lifestyle News,Vietnam – the hub of art, gastronomy, culture and young spirit – has easily climbed to the top of our bucket list rated as one of Asia's best value destinations. With young t
Shooting at toddler's birthday party leaves 4 dead: Police, World News,A dispute between members of two families at a toddler's first birthday party in Texas erupted into gunfire, leaving four men dead and a fifth wounded, police confirmed Sunday. The fight broke out Saturday evening in a
Mexican volunteer crowned Miss World, Entertainment News,SANYA – A Mexican model and volunteer was crowned Miss World at a glitzy event on the tropical Chinese island of Hainan on Saturday (Dec 8). Miss Mexico Vanessa Ponce de Leon, 26, has a degree in international business, volunteers for Migrante
Baby among 8 dead in Mumbai hospital fire , Asia News,MUMBAI – A three-month-old baby was among eight people killed in a fire at a Mumbai hospital, officials said on Tuesday (Dec 18), in the latest disaster to highlight lax safety standards in India. The blaze broke out around 4pm local time on Mond
Early morning blast at Chinese BBQ restaurant kills 3, injures over 30 people , China News,BEIJING – Three people were killed and more than 30 injured when gas exploded at a BBQ restaurant in China on Thursday (Oct 21), state media and district officials said. The explosion in northeastern Shenyang
Demand for children's vaccines in Hong Kong surges after China scandal, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong clinics said they have seen a surge in demand for children's vaccines on Tuesday (July 24) after a safety scandal rocked mainland China. The crisis stemmed from falsified production data
The most anticipated movies of 2021: Spider-Man, The Matrix and more, Entertainment News,This is going to be a pretty crazy year for cinemas. The sheer volume of movies coming out in 2021 is absolutely insane, largely due to how many were delayed from 2020. There are probably double the amount of bl
Singapore seeks to amend law after \”too low\” City Harvest Church fraud sentences , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's government is seeking to amend a law that led to shortened sentences for church leaders convicted of misusing millions of dollars, in a case that has gripped the city-state
Hong Kongers divided over city's emboldened wild boars, Asia News,HONG KONG – As Hong Kong prepares to celebrate the Year of the Pig, the city is facing its own peculiar porcine pickle – a furious debate about what to do with its growing and emboldened wild boar population. Best known for its d
New Asean cyber-security centre launched to train response teams to combat online threats, Digital News,To help bolster regional cyber-security capabilities, Singapore has launched a new centre for Asean member states to work together to conduct research, share knowledge and train to respond to cybe
Britain counts cost of hottest day ever, 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 – Firefighters worked overnight to damp down wildfires and engineers raced on
Binance to stop Singapore users buying or trading crypto on main platform, Money News,HONG KONG – Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said on Monday (Sept 27) that users in Singapore would no longer be allowed buy and trade cryptocurrencies on its main platform, to com
Militants' bombs kill Philippine soldier, wound civilians , Asia News,Manila – Muslim militants who pledge allegiance to the Islamic State group have killed a soldier and wounded three civilians in bomb attacks in the southern Philippines, the military said Wednesday. Security forces on the mai
Australian foreign minister Marise Payne says China is holding citizen in 'unacceptable' conditions, World News,SYDNEY – Australian foreign minister Marise Payne said on Monday (Dec 2) a Chinese-born Australian writer was being held by Beijing in \”unacceptable\” conditions, including daily
100 marathons, 100 days: A punishing run for water, World News,From ankle-deep mud in Central Asia to the scorching heat of Australia, Mina Guli is running 100 marathons in 100 days to highlight a looming global water shortage. The 48-year-old Australian is galloping across the planet, 42 kilometres
2020 wedding ang bao rates for hotel weddings and banquets, Lifestyle News,Whether you're tying the knot or attending a wedding, ang bao rates can be tricky to measure. With everyone having their own opinion on how much to include in the red packet, it can be hard to pin down an exact amount. T
No visa required for Hong Kong passport holders to enter Singapore, ICA clarifies, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Contrary to false claims circulating on WhatsApp and social media, Hong Kong passport holders do not need to apply for a visa to enter Singapore, the Republic's Immigration and Checkpoi
