Japanese beer maker Asahi announces first price hikes in 14 years; shares jump, Money News,TOKYO — Shares in Asahi Group Holdings surged on Wednesday (April 27) after the Japanese beer maker announced its first price increases for canned beer in 14 years and a range of other price hikes to cope with
Mueller probe 'close to being completed': Acting US attorney-general, World News,WASHINGTON – Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election is close to wrapping up, Acting US Attorney-General Matthew Whitaker told reporters on Monday (Jan 28). \”I&#
Joke listings of McDonald's burgers and condiments pop up on Carousell after news of closure, Digital News,The relationship between Singaporeans and McDonald’s holds a long and storied history, involving things like Hello Kitty dolls, curry sauce, and Chicken McCrispy (RIP). In another one for
A year after Covid-19 vaccine waiver proposal, WTO talks are deadlocked, World News,GENEVA – A year after South Africa and India introduced a novel proposal to temporarily waive intellectual property rights on Covid-19 vaccines and therapies at the World Trade Organisation, negotiations are deadlock
Flights out of Russia selling out fast after Putin orders partial call-up, World News,GDANSK – One-way flights out of Russia were rocketing in price and selling out fast on Wednesday (Sept 21) after President Vladimir Putin ordered the immediate call-up of 300,000 reservists. Mr Putin's announc
Circuit breaker eats: What to order from East Singapore, Lifestyle News,Deciding what to eat for today but have no idea what to pick from the seemingly endless options? Here are some places to consider in the East that will deliver to your doorstep: Poon Nah City Home Made Noodle [embed]https://www.
Duchess Catherine feels like a 'constant feeding machine', Entertainment News,Duchess Catherine – who has Prince George, six, Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince Louis, two, with husband Prince William – admitted she's felt like a \”feeding machine\” over the last few months because he
Lessons I've learned while installing curtains and blinds in my new home, Lifestyle News,Oh yes, this furnishing may be one of the most important things to have in a home. It is not a nice-to-have, but a must-have. My family and I lived in our previous home without utilising a single curtain or
K-pop group iKON steals the spotlight at Skechers Sundown Festival 2019, Entertainment News,The sun went down and the party came alive at the Skechers Sundown Festival. Held over the long weekend from April 19-21, this year's instalment was the biggest yet, boasting over 50 acts from all over t
Bubble burst: New Zealand suspends quarantine-free travel with Australia, World News,SYDNEY – New Zealand will pause its quarantine-free travel arrangement with Australia for at least eight weeks starting Friday (July 23) night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, as Australia fights an outbreak of
Egypt reopens ancient King Djoser's southern tomb to tourists, World News,CAIRO – Egypt on Tuesday (Sept 14) reopened to tourists the 4,700-year-old southern tomb of King Djoser at the pyramid of Saqqara after a 15-year renovation. The tomb, south of Cairo, lies near the Third Dynasty pharoah&#
Felicia Chin and Jeffrey Xu started dating after they had same 'mental image' of themselves together at the Eiffel Tower, Entertainment News,When it comes to relationships, you often hear people say that you'll know when the right person comes along. The same can be said for Mediacorp
Michael Jordan's first Air Jordan sneakers sold for record $800,000 in auction, World News,NEW YORK – NBA great Michael Jordan's autographed match-worn sneakers from his rookie season fetched a record US$560,000 (S$800,000) in an online auction, Sotheby's said on Sunday (May 17). The
High tea promotions in Singapore (2021), Lifestyle News,Indulge in leisurely high tea buffets in Singapore with these credit card deals that make time with loved ones — or yourself — even sweeter. We’re now in 2021, and it’s an understatement to say that we’ve been through a year of challenges. It’s
Coronavirus: 4 condo residents fined $300 each for flouting safe distancing measures, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The management corporation (MCST) of an Amber Road condominium estate and one of its residents were fined for breaching safe distancing rules, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA
53 locally transmitted Covid-19 cases on July 16; KTV cluster now the biggest in Singapore, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) preliminarily confirmed 53 new locally transmitted cases of Covid-19 infection as of Friday (July 16) afternoon. 32 of these cases belong to the KTV cluster which h
France asks citizens to wear masks again in public transport as Covid-19 cases rise, World News,PARIS – French people should start wearing masks again in crowded areas, especially in public transport, as France has to deal with a new wave of Covid-19 infections fuelled by new variants of the disease
Supper spots in central Singapore that are not atas, open till 3am, and cost under $12, Lifestyle News,There are two types of people who can be found roaming the streets of central Singapore like hungry zombies at wee hours of the morning — clubbers and midnight movie-goers. No matter which group yo
9 places in Singapore for ban mian that'll hit the spot, Lifestyle News,Savoury, comforting, and satisfying to boot (especially on a rainy day), there’s no denying the nation’s love for ban mian. It’s essentially flat noodles either in a savoury broth or a dry version that’s usually topped with
Coronavirus curbs seen taking heavy toll on people without Internet, Digital News,Coronavirus lockdowns mean poor people without Internet access are being further marginalised, researchers and rights groups said on May 5, urging governments and telecommunications companies to do more to get them onl
Fresh quake of magnitude 6.3 rocks Indonesia's Lombok island, Asia News,MATARAM, Indonesia- A strong earthquake rocked the Indonesian island of Lombok Sunday, triggering landslides, damaging buildings and sending people fleeing just two weeks after a tremor killed more than 480 people there. Th
Popcorn, palm trees and face masks: Cannes rolls out drive-in cinema, Entertainment News,CANNES, France – The Riviera resort of Cannes should have been playing host to the world’s biggest names in film. Instead, with its annual film festival postponed and the red carpet rolled up, locals made do wit
More than a dozen killed in Peru nightclub crush as police raid clandestine party, World News,LIMA – More than a dozen people were crushed to death or asphyxiated as partygoers tried to flee a Lima nightclub after it was raided by police for hosting a party in violation of coronavirus restrictions.
Apple plans to replace Intel chips in Macs with its own: Bloomberg, Digital News,Apple Inc is planning to use its own chips in Mac computers beginning as early as 2020, replacing processors from Intel Corp, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The initiative, code-na
'100 invited' to lockdown party, with Boris Johnson said to be present, World News,British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s staff were invited to a “bring your own booze” party in the garden of his Downing Street residence during the first nationwide coronavirus lockdown in 2020, according t
Putin says no Iron Curtain will close off Russia's economy, World News,LONDON – President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (June 9) that no Iron Curtain would fall over the Russian economy despite the sanctions imposed by the West because Moscow would not close itself off from the world like the
Need to duplicate or replace car keys & remote? Here are 4 recommended shops, Lifestyle News,Have you ever left your car key in your pocket and accidentally sent it swimming in the washing machine? I have. Putting it in a sack of rice to soak the moister after does not work either. Even though we ha
Free from Covid-19, New Zealand plans border reopening amid labour shortage, World News,WELLINGTON – Under pressure from businesses and public sectors facing a worker shortage that policymakers fear will fuel inflation, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to unveil plans this week to re
Indonesia to tighten Covid-19 restrictions for 2 weeks after rising cases: Minister, Asia News,JAKARTA, June 21 – Indonesia will tighten social restrictions for two weeks starting Tuesday (June 22), a government minister said, in a bid to contain a surge in coronavirus cases in the world's four
Ronaldo 'embarrassed' by rape allegations, Entertainment News,Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he felt \”embarrassed\” as he tried to shield his family from allegations he raped a woman in the United States. Ronaldo was accused of sexually assaulting Kathryn Mayorga in a Las Vega
Zuckerberg loses more than US$15 billion in record Facebook fall , Business Wires News,Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg's fortune took a more than US$15 billion (S$20.5 billion) hit on Thursday, as the social media company suffered the biggest one-day wipeout in US stock market hist
Set sail and social distance: Taiwan resumes ocean cruise amid coronavirus pandemic, Lifestyle News,KEELUNG, TAIWAN – Taiwan resumed an island-hopping ocean cruise on Sunday (July 26), joining a handful of places in the world to restart voyages after the coronavirus pandemic brought the industry to
Leaked Samsung Galaxy Z Flip images reveal folding OLED glass display, Digital News,The past few weeks have generally been quiet on the smartphone front, which, of course, is merely the calm before the storm that is the Mobile World Congress 2020 at Barcelona happening in February. However, the leak
Fags and food: 5 things we learned from the Hanoi summit, World News,HANOI – Cigarette breaks and poolside strolls: the world again saw a more human side to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump as their unlikely diplomatic rapprochement endured for a second date. But bonhomi
Out for a run? PUB's robots will remind you to keep your distance, Digital News,National water agency PUB has a new kind of safe distancing ambassador on the ground. It rumbles around on four wheels, has cameras that can see 360 degrees, and never tires of telling people to keep their distance
