How Bentley is charting a new way forward and responding to customers' demands for sustainability, Lifestyle 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. How does a luxury
Legal marijuana off to blazing start in California , World News,Desert Hot Springs, United States – It's the first day that marijuana can be bought and sold legally in California, and store owner Nicole Salisbury's stock of pot edibles is already running low. The phone has been ringing non
Affluent splash out on pricey Birkin bags but clouds loom, World News,PARIS – Brushing off higher prices, affluent spenders are continuing to splash out on luxuries including US$10,000 (S$14,000) handbags, high-end perfumes and premium drinks, trading updates from Birkin bag maker Hermes, Gucci-owne
China's WeChat bans nose-picking, spanking in bid to clean up livestreams, Digital News,Chinese social media platform WeChat on Thursday (June 3) published a list of activities and \”violations\” it is banning in a bid to clean up its livestreaming service, including \”indecent\” nose-picking and s
Prior dengue infection may protect against Zika: study, Health News,CHICAGO – Prior infection with dengue, a mosquito-borne disease that infects nearly 400 million people a year, could reduce the risk of contracting Zika nearly by half, US and Brazilian researchers reported on Thursday. The finding,
South Korea tracks new coronavirus outbreak in Seoul nightclubs, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean health authorities are investigating a small but growing coronavirus outbreak centred in a handful of Seoul nightclubs, seeking to keep infections in check as the country moves to less restrictive social
Philippines says Saudi boss forced maid to drink bleach, Asia News,MANILA – A Philippine domestic worker has been hospitalised in Saudi Arabia after her employer allegedly forced her to drink household bleach, Manila's foreign ministry said on Monday (April 16). Domestic worker Agnes Mancilla u
7 primary schools with Covid-19 cases will shift to home-based learning from May 17 to 28, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Seven primary schools will move to home-based learning (HBL) for the next two weeks, until the end of term two on May 28, it was announced on Saturday (May 15), after a small number
Musk's Twitter faces fresh conspiracy theories during US midterms vote: Experts, Digital News,Election experts reported new conspiracy theories spreading across Twitter and other social media platforms as Americans headed to the polls on Tuesday (Nov 8), days after Twitter Inc fired half its st
More SDAs and EOs in Chinatown to curb Chinese New Year crowding, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Additional measures to reduce crowding will be introduced to ensure the safety of visitors to Chinatown in the lead-up to Chinese New Year. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Saturday (Jan 15) that en
14 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore, highest in single day; 9 imported from overseas, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore has confirmed 14 new Covid-19 cases, including nine that are imported, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Sunday (March 15). It is the highest number of new cases Singapore h
Vegas, Macau… Dubai? Global casinos raise bets on gambling in the Gulf, World News,DUBAI/HONG KONG – It's been the subject of quiet speculation among diplomats and executives for years, but now global casino bosses are setting their sights on a once improbable prize – gambling in the United A
What is the Covid-19 BA.5 variant and why is it reinfecting so many people?, World News,LONDON – BA.5, part of the Omicron family, is the latest coronavirus variant to cause widespread waves of infection globally. According to the World Health Organization's most recent report, it was behind 52
6 types of parenting styles and how they affect kids, Lifestyle News,A parenting style refers to the combination of strategies that you use to raise your children. Your style of parenting has a big impact on your child. In fact, your parenting style can affect everything from how your child feels ab
Stars gather in Taiwan for Golden Horse film awards, Entertainment News,TAIPEI – Asian cinema's top stars gather in Taipei on Saturday (Nov 17) for Taiwan's Golden Horse film awards, dubbed the Chinese-language \”Oscars\”, with acclaimed director Zhang Yimou's Shadow leading the race. O
