Convenient but controversial: Japan's 24/7 shops under fire, Asia News,It may be 1am but Tokyo's omnipresent convenience stores, known as \”konbini\”, are busy with customers dropping in for everything from milk to underwear. Popping in for a cheeky late alcopop at a busy konbini near Tokyo&
Hong Kong further eases curbs on bars and restaurants, reopens beaches, China News,HONG KONG: Hong Kong will reopen public beaches and increase the number of people allowed to sit together in bars and restaurants from Friday as the city continues to unwind strict Covid-19 rules put in place in July.
How the coronavirus has hit global sport, World News,The International Olympic Committee insist that a potential cancellation or postponement of this year's Tokyo Olympics due to the global spread of the deadly coronavirus were \”not mentioned\” at a meeting of their Executive Board on Wednesday.
October 2020 COE results second bidding: Premiums for cars close mostly higher, Singapore News,In the 2nd COE bidding exercise for October 2020, Cat A closed at $37,334, Cat B at $40,990, and Cat E at $39,889 Cat A (Cars up to 1600CC & 97KW) closed at $37,334, with an increase of $800 from the l
Sanctioned or not, Russians abroad find their money is 'toxic', World News,LONDON/ZURICH/NEW YORK – Yevgeny Chichvarkin, a telecoms tycoon who fled Russia in 2008 and became a high-profile London restaurateur, has long been a vocal supporter of Ukraine. Together with partner Tatiana Fokina
Thousands stung in Australian jellyfish 'invasion', several beaches shut, World News,SYDNEY – Highly venomous jellyfish have stung more than 3,000 people on Australia's northeastern shores in just a few days, authorities said Monday (Jan 7), forcing the closure of several beaches acro
The Last of Us Part II has been delayed to May 2020, Digital News,The Last of Us Part II, Naughty Dog's highly anticipated upcoming title will not be sticking with its original release date of February 21, 2020. The game will now release on May 29, 2020. Creative director Neil Druckmann broke t
Hong Kong democrats score landslide victory in local elections amid record voter turnout, Asia News,HONG KONG – Pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong romped to a landslide and symbolic majority in district council elections after residents turned out in record numbers on Sunday (Nov 24) to vote foll
A Singaporean's cheatsheet to closing time discounts, Lifestyle News,Singaporeans are known to be CONSTANTLY EATING. A regular 3-meals-a-day type of lifestyle simply doesn't cut it for us. We've got to have all the in-between snacking, tea breaks, and most importantly – SUPPER! Some m
Twitter has spoken: Elon Musk should sell 10% of his Tesla stock, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk should sell about 10 per cent of his Tesla stock, according to 57.9 per cent of people who voted on his Twitter poll asking users of the social media network whether he should offlo
Revlon files for bankruptcy, blames supply chain snags, Money News,Cosmetics maker Revlon Inc has filed for bankruptcy, falling victim to global supply chain disruptions that pushed up raw material costs and prompted vendors to demand upfront payments. Known for its nail polishes and lipsticks, the
'It just feels like flu': Doctor shares home recovery experience before Covid-19 protocol changes announced, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A doctor has shared his Covid-19 home recovery experience on social media, hoping to destigmatise the disease as a \”life-threatening\” one. Dr Lai Kah Weng
