Op-Ed: Why I gave up wearing a bra, Lifestyle News,Recently, I came across an article in the Korean Herald on K-pop idol Sulli, formerly of girl group f(x). Sulli wasn't in the papers promoting her latest project or public appearance, but rather, defending her choice to go bra-free regularly an
Asia's central banks forced to play catch-up in global rush to raise rates, Money News,SINGAPORE – Having bucked a global dash to tighten monetary policy for a year, Asian central banks find themselves scrambling to catch up in order to tackle rising inflation and defend weakening currencies. M
North Korea cashes in on citizens working in China and Russia but their time is running out, Asia News,The waitress at the North Korean restaurant in Beijing has no concerns about a deadline this weekend for Pyongyang's overseas workers to be returned. \”I'll go home for the holidays,\” she
India police investigate AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes in alleged bribery case, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India's federal police Tuesday raided local offices of budget carrier AirAsia as investigators accused the airline's boss Tony Fernandes of illegally obtaining operating licences. The Centra
Microplastics turning up in human stool, World News,Tiny bits of plastic may be getting into our bodies via the air we breathe and the food we eat, a new study suggests. Researchers who examined stool samples from eight people from diverse geographic locations found that all contained bits of plasti
Paralympian Yip Pin Xiu to receive newly-created President's Award for Inspiring Achievement, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Five-time Paralympic gold medallist Yip Pin Xiu will be feted with an inaugural President's Award for Inspiring Achievement, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Ed
Zhang Zetong not used to how local actors simply leave without socialising after filming, Entertainment News,Since workplace gatherings are not allowed now under the latest Covid-19 restrictions, we yearn for the good ol' days where we would go out after work for dinner, drinks and maybe karaok
Virtual reality may help relieve pain during childbirth, Digital News,Immersion in virtual reality may relieve some of the pain of contractions before childbirth, a small study suggests. In a half-hour test among 40 hospitalised women in labour, those who used VR headsets that provided relaxing scen
All adult Singaporeans to receive one-off $600 Solidarity Payment in April to cope with Covid-19 , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – To help households cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, all Singaporeans aged 21 and above will now receive a one-off payout of $600, said Deputy Prime Minister
Rats trained to drive tiny cars find it relaxing, scientists report, World News,Sometimes life really can be a rat race. Scientists have reported successfully training the rodents to drive tiny cars in exchange for tasty bits of Froot Loops cereal, and found that learning the task lowered their stre
Good shows must watch: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution, Spirited Away, and other shows to binge on, Entertainment News,With so many streaming platforms at our fingertips, it's easy to get caught up in the deluge of shows and marvel at the vast content we're getting for the price of a coupl
'Virus! Virus!': Nurse mocked, shamed and sprayed with disinfectant by neighbours daily , Singapore News,Despite the thunderous applause, choral homage and intricate light displays meant to pay tribute to our healthcare workers, it seems that not all are treated with such dignity. A nurse
