Free Sinopharm vaccine for first 1,000 seniors to register at Healthway clinics, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Seniors who prefer the Sinopharm vaccine can get free vaccinations at Healthway clinics from Wednesday (Sept 8). The medical group has tied up with real estate company OUE to sponsor full vacc
Bert and Ernie a 'loving couple' claims writer, 'Sesame Street' disagrees, Entertainment News,Bert and Ernie of \”Sesame Street\” may only be puppets, but that hasn't stopped audiences from speculating over the years that the two roommates may be more than just best friends. A
Whitney Houston's estate teams up with MAC Cosmetics on new make-up line, Entertainment News,Whitney Houston's estate has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics on a new make-up line. The Whitney Houston Estate has signed a \”long-term, multi-faceted partnership\” with the beauty brand, which will see
Japan to close schools, Korea see biggest rise in infections, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan will close all schools for several weeks, South Korea, with the largest number infected with the coronavirus outside China, saw its biggest jump in figures, and Iran recorded seven new deaths bringing its toll to 2
What to do this phase 2 weekend (June 26-28), Lifestyle News,While Phase 2 is now in full swing, live events are still in short supply, especially since large congregations of people are a huge no-no. With that in mind, here's what else you can do this week once you've had enough of simple
The Kardashians film their last scene of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Entertainment News,Kim Kardashian West was \”officially sobbing\” as Keeping Up With The Kardashians wrapped. The reality star was left in tears as her and her family – Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kyli
Paris bans parking of electric scooters on pavement, World News,PARIS – Paris authorities on Thursday (June 6) announced a ban on parking electric scooters on the pavement, in a new crackdown on the fashionable two-wheeled contraptions as pedestrians complain of growing safety risks. Scooters \”must
Tharman to Jamus Lim: Don't assume you have 'a monopoly over compassion', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – No one should assume he has a monopoly over compassion, said Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam as he responded to Workers' Party (WP) MP Jamus Lim's arguments on minimum
Dining in capped at 2, WFH the default: Everything you need to know about Covid-19 rules from Sept 27, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – With local Covid-19 cases climbing, the authorities said on Friday (Sept 24) that they will be tightening restrictions to prevent daily infections from rising at the curr
BTS rekindle debate about military service in South Korea, Asia News,SEOUL — A surprise decision by South Korean boy band BTS to take a break from live shows has rekindled debate about mandatory military service in a country setting global pop-culture trends while facing a decades old Cold War threa
Conditions currently right for Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble despite recent community cases: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – While there have been recent Covid-19 cases in the community and the foreign worker dormitories, these figures should be put into perspective, said Transport Minis
Red tape, funding problems hamper Lion Air black box search, Asia News,JAKARTA – Bureaucratic wrangling and funding problems have hampered the search for the cockpit voice recorder of a crashed Lion Air jet, prompting investigators to turn to the airline to foot the bill in a rare test of global nor
Steal Gal Gadot's 'old money' Death on the Nile outfits for less than $100, Lifestyle News,Famed fictional detective Hercule Poirot may have solved the murders in Death on the Nile, but we're still racking our brains over one more mystery — how Gal Gadot manages to look so good i
Win movie passes to the preview of Thai romcom Fast & Feel Love!, Entertainment News,AsiaOne is giving away 10 pairs of movie passes to the preview of Thai romantic comedy Fast & Feel Love. Story synopsis: Kao (Nat Kitcharit), a man in his 30s, is the world's fastest sport-stacking champion
Girls' Generation to release comeback album next month after 5-year hiatus, Entertainment News,Girls' Generation will release their comeback album, Forever 1, next month. The K-pop group will drop their seventh album and first record since 2017 on Aug 8, which will mark the end of their ne
Amir Khan plots his route to ONE Championship gold, Asia News, Amir Khan is in the best form of his career, and he has his sights set on world championship glory in ONE Championship. The Singapore lightweight (9-2) has won his last six, including a run of five straight finishes, and most recently ou
US to drop Covid-19 testing for incoming international air travellers, World News,WASHINGTON – The Biden administration will drop pre-departure Covid-19 international air testing requirements effective Sunday (June 12) at 12.01am after heavy lobbying from airlines and the travel industry, a senior a
Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian launching new make-up collaboration, Women News,Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian West are collaborating for a new make-up collection launching this week. The half-sisters – who own Kylie Cosmetics and KKW Beauty respectively – previously joined forces for a cosmetics c
'We just wanted to get home': Singaporean woman and family bumped off overbooked plane in Istanbul, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A freelance designer was looking forward to returning to Singapore – after attending a friend's wedding in Greece – so her heart sank when she, her husband an
Mariah Carey – singing diva to author, Entertainment News,Mariah Carey is writing her autobiography. The 48-year-old singer stunned fans at her concert in New York City on Monday (March 25) when she revealed she'll be putting pen to paper to share her life story. After singing 'Fantasy
Chen Liping is proud? Ya Hui explains why she appears so , Entertainment News,Good friends always have each other's back and that seems to be the case for local actresses Chen Liping, 56, and Ya Hui, 35. The duo appeared on the latest episode of Just Swipe Lah, where they went ice skating and s
Ben Cleary’s Swan Song was inspired by a personal experience with grief and death, Entertainment News,They say writing helps with processing trauma and while many would follow the advice and create a personal journal, writer and director Ben Cleary took things further, by turning it into a movie. Cl
Retiring Temasek CEO Ho Ching to be Temasek Trust chairman starting April 2022, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Retiring Temasek Holdings chief executive Ho Ching will be taking over as chairman of Temasek Trust from April 1, 2022. Ms Ho, 68, will be appointed to Temasek Trust's board of directors w
Almost 2,500 GM Korea workers apply for voluntary redundancy package, Business Wires News,SEOUL – Almost 2,500 workers at General Motors' South Korean unit, equivalent to 15 per cent of its staff, have applied for a redundancy package that the US automaker is offering as part of a drastic restr
Life-changing: Daniel Wu's 'nude' photo caught his future wife's attention, Entertainment News,Nudes aren't the way to go if you want to find a partner and there are plenty of cautionary tales out there about dating apps to support this. However, Hong Kong-American actor Dan
Madame Tussauds opens Asia's first Marvel 4D cinema in Singapore, Entertainment News,Our favourite Marvel superheroes have landed in Singapore and they are not shying away from the action while they’re here. Madame Tussauds Singapore is introducing a new addition experience with the first Marve
Coronavirus: Letter on dorm cases xenophobic, says Shanmugam, Singapore News,A forum letter published in Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao that linked the Covid-19 outbreak in dormitories to foreign workers' personal hygiene and living habits showed racism and deep insensitivity, Home Affairs and Law
Things to do for aspiring Jedi on Star Wars Day 2022, Lifestyle News,Star Wars Day is commemorated on the 4th of May every year – both as a play on its famous phrase (\”May The Force be with you\”) and as an opportunity for fans to express their love and hatred that flows through the franchise. Here a
All the announcements from Google I/O 2019 that are actually relevant to Singaporeans, Digital News,One of the biggest tech keynotes of the year just wrapped up this morning, and although this year’s Google I/O event didn’t come with mind-blowing reveals like last year’s (we’re still recovering from
Here's how much the new stress-test interest rates will affect home affordability, Money News,Following the increase in interest rates, the authorities have introduced a few cooling measures effective today (Sept 30) to restrict borrowing by home buyers. The main measure is the increase in the
Ferrari's first full-electric supercar is coming in 2025, Digital News,AsiaOne is launching a new section dedicated to environmental issues. Because we love the planet and we believe science. Starting from Earth Day 2021 (April 22), you’ll be able to find articles like this in one place. Ferrar
Computers, furniture at office unit completely destroyed by blaze causing $200k worth of damage, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Computers, desks and air-conditioning units were among the items destroyed by a blaze at an office near Balestier Road on Thursday morning (March 7). The third floor unit'
Coronavirus: SIA responds after passengers want South Korea flights to be cancelled, refunded, Singapore News,Singapore Airlines (SIA) has responded to a Stomp query about its travel waiver policy amidst complaints from passengers about being unable to get refunds for their flights to South Korea. T
8 affordable (and amazing) Ramadan snacks by halal bakers in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Hari Raya Puasa is barely a week away, which means it’s time to indulge in your favourite Ramadan snacks and traditional cookies! We’ve rounded up eight popular halal bakers in Singapore known for their excellent
Prince Harry and Meghan to visit Fiji and Tonga despite Zika risk, World News,Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry have planned their trip to Fuji and Tonga to avoid the Zika virus risk. The royal couple revealed on Monday (Oct 15) they are expecting their first child together in spring next year, and ar
Samsung adds more colour to your life with new Bespoke Home 2021 lineup, Lifestyle News,With our homes now acting as an office, gym, spa and restaurant, Samsung is bringing more colours and integrated IoT (Internet of Things) solutions to make our homes more personalised, flexible and smart no matte
Battlefield 2042 release pushed back to Nov 19, Digital News,The release of the highly anticipated Battlefield 2042 has been postponed, much to the dismay of fans. The update came from a statement by Oskar Gabrielson, the general manager of the development studio DICE, on the official Battlefield Tw
As climate dangers rise, scientists predict disasters before they happen, 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. For climate scientists reviewing a Pacific Ocean tem
Ben Affleck makes surprise return as Batman in Aquaman 2, Entertainment News,Ben Affleck is back as Batman, I repeat, Ben Affleck is back as Batman! The 49-year-old actor will suit up as The Dark Knight once more in Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom. In an Instagram post by Aquaman actor Jason Momoa, he
Malaysian police chief says tough to combat drugs with addicts on force, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's police are struggling to rein in drug abuse because there are many addicts on the force, the South-east Asian nation's police chief said on Monday (July 29), with methamphetamin
You may be the biggest cybersecurity threat to your company, Money News,If 2019 is any indication, it is clear cyberattacks pose a real danger to businesses – regardless of size or industry. According to a QuickView report, data breaches ran at a record pace in 2019, with almost 4,000 publicly discl
Qatar expands fish farming as climate change affects sea stocks, 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. Qatar plans to expand fish farming to meet growing demand for
For foreign fighters, Ukraine offers purpose, camaraderie and a cause, World News,LVIV, Ukraine – Michael Ferkol, who once served as a supply specialist with engineer battalions in the US Army, had been in Rome studying archaeology when he heard the Ukrainian president's appeal for foreign figh
Apple rumoured to unveil MacBook Air with M2 chipset in first half of 2022, Digital News,The next-generation Apple MacBook Air may offer more than just iMac-style colours. According to tipster @dylandkt, the new MacBook Air is on track to launch in the first half 2022 with the M2 chipset. [embed]htt
Avengers: Endgame earns $1.6 billion globally, dusts box office records, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Fans around the globe packed movie theatres for the debut of Avengers: Endgame over the weekend, pushing total ticket sales for the Walt Disney Co superhero spectacle to a stunning US$1.2 billio
Netflix plans to make 17 more original productions in Asia, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Netflix Inc plans to make 17 more original productions in Asia as it seeks to boost international subscriber numbers, Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said on Thursday. The plan, announced at Netflix's
The next Apple Watch may come with a panic attack detection feature, Digital News,The next Apple Watch could come with mental health-related features such as detecting panic attacks. Reliable tipster Jon Prosser revealed on the Geared Up podcast that Apple will use a blood oxygen sensor to detect th
Superstar Osaka lights flame as Japan's Covid-hit Olympic Games open, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's global superstar Naomi Osaka on Friday lit the Olympic cauldron to mark the start of Tokyo 2020, in an opening ceremony shorn of glitz and overshadowed by a pandemic but defined by hope, traditi
At 97, Malaysia's Mahathir vows one final fight against graft-tainted government, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – At age 97, veteran Malaysia leader Mahathir Mohamad said he was determined to fight one final election to oust a government he said was led by \”criminals\”, even if it could mean teamin
Asus Vivobook 13 Slate OLED fuses study and play with stunning visuals, Digital News,A laptop is no longer what consumers assume it to be these days, of a screen merely linked to a keyboard. Instead, modern laptops now offer a versatility that extends their functions beyond the confines of the typic
Court says Musk recklessly tweeted that 'funding secured' for taking Tesla private, Money News,SAN FRANCISCO – A court said that Elon Musk's 2018 tweets that funding was secured to take Tesla private was inaccurate and reckless, saying \”there was nothing concrete\” about financing from
Thousands of Australians return to 'uninhabitable' homes as floods recede, World News,SYDNEY – Thousands of Australians returned to their homes on Thursday (March 10) after torrential rains eased and floodwaters receded as authorities ramped up clean-up efforts and unveiled new support pac
China offered to nearly halve cost of Malaysia's $20b rail project, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – China offered to nearly halve the cost of a US$20 billion (S$27 billion) rail project to save the centrepiece of its infrastructure push in South-east Asia, two sources said on Thursday (Jan 31), bu
Suspect in Wisconsin Christmas parade carnage was out on bail from previous case, World News,WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN – The man accused of deliberately driving his car into a Christmas parade near Milwaukee, killing five people and injuring dozens, was out on bail from a domestic abuse case and was suspe
Italy threatens to ban outdoor exercise as coronavirus deaths surge, World News,ROME – The Italian government threatened on Wednesday to ban all outdoor exercise as the coronavirus death toll soared to 2,978 and frustration grew over the number of people defying a nationwide lockdown order. Italy wa
PM Lee says will reshuffle cabinet in coming months, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday (Feb 27) he will reshuffle his cabinet in coming months to give more responsibility to the next generation of leaders. He said last year that he would step down in the next
