Goodbye 'passport cake': Bakery Pine Garden stops selling it due to misuse of the National Coat of Arms, Singapore News,The sale of bakery Pine Garden's 'passport cake' – modelled after the Singapore passport – has been pulled off the shelves due to restrictions on the use o
9 Singaporeans still in Ukraine, MFA exploring options for them to leave: Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There are at least nine Singaporeans currently still in Ukraine, eight of whom are in touch with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and one who the ministry is trying to conta
2 stowaways die falling from plane in Ecuador, World News,QUITO – Two stowaways fell to their death Monday (Feb 26) from an airplane as it took off from an airport in Guayaquil, Ecuador on a flight to New York, authorities told local media. Details of the incident were sketchy with authorities not s
Chinese hot pot chain Haidilao slows growth as Covid-19 curbs consumer appetite, China News,BEIJING – China's biggest hot pot chain Haidilao is slowing its rollout of new restaurants and increasing diversification of its fare, tempering its rapid expansion during the coronavirus pandemic to cop
Can you still invest in REITs with just $1,000?, Money News,Whether you are young or old, it’s always important to have a habit of saving money. With your savings socked away for a rainy day, you can slowly but surely build up a small pool of money. This pool can be used for emergencies such as job
North Korea lifts mask mandate, distancing rules after declaring Covid-19 victory, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea has dropped a face mask mandate and other social distancing rules as leader Kim Jong Un declared victory over Covid-19 this week, state media said on Saturday (Aug 13), three months after
Ex-bank executive found guilty of sharing information to promote child sex activities, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A senior bank executive formerly with Deutsche Bank met up with four other men in Singapore and shared with them information to promote child sex activities in the Philippines. German na
Celeb couple Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin appear in Valentine's Day commercial, surprising fans, Entertainment News,Crash Landing On You stars Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin have been dating for almost a year after filming the 2019 hit K-drama, but fans have been starved of sightings of them together. News
New UK prime minister to face staff walkout on first day in office, union says, World News,LONDON – Staff working at Britain's business and energy department building will begin a strike on the same day as the country's new prime minister is named next week, the public service trade union
Prince Harry defends taking private jets, Entertainment News,Prince Harry has been travelling by private jet to keep his family \”safe\”. The 34-year-old royal – who has four-month-old son Archie with wife Duchess Meghan – has come under fire recently for taking four private planes this summer despite
Lion Air jet should have been grounded before fatal crash, Indonesia says, Asia News,A crashed Lion Air jet should have been grounded over a recurrent technical problem before its fatal journey, Indonesian authorities said Wednesday, as details from the new jet's flight data recorder suggested
Miss flying? Thai Airways opens restaurant with airplane seats and in-flight meals served by cabin crew, Lifestyle News,BANGKOK – More than 100 diners craving in-flight meals after months of travel restrictions flocked to Thai Airways International Pcl’s offices on Thursday to try a new pop-up resta
Singapore Airlines to cut flights as coronavirus epidemic hits demand, Singapore News,SYDNEY – Singapore Airlines Ltd will temporarily cut flights across its global network in the three months to May, it said on Tuesday, as a coronavirus epidemic hits demand for services to the Asian city state, as
Michael Jackson's ex-publicist touts foundation to 'protect' legacy, Entertainment News,A former publicist for Michael Jackson on Thursday announced plans for a charitable foundation not affiliated with the late pop singer's family or estate, intended to defend and promote the le
Seoul deploys warship to Libya after South Korean, Filipinos kidnapped, Asia News,SEOUL – Seoul said on Thursday (Aug 2) it had deployed a warship to Libya in an apparent show of force to secure the release of a South Korean national kidnapped along with three Filipinos in the North African country.
4 hidden dangers of commercial hand sanitisers (and how to make a toxin-free hand sanitiser), Lifestyle News,WHAT ARE HAND SANITISERS? Hand sanitiser, also known as hand antiseptic, or hand rub, is used to remove common pathogens when there is no time or no access to soap and warm water for hand-was
COEs end higher for all except commercial vehicles, with certificate for cars above 1,600cc up sharply by over $5,000, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The prices of certificates of entitlement (COE) ended mostly higher in the latest tender on Wednesday (April 7), ahead of a supply cut from next month. Th
3 keys to building micro DCs, Business Wires News,Schneider Electric – The amount of data created and consumed around the world is surging. Indeed, analyst firm IDC predicts that the amount of data created over the next three years will be more than the data created over the past 30 years and that t
