Philippines to reopen 'soon' to foreign tourists vaccinated against Covid-19, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines has approved a plan to allow entry soon to foreign tourists vaccinated against Covid-19, its Tourism Ministry said on Friday (Nov 19), following moves by other Southeast Asian c
China braces for summer floods as 71 rivers exceed warning levels, China 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. China is bracing for a heavy flood season with 71 rivers al
Long Covid's link to suicide: Scientists warn of hidden crisis, World News,CHICAGO/LONDON — Scott Taylor never got to move on from Covid-19. The 56-year-old, who caught the disease in spring 2020, still had not recovered about 18 months later when he killed himself at his home near Dallas, havi
Car engines 101 – what is the right engine for you?, Lifestyle News,\”This car how many cc ah?\” That's often the first question I get from my parents when they get into a new car that I'm test driving. And in their mind, bigger cc is always better, smaller cc always indicative of an underpo
Study: Two cups of coffee a day could help you live longer, Health News,Can't get through the day without a couple of cups of joe? That might not be such a bad thing according to a new meta-analysis, which suggests that drinking just two cups of coffee a day could increase life expectancy by up
43 Singapore schools to get new principals in 2021, Singapore News,In the Ministry of Education (MOE)’s update on school principals in Singapore, 43 schools will see new leaders next year as part of MOE’s annual reshuffle exercise. MOE said in a statement on Friday (Oct 16) that the process of appoi
EV ownership costs in Singapore – can you afford an electric car? , Lifestyle News,The whole world is moving towards Electric Vehicles (EV), powered solely by electricity. Without any tailpipe emissions, EVs are a means of transport with minimal cost to the environment. At the moment, EVs make up me
See how CapitaLand is using tech to battle Covid-19 in their malls, Digital News,Singapore will begin the first phase of circuit breaker relaxation measures tomorrow and Singapore’s largest mall operator CapitaLand, is getting ready to keep staff, tenants, and customers safe. To make it easier for t
What cancer can teach us about investing, Money News,Cancer and investing are topics that seem so distant. But you can learn a lot about something by studying other areas and finding parallels. There's an important lesson that cancer can teach us about investing. Simple way to win cancer Robert
GE2020 results: PAP's Sitoh Yih Pin wins Potong Pasir SMC with 60.69% of votes over SPP's Jose Raymond , Singapore News,[UPDATED: July 11, 1.35am] Results for Potong Pasir SMC for GE2020 Sitoh Yih Pin (PAP) 60.69% Jose Raymond (SPP) 39.31% PAP'S Sitoh Yih Pin has won Potong Pasir SMC
'The audacity of Grab': Customers question why they're charged more for booking the same trip, Singapore News,[UPDATE July 29, 9,55pm] Responding to media queries, Grab said on Friday (July 29) that it does not charge passengers higher fares for locations saved in the app. The ride-ha
Being a single dad can shorten your life: Study, Health News,The risk of dying prematurely more than doubles for single fathers compared to single mothers or paired-up dads, a study of Canadian families published on Thursday revealed. \”Our research highlights that single fathers have higher mortalit
Covid-19 strain in Beijing outbreak may have come from Southeast Asia: Harvard study, China News,SHANGHAI- A strain of Covid-19 that has infected more than 300 people in Beijing since early June could have originated in South or Southeast Asia, according to a study by Harvard University researchers.
Daily strides may mean longer life for older women, Health News,Older women who get in enough steps each day to walk the equivalent of about two miles – far less than the five-mile goal set by many Americans – might still live longer than their less active counterparts, a US study suggests. Many peo
WHO recommends Roche, Sanofi drugs for Covid-19 to cut death risk, World News,ZURICH – The World Health Organisation on Tuesday (July 6) recommended using arthritis drugs Actemra from Roche (ROG.S) and Kevzara from Sanofi with corticosteroids for Covid-19 patients after data from some 11,000 patient
10 prudent things you can do with your travel fund if Covid-19 has derailed your trip, Money News,With a steady stream of Covid-19 government travel advisory trickling in, you might be taking one less overseas trip this year. But with a few extra hundred dollars saved, it's a good time to stock
Heart attack, stroke tied to lost work and wages, Health News,People who suffer a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest may be less likely to work afterward, and those who do work may make less money, a Canadian study suggests. Survivors of sudden medical crises can experience lasting reductions in
Singaporeans worry most about unexpected expenses – here's how to deal, Money News,Are you financially fit? Check out five simple ways you can uplift your financial fitness to be in better shape. In the second half of 2020, HSBC conducted a FinFit Index study across 1,200 respondents to uncover
North Korea abruptly stops importing Covid-19 containment goods from China, Asia News,BEIJING – North Korea abruptly stopped importing Covid-19 prevention and control products from China in May, trade data released by Beijing showed, after the country bought face masks and ventilators from its neigh
19+ Worldview survey: Open to tying the knot, Singapore News,The Singapore Government frets about young people delaying marriage and having children but, going by the findings of a recent survey, it may have less to worry about than thought. Nearly 90 per cent of the respondents hope to get married,
Trump kicks off UK trip by calling London Mayor 'loser', World News,LONDON – US President Donald Trump kicked off a state visit to Britain yesterday by branding London's mayor a \”loser\” before heading for lunch with Queen Elizabeth II, following delicate comments about Brexit. Mr Trum
Are doctors, teachers confusing immaturity and attention deficit?, Health News,WASHINGTON – The youngest children in a given class at school are more likely to be diagnosed with an attention deficit disorder than those older than them, according to an American study, triggering renewed debate on ove
Delhi coronavirus cases set to explode, hospitals running out of beds, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Delhi's number of coronavirus infections will climb to more than half a million by the end of July and it does not have the hospital capacity to handle such an outbreak, the city state's deputy chi
Upward streak for Cat B and E COE comes to an end, Lifestyle News,CAT Premium Change Quota No. of bids A $55,001 ▲ $1,292 537 706 B $79,601 ▼ $3,200 594 797 C $43,502 ▲ $1,501 91 164 E $86,001 ▼ $1,999 164 253 In the second round of bidding for November, Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices rose
It's clear – the rich in Singapore are buying cars like never before, Money News,I've made this joke many times – in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, people (especially the wealthier ones) are buying cars now because they have nowhere else to spend their money. A Forbes report earlier t
A standalone Ghost of Tsushima sequel is reportedly coming this year to PlayStation, Digital News,Jin Sakai’s adventures continue. Developer Sucker Punch Productions is reportedly working on a standalone sequel to Ghost of Tsushima titled Ghost of Ikishima – and it’s set to launch later this year! S
Pfizer, BioNTech start testing Covid-19 vaccine in pregnant women, World News,CHICAGO – Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE have started an international study with 4,000 volunteers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their Covid-19 vaccine in healthy pregnant women, the companies said on Thursday (F
Katharine McPhee, 36, welcomes baby boy with 71-year-old husband, Entertainment News,The 36-year-old singer and her husband David Foster have become proud parents to a \”healthy baby boy\”, a representative for the couple has confirmed. The spokesperson told People magazine: \”Katharine McPhee and Davi
Cruel climate dilemma for King penguins: feed or breed, World News,Global warming is on track to wipe out 70 per cent of the world's King penguins by century's end, putting the regal birds on a path towards extinction, researchers warned Monday. As climate change drives away the fish and s
Guide to Investment-Linked Policies (ILP): What you need to know, Money News,A polarising life insurance plan that bundles insurance coverage with investment returns – we dissect investment-linked policies to see if such two-in-ones are good additions to your portfolio. What is an investment-linked
Tokyo bar uses 'fish bowl' screens to lure back virus-wary clients, Asia News,TOKYO – A bar in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district has installed fish bowl-like screens designed to protect against coronavirus transmission, aiming to lure back clients worried about the risks of Covid-19. The Jazz
Nothing Special is stand-up comedian Norm MacDonald's final love letter to comedy , Entertainment News,Norm MacDonald: Nothing Special is actually kind of special. In essence, it's webcam footage of a man doing a stand-up routine like he was reading an audiobook. And in the same vein, this
Dissecting Germany's low coronavirus death rate, World News,As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise across Europe, the figures in Germany have experts scratching their heads. Despite being among the countries hardest hit by the pandemic, Germany has recorded an astonishin
