Red Cross warns coronavirus is driving discrimination in Asia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warned on Thursday (Sept 17) that the novel coronavirus is driving discrimination towards vulnerable communities in Asia, including
How to handle your delivery packages during this coronavirus outbreak if you're kiasi, Lifestyle News,Since the coronavirus hit us at the start of the year, our lives have taken a 180-degree turn. People are practising social distancing, and companies with delivery services have since taken pre
Singapore beauty queen makes her mark with 'Stop Asian Hate' statement at Miss Universe, Singapore News,MANILA – Singapore's contender in the Miss Universe beauty pageant used the national costume segment of the contest to call for a stop to racist attacks on Asians in the United Stat
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics official says pandemic is biggest challenge to Games, China News,BEIJING – Zhang Jiandong, a senior official with the Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, said on Wednesday (Oct 27) that Beijing is prepared for the Games but that
Half of Japanese people predict Olympics will be held this summer: Yomiuri poll, Asia News,Half of the Japanese public thinks the Olympics will take place this summer, a survey by Yomiuri daily newspaper showed on Monday (June 7), less than two months before the Games' scheduled opening. For th
South Korea church leader acquitted on charge of blocking virus effort: Yonhap, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean court acquitted on Wednesday the leader of a Christian sect charged with obstructing efforts to stamp out one of the world’s first big surges of novel coronavirus infections, the Yonhap n
Caught in the act: Fillipino village officials unwittingly broadcast sex session on Zoom conference call , Asia News,Forget distracting background noises or not having pants on. A Filipino village captain and his treasurer made the ultimate Zoom faux pas when they were caught having sex during a Zoo
Why don't stocks fall as fast as earnings?, Money News,Some investors may be wondering why stocks have not fallen more. The S&P 500 in the US has rebounded sharply in recent days and is now down by just 15 per cent year-to-date. Yet US companies are expected to see their earnings decline mu
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said to have married fiancee in a secret ceremony, World News,British Prime Minister Boris Johnson married his fiancee Carrie Symonds in a secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, the Sun and Mail on Sunday newspapers reported. A spokeswoman for John
Spain brings back outdoor mask-wearing to stem Omicron spread, World News,MADRID – Spain will make it compulsory to wear a face mask outdoors again as part of a package aimed at containing the fast spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters on Wednesday (Dec 2
214 new coronavirus cases in Singapore, including 3 in the community, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There are 214 new coronavirus cases confirmed here as of Monday noon (June 15), the lowest daily figure in about two months. They include three community cases, all of whom are work pass holders, said th
Larger dine-in groups expected to be allowed from July 12: Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Larger groups of five people can be expected to be allowed to dine in together from next Monday (July 12), as Singapore eases measures and opens up further from a recent outbreak in community cases,
Philippine Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy drops as safety concerns ebb, poll shows, Asia News,MANILA – The number of Filipinos willing to get inoculated against the coronavirus rose to 43 per cent in June from just 16 per cent in February, an opinion poll showed on Monday (July 12), as concerns over the
World Bank unveils $17b aid package to combat coronavirus, World News,The World Bank unveiled a US$12 billion (S$17 billion) aid package on Tuesday that will provide fast-track funds to help countries combat the coronavirus outbreak. \”The goal is to provide fast, effective action that responds to co
Coronavirus: Why vaccinated people are not as contagious as the unvaccinated if they get infected, World News,Some recent studies have shown similar peak viral loads in vaccinated people compared to unvaccinated people who contract Covid. This has raised concerns for the efficacy of vaccines for pre
Trump says WHO is China-centric, 'really blew it' on coronavirus, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump sharply criticised the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday (April 7), accusing it of being too focused on China and issuing bad advice during the coronavirus outbreak.
Pope: 'I kneel on the streets of Myanmar and say stop the violence', World News,VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis appealed on Wednesday for an end to bloodshed in Myanmar, saying: “Even I kneel on the streets of Myanmar and say ‘stop the violence’”. Francis made the appeal, his latest since a Mo
K-drama Little Women partially filmed here but Singapore gets no love during media conference, still Kim Go-eun is hilarious, Entertainment News,Just last month, K-drama fans in Singapore got a glimpse of some of their favourite stars in person, going out in throngs to Robinson Road to catch the fil
Thailand reports 1 new coronavirus case, 1 new death, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand on Wednesday (May 6) reported one new coronavirus case and one new death, a senior health official said. The death was of a 69-year-old Australian male who was a hotel manager in the southern province of Phang-nga, sa
Memes that appeared on day 1 of Malaysia's coronavirus lockdown, Digital News,One day down, the rest of the month to go. Yesterday (March 18) marked the first day of the coronavirus-induced lockdown in Malaysia, where the usually bustling streets, roads and tourist spots have been eerily desola
Be prepared to fork out at least $1,000 for a VTL flight to KL in December, Singapore News,From November 29, Singaporeans can now travel to Kuala Lumpur under a new vaccinated travel lane (VTL) that will allow people to travel between the two countries without quarantine. But if you're one of t
Thailand's coronavirus medics feel strain even as cases decline, Asia News,BANGKOK (Reuters) – For Bangkok nurse Kanjana Kamoun, the coronavirus Intensive Care Ward is not only where she works all day, it is where she thinks she is when she wakes up in the middle of the night, anxious and afrai
Anna Faris had an 'immediate kind of intimacy' with fiance Michael Barrett, Entertainment News,Anna Faris had an \”immediate kind of intimacy\” with her fiance Michael Barrett. The 44-year-old actress began dating the cinematographer in 2017 and the pair revealed their engagement last year.
Obesity is major Covid-19 risk factor, says French chief epidemiologist, World News,PARIS – Being overweight is a major risk for people infected with the new coronavirus, and the United States is particularly vulnerable because of high obesity levels there, France's chief epidemiologist said on
Coronavirus: Indonesia's real death toll likely 1,000 already, says senior medic, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's death toll from the new coronavirus has likely reached 1,000, nearly double the official figure of 535, Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) chairman Daeng Faqih was quoted say
Singapore will review Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine carefully before possible roll-out: Health Minister, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A coronavirus vaccine developed by China's Sinovac Biotech will have to go through regulatory scrutiny and authorisation by Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (
British PM, minister to self-isolate after exposure to Covid-19 case, World News,LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak will both self-isolate in line with national guidance, dropping heavily criticised plans to take part in a pilot scheme that would have allo
Covid-19 support package: Singaporeans from 1- and 2-room HDB flats to get $400 worth of grocery vouchers, Singapore News,About 150,000 adult Singaporeans living in one-room and two-room Housing Board flats will receive $150 worth of grocery vouchers by the end of October. They will also receive ano
'Hasta la vista, baby,' says UK's Boris Johnson as he exits parliament, World News,LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson bowed out of his final showpiece parliamentary appearance with a round of applause from his party, jeers from opponents and an enigmatic exit line: \”Mission
Jared Leto tear-gassed accidentally at anti-vaccination protest, Entertainment News,Jared Leto was \”tear-gassed\” after accidentally getting caught up in an anti-vaccination protest. The 49-year-old singer and actor shared photos and videos of protestors clashing with police in riot gear in Rome on S
Spice Girl singer Mel B has been battling coronavirus for over a month, Entertainment News,Mel B has been battling coronavirus for over a month. The Spice Girls singer admitted she's longing to be on holiday in the Maldives but her current reality is that she is \”curled up in bed\” still recover
Malaysia reports sharpest spike in new coronavirus cases in 3 months, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s health authorities reported 62 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the sharpest spike since early June, just as the government began barring long-term immigration pass holders from countries wi
Germany imposes curbs on unvaccinated, to make shots mandatory, World News,BERLIN – Germany on Thursday (Nov 2) imposed restrictions on the unvaccinated as it sought to break a dramatic surge in daily coronavirus infections exacerbated by the discovery of the Omicron strain. Outgoing Chancellor Ange
Gurmit Singh slapped with $800 fine and banned from driving for speeding at 131kmh, Entertainment News,Local actor Gurmit Singh was slapped with an $800 fine and a driving ban of three months in court today (June 8). The 56-year-old comedian pleaded guilty to one count of exceeding the speed limit w
WHO chief says he is identified as contact of Covid-19 positive person, World News,World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Sunday that he had been identified as a contact of someone who tested positive for Covid-19, but added that he was feeling well and did not
MOF warns of Solidarity Payment scammers pretending to be government officials, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Scammers are pretending to be Ministry of Finance (MOF) or government officials to trick the public into disclosing their bank account details to purportedly register for the Solidarity Package
American-style diner The Beast is closing on Nov 10, has 1-for-1 chicken & waffles promo as a goodbye 'gift', Lifestyle News,The pandemic hasn't been the easiest on the F&B industry. Across the past few months, we've seen many eateries shutter. American-style restaurant The B
Coronavirus: 4 patients test positive in Britain after cruise ship evacuation, World News,LONDON – Four passengers tested positive for coronavirus in England on Sunday (Feb 23) after being evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan, Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said in a statemen
Comedian Trevor Noah to leave The Daily Show after 7 years, Entertainment News,WASHINGTON – Comedian Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, said he was going to leave the programme after hosting it for seven years, indicating he wanted to dedicate more time to stand-up comedy. The 38
Yole takes disciplinary actions after employee eats from tub and dips spoon in it, SFA investigating, Singapore News,The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is investigating an incident in which an employee at Yole was caught on camera repeatedly dipping her spoon into a tub of fruits and eating from it. St
Cyclone kills 14 in India, Bangladesh leaving trail of destruction, Asia News,KOLKATA/DHAKA – A powerful cyclone pounded eastern India and Bangladesh on Wednesday, killing at least 14 people and destroying thousands of homes, officials said, leaving authorities struggling to mount relief efforts ami
TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China, say sources, Digital News,BEIJING/NEW YORK/WASHINGTON – TikTok's poaching of Disney's Kevin Mayer to be its CEO was just the most visible part of a broader strategy by its Chinese owner to shift its centre of power away from China a
Indonesia cancels haj pilgrimage again due to coronavirus concerns, Asia News,Indonesia has cancelled the haj pilgrimage for people in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation for a second year in a row due to concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic, the religious affairs minister said on Thursda
Daily roundup: Americans give out care packs to needy residents in Singapore to mark Biden's inauguration – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Americans give out over 300 care packs to needy residents in Singapore to mark Biden'
Watch live: DPM Heng Swee Keat announces fourth round of support measures in Fortitude Budget, Singapore News,Jobs will be a key part in the Fortitude Budget, which will be announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat this afternoon (May 26). Heng, who is also Finance Minister, wrote in an earl
BTS singer Jimin hospitalised for appendicitis, tests positive for Covid-19, Entertainment News,SEOUL – Jimin, a singer and dancer with the K-pop group BTS, has tested positive for coronavirus and also underwent surgery for acute appendicitis, his management agency Big Hit Music said on Monday. Jimi
Thailand marks 28 days without local transmission, aims to ease travel, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand hopes to ease some coronavirus restrictions on foreigners entering the country after going for 28 days without recording any domestic transmissions, a senior official said on Monday. Those who will b
Taiwan says Covid 'passports' would be a good idea, Asia News,TAIPEI – Covid-19 “passports” to show peoples’ inoculation and infection history will be hard to do in practice but are a good idea, Taiwan Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said on Wednesday (Dec 2), offering support to a means t
Jem and Westgate to close from May 23 to June 5 after 10 recent Covid-19 cases linked to both malls, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Jem and Westgate will be closed from Sunday (May 23) for two weeks for deep cleaning after investigations found that there is likely ongoing transmission among visitors to
Singapore No.1 influencer: PM Lee posts video montage on 10th anniversary of joining social media, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong did not quite know what to expect when he launched his social media accounts exactly a decade ago. \”But it seemed a good way to connect directl
New Zealand's Ardern postpones election as coronavirus flares up, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand’s prime minister postponed the country’s general election on Monday by a month to Oct. 17 as the city of Auckland remains in lockdown due to a new outbreak of the coronavirus. Jacinda Ardern ha
Bobok till you drop: South Koreans roar back to malls as coronavirus curbs ease, Asia News,SEOUL/JEJU – At a glitzy Chanel boutique in downtown Seoul, Kim Soo-yeon joined dozens of others in festive shorts and flare dresses, her eyes out for a clutch purse she had coveted for weeks during the corona
Debtor threatens to jump from 13th storey: Debt recovery agents on challenges amid Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – With eight years' experience under her belt, Mrs Lyn Ling thought she had seen everything in the debt collection business. But that was until Sept 17, when she and a
Briton in unlawful gathering on yacht near Lazarus Island banned from working in S'pore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A work pass holder who took part in an unlawful gathering on a pleasure craft off Lazarus Island last year has been banned from working in Singapore, said the Ministry of Manpower
Firms in Singapore told to be responsible, sensitive if retrenching staff, Singapore News,A day after the National Wages Council issued fresh guidelines on pay, tripartite partners followed up with an updated framework for retrenchments signalling that the job situation ahead remains grim. Employers
Rotiboy is now at Kinex — here's how you can beat the queue, Lifestyle News,It's official — Rotiboy's new outlet at Kinex is now open and we can now get their legendary coffee buns without crossing the border! [embed]https://www.facebook.com/RotiboySingapore/posts/2178323515632532[/em
1-week grace period for unvaccinated people not allowed in malls, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There will be a week's grace period from Oct 13 to 19 for mall operators and others to become familiar with differentiated safe management measures to be implemented in malls. This will include a framew
Coronavirus: China says 6 health workers died from virus, over 1,700 infected, China News,BEIJING – Six health workers have died from the coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said on Friday (Feb 14), underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to
41% of workers in Singapore would give up bigger bonus for remote working: Survey, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After working from home for close to two years, 41 per cent of workers in Singapore would rather continue working remotely than receive a bigger bonus, a survey by human resources solutions
Social gatherings at the workplace will not be allowed from Sept 8: MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All individuals in Singapore are being strongly urged to reduce non-essential social activities for the next two weeks, especially those who are old or living with elderly family members. The Ministry
'Sometimes, we need a wake-up call': Singaporean travels to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – While there have been reports of foreigners taking up arms on behalf of Ukraine, a Singaporean man has decided to travel to Poland to offer assistance to refugees fleei
Construction sector to resume work gradually from June 2, with strict safe distancing measures, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Building contractors can gradually resume operations from June 2, starting with critical projects, but they must put in place new safe distancing requirements. These include avo
PSLE candidates in quarantine need to inform school by 12pm, take daily ARTs at 6pm: MOE, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Quarantined pupils who wish to take the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) this year will need to inform the school by 12pm on the day they receive a quarantine order. They wil
Coronavirus: Taxi drivers have to print receipts for all street-hail passengers or face $50 fine, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Taxi drivers will now have to issue printed receipts for all street-hail and phone booking trips or risk a $50 fine, regardless of whether the passenger asks for them. The Lan
Unvaccinated persons will no longer be allowed to dine in, enter malls, from Oct 13, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Unvaccinated individuals will no longer be able to dine-in, go to shopping malls, or visit attractions from next Wednesday (Oct 13). The Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Saturday that this
UK's former leader Cameron under lobbying investigation, World News,LONDON – Former British prime minister David Cameron is being investigated by an independent oversight body after reports he had campaigned for government help for now collapsed supply chain financier Greensill Capital. The Fin
Coronavirus: Indonesia puts capital relocation on hold, shifts budget to fight pandemic, Asia News,JAKARTA (REUTERS) – Indonesia's investment on a mega project to relocate its capital city has been put on hold, as the country shifts focus to spending to contain the coronavirus outbreak, but may
White House doctor says Trump coronavirus therapy completed, could return to public events, World News,President Donald Trump's physician said on Thursday that Trump had completed his course of therapy for the coronavirus, had remained stable since returning to the White House and could return
Pandemic takes toll on athlete mental health at Tokyo Games, World News,TOKYO – Isolation and the absence of family and friends have taken a toll on athletes' mental health at the Tokyo Olympics, with some struggling to cope with the challenges posed by the pandemic while carrying their country
Changi Airport loses title of world's best airport after 8 consecutive years, Singapore News,After nearly a decade at the top, Singapore's beloved Changi Airport is no longer the best airport in the world. At Skytrax's 2021 World Aiport Awards last Thursday (Aug 5), Hamad Internationa
Coronavirus: British PM Boris Johnson leaves intensive care, remains under observation, World News,LONDON – Prime Minister Boris Johnson left intensive care on Thursday evening (April 9) as he continues to recover from Covid-19, but he remains under close observation in hospital, his office said on
Caffeine calling: London phone boxes serve up coffee after lockdown, World News,Two of London's famous red telephone boxes have been reborn as a coffee stall, and the owners say the lack of inside space that was a drawback when they opened a week before lockdown could now be an asset in a socia
Prague cafe hits sweet spot with coronavirus-shaped dessert, World News,PRAGUE – A restaurant in Prague’s historic centre has invented a dessert shaped like the novel coronavirus, an attempt to arrest a slump in business that is already proving a hit with customers. The Black Madonna would normally
Thailand bans New Year gatherings to contain Covid-19 outbreak, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand imposed a ban on Wednesday (Dec 30) on large gatherings and events across the country in an effort to contain its worst coronavirus epidemic yet during New Year, with active cases in over half of its provinc
'I hate seeing uncles, granddads with the mask on': Man, 39, arrested after refusing to wear mask on MRT, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 39-year-old man who refused to wear a mask while on the MRT train was arrested by the police on Sunday (May 9) for allegedly causing public nuisance and fl
Meet the Singapore entrepreneur who is turning soy waste into wine, Lifestyle News,Soya beans are big in Asian cuisine. In 2020, a HNY Research paper valued the global tofu market at over US$706 million (S$967 million), and it’s only set to get bigger with the rising popularity of meat alternatives.
16-week jail for woman who refused to wear mask at MBS and other public places, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman who had failed to wear a mask on numerous occasions at public places, including the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) integrated resort, admitted to her offences in a district court on Monday (Sep
GE2020: Any other government wouldn't necessarily do better, says PAP's Josephine Teo , Singapore News,With Singapore's constraints as a \”little red dot\”, overcoming its challenges is much harder than it appears to be. In fact, \”any other government\” wouldn't necessarily do bette
Nintendo to launch $472 Switch with upgraded display, Digital News,TOKYO, July 6 (Reuters) – Japan's Nintendo will launch a new model of its Switch video game console with an upgraded display on Oct. 8, priced at $349.99 (S$472), it said on Tuesday (July 6). The Kyoto-based company's secon
Singapore on track to raise dining in group limit from 2 to 5 from mid-July: Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The group limit for dining in at food and beverage outlets is on track to be raised from two currently to five from mid-July. This is in tandem with the ramping up of the vaccinatio
China relies on traditional medicine to fight Covid-19 surge in Shanghai, China News,SHANGHAI — Shanghai is distributing to residents millions of boxes of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), such as herbal products and flu capsules, which it says can treat Covid-19 in the battle to control its large
Indonesia reports 496 new coronavirus infections, 43 deaths, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia reported on Monday (May 18) 496 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 18,010, said health ministry official Achmad Yurianto. Yurianto also announced 43 new Covid-19 rel
These quirky t-shirt designs perfectly illustrate Singapore's new normal, Lifestyle News,While working from home, masking up, and sitting 1 metre apart might feel like part of a new normal, there's no guarantee that things will stay like this forever. In time, restrictions will lift, and l
Japan to end state of emergency for 6 prefectures this month: Media , Asia News,TOKYO – The Japanese government will end a state of emergency in all but Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures at the end of this month, a week earlier than scheduled, public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday (Feb 2
'My speaking voice is f*****': James Blunt on battling coronavirus and medication making his 'really small willy smaller', Entertainment News,James Blunt's speaking voice is \”f*****\” after he battled coronavirus. The You're Beautiful singer was struck down with the viru
Woman faces jail for allegedly using another person's TraceTogether token, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In what is believed to be the first case of its kind, a 34-year-old woman who allegedly used her niece's TraceTogether token to gain entry into several locations was charged in court on Fr
Daily roundup: Jodie Comer played games to prep for Free Guy and it was stressful — and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'I took Grand Theft Auto way too seriously': Jodie Comer played games to prep for Free Guy and it was stres
Thai PM asks rich for help with coronavirus fallout, Asia News,Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called on the country's 20 richest people on Friday (April 17) to help in addressing the damaging economic fall-out from the coronavirus epidemic. In a televised address that swiftly drew social
Tai Cheong Bakery to open new outlet in Bukit Panjang Plaza, easier for those in the West to get their egg tarts, Lifestyle News,When the Hong Kong bakery first opened a permanent outlet in Singapore in 2016, there was a constant line of people eagerly waiting to purchase their famed egg tarts. Forw
'Zoombombers' want to troll your online meetings. Here's how to stop them, Digital News,“Zoombombing” in case you haven’t heard, is the unsavoury practice of posting distressing comments, pictures or videos after gatecrashing virtual meetings hosted by the videoconferencing app Zoom.
Apple reportedly ordered more LCD displays as iPad demand surged in Asia, Digital News,While smartphone shipments hit a record low in Q1, tablet sales surged during the same period which saw LG Display enjoying a spike in orders for LCD panels. Business Korea reports that remote education and teleco
South African studies suggest Omicron has higher 'asymptomatic carriage', World News,JOHANNESBURG – Preliminary findings from two South African clinical trials suggest the Omicron coronavirus variant has a much higher rate of \”asymptomatic carriage\” than earlier variants, which could expla
UK's Queen Elizabeth carries out first duty since hospital stay, World News,LONDON – Britain's Queen Elizabeth carried out her first official engagement on Tuesday (Oct 26) since spending a night in hospital and being ordered to rest by her doctors. The 95-year-old queen, the world's
Malaysia PM orders 'total lockdown' amid Covid-19 surge, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday announced a nationwide “total lockdown” starting in June as coronavirus infections in the country surged to record levels. Muhyiddin said the stricter l
'We are social animals': Hong Kong residents flout coronavirus rules to throng popular sites, China News,HONG KONG – People in Hong Kong thronged beaches, ferries and outlying islands on Sunday (April 12), many of them violating a ban on gatherings of more than four people aimed at contain
Severe allergic reactions to Moderna coronavirus vaccine appear rare, says CDC report, World News,WASHINGTON – Severe allergic reactions to Moderna's coronavirus vaccine appear to be quite rare, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday (Jan 22), after over four mil
President, ministers to take 1-month pay cut; special bonus for front-line public officers tackling Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The President, all Cabinet ministers and political office-holders will take a one-month pay cut in solidarity with Singaporeans coping with the coronavirus outbrea
Biden White House asks 'Trump who?' ahead of speech to conservatives, World News,President Joe Biden's White House has made it clear it plans to ignore Donald Trump's speech on Sunday (Feb 28) to a conservative conference in Florida, where the former president is expected to go o
Geoff Keighley teases 'double digit' game reveals at The Game Awards 2021, Digital News,Ladies, gentlemen and gamers of all ages, it would seem that The Game Awards 2021 is going to be a very spicy one indeed. According to a recent interview with longtime host Geoff Keighley that was poste
The best breakfast in Singapore: 25 cafes to kick-start your morning, Lifestyle News,Whether you like to start off your morning with something sweet or savoury, these are the best breakfast cafes in Singapore. These breakfast serve egg-cellent classics plus pancakes, parfaits, smashed avocado toast
Liver failure, cervical cancer and a brain aneurysm: How Andrea De Cruz remains optimistic despite it all, Entertainment News,This actress has powered through not just one, but two life-threatening illnesses and is still optimistic facing her third. In a recent article with 8Days, Andrea De Cruz rev
PAG, Platinum among bidders for Advent's stake in Singapore's The Learning Lab worth up to $500m: Sources, Money News,BEIJING/SINGAPORE — Private equity firms PAG and Platinum Equity are among bidders vying for Advent International's stake in Singaporean tuition chain The Learning Lab
