WhatsApp tests new feature to organise groups for work, school, Digital News,WhatsApp is testing a new feature called Communities to organise groups in larger structures that could be used by workplaces or schools, the messaging service owned by Meta Platforms said on Thursday. WhatsApp head Will Ca
China to relax birth policy but wary of social risks, sources say, China News,China will tread carefully in relaxing its birth policies for fear of harming social stability, even as the latest census highlights the urgency to address the country's declining birth trends and ageing population, p
Muin Gafurov Is Looking To Make A Splash On His ONE Championship Return, Asia News,Tajikistan’s Muin Gafurov is back in ONE Championship, and the 22-year-old is looking to gatecrash the bantamweight title picture after a two-year hiatus from the promotion. Gafurov takes on established bantamweight c
Goh Meng Seng issued Pofma correction direction over false claims about Omicron variant, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Opposition party chief Goh Meng Seng has been issued a correction direction under Singapore's fake news law for false claims about the Covid-19 variant Omicron. The Ministry of He
Russian council faces dissolution after call for Putin's removal, World News,A group of St Petersburg local politicians who called for President Vladimir Putin to be sacked over the war in Ukraine faces the likely dissolution of their district council following a judge's ruling on Tuesday
US, Japan and partners mobilise $27 billion to move Indonesia away from coal, 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. NUSA DUA – A coalition of countries will mobilis
South Korea orders closure of nightclubs, karaoke bars amid concern over fourth Covid-19 wave, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea will reimpose a ban on nightclubs, karaoke bars and other nightly entertainment facilities, authorities said on Friday (April 9), after the number of new coronavirus cases sur
Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba The Hinokami Chronicles confirms list of playable characters, Digital News,Ever since the first gameplay footage of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles in February, we’ve been pondering about the playable characters of the anime adaptation game by Cy
Chinese province bordering North Korea, Russia in 'last ditch' Covid battle, China News,SHANGHAI – China's Jilin province was \”in a last ditch battle\” against Covid-19, according to a senior Communist Party official, as the northeastern region bordering North Korea and Russia accounte
Protect the unvaccinated, then offer Covid-19 boosters: WHO emergencies director, World News,DUBLIN – Getting an initial course of Covid-19 vaccines to unprotected groups all over the world should remain a top priority before offering booster shots to vulnerable groups, World Health Organisation (WH
5 basic things to know before buying a ceiling fan, Lifestyle News,Heads up: When it comes to cooling down your room quickly, a ceiling fan is undoubtedly the better choice. Compared to an air-conditioner, it is gentler on your utility bills and it is much kinder to the environment. If you are shopp
MacBook Air: The perfect laptop for most,The MacBook Air is one of the cheapest ways to get into the Mac or even the Apple environment. But do not mistake “cheap” for “mediocre” – the MacBook Air …
What you need to know about the soon-to-be compulsory TraceTogether check-ins , Singapore News,As Singapore prepares to enter Phase 3 of its reopening in the coming months, changes are to be expected. By the end of the year, check-ins via TraceTogether will be compulsory at public venues to enhance
Scientists spot black hole so huge it 'should not even exist' in our galaxy, China News,BEIJING – Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the Milky Way so huge that it challenges existing models of how stars evolve, researchers said Thursday (Nov 28). LB-1 is 15,000 light years from Ea
'Irresponsible' to proceed with GST increase amid uncertain inflation and higher prices: Jamus Lim , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Raising the goods and services tax (GST) amid the uncertain inflation outlook and higher prices is an \”irresponsible\” move that should be postponed, said Workers&
Singapore expected to tighten monetary policy – but by how much?, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's central bank is likely to tighten its policy settings at its review this month, the third time in a row, as inflationary pressures intensify due to global supply-side disruptions and an easi
Baby boy found alive after 35 hours under rubble after Russia blast, World News,MOSCOW – A baby boy has been found alive after 35 hours spent in freezing cold in the rubble of a Russian apartment block that partially collapsed in an explosion, emergency officials reported, calling it a miracle. The
4 ways URA's new move to curb shoebox units in central areas could affect the Singapore property market , Money News,The last time the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) moved to curb shoebox units (one-bedder units, generally defined as 510 sq ft or smaller) was back in 2018. At the time, the
Rental rates peaking at a 6-year high: What are the impact of cooling measures?, Money News,Property rental prices in Singapore have swelled to a six-year high and are expected to continue rising. Among the most affected by this increase are expatriates, who make up the majority of renters. Accordin
JSA EP13: Sembawang is named after a tree, Singapore News,In Singapore, many of the street names have their own interesting stories. For instance, \”Sembawang\” is actually named after the Sembawang tree. In the past, there were many rubber plantations in Sembawang, but in 1928, the area was transform
Tesla Singapore announces Supercharger prices at $0.48/kWh, Lifestyle News,If you want to charge your Tesla at one of Tesla’s own Superchargers, it won’t be free of charge as of today. Users will now be charged $0.48 per kilowatt-hour for using the Superchargers, and idle fees will be chargeable too
Here's how Stanley Ho's wealth compares to Asia's richest, Money News,Known to many as the Godfather or King of Gambling, self-made billionaire Stanley Ho died on Tuesday afternoon (May 26) at the age of 98. The patriarch transformed Macau from a sleepy outpost to overtaking Las Vegas
Hyflux and its directors, including Olivia Lum, under criminal investigation for corporate governance breaches, Money News,SINGAPORE – Troubled water treatment firm Hyflux is under criminal investigation for false and misleading statements, as well as non-compliance with accounting standards, the au
AstraZeneca says working with South-east Asian nations on vaccine deliveries, World News,BANGKOK – AstraZeneca says it is working closely with South-east Asia governments to ensure its Covid-19 vaccine is supplied \”as quickly as possible\”, after reported delays in deliveries of orders from a Thai pl
Daniel Craig's not leaving $212m fortune to his kids, Entertainment News,Daniel Craig won't leave his £125 million ($212 million) fortune to his children. The 52-year-old James Bond actor insists \”inheritance is distasteful\” and vowed to give away his fortune rather than pass it on to his
Is there still a chance of cheaper HDB resale flats in 2021?, Money News,2021 has been one of the toughest years for first-time homebuyers; and for those who want resale flats, it gets worse. Take a deep breath, because as of Q3 2021…resale prices are now officially worse (higher) than they were eve
Next station, snack corner: Singaporean makes 'Stay Home MRT Line' to add some cheer during circuit breaker , Lifestyle News,I've lost count of the number of days since I last took the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) and bus because I've been working from home even before the circuit
Indonesia says foreign minister's planned visit to Myanmar not going ahead, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi will not travel to Myanmar to hold talks with the country's military leaders following a military coup earlier this month, a spokesman for the foreign m
WhatsApp is working on new Reactions feature, Digital News,WhatsApp users may soon react to messages in individual and group chats. According to WABetainfo, the ability to react to a WhatsApp message has been in the pipeline for two months. The Reactions feature is expected to be available in indivi
10 celebrities who were born in the year of the dog, Entertainment News,The Lunar New Year is right around the corner that is why we decided to round up some of our favourite stars who were born in the year of the dog. Ranked as the eleventh animal in the Chinese zodiac, dogs have often been called
Blogger Leong Sze Hian to appeal High Court judgment against him, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Blogger Leong Sze Hian, who is being sued for defamation by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, will appeal a High Court judgment against him. In a written judgment last week, Justice Aedit Abdullah dismissed Mr
UK's Johnson says current targets on sustainable aviation fuel 'pathetic', 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. GLASGOW – British Prime Minister Bor
Google knows if you have been staying home during Covid-19 outbreak, Digital News,Singapore's Covid-19 circuit breaker measures have been the talk of the town over the weekend. Until May 4, 2020, businesses are expected to telecommute or shut down, with those exempted listed as essential servic
Locked in hotels: Hong Kong's Covid-19 rules take mental toll on Cathay pilots, China News,One of Asia's largest airlines, Cathay Pacific, is facing a revolt from pilots who say Hong Kong's tough quarantine rules under its zero-Covid policies are endangering their mental health, leadi
Party that nominated Thai princess for PM faces ban after king's rebuke, Asia News,BANGKOK – The Thai political party that nominated a princess as its candidate for prime minister could be banned from a general election in March after an activist said on Sunday (Feb 10) he would file a petition
UK's Elizabeth wants Charles' wife to be 'Queen Camilla' when he's king, World News,LONDON – Britain's Queen Elizabeth said on Saturday that she wants Prince Charles' wife Camilla to be styled Queen Consort when he becomes king, cementing her place at the heart of
No nation safe, despite vaccination rate, if virus spreads: WHO chief, World News,GENEVA World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned yesterday that no country should assume it is \”out of the woods\”, no matter its vaccination rate, as long as the Sars-CoV-2 viru
Plane lands at Changi Airport wearing 'mask', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The blue mask is a common sight these days but on Thursday (Aug 27) morning, it was spotted on a Cargolux Airlines Boeing 747-8 at Changi Airport. Flight CLX 7952 landed in Singapore \”masked up\”, four months after mas
Golden Globes organisers approve changes on diversity and ethics, Entertainment News,The membership of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the group that hands out the annual Golden Globe awards for television and film, on Thursday (May 6) approved widespread changes designed to diversify its r
Which company just hit $1.3 trillion? Google it., Digital News,NEW YORK – As Google-parent Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) became on Thursday the fourth US company to top a market value of more than $1 trillion (S$1.3 trillion), some funds holding its shares are wondering whether now is the time to cash in o
US may require foreign visitors be vaccinated, World News,WASHINGTON – The White House on Thursday (Aug 5) confirmed it may require visitors from abroad to be vaccinated as part of its plans to eventually reopen international travel but said it had yet to decide and would not immediately lift restri
Golden Globes group floats changes to address diversity, ethics complaints, Entertainment News,The board of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the group that hands out the annual Golden Globe awards for television and film, proposed several changes on Monday (May 3) to address criticism
Stefanie Sun gives birth to second child – a baby girl weighing 2.79kg, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Homegrown Mandopop singer Stefanie Sun has given birth to her second child, a girl. On Instagram and Facebook, she shared a photo on Monday (July 30) of herself holding her infant daughter with the
Japan must quadruple foreign workers by 2040 to meet growth target: Report, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan needs about four times more foreign workers by 2040 to achieve the growth path the government has outlined in its economic forecast, a group of Tokyo-based public think tanks said on Thursday (Feb 3).
No more bubble tea shops and other new Covid-19 measures, Singapore News,From restricted entry at some wet markets to the closure of barber shops, Singapore rolled out more measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 on Tuesday (April 21). These measures take effect from Wednesday and will be in place t
$500,000 for handmade fishball noodle stall with 75-year history at Bukit Merah, recipe and signboard included, Lifestyle News,Hand-kneading and pinching out 3,000 fishballs at a go is all in a day's work for the hawker who runs Yong Kee Famous Fish Ball Noodle at ABC Brickworks Market. But tha
Tips and tricks to getting a great rate when applying for a personal loan, Money News,Whether you need a personal loan for emergencies, to renovate your home, for a wedding, or for many other reasons, getting a personal loan in Singapore, consists of many different factors. There are many different
4 dead grey whales wash ashore on San Francisco Bay area beaches in US: 2 died from ship strikes, World News,SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Four dead grey whales washed ashore on San Francisco Bay area beaches in nine days, with experts announcing that two of the giant aquatic mammals died from ship st
Actor Jussie Smollett's character cut from Empire episodes after arrest, Entertainment News,Actor Jussie Smollett's character is being removed from the final two episodes of Fox's hip-hop drama Empire after he was arrested and accused of staging a hoax hate crime attack on himself, sh
Malaysia's new PM retains finance minister, senior figures in cabinet, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob unveiled his cabinet on Friday (Aug 20), re-appointing the finance minister and several others from the previous administration, in the hope of restor
August 2022 HDB BTO in-depth review: Jurong East (Jurong East Breeze), Money News,After covering both the Choa Chu Kang and Ang Mo Kio BTO projects for the upcoming August 2022 HDB BTO review, we'll be looking at the highly anticipated Jurong East launch. If you're a die-hard Jurong fanati
Rich Asians crazy about securing wealth spark family office boom in Hong Kong, Singapore, Business Wires News,HONG KONG – Rich Chinese and other Asians are increasingly seeking more control of their wealth, driving a rapid rise in the number of so-called family offices, or private investment vehicle
Couple in Seoul paints over $672k graffiti artwork, says they mistook it for 'participatory art', Asia News,A couple in South Korea accused of damaging artwork by American graffiti artist JonOne said they had mistakenly thought they were allowed to daub paint on the piece as “participatory
Take-Two confirms GTA VI leak, says game development unaffected, Digital News,Take-Two Interactive Software Inc on Monday (Sept 19) confirmed that a hacker had leaked the early footage of Grand Theft Auto VI, the next instalment of the best-selling video game. Dozens of development videos of the gam
Best of 2019: Kendall Jenner remains the world's most popular top model, Entertainment News,Not only are they solicited for runway shows and campaigns by the major fashion houses, the world's leading models are also important sources of inspiration for legions of admirers on social network
Zuckerberg admits 'mistakes' over Facebook data scandal and vows fix, World News,Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg, breaking his silence over the data scandal roiling the social network, acknowledged Wednesday that the company had made \”mistakes\” and needed to \”step up\” to fix the problem. \”W
Purported retail prices of the Samsung Galaxy S22 models revealed, Digital News,The official retail prices of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 models may have been leaked. Tipster @rquandt claims to have the official prices of the Galaxy S22 models in Europe which start from EUR 849. Here are the pri
Buying a used car: A guide to getting the best price, Lifestyle News,If you're a car enthusiast, you would usually get calls from your friends wanting your help with cars. One of the things they'd ask is how to get a good deal on a used car. Some might think it takes someone with a fast to
