Malaysian cartoonist driven to memes after his 'awesome' microwave gets stuck in repair shop for months, Digital News,You never truly realise what you have until it’s gone — especially if it’s a trusty kitchen appliance. A Malaysian man has gone without a microwave oven in his household fo
Nail salon takes 'convenience at your fingertips' quite literally with their viral design, World News,With technology like, mobile contactless payments and QR code payments, convenience is always at our fingertips. But a nail salon in Russia has taken that saying a step further with this r
Who are the winners and losers every time central bank rates go up or down?, Money News,The central bank is an integral part of the financial and economic system of a country. It plays an important role in ensuring the stability of the financial system by fulfilling certain roles, such as issuing mo
Woman says Ang Mo Kio hawker stall turned her away. Here's what others in the queue saw, Singapore News,After being told that both food options she wanted were not available, one woman felt like she had salt rubbed on her wound when a hawker allegedly skipped her turn and told her to go elsewhe
OG department store customers' personal details leaked in data breach, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There has been a leak of OG department store customers' personal data such as names, mobile numbers and dates of birth, said the retailer on Thursday (Jan 6). In a statement to OG members, the
Castlery's cool app, and new online stores for ultra-chic home goods, Lifestyle News,Meet the new Castlery app A drawback of browsing furniture online is that you can't visualise how it can match your space but homegrown e-commerce furniture brand Castlery is here to remedy that. Going bey
No joke: Malaysia mall offers lonely shoppers 'model' companions, Asia News,Get your dose of humorous and wacky stories that happened this week. SHOPPING BY YOURSELF? HERE'S SOME COMPANY In recent months, the coronavirus outbreak has driven people out of public spaces and into their h
Panda dolls kick pandemic blues for Thai diners, Lifestyle News,BANGKOK – Can’t bear to eat alone? One restaurant in Thailand is ensuring it meets new social distancing guidelines, and providing lonely diners a bit of company, by seating stuffed pandas at its tables. Thailand earlier this month rela
Will travel insurance help if you're left stranded overseas?, Lifestyle News,What if your flight is delayed, or you require emergency medical treatment in a foreign hospital? Being stranded overseas is no fun. Furthermore, with the emergence of the Omicron variant, travellers were left stranded
Cheapest online shops to get sports supplements, Lifestyle News,On a quest to build a body that looks like Simone Biles (Olympic gymnast) or Chris Hemsworth (Thor, son of Odin)? Then, apart from a gym membership, you’ll also need to invest in some good quality sport supplements. Getting washboard ab
The best 8 face rollers that soothe and depuff, Lifestyle News,Just like your go-to Gua sha tool or beloved rose quartz roller, the best ice face rollers gently massage your forehead, cheeks, and chin to encourage blood flow and relaxation — but with an added chill. Aside from providing your serums
China Inc thinks outside the box as coronavirus keeps consumers at home, Digital News,BEIJING – With Chinese consumers hit by quarantine and travel restrictions as well as just wary about venturing out to the shops due to the coronavirus epidemic, companies in the world's most populous nation a
Coronavirus: Thai clinic offers mini face mask for up close beauty treatments, Asia News,BANGKOK – As Thai businesses modify their work practices after coming out of lockdown, a beauty clinic in Bangkok has devised a mini face mask for clients receiving up close and personal cosmetic treatments duri
Private-hire driver left with negative $250 in bank balance after duplicate transactions caused by DBS glitch, Singapore News,A private-hire driver was shocked to discover that he was left with a negative $250 bank balance when he logged in to his POSB account on Friday morning (June 18). The 50-yea
