Coronavirus could take years to run its course, world must brace itself: PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – It could take several years for the coronavirus to go around the world and run its course unless something happens to abort that process, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, adding that the w
New telco Grid Mobile is going after millennials, Digital News,Remember that mystery telco that would supposedly pay you to \”live large-r\”? That telco is Grid Mobile, the latest Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) on the block. The product of Grid Communications, itself a joint venture between Si
Kanye West seeks to end apparel partnership with Gap, Entertainment News,Kanye West's lawyers on Thursday (Sept 15) sent a letter to Gap Inc notifying the apparel chain that the rapper and fashion designer was terminating his partnership with the company, saying it failed to meet its obligation
Late night supper places in Singapore: Where to satisfy your munchies after 11pm, Lifestyle News,Singapore is a city that never sleeps, and despite Covid-19 putting a dampener on the nightlife scene, you can bet you’ll find something to cure your hunger pangs well into the wee hours. Prowling the st
Microsoft to buy solar power in Singapore in first renewable deal in Asia, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it will buy solar power from the Sunseap Group in Singapore, the technology company's first renewable energy deal in Asia. Microsoft will purchase 100 per cent o
Tennis: Shenzhen to host WTA Finals until 2028, China News,The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen will host the WTA Finals from 2019 for a decade with record prize money of $14 million for the season-ending event — a move welcomed by players. The elite tournament, which sees the top eight female pla
'You betrayed us': Mexican megachurch leader given nearly 17 years in US prison for child sex abuse, World News,LOS ANGELES — The head of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch that claims about five million followers worldwide was sentenced on Wednesday (June 8) in a Los Angeles courtroom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet review: Satisfies the wants and needs of fans, new and old, Digital News,For players who have grown up with the Pokemon video game series, there has been some significant progress when it comes to the gameplay formula constantly being refined by Game Freak, even if the fou
Apple's own 5G modem could ship in 2023, Digital News,Apple could use its own 5G modem in 2023 \”at the earliest\” according to analyst Ming Chi Kuo. Kuo's latest investor note indicates that the custom-designed 5G baseband chip will ship in the 2023 iPhone. This will force Qualcomm to compe
Malaysia king seeks special parliamentary sitting before Aug 1, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's king on Wednesday (June 30) asked for a special parliamentary sitting to be convened before Aug. 1, according to the speakers of both houses of parliament, as the country remains under lockdo
Not your usual staycation: Good times at Capella for a good cause, Lifestyle News,Quiz time: how do you get away from Singapore without really going out of the country? Go to Sentosa lor. At least you can say that you were away from the mainland, right? It’s also a really shiok place to have a stayc
StarHub takes majority stake in MyRepublic's broadband business, Money News,StarHub has just announced that it will be acquiring a majority share in a newly formed entity called MyRepublic Broadband, which will hold MyRepublic’s Singapore broadband business. The move is expected to see StarHub’
Nike learned from their pregnancy mistake, says Serena Williams, World News,PARIS – Serena Williams says Nike has learned from its mistake after the sporstwear giant changed its policy having faced criticism for freezing sponsorship payments to several pregnant athletes. Nike said on Friday that it
Grab's sales jump 39% in Q1, ahead of record SPAC deal, Money News,SINGAPORE – Grab, Southeast Asia's biggest ride hailing-to-food delivery group's first-quarter adjusted net sales rose 39 per cent to a record $507 million (S$685 million) and the Singapore-based firm reduced its losse
How to prevent renovation nightmares: 9 key details to look out for in a renovation contract , Lifestyle News,Renovations can be one of the most stressful parts of home ownership. No doubt you’ve heard many horror stories over the years: Home buyers blindsided by unexpected costs, terrible workmansh
Euroskeptic Farage leads march over 'betrayal', World News,SUNDERLAND, England – Nigel Farage, the politician who probably did more than anyone else to force Britain's referendum on membership of the European Union, joined protesters at the start of a 270-mile march over what they cal
Elon Musk scores hat trick of Tesla compensation goals worth $31 billion, Money News,With Tesla's strong quarterly report on Wednesday (April 20), Chief Executive Elon Musk has scored a hat trick of performance goals worth a combined $23 billion (S$31 billion) in new compensation. The world
Patch the gap: How to update your Google Chrome browser, Digital News,By now, you should have seen or heard of CVE-2022-2856, an ambiguous, zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome that was only properly addressed just days ago. According to the Chrome team's blog, CVE-2022-2856 was described as
Calling all bargain hunters: Lazada's hiring Chief Discount Officer where you work just 1 hour a week, Singapore News,You may have heard about the four-day work week, but this job ad may have just raised (or lowered) the bar. Work once a week for one hour — read the job description for a Chief
Netflix wins golden ticket to beloved author Roald Dahl's catalogue, Entertainment News,It looks like Netflix won the golden ticket! The streaming service has acquired the entire catalogue of Roald Dahl’s works including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, BFG, James and the Giant Peach and Mati
Scammers target logistics firms with new ruse, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new scam variant has emerged, targeting logistics and moving companies, the police said on Thursday (March 24). In March, at least 10 victims fell prey to such scammers, with losses amounting to at least $9,000, the police a
