Taiwanese singer Annie Yi rebukes netizen who criticised her looks, Entertainment News,Taiwanese singer Annie Yi has rebuked a netizen who criticised her looks. On Wednesday (June 3), Yi, 52, who is currently based in China, posted a video on what she did on the third day of her 14-day quarantine. S
Apple registers 3 new Macs ahead of rumoured March event, Digital News,Apple has just registered three new Macs in the Eurasian Economic Database ahead of a rumoured March 8 Spring event. Though Apple is widely expected to unveil a new iPhone SE and iPad Air at the event, some believe that at least
Convenient stalking: Man stalks 2 people he wanted to befriend; victims from same household, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man relentlessly stalked two residents of a flat from February to July this year after the pair rejected his gift, a district court heard on Thursday (Dec 23). Soon Xian Feng lef
Advance team of WHO experts arrives in China to probe coronavirus, World News,GENEVA/LONDON – An advance team of World Health Organisation medical experts arrived in China on Monday to help investigate the coronavirus outbreak, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. Tedros, who met Chinese Presi
Children aged 5 to 11 currently have highest Covid-19 infection rate in Singapore: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Children aged five to 11 currently have the highest rate of Covid-19 infection here, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Tuesday (Feb 8). Speaking at the Singapore Health Qualit
LinkedIn says some user data scraped and posted for sale, Digital News,Some LinkedIn data, including publicly viewable member profile, has been scraped and posted for sale, Microsoft Corp’s professional networking site said based on an investigation. The incident was not a data breach and no private
UK's Queen Elizabeth pulls out of COP26 following advice to rest, World News,LONDON – Britain's Queen Elizabeth has pulled out of the COP26 conference in Glasgow next week after she was advised by doctors to rest, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday (Oct 26), in a blow to the United Nations
Saudi King Salman, 84, admitted to hospital, World News,Saudi Arabia's 84-year-old ruler, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has been admitted to hospital in the capital Riyadh, suffering from inflammation of the gall bladder, state news agency SPA said on Monday. The king, who has ruled the world'
Lady Gaga jokes about calling her next album 'Adele', Entertainment News,In a week full of unusual album teases, the pop powerhouse suggested a surprising title for her next album. Lady Gaga recently tweeted that the highly anticipated follow-up to her 2016 \”Joanne\” will be titled after Br
Leak of Sennheiser's yet-to-be-unveiled Momentum 4 headphone shows new design and hefty price tag, Digital News,A Canadian electronics retailer has just leaked what could very possibly be the next-generation Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless headphone. The first thing you'd notice about them
Venus Beauty worker allegedly sold masks on the side, Singapore News,A part-time employee at the Venus Beauty shop in Nex shopping mall allegedly sold masks that did not belong to the company. In a disclaimer put up at the cashier's counter at the Serangoon outlet, the company said the employee
Lindsay Lohan says 'I'm back!' teasing new single amid pandemic, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Actress Lindsay Lohan, whose promising movie career crashed a decade ago in a string of legal woes and substance abuse, on Tuesday (March 31) announced she was making a comeback with a ne
Chrissy Teigen once confused Michael Keaton for a champagne waiter after the Golden Globes, Entertainment News,The 35-year-old model has admitted that her post-Globes encounter with the Hollywood star was her most embarrassing encounter with another celebrity. Asked about her best celebrity encounte
Hong Kong plans to relax some Covid-19 rules for fully vaccinated residents, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong will loosen some coronavirus measures for residents who have been fully inoculated from late April, the city’s leader Carrie Lam said on Monday, as authorities seek to boost the take-up of v
2 New Zealanders detained in Iran allowed to leave, World News,WELLINGTON – Two New Zealanders detained in Iran for the last few months have recently been allowed to leave the country, New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on Wednesday (Oct 26). New Zealand Prime Minister Jac
Hong Kong leader says she will appoint national security judges based on advice, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday (June 23) she will not handpick judges for national security cases but will appoint them based on recommendations from a judicial body that advises her
Not-so-lucky draws: Fake Singtel, StarHub staff scam 13 of $30k, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – \”Lucky draws\” were not so lucky for 13 people scammed of $30,000 since January. Police alerted on Saturday (May 4) that there has been a resurgence of lucky draw scams since the start of the year. Scammers wo
North Korea fires multiple artillery shots, South Korea says, Asia News,SEOUL — North Korea on Sunday (June 12) fired multiple artillery shots between 8.07am and 11.03am local time, South Korea's military said, in another show of force a day after leader Kim Jong-un vowed to boost the reclusive
Engaged: Nick Teo proposes to Hong Ling after '7-year itch', Entertainment News,Consider the itch scratched. After dating for seven years, celeb couple Nick Teo and Hong Ling are finally engaged. The pair made the happy announcement on Thursday (Aug 18), two days after he got down on one k
WHO places Asia director on leave after accusations of bullying, World News,GENEVA – A senior World Health Organisation director has been placed on leave, a spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday (Aug 30), following staff accusations of bullying and other complaints. \”The Regional Director for the Wester
Apple Battersea UK offices to open soon,Apple’s Tim Cook recently announced that its Battersea Power Station offices will be opening soon. Planning of the new UK headquarters began in 2018, with …
Lego Creator Expert 10300 Back to the Future DeLorean rumoured for April 2022, Digital News,In recent years, Lego has been going all out with vehicle sets to feed on geek nostalgia, from the Lego 1989 Batmobile and Batwing to the Ghostbusters Ecto-1, it was only about time Lego released a larger sca
NLB deputy director charged under OSA after allegedly leaking details of phase 2 reopening to WhatsApp group, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A National Library Board deputy director was charged on Wednesday (May 19) under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) with leaking information on the resumption of activ
7 red flags to be wary of when hiring your wedding photographer, Lifestyle News,You might remember a few social media posts that went viral when it comes to disastrous, like the Facebook post by Singaporean Ivan Tan and his wife on a particularly upsetting experience with a local wedding photography
Thailand joins Asian nations in rush to buy Merck's Covid-19 pill, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's government is in talks with US drugmaker Merck & Co to purchase 200,000 courses of the company's experimental antiviral pill for Covid-19 treatment, the latest Asian nation to scrambl
MFA warns of phone scammer claiming to be from ministry, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued an advisory on Tuesday (June 18), after three members of the public reported receiving suspicious calls from a person claiming to be from the ministry. The MFA said the th
Gamescom Asia 2022's Entertainment Zone will now be 'fully online' instead, Digital News,Large-scale events are coming back after the pandemic hiatus and people are eager to gather again in droves. But for fans and gamers looking forward to attending Gamescom Asia 2022, you might want
Google pulls 2,500 China-linked YouTube channels over disinformation, Digital News,Google says it has deleted more than 2,500 YouTube channels tied to China as part of its effort to weed out disinformation on the video sharing platform. The Alphabet-owned company said the channels were removed betwe
Purported render of Huawei P40 Pro reveal rear camera bump with 5 lens, Digital News,New purported render of the Huawei P40 Pro from @evleaks give us a better look at the upcoming flagship phone. The render suggest that there could be as many as 7 cameras on the phone. Aside from the two front-facin
14-year-old girl among 162 suspected drug offenders nabbed in CNB raids, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 14-year-old Singaporean girl was among 162 suspected drug offenders nabbed by Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers. The islandwide operation, which included raids in Jurong West, Bukit Panjang, P
US ends visa-free entry for those who have visited North Korea, World News,WASHINGTON – Washington on Monday (Aug 5) revoked visa-free entry rights to the United States for foreigners who have visited North Korea in the past eight years, potentially dealing a new blow to the isolated country's
Rolling Stone magazine's co-founder claims Angelina Jolie tipped them off about famous 2005 beach-walking photo with Brad Pitt, Entertainment News,Rolling Stone magazine's co-founder Jann Wenner claims Angelina Jolie helped set up the famous pictures of herself walking on a beach with Brad
Singapore outlines financial services overhaul with eye on green finance boom, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore announced plans on Thursday (Sept 15) to overhaul its financial services industry by 2025 in a bid to cement its position in a \”key battleground\” to fight climate change, mobilising ca
Upcoming iPhone 15 cable reported to have no MFi and Only 2.0 transfer speeds,A leaker recently posted on social media that the upcoming iPhone 15 cable won’t have MFi and limited data transfer speeds. @MajinBuOfficial posted on X …
5 best investment brokerage promotions (2021): Free Apple shares & more , Money News,Investment brokerages and Robo advisors are a dime a dozen these days. For us as potential customers, that’s good news, as it means they’re now fighting tooth and nail for a slice of the pie and doling out some swee
Indonesia to bring in 'emergency' measures after spike in Covid-19 cases, Asia News,JAKARTA, July 1 – President Joko Widodo said on Thursday (July 1) that Indonesia will bring in emergency measures running until July 20 aimed at containing an exponential spike in coronavirus cases that has
Last-minute shopping? Here are all the supermarket stores open over CNY period, Lifestyle News,The Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays are usually a well-deserved break for many businesses out there. But if you're in need of some last-minute groceries or essentials, don't fret. Instead of scra
10 style tips we've learnt from the youthful and feminine IU, Lifestyle News,Debuting at the age of 15 in 2007 with the mini-album Lost and Found, IU, or Lee Ji-eun, is not an unfamiliar name for those who love K-pop. Besides excelling as a solo singer and songwriter, IU has also found success
Could prime CCR condos start surging in demand after Q3 2021?, Money News,Overall home prices continued their steady upward pace in 2021; but property analysts have tipped private property prices to continue their rise as 2021 comes to a close. Prime region properties, which were lagging far behind
Boston gets Apple Maps Detailed City Experience,Boston is the latest city to receive the Apple Maps Detailed City Experience. Apple is slowly expanding to new cities in an effort to provide highly …
Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput found dead in his Mumbai home, Entertainment News,MUMBAI – Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who won acclaim for his role in the 2016 biopic of then Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, was found dead at his home in Mumbai on Sunday, police said. He w
007 carmaker Aston Martin announces stock market float, Business Wires News,Aston Martin, the British luxury car brand favoured by fictional spy James Bond, announced on Wednesday plans to list a quarter of its shares on the London stock market.Full details of the initial public offering will be pub
Apple iWork suite gets updated with new features,Apple has released a number of updates for its iWork suite. The full details of the updated apps, including Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, are available to …
5 proposals received for ailing Malaysia Airlines, says PM Mahathir , Malaysia News,LANGKAWI, Malaysia – Malaysia has received five proposals for its debt-laden national carrier Malaysia Airlines, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed said at a group media briefing on Monday (Jan 20). \”There are about fiv
First look: Netflix reveals Cowboy Bebop premiere and photos of John Cho as Spike, Entertainment News,Three, two, one…let’s jam! It has been a long time coming, but Netflix’s live-action take on beloved anime classic Cowboy Bebop has finally dropped its first batch of preview images, which showcases
UAE postpones Da Vinci unveiling at Louvre Abu Dhabi, World News,The UAE said Monday it had postponed the unveiling of the Louvre Abu Dhabi's most prized acquisition — a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, bought for a record $450 million (S$616 million). The painting, which was bought l
Trump eyes military parade to showcase US might , World News,Washington – US President Donald Trump has asked for a large-scale military parade, the White House said Tuesday, an unconventional move that would showcase American muscle and underscore his role as commander-in-chief. Trump – who has toy
Cathay Pacific sacks 2 aircrew for breaching Covid-19 rules, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways said on Saturday (Jan 1) two of its aircrew whom have tested positive for the Omicron variant were sacked for breaching medical surveillance regulations. Cathay said
$82 million in virtual currency hacked in Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – Digital currency worth around 6.7 billion yen (S$82 million) has been stolen in Japan following a hacking attack, a virtual exchange operator said on Thursday (Sept 20). Osaka-based Tech Bureau, which operates virtual currency exchan
MAS eases rules on loan repayments: Will this affect our local banks?, Money News,Last week, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the financial industry released a raft of new measures aimed at relieving the financial burden for those struggling from the pandemic. The main gist behind this
Martha Stewart, 80, starts dating again, Entertainment News,Martha Stewart has started dating again. The 80-year-old businesswoman — who was married to publisher Andrew Stewart until 1990 and has previously been linked to Sir Anthony Hopkins — coyly revealed that she is dating someone, but refused t
MOH disputes Gilbert Goh's story of patient who allegedly died of Covid-19 after being sent home twice from A&E, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Monday (Nov 8) it has found no record of a female patient under the age of 50 that allegedly died from Covid-19 infect
Meghan accuses UK royals of racism, says 'didn't want to be alive', World News,LONDON – Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, accused Britain’s royal family of raising concerns about how dark their son’s skin might be and pushing her to the brink of suicide, in a tell-all television inter
Secret life as a social escort in Singapore, Singapore News,Within the past year, Rebecca* has developed crushes on a lawyer, a cafe owner, and a freelance writer. They shared interests and talked about \”normal things\” like feeling miserable after watching La La Land and discovering that a particula
Stan Lee in US$1 billion lawsuit against company he started, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Comic books legend Stan Lee is suing the entertainment company he co-founded for damages topping US$1 billion (S$1.34 billion), accusing bosses of trying to steal his image, according to court documents fil
Japan's Cabinet reports third coronavirus case amid expanded state emergency, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's Cabinet said on Friday (April 17) that an official had tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the third case among officials at the Cabinet office. The case inside the Cabinet o
A night of celebration, a month of preparation: Jesseca Liu shows us her Star Awards journey, Entertainment News,It's just one night a year and local celebrities get gussied up in their most glamorous outfits, perhaps looking the most stylish they will be for the entire year. At the end of the
