7 takeaways from the US midterm elections, World News,WASHINGTON – Tuesday's (Nov 6) US congressional elections ended with what might be called a split decision. Democrats gained more than enough seats to take control of the US House of Representatives, but lost ground to Republicans in the US
Asean's Myanmar envoy in talks with junta over visit and access to Suu Kyi, Asia News,BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei diplomat appointed by a Southeast Asian regional bloc as its special envoy to Myanmar said on Saturday (Sept 4) he is still negotiating with the military on the terms of a visi
Singapore detects first 3 local cases of new Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore has detected its first local cases of the new Omicron sub-variants that are driving a fresh increase in Covid-19 numbers all over the world. On Sunday night (May 15), the Ministry o
Hawker centre, coffee shop diners will be reminded to return their trays by safe distancing ambassadors: NEA, Singapore News,Efforts to raise hygiene and cleanliness standards at hawker centres, coffee shops and public toilets will be ramped up from Friday (June 19), when restrictions to curb the sp
Foreigners leaving Singapore no longer need passports stamped from April 22, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Foreigners leaving Singapore will no longer need to have their passports stamped from next Monday (April 22). The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Wednesday that it would \”cease
'Since Covid-19, I went from making $100 an hour to nothing', Money News,Gisele Woon has been running MagicPainters, a face-painting service, since 2014. But just as the company was beginning to enjoy steady success, the Covid-19 pandemic brought business to a screeching halt. The 24-year-
Ang Mo Kio market's war on rodents sees authorities step up efforts in 6-hour operation, Singapore News,[UPDATE Sept 11, 3pm] Ang Mo Kio Town Council told AsiaOne that during the overnight operation at Block 628 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 market on Thursday (Sept 9), one rat and two shrews were culled
Get Christmas gifts for foodies at this hyper-local bazaar, Lifestyle News,Joined by their goal in championing local F&B businesses in Singapore, Food Culture Singapore and The Refectory will hold a Christmas-themed retail fair on the weekend of Dec 18 and 19. Named An Artisan's Christmas S
Myanmar says 8 coronavirus cases among returnees from Malaysia, Asia News,YANGON – Myanmar authorities said on Tuesday said they have found eight coronavirus cases among scores of people who returned from Malaysia, where the authorities have recently been detaining undocumented migrants. Myanmar off
Brazil's Amazon deforestation surges to 15-year high, undercutting government pledge, 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. BRASILIA – Deforestation in Brazil&
Wuhan virus: Australian scientists 'first to grow' new coronavirus outside China, World News,SYDNEY – Scientists in Australia have successfully replicated the deadly Wuhan coronavirus, in what they said would be a \”game changer\” in the fight against a deadly epidemic which has stricken tho
2 new coronavirus cases in S'pore, including Certis officer who had served quarantine orders on 2 who tested positive, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There are two new coronavirus cases in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Monday evening (Feb 10), bringing the total number of cases he
TikTok proposes social media coalition to curb harmful content, Digital News,TikTok has proposed a global coalition of social media firms for early identification and removal of harmful content, the company said on Tuesday, as networking apps face a barrage of criticism over issues ranging from misi
Malaysian climber has 'miracle' rescue on Nepal's Mount Annapurna, Malaysia News,KATHMANDU – A Malaysian climber stranded in the open for two nights on one of the world's most treacherous mountains was rescued in Nepal on Thursday (April 25), expedition organisers said. Climbing
Bangladesh tells UN it will no longer take in Myanmar refugees, Asia News,Bangladesh told the UN Security Council on Thursday that it will no longer be able to take in refugees from Myanmar. Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque told a council meeting that the crisis over the repatriation of hundreds of
Taiwan rebuffs accusations it racially attacked WHO chief, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan on Thursday angrily condemned accusations from the World Health Organisation's (WHO) boss that racist slurs against him had come from the island, saying racism did not exist in Taiwan. Taiwan's exclusion f
4 dividend-paying stocks I never plan to sell, Money News,For investors, there are few things more satisfying than the sound of dividends dropping into your bank account. After all, who wouldn't enjoy sitting back while cash flows in? Income-seeking investors liken a dividend flow to a tap that
Actress Dawn Wells, castaway Mary Ann on TV's Gilligan's Island, dies from Covid-19, Entertainment News,Dawn Wells, who parlayed her girl-next-door charm and wholesome beauty into enduring TV fame as the sweet-natured desert island castaway Mary Ann on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s I
US review of Covid-19's China origin unlikely to solve vexing questions, World News,WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is set to be briefed on the US intelligence community's investigation into how Covid-19 started, with the report likely to disappoint in delivering clear answers about the d
Cargo ship, crew vanish from Indonesian waters, Asia News,JAKARTA – A cargo ship and two dozen crew members have vanished in waters off Indonesia's remote Maluku islands, the authorities said on Wednesday (Aug 28). The 190m vessel, carrying nickel ore, was travelling from Halmahera island to Su
Taiwan air force loses another fighter, second crash in 3 months, Asia News,TAIPEI – A Taiwanese Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashed into the sea off the island's southeast coast on Monday (March 14) though the pilot was rescued alive, the presidential office said, the second hull loss of a combat
34-year-old Singaporean doctor dies after 8-year battle with epilepsy, Singapore News,After having to live with a serious epileptic condition for the past eight years, a young Singaporean doctor succumbed to the rare neurological disorder on National Day (Aug 9), leaving her grieving husband and fam
Private social gatherings of any size, in homes or public spaces, not allowed under new law, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Social gatherings of any size, in homes or public spaces, will no longer be allowed under a new law for combating the coronavirus outbreak. The ban includes having private parties
World's first octopus farm stirs ethical debate, 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. Spurred on by soaring demand for seafood, a Spanish company plans to ope
Home of China's dog meat festival defiant amid outcry, China News,YULIN, China – Residents of China's southern city of Yulin defended eating dog meat to celebrate the summer solstice on Thursday, as animal rights activists seek new ways to pressure organizers to cancel the annual festival.
Rescue efforts wind down at quake-hit Taiwan city, 7 still missing, Asia News,HUALIEN, Taiwan – Rescue operations after a devastating 6.4 magnitude earthquake that rocked Taiwan's tourist area of Hualien this week started to wind down on Friday, with the death toll at 10 and seven people still
