Should right-sizing be part of your retirement plan? , Money News,Perhaps the children have moved out, or perhaps right-sizing was part of your retirement plans all along. Whatever the case, it's time to sell — and if you've done well for yourself, you might be wondering: why do you have t
Indian police target PNB Mumbai branch auditors in $2.6 billion fraud probe, Asia News,MUMBAI/NEW DELHI – Federal police in India on Thursday (March 1) told a court that an internal auditor at a Mumbai branch of Punjab National Bank conspired with other officials to carry out a US$2 billion (S$2.6 b
12 small space ideas from homes worldwide to 'Kope' for your HDB flat, Lifestyle News,Homes around the world provide a wealth of inspiration for our own HDB flats. From São Paulo to Osaka, we take a look at the ones with limited square footage to see how they make the most of their space.
10 coolest Airbnbs in the world that actually fit your budget, Lifestyle News,Have you ever wondered why peer-to-peer accommodation networks like Airbnb are gaining so much traction these days? More travellers, especially millennials, are opting to stay with the locals instead of traditional hotels.
Gojek rides to come with internal video cameras, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Indonesian ride-hailing company Gojek will become the first taxi-like operator to install inward-facing recorders in its cars. In a message to consumers on Monday, Gojek said the devices will record video and audio footage w
First-time car owners: What to check when taking delivery, Lifestyle News,Buying your very first car, whether brand-new or pre-owned, is exciting. What's even more exciting, and perhaps slightly nerve-wracking, is when you take delivery of said vehicle. Taking delivery of your first car is tota
SAF captain pleads not guilty over Bionix incident where NSF died, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) captain accused of acting rashly in an incident that led to the death of full-time national serviceman (NSF) Liu Kai pleaded not guilty on Thursday (March 18). Corporal Firs
TV titans Trump, Oprah go head to head on US campaign trail, World News,Two former TV stars and political opposites – media mogul Oprah Winfrey and President Donald Trump – took to the US campaign trail on Thursday, five days before elections that will determine whether Trump's Republicans reta
He takes the temperature of his 'hairy kids' at the zoo every day during this circuit breaker, Lifestyle News,Nothing can keep Jeremy Chew apart from the orangutans at the Singapore Zoo, not even a bad traffic accident. The Deputy Head Keeper of Great Apes at Wildlife Reserves Singapore (W
Selected private clinics to offer SinoVac's Covid-19 vaccine: Where to get it and how much it'll cost, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Twenty-four private healthcare institutions have been selected by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to be licensed providers of Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine. MOH
True story: My child weighed just 850g, born prematurely at 26 weeks – and is a healthy teen now, Lifestyle News,From the initial shock of giving birth prematurely to the feeling of helpless when your tiny baby is fighting for her life in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), these are memories t
9 things every first-time HDB homeowner must know before renovating their flat , Lifestyle News,#1. ONLY ENGAGE RENOVATION PROFESSIONALS FROM THE DIRECTORY OF RENOVATION CONTRACTOR (DRC) You may earn a fine of up to $5,000 and other penalties if you did not engage renovation professionals from DRC,
Thailand to demand proof of health insurance for 'risky' long-term visitors, Asia News,BANGKOK – Foreigners in the \”risky\” over-50 age group will have to present proof of health insurance when applying for Thai long-term non-immigrant visas, a minister said on Wednesday (Oct 9), so the gov
Japan's bird flu outbreak worsens, over 2 million chickens culled, Asia News,A bird flu outbreak in Japan worsened on Thursday (Dec 10), with farms in two more prefectures slaughtering chickens in a record cull of poultry as the government ordered the disinfection of all chicken farms. The high
Recovering from Covid-19 at the F1 Pit Building: What patients can expect, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The F1 Pit Building has been converted into a treatment facility for seniors who are infected with Covid-19 and have chronic illnesses, but are well, independent and do not require hospital care. Su
Indonesia's oldest zoo reopens with social distancing restrictions, Asia News,Indonesia’s oldest zoo reopened on Saturday, but to a fraction of the normal number of visitors, after being forced to close more than three months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic. The 156-year-old Ragunan Zoo
All secondary school students to have personal digital devices by 2028, $200 Edusave top-up to support purchase, Digital News,By 2028, all secondary school students will have their own digital device, such as an iPad, as part of a national digital literacy programme the Ministry of Education (MOE) i
Coronavirus: Employers who send healthy workers to hospitals for Covid-19 test may get work pass privileges suspended, warns MOM, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Do not send employees to hospitals unless there is a medical emergency, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has warned employers, after hospitals re
Changi Airport working with airlines to avoid travel chaos as demand returns, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's Changi Airport has avoided long lines and baggage handling problems that have plagued rivals in Europe, North America and Australia through tight coordination of capacity increas
Philippines suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine health authorities suspended on Thursday (April 8) the use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine for people below 60 years of age to investigate reports of blood clots coming from overseas. The temporary s
Australia to ease coronavirus curbs in 3 stages, targets July for full removal, World News,SYDNEY – Australia will ease social distancing restrictions implemented to slow the spread of the coronavirus in a three-step process, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday (May 8), with the aim of remo
99 investigated, 29 arrested over various breaches at massage parlours, nightlife outlets, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nearly a hundred people are under investigation and 29 of them have been arrested following a police crackdown on 283 massage establishments and public entertainment and nightlife ou
Granite to laminates: A guide to 6 kitchen countertops, Lifestyle News,The countertop is the centrepiece of a kitchen and determines how its design will be perceived in terms of function, weight, durability, proportion and cost. Marble Its distinctive veining makes this natural stone luxurious and g
Thailand's main airport offers rapid coronavirus test for international arrivals, Asia News,SAMUT PRAKAN – Thailand's main international airport unveiled rapid coronavirus tests on Friday (July 3) for some overseas arrivals after a three-month ban on foreign visitors was partially lifted t
8 things HDB homeowners must know to ensure a smooth defects checking experience, Lifestyle News,A photo of Tampines GreenVerge with a wrongly assembled precast went viral last year. This is a classical example of what will go (embarrassingly) wrong if the defect inspection was not done correctly an
Sydney to ease drinking rules to boost nightlife, World News,SYDNEY – Sydney's lacklustre nightlife received a long-awaited boost on Thursday (Nov 28) when officials announced an end to rules severely limiting where and when people can drink alcohol. New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian a
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's life in 'serious danger', must be taken abroad, say UN experts, World News,GENEVA – UN human rights experts called on Russia on Wednesday (April 21) to allow jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be medically evacuated and treated abroad, saying th
Brrr! Brutal cold raises concerns over Olympics opening ceremony, Asia News,Pyeongchang, South Korea – Freezing weather at the Winter Olympics may force some athletes and staff to pull out of Friday's opening ceremony as Pyeongchang shivers in temperatures plunging to minus 20 degrees Celsius.
Floods ravage eastern India as coronavirus infections surge, Asia News,GUWAHATI, India – Monsoon floods have swamped large parts of India’s densely populated eastern states, forcing more than a million people into makeshift shelters despite the risk of coronavirus, senior officials said on Thursday.
Time to allow migrant workers out of dorms? Health experts weigh in, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nearly three weeks have passed since a Covid-19 case was last reported in foreign worker dormitories, and some health experts now approve of easing the strict movement restrictions on them. The residents
Grab launches pet-friendly transport service GrabPet in beta, Singapore News,PET owners can now book a Grab ride on-demand with their animal companions on board, using the new GrabPet service launched in beta on Wednesday. The service, which charges fares from S$14, caters to all pets approved by th
How investors can gain insights from 52 week low stocks, Money News,A stock near its 52-week low means that it is trading near the lowest price within a one year period based on the daily closing price for the security. Many value investors tend to show increased interest in 52-week low stocks becau
MAS warns financial sector of critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Critical security flaws have been discovered in Microsoft Windows operating systems affecting millions of machines running on them, prompting the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to issue an al
3 ways to save money on your life insurance, Money News,There's more to saving money on life insurance than annual discounts or seasonal promotions. In fact, one of the most effective ways to reduce your life insurance premium is by leading a life that reduces your chances of actually needing t
Vietnam F1 Grand Prix gets go-ahead despite virus fears, Asia News,Vietnam's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix will take place in Hanoi in April as planned, organisers told AFP on Tuesday, avoiding the fate of the Chinese Grand Prix which was postponed over the deadly coronavirus outbreak. The v
Wall of Ng Teng Fong's mansion collapses, causing jam on Dunearn Rd, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Part of the boundary wall of the former residence of late billionaire Ng Teng Fong collapsed on Sunday (Nov 13) afternoon, pouring debris over all three lanes of Dunearn Road. The concrete debris cau
