Passwords may be passe as biometrics gain support, Digital News,Using passwords to protect online systems could soon be a thing of the past as other security measures – including biometrics authentication – are gaining favour among tech players. Speaking to The Sunday Times on Wednesday, Microsoft&#
'A self-portrait in songs': Paul McCartney looks back on his lyrics, Entertainment News,LONDON – From looking for inspiration on the bus to finding titles in dreams, Paul McCartney looks back on his life in a new book recounting how he wrote some of the world's most famous songs. Desc
Coronavirus could disrupt Tokyo Olympics but Governor Yuriko Koike tells London to back off, Asia News,Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike hit back on Friday at a candidate to be London mayor who offered to host this year's Olympics due to the coronavirus epidemic affecting Japan. \”London can host the
Seas to rise dramatically even if greenhouse gases are curbed, World News,WASHINGTON – Just as an oil tanker steaming ahead at full speed cannot stop immediately, so the dramatic rise in sea levels will continue even if the world manages to slash greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, experts war
Abe: G7 supports holding 'complete' Tokyo Olympics, Asia News,TOKYO – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday that Group of Seven leaders had agreed to support a \”complete\” Olympics, but dodged questions about whether any of the leaders had brought up the possibility of postponement. His
Paralympics: Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu wins Singapore's first gold in Tokyo, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu successfully retained her 100m backstroke (S2) title at the Tokyo Paralympics on Wednesday (Aug 25) after she placed first in the final at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre. She took the
Singapore tests distancing dongles to track mingling at meetings, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singapore business gathering is using movement dongles to make sure participants keep their distance, as the region’s business hub prepares to start hosting big events safely as the world looks to move on
Top Chinese general says need to keep military option for Taiwan, China News,BEIJING – China needs to keep both peaceful and military options to resolve the “Taiwan issue”, a top Chinese general said on Friday (May 29). If the chance for “peaceful reunification” is gone, then China’s military will u
Kobe Bryant's public memorial a ticketed event, with proceeds going to sports foundation, World News,Kobe Bryant's public memorial will be for ticket holders only, but proceeds from sales will go to his Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. The 41-year-old basketball star and his 13-yea
Women's rights activist to leaders at UN: Don't let Taliban fool you, World News,UNITED NATIONS – Afghan rapper and activist, Sonita Alizadeh, fled her homeland with her family when it was last ruled by the Taliban more than two decades ago when women could not work, had to cover their fac
Olympic-bound swimmers Joseph Schooling, Quah Zheng Wen granted NS deferment till 2021, Singapore News,With the Covid-19 pandemic pushing back the Olympic Games to 2021, local swimmers Joseph Schooling and Quah Zheng Wen will get more time to train for their events. The pair have been granted extens
How 'Heidi' conquered Japan, sparking an anime revolution, Entertainment News,Heidi and Super Mario may not seem to have much in common but anime and video game aficionados will detect the signature style of Japanese character designer Yoichi Kotabe in both. Far from the Swiss Alps, the ch
TikTok prepares advertisers for possible app ban, Digital News,TikTok is preparing advertisers for a possible ban of its app in the United States, ad buyers said, offering refunds for ad campaigns that are unable to run. The short-form video app’s advertising business is still nascent. TikTok’s anti
AstraZeneca suspends leading Covid-19 vaccine trials after a participant's illness, World News,AstraZeneca Plc said it has paused global trials, including large late-stage trials, of its experimental coronavirus vaccine due to an unexplained illness in a study participant. The vaccine, develope
Olympics: German cycling sports director sent home after racist remarks, World News,TOKYO – The sporting director of the German cycling federation (BDR) has been told to return home from the Tokyo Olympics after being caught on camera making racist remarks during Wednesday's men's Olympic
Keanu Reeves has been dating Alexandra Grant for several years, Entertainment News,Keanu Reeves made his public debut with artist Alexandra Grant at the LACMA Art + Film Gala last November following reports they had started dating, and now their friend Jennifer Tilly has revealed they have actually
Computex 2020 is rescheduled for a 3rd time in its history… to 2021, Digital News,Covid-19 is still ravaging many parts of the world, and it is safe to assume at this point that major events that were promised to continue will be postponed or cancelled eventually – if they are not already. So, her
GE2020: Reform Party no-show at Radin Mas SMC Constituency Political Broadcast , Singapore News,The Reform Party's (RP) Radin Mas SMC candidate Kumar Appavoo will not be appearing in the Constituency Political Broadcast (CPB) on July 7. In response to AsiaOne's queries, RP's Charles Y
Space bases could preserve civilization in World War III: Elon Musk , World News,WASHINGTON – Bases on the moon and Mars could help preserve human civilisation and hasten its regeneration on earth in the event of a third world war, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, said on Sunday. Musk, the founde
Should you upgrade to a new Samsung Note 10 if you already own a Note 9?, Digital News,If you are wondering whether you should upgrade your Note 9 to the latest Note 10/10+ that Samsung has to offer, the quick answer is: probably not. But, if your Note 9 is not living up to your expectations or you
Moscow to invite 'friendly countries' to Russian university games: Minister, World News,Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin said on Wednesday (March 30) that Russia would invite \”friendly countries\” to take part in its national university games, at a time when its own athletes remain sid
You missed it: Priscilla Wong, Edwin Siu hold intimate wedding in Bali, Entertainment News,Priscilla Wong and Edwin Siu sure love to give us surprises. The celebrity couple stunned showbusiness in December when they announced during the TVB Anniversary Awards that they were already married. Mr and M
Extraordinary Attorney Woo's Park Eun-bin to meet Singapore fans on Nov 11, ticket prices released, Entertainment News,Here's an extraordinary offer for the fans of Extraordinary Attorney Woo's Park Eun-bin. The South Korean actress will be meeting Singapore fans on Nov 11, 8pm at Cap
Golden Horse: Hong Huifang and Ajoomma left empty-handed, Sylvia Chang wins Best Actress, Entertainment News,TAIPEI – Veteran Taiwanese actress Sylvia Chang edged out four other contenders, including Singapore star Hong Huifang, to take home the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress on Saturda
What's on this weekend in Singapore: May 28 – 30, 2021, Lifestyle News,Find out what's on this weekend! 1. Texture making art workshop [embed]https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=256586619277262&set=gm.269243338287506&type=3&theater[/embed] Get creative with this texture-mak
Thai police make arrest over 'inappropriate' Facebook rally photo, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai police arrested a suspect behind an \”inappropriate\” photo posted on Facebook from an anti-government rally, a minister said on Wednesday (Dec 18), as the offending image went viral days after the la
Tennis: World No. 2 Caroline Wozniacki ousted in Indian Wells, World News,INDIAN WELLS, United States – Russian Daria Kasatkina, who has beaten all four reigning Grand Slam champions in the past year, upset world No. 2 Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 7-5 at the WTA Indian Wells event on Tuesday. Kasatkina r
Floodwaters rise as killer storm Florence stalks southeastern US, World News,Catastrophic floods raised the threat of dam breaks and landslides across the southeastern United States on Sunday, prolonging the agony caused by a killer hurricane that has left more than a dozen people dead and billions
WhatsApp limits users to five text forwards to curb rumours, Digital News,JAKARTA – Facebook Inc's WhatsApp is limiting worldwide the number of times a user can forward a message to five, starting on Monday, as the popular messaging service looks to fight \”misinformation and rumours\”, company e
SITEX is primed and ready for tech heads, gamers, and digital artists this year, Digital News,Calling all fans of video games, gaming gadgets, digital arts and everything consumer tech! It's time to mark your calendar (again) for yet another convention at the Singapore Expo. Now hitting its 31s
Netflix's Cowboy Bebop live-action series takes off this fall with original composer on board, Entertainment News,While anime been around before the glorious days of Cowboy Bebop, the critically-acclaimed sci-fi series was largely credited to have introduced the genre to a new wave of Western a
Former US president Barack Obama and wife Michelle in Singapore for public talks in December, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Obamas are coming to Singapore in December, to give two separate public talks organised by business events provider The Growth Faculty. Former United States president Barack O
Dramatic rescue after US swimmer faints and sinks to bottom of pool, World News,American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was in danger of drowning after losing consciousness in the pool at the world championships in Budapest on Wednesday (June 22) before being rescued by her coach Andrea Fuentes. Spa
Against war and other shocks, pandemic fades from world economic agenda, World News,WASHINGTON – The dozens of items on the public agenda of the annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund this week include several sessions on climate change, food security, and other chronic wo
Thai actress shocks fans with photo of bloodied breastmilk after pumping, Entertainment News,Motherhood is a labour of love that can take blood, sweat and tears — literally. Thai actress Panward Hemmanee, 39, recently gave fans a scare when she uploaded an Instagram post of her bloodied breastmilk a
Iranian World Cup squad declines to sing national anthem, backing protests, World News,DOHA — Iran's World Cup team declined to sing their anthem before their opening World Cup match on Monday (Nov 21) in a sign of support for mass protests back home after many fans accused the squad of siding
Instagram takes on YouTube with IGTV, its new long-form video feature, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Instagram said Wednesday (June 20) it now has more than one billion active users, as it unveiled a new long-form video feature in a bid to attract \”creators\” like those on YouTube. It becomes the four
The Stages of Addiction and Recovery Explained – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,Introduction Addiction is not a singular event but a progressive affliction—stealthy in onset, corrosive in evolution. Defined by compulsive substance use despite adverse consequences, addiction alters brain chemistry, reshapes beha
Thai protesters target royal spending at Bangkok rally, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai protesters criticised spending by King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s palace and held a “fashion show” that parodied members of the royal family at a rally in Bangkok on Thursday that drew thousands of people. What began as anti
K-pop sensation BTS hopes to 'see you in Seoul' in March, Entertainment News,SEOUL – K-pop sensation BTS hopes to hold an in-person concert in Seoul for the first since the pandemic, Yonhap news agency reported on Friday, after the group posted a tweet promising to \”see you in Seoul, MARCH
Nicholas Tse's sister has a baby girl, but who's the father?, Entertainment News,Guess what? Jennifer Tse's now a mum. The Hong Kong model-actress announced on Instagram that her daughter has turned 100 days old by posting a photo of the baby grasping her finger. In the post, the 36-y
Global tech and gadget show CES to be only online in 2021 due to Covid-19, Digital News,CES, the biggest global tech and gadget show, held every January in Las Vegas, will be only online in 2021 due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, organizer Consumer Technology Association said on Tuesday.
New Zealand must prepare for new coronavirus outbreaks, PM says, World News,SYDNEY (Reuters) – New Zealand must prepare for new coronavirus outbreaks as the pandemic spreads globally but will not drop its elimination strategy if community transmission was discovered, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sa
Jack Ma makes first live appearance in 3 months after crackdown on Ant, Alibaba, China News,SHANGHAI – Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma made his first appearance since October on Wednesday when he spoke to a group of teachers by video, easing concern about his unusual absence from public life and sendi
