Game of Thrones prequel meets Targaryens at height of power, Entertainment News,SAN DIEGO —The upcoming prequel to HBO's Game of Thrones will explore the origins of the Targaryen dynasty starting at the time of the family's greatest power, the cast and creators told fans at the annual Comi
Samsung unveils AI-powered digital avatar, Digital News,A Samsung lab on Tuesday unveiled a digital avatar it described as an AI-powered \”artificial human,\” claiming it is able to \”converse and sympathize\” like real people. The announcement at the opening of the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las
Jang Ja-yeon's 2009 suicide: Committee not calling for new probe into sexual-assault claims, Entertainment News,SEOUL – When South Korean actress Jang Ja-yeon committed suicide in 2009, she left behind an account of being sexually abused by 40 men in the business and media circles. None of the
Japan game giant Nexon plots western expansion, Digital News,TOKYO/LOS ANGELES — The Japanese creator of one of the longest-running online role-playing titles, whose most popular video game has attracted nearly a billion registered users, is gearing up for global expansion and setting its sights on
Twitter will not reinstate banned users without 'clear process,' Musk says, Digital News,Banned accounts will not be allowed back onto Twitter until the social media platform has \”a clear process for doing so,\” Elon Musk tweeted in the early hours on Wednesday (Nov 2), giving more clarity
Lawrence Wong appointed PAP deputy secretary-general, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has been appointed to the new post of deputy secretary-general of the People’s Action Party (PAP), after the party’s top decision-making body met on Saturday. Deputy Prime Minister He
WP launches GE2020 manifesto and election slogan 'Make Your Vote Count', Singapore News,\”Make Your Vote Count\” will be the Workers' Party's (WP) slogan for the general election. WP secretary-general Pritam Singh unveiled the party's slogan and manifesto on Sunday (June 28),
Ukraine's giant seed bank at risk of being lost as war rages, World News,LONDON – In underground vaults near Ukraine's battlefields, the genetic code for nearly 2,000 crops is in danger of being permanently destroyed. The risk came into sharp focus earlier this month when a research facili
Paya Lebar Quarter launches social commerce with Hashmeta enabling retailers to scale up digitally, Business Wires News,Singapore, Feb 7, 2022 – Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) by Lendlease and Hashmeta Group Holding's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hashmeta Pte. Ltd., have entered a strategic partnership f
Kimly backs out of Asian Story purchase; confirms CAD, MAS probe was over the acquisition, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – Singapore-listed coffee shop operator Kimly Limited is backing out on its $16 million acquisition of drinks manufacturer Asian Story Corporation (ASC) – a deal authorities have
Indian food delivery company introduces 'period leave' for female employees, Digital News,Indian food delivery company Zomato said on Saturday it would give female employees up to ten days of “period leave” per year, as part of an effort to combat what it said was stigma around the issue.
Scammers try to sell fake Facebook Libra digital currency… on Facebook, Digital News,Fraudsters are out to cash in on interest in Facebook-backed digital currency Libra, hawking bogus buying opportunities at online venues including the social network itself. Libra is to launch next year, overseen
Horse race's advertising on Sydney Opera House sparks uproar, World News,SYDNEY – A government push to use the Sydney Opera House's sails to advertise a horse racing event over the wishes of the building's management has sparked uproar among many Australians over the commercialisation
Raeesah Khan's lies: What COP says WP should have done if it was truthful, Singapore News,The Committee of Privileges (COP) released a report of their findings and recommendations on Thursday (Feb 10), following an inquiry into former Sengkang MP Raeesah Khan, who admitted she had lied in Parli
From Tony Bennett to Kanye and Jon Batiste, Grammys cast wide net, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Jon Batiste led the Grammy nominations on Tuesday (Nov 23) in the best album field that spanned rap to jazz music and embraced newcomers like teen sensation Olivia Rodrigo and veteran Tony Bennett ali
166 million-dollar HDB resale flats sold in the first half of 2022, Money News,31 HDB resale flats were transacted for at least a million dollars last month, according to the 99.co and SRX Flash Report on the HDB resale market in June 2022. This brings the total number of million-dollar flats sold i
Property tax for HDB flats to increase, payment due in Jan, Money News,SINGAPORE – Most owners of Housing Board flats can expect to pay more in property taxes next year, as the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) will be revising the annual value (AV) of HDB flats in line with increase in m
Head designer at French fashion house Lanvin leaves just after 8 months, Women News,PARIS – Lanvin designer Olivier Lapidus is leaving the French fashion house after just eight months with immediate effect as part of a management shake-up, the firm said on Thursday. Lapidus' departure comes a m
New WHO panel to speed up pandemic response, address shortcomings, World News,GENEVA — The World Health Organisation's governing board agreed on Monday (May 30) to form a new committee to help speed up its response to health emergencies like Covid-19. The UN health agency faced criticism for it
Indonesia leans on health tech startups to cope with virus surge, Digital News,JAKARTA – As coronavirus cases surge in Indonesia, doctors are working double-time treating patients both at hospitals and online through health tech startups – an approach that is quickly becoming part of the national he
Mingle with other travellers & indulge in a staycation at 2 new Chinatown boutique hotels, Lifestyle News,You won't be faulted for mistaking co-living hotel ST Signature Chinatown for a photo gallery. Located on the second level of a conservation shophouse, the stairwell leading to it is decora
Pin Jin or dowry: What you should know about this Chinese wedding tradition, Lifestyle News,A Chinese wedding tradition, Pin Jin, the bride's price, is a practice in which the groom's family offers the bride's family an amount of money as a symbol of respect. It's normally given
8 million-dollar flats sold in Toa Payoh in August; 5-room flat sells for $1.35m, Money News,SINGAPORE – Prices for Housing Board resale flats rose for the 26th straight month in August, with 33 flats changing hands for at least $1 million. HDB resale flat prices are up by 10.8 per cent year on year
Quibi hopes 'quick bite' TV for smartphones wins viewers, Digital News,Las Vegas – New streaming service Quibi on Wednesday provided a glimpse into its bid to win over smartphone users, vowing to shake up the industry with original programs lasting less than 10 minutes. Quibi founder Jeffr
Meredith Corp to sell Time media brand to Marc and Lynne Benioff for $261m, Business Wires News,Meredith Corp said on Sunday it entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Time media brand to Marc and Lynne Benioff for $190 million (S$261 million) in cash.The US media company said the Benioffs w
Disney CEO Bob Iger believes that too many Star Wars films were released, Entertainment News,Disney CEO Bob Iger admits the company released too many 'Star Wars' films in a short time frame. Iger believes \”less is more\” when it comes to the franchise and after Disney bought Lucasfilm and t
Artists defend value of creative work to society after survey sparks debate, Lifestyle News,Artists play an important role in society and their work cannot be disregarded, arts practitioners said, after a survey in The Sunday Times sparked discussion about the value society places on artists. The su
