Pope condemns exploitation of women, children in Thailand, Asia News,BANGKOK – Pope Francis yesterday condemned the exploitation of women and children in Thailand, which is notorious for its sex tourism, calling the violence, abuse and enslavement they suffer evils that must be uprooted. Pope Franci
SCDF doctor shares insight from frontline of pandemic; internet thirsts for him instead, Digital News,Millennials of Singapore, a media company geared for Singapore’s millennials (go figure), recently chatted with a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) medical officer, a doctor by the name of Darren
Parliament: Why sudden change in age for automatic CPF payouts not a good idea, says Josephine Teo, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Manpower Minister Josephine Teo explained on Monday (Feb 18) in Parliament why she is wary of making a sudden change in the policy on the age that Central Provident Fund mem
GE2020: Rally scripts not required for submission, but TV broadcasts yes, Singapore News,Political parties and candidates taking part in the July 10 general election can carry out online campaigning activities, including rallies, without having to submit their scripts to the authorities beforehand.
Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala makes history as head of WTO, World News,GENEVA/WASHINGTON – Three months after the Trump administration rejected her, former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received unanimous backing on Monday (Feb 15) to become the first woman and first African director-
Pritam Singh to set aside 50% of Leader of the Opposition pay for needy residents, charitable causes, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh said on Tuesday (July 28) that he will contribute half of his salary as Leader of the Opposition towards his party, programmes for r
Weinstein accuser details assault, challenged over emails, Entertainment News,One of Harvey Weinstein's main accusers told his rape trial Monday that the ex-Hollywood producer forcibly performed oral sex on her in a children's bedroom in his New York home. Defence lawyers ferociously chall
Former Malaysia PM Najib may seek re-election to parliament despite conviction, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has not ruled out seeking re-election to parliament within the next two years, he told Reuters in an interview, undeterred by a corruptio
Even expat YouTubers think Singapore Social is un-Singaporean, Digital News,Yes, yes, it’s been weeks since the cringe-grenade of a reality show called Singapore Social exploded onto our screens, but the topic of how we love to hate-watch all eight episodes still lingers in our conversations. But wh
'South Korea's Bernie Sanders' tops polls with talk of universal basic income, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean politician who once said he aspired to be a \”successful Bernie Sanders\” is leading the field to replace Moon Jae-in as president after rising to prominence with an aggressiv
$26 just for Sprite? Annoyed woman says she only got drink despite ordering meal on delivery platform, Singapore News,Nothing frustrates a hungry food delivery customer more than an incomplete order, especially after forking out a pretty penny for it. One woman got particularly upset over hers, comp
Duterte's daughter says she has 'running mate' offers for Philippines 2022 election, Asia News,MANILA – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter said late Wednesday that politicians, including her father's closest aide and preferred successor, have offered to run wit
'I suddenly blurted out that line': Hong Huifang's improvisation in Ajoomma made her character relatable, Entertainment News,In a spur of the moment, Hong Huifang blurred the line between fiction and reality with a few terse words. In an interview with AsiaOne last Thursday (Oct 20),
