Japan PM Shinzo Abe declares state of emergency over coronavirus, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday (April 7) declared a month-long state of emergency in Tokyo and six other parts of the country over a spike in coronavirus cases. \”As I decided that a situation feare
Woman on mobility scooter crashes into glass door at Toa Payoh interchange, leaves scene 'immediately', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman on a personal mobility aid crashed into a sliding glass door at Toa Payoh Bus Interchange on Saturday morning (June 1), causing it to shatter. In a vid
Starting out as a freelancer: Here's how you can manage your money like a pro, Money News,While working for yourself means having lots of freedom to set your schedule or choosing your clients you would like to work with, it also means you are solely responsible for delivering your work and mana
Greenhouse gases from rice paddies may be 2 times higher than thought, World News,The way some irrigated rice paddies are managed worldwide, with cycles of flooding followed by dry periods, may lead to twice the planet-warming greenhouse gas pollution as previously thought, researchers said Monday.
Man slashing wife at Beach Road: How the attack unfolded, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who allegedly tried to kill a woman in Beach Road on Thursday (April 14) afternoon has been arrested. The man, 46, is believed to be the woman's husband, and he may have used more than one weapon. The wom
Year-end floods can be used to draw tourists from Singapore, Malaysian politician suggests, Malaysia News,Politicians have made plenty of eyebrow-raising comments over the years, but this Malaysian politician has drawn flak for suggesting that a natural disaster can be turned into an opportunity. In
Grab's Uber deal still has some obstacles to navigate, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Regulatory scrutiny could complicate ride-hailing company Grab's takeover of Uber Technologies' Southeast Asian business, but there is little the authorities can do to stop Uber from simply exiting the r
Emergency SOS on iPhone saves injured hiker,A California Angelos National Forest hiker was rescued through her iPhone’s Emergency SOS via Satellite. Juana Reyes was hiking with friends at the Trail …
Man throws himself at oncoming car along Woodlands Ring Road, police investigating case, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police are investigating an incident where a man appeared to throw himself at an oncoming car along Woodlands Ring Road last Thursday afternoon (Dec 27). The police said on Monday
Three-year-old in China survives six-storey fall, China News,BEIJING – A three-year-old boy has survived a fall from a sixth-floor balcony in southwest China after neighbours caught him with a large blanket, according to state media. Video of Monday's incident shows the boy clinging onto a slab
