Six dead in rail accident on wind-battered Danish bridge, World News,Six people were killed Wednesday after debris apparently from a cargo train smashed into a passenger train in high winds on a bridge connecting two islands in Denmark, the rail operator and officials said. The passenger train appea
Trump says South Korea will not lift North Korea sanctions without US approval, World News,SEOUL/WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday South Korea will not lift sanctions on Pyongyang without US approval, after the South Korean foreign minister softened earlier comments that some
This is the $300k heirloom Jamie Chua will give her daughter, Women News,While the Singaporean socialite is well-known for her extravagant lifestyle, Jamie Chua also harbours a sentimental side that belies what you see on Instagram. Though she greets us while impeccably primped and polished, Jamie l
Daily roundup: Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Singapore becomes an option for Hongkongers amid political crisis An increasing number of Hong Kong residents are look
COE supply to be increased: No $100k COEs after all?, Singapore News,The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced that the supply of Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) will be increased by 14.3 percent for the period of May to July 2022, with the increase spread out across Categories A and E pri
Daily roundup: Here's how this Singapore-based author and financial analyst retired at 33 – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Singapore-based author and financial analyst retired at 33… Here's how he did it Meet Morten Str
Taiwanese woman who survived 2015 water park blaze bravely shows off her scars, earning netizens' praise, Asia News,A Taiwanese woman who has undergone 21 operations in the past three years after she survived the 2015 blaze that ripped through Taipei's Formosa Fun Coast water park has earn
'Hero' saves child in spectacular Paris rescue, World News,PARIS – A young Malian man was hailed a hero on Sunday (May 27) after he sprang into action to save a four-year-old child hanging from a fourth-floor balcony by single-handedly scaling the facade of the building and hauling the you
Filipinos 'Pooh-Pooh' Xi's Manila visit, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine Twitter and Facebook feeds were flooded on Tuesday (Nov 20) with Winnie the Pooh memes in a winking expression of anti-China sentiment stirred by President Xi Jinping's state visit to Manila. The self-describe
Malaysia, Goldman discuss smaller penalty over 1MDB scandal: Bloomberg, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has discussed a $2 billion (S$2.7 billion) to $3 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs over the US bank's alleged role in the 1MDB scandal, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, less than ha
Flat-pack empire: 5 things to know about Kamprad and Ikea, World News,Stockholm – Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of furniture giant Ikea, has died at the age of 91. Here are five things to know about the Swedish entrepreneur and his empire of flat-pack furniture and meatballs: What does Ikea stand for?
'I'm just trying to be an example': Mark Wahlberg won't force his children to go to church, Entertainment News,Mark Wahlberg won't \”impose\” his faith on his children. The 50-year-old actor – who has Ella, 18, Michael, 16, Brendan, 13, and Grace, 12, with wife Rhea Durham – w
Starbucks CEO apologises for arrests of two black men, World News,NEW YORK – Starbucks chief executive Kevin Johnson apologised late on Saturday (Apr 14) for the arrests of two black men at a Philadelphia coffee shop last week, which sparked accusations of racial profiling. Promising to make everyth
Daily roundup: Man in China drives Porsche over girlfriend in quarrel – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Man in China drives Porsche over girlfriend in quarrel Video footage of the incident went viral on April 25, with the victim, know
Families splashing out on big-ticket staycays even before getting $100 SingapoRediscovers vouchers, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Many hotels and serviced apartments are seeing strong demand for the year-end school holidays, with some expecting to be fully booked. This is before school formally ends ne
Women and money: Common myths revealed, Women News,For eons now, it has been common belief that women are bad with money and this has been time and again eternalised by marketing efforts, media and our society. And we, being slaves to the aforementioned three, have blindly believed this to be the ca
The ultimate CPF guide 2022: Contributions, interest rates, minimum sums & calculators, Money News,Can you really say that you know where your money goes every month? If you don’t understand what’s happening to that precious chunk of your salary that goes into your CPF accounts through CPF contribut
Daily roundup: 'Burnt pig' comments still get S.H.E's Selina in tears 9 years later – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'Burnt pig' comments still get S.H.E's Selina in tears 9 years later Selina Jen may
Aussie cops to the roo-scue as kangaroo nearly drowns in the sea, World News,SYDNEY – A kangaroo that hopped into the sea for a dip at a Melbourne beach had to be rescued by Australian police and brought back to life with CPR, officers said on Sunday (Oct 28). Officers said they were called to Safet
Daily roundup: Cyclist punches lorry driver and rides off after alleged collision – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Cyclist punches lorry driver and rides off after alleged collision in Eunos A video that has gone viral shows a cycli
Hungry Ghost Festival: 9 questions with a paranormal investigator on haunted houses and what homeowners can do, Lifestyle News,Since it’s the Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore, or the Seventh Month, (Aug 8 – Sept 6, 2021) with the peak Ghost Day falling on Aug 22 (where the religious Chinese believ
Ivanka Trump announces closure of fashion brand, World News,Ivanka Trump announced Tuesday that she was closing her eponymous fashion brand, following a firestorm of criticism about potential conflicts of interests and flagging sales fueled by a political backlash. The 36-year-old, who has been freq
Daily roundup: Couple allegedly lived on prostitution earnings of dancer 'coaxed' to provide sexual services – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Couple allegedly lived on prostitution earnings of dancer 'coaxed' to
Body of missing 5-year-old US boy found in shallow grave, parents arrested, World News,CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois – The body of a five-year-old boy who was reported missing from his Crystal Lake, Illinois, home last week was discovered buried in a shallow grave on Wednesday (April 24) and his parents we
Kim Kardashian West's children's playroom has its own stage, Entertainment News,The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star gave her fans an insight into her kids' playroom and revealed just what kinds of toys her four children – North, six, Saint, four, Chicago, two, and Psalm, nine mon
Daily roundup: 'I got married at 50… and it's the best decision I ever made' – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'I got married at 50… and it's the best decision I ever made' When I first announced to
Daily roundup: Family of 2-year-old girl allegedly murdered 'don't hate' dad – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Family of 2-year-old girl allegedly murdered by dad: 'We don't hate him, he doted on her' R
Making a splash at Malaysia's mermaid school, Malaysia News,Wearing tails made of plastic fins covered by shimmering fabric, five women glided through a pool at a Malaysian centre that teaches people how to swim like mermaids. The academy, in the coastal town of Klang, southwest of Kuala Lumpur
Man, 74, missing after boarding cruise ship sailing to Penang, Singapore News,It was the first time the elderly man had been on a cruise – and he travelled alone. Mr Goh Hai Peng, a 74-year-old retired electrician, is now missing. He boarded the cruise ship Genting Dream, which can accommodate 4,500
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these local desserts that have less than 200 calories per serving, Health News,If you have a sweet tooth, having a dessert at the end of a meal is almost mandatory – right? While all know that desserts are sugar and calorie bombs that do nothing for you except to please
Daily roundup: Woman passes medical board exams while in labour – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Woman sits through medical board exams while in labour – and passes Women are great at multitasking – juggling work, family, and many
Relationship with wedding couple far outweighs venue cost, financial status when it comes to angbao: AsiaOne poll, Lifestyle News,What's the biggest factor that determines how much we put in a wedding red packet? The guest's relationship with the bridal couple, it seems. In AsiaOne's
Harvard student or not? Christine Fan speaks out after being accused of lying about educational background, Entertainment News,Studying in Harvard Extension School still means she was a Harvard student… right? Mandopop singer Christine Fan, or more commonly known as Fanfan, made her entrance into sh
Japan must quadruple foreign workers by 2040 to meet growth target: Report, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan needs about four times more foreign workers by 2040 to achieve the growth path the government has outlined in its economic forecast, a group of Tokyo-based public think tanks said on Thursday (Feb 3).
Singapore mum describes escaping Malaysia bus crash with family, Singapore News,The passengers screamed as the bus ploughed into the back of a truck. When it finally came to a stop, the back of the truck had been crunched to where the first five rows on the left side of the bus were supposed to be.
Boeing jet bound for Toronto crash-lands at Guyana airport, 10 injured, World News,GEOGETOWN, GUYANA – Ten people were injured in scenes described as \”chaos\” as a Boeing airliner carrying 126 people, most of them Canadians, crash-landed in Guyana's capital Georgetown on Friday (Nov 9), skidding
Daily roundup: Donnie Yen nails 'Bottle Cap Challenge' blindfolded – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Donnie Yen nails 'Bottle Cap Challenge' blindfolded Hong Kong martial arts superstar Donnie Yen Tze-dan loves a
Daily roundup: Advertising firm owner charged with assaulting security supervisor at Roxy Square – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Advertising firm owner charged with assaulting security supervisor at Roxy Square The alleged assailan
CD Projekt Red unveils 5 new games including Witcher and Cyberpunk sequels, Digital News,Game development studios are seldom transparent when it comes to projects, both new or existing, unless there is a specific marketing beat tied to it, and who can blame them? The damage done by the recent GTA VI
Ken Kwek movie #LookAtMe banned over portrayal of pastor and homosexuality, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – A film by local film-maker Ken Kwek that premiered in New York in July has been barred from being screened in Singapore, with the authorities assessing it as having the potential to cause enmit
Daily roundup: K-pop divorces that did more good than harm – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Thank u, next: K-pop divorces that did more good than harm But for some idols, it seems that leaving might sometimes bring more good than har
Daily roundup: Singaporean transforms from flab to fab with One Punch Man workout – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Singaporean guy transforms from flab to fab with One Punch Man superhero workout 38-year-old Singaporean Sean Seah up
It prequel series set in '60s in the works at HBO Max, Entertainment News,It is happening again! Following the massive success of the two It movies, a prequel series is currently in the works for HBO Max. The series, currently titled Welcome to Derry, will begin in the 1960s in the time leading
Tourists dip into 'human hotpot' ahead of Chinese New Year, China News,Beijing – A tourist town in eastern China is trying to attract health-conscious visitors with hot springs designed to look like a fiery hotpot, a popular Chinese dish said to drive away winter blues. A hotpot is eaten w
Daily roundup: 49-year-old man found dead at Orchard Central – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 49-year-old man found dead at Orchard Central Police said they were alerted to a case of unnatural death at 181 Orchard Road at 3.13pm
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed 4 months for 2019 protest , China News,HONG KONG – Joshua Wong, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy activists and among 47 people charged under a national security law, was sentenced to four months in jail on Tuesday (April 13) for unauthorized assembly
Teenage couple whipped in Aceh for hugging in public, Asia News,A young couple in Indonesia's Aceh province were whipped on Thursday after they were caught cuddling in public – a crime under the conservative region's Islamic law. Hundreds of spectators watched as an 18-year-old university
Daily roundup: Controversial Namewee returns with pig-themed CNY video – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Controversial Namewee returns with pig-themed Chinese New Year video Winner of a Malaysian beauty contest Haneesya Hanee has los
Daily roundup: Singer Steven Cheung admits to cheating with 4 other women – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. HK singer Steven Cheung admits to cheating on fiancee with 4 other women The 34-year-old made a public apology for his \”evil
Daily roundup: Lin Chi-ling goes wild at wedding afterparty, tries to strip Akira – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Lin Chi-ling goes wild at wedding afterparty, tries to strip Akira With her elegant and squeaky-clean image, you migh
Bristol Myers sued for refusing Covid-19 vaccine religious exemptions, World News,NEW YORK – Bristol Myers Squibb Co was sued on Wednesday (Dec 1) by four employees who said the drugmaker refused to grant them religious exemptions from its Covid-19 vaccination requirement, and threatened to fire the
Daily roundup: Internet thanks Jovina Choi after 3 ERP gantries switched off – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Internet thanks Jovina Choi after 3 ERP gantries switched off ERP charges at three locations will be removed from Monday (F
Top honours for J.Y. Pillay, the man who built up SIA, led GIC, MAS, Singapore News,Mr J.Y. Pillay, 85, the longest-serving chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers (CPA), has been awarded Singapore's highest civilian honour. He is the 11th Singaporean to receive the Order of Temasek (W
Kenneth Ma breaks fans' hearts with Weibo post after girlfriend's cheating scandal , Entertainment News,Several days after his girlfriend Jacqueline Wong was caught cheating with Andy Hui in the backseat of a car, TVB actor Kenneth Ma resurfaced on Weibo. \”Continue…… Working hard……\” the 45
How does the CPF retirement sum work and how much do you need?, Money News,Already counting down the days to retirement… when you’re only 25 years old? Late nights at the office and crazy bosses can do that to you. Every month, you see a large chunk of your earnings disappear into your CPF accounts.
63-year-old woman fined $7,000 for attempting to smuggle 490 balut duck eggs, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 63-year-old woman was fined $7,000 on Wednesday (Oct 3) for illegally importing 490 duck eggs that contained developing embryos into Singapore. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) and
Cecilia Cheung in Singapore, enjoys lunch at kopitiam in Balestier, Entertainment News,Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung has landed in Singapore, but this time, it's not for leisure. Cecilia is in town presumably in preparation for her guest appearance at this year's Star Awards on Sunday (
Fire on 50th floor of Trump Tower kills 1, injures 4, World News,NEW YORK – An elderly man died late Saturday after a blaze erupted on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in New York which also injured four firefighters, officials said. The New York Police Department said the 67-year-old man was found \”un
Jay Chou spotted at Cannes film festival 'spying' on wife Hannah Quinlivan, Entertainment News,How does a husband support his wife as she chases her dreams? For Jay Chou, it means flying Hannah Quinlivan to the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday (May 15) in a helicopter, and then watching h
Daily roundup: Li Shengwu says he will no longer participate in contempt of court proceedings – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Li Shengwu says he will no longer participate in contempt of court proceedings; AGC responds \”The reality
How to make it as a professional gamer in 2021, Lifestyle News,Esports is on the rise and as the number of gamers increase finding a spot within the industry seems like an impossibly difficult. This is actually not necessarily true. The gaming industry has outperformed both movies and sports combine
Lack of Covid-19 vaccination passport, testing threaten Japan's reopening, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's lack of a vaccination passport and limited testing capacity is threatening ambitions to reopen the economy at a crucial year-end period when restaurants earn up to half of their annual reve
Donald Trump helped parents shield millions from taxes, says New York Times, World News,WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump engaged in tax schemes that included cases of fraud in which he and his siblings helped their parents dodge taxes, the New York Times reported on Tuesday (Oct 2).
From stage to canvas: K-pop stars prepare for London art exhibition, Entertainment News,SEOUL – In a Seoul cafe, K-pop stars Song Min-ho and Kang Seung-yoon talk through a selection of their paintings and photographs that will be headed for a London exhibition this autumn. Mainly known for their mus
Rustic sculpture of Melania Trump unveiled near Slovenian hometown, World News,ROZNO, Slovenia – A life-size rough wooden sculpture of US first lady Melania Trump was unveiled near her hometown of Sevnica in southeastern Slovenia on Friday. Commissioned by Berlin-based American artist Brad Downey an
Daily roundup: 9 things every first-time HDB homeowner must know before renovating their flat – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 9 things every first-time HDB homeowner must know before renovating their flat You may earn a fine of up
