From city-living to Sentosa Cove condo: How a family’s love for golf made them uproot for a 'resort' lifestyle, Lifestyle News,When Crystal Low and her husband started their first banking jobs 20 years ago, their matrimonial home was an HDB apartment. Today, after a successful career in th
Alphabet to shut Google+ social site after user data exposed, Digital News,Alphabet Inc's Google will shut down the consumer version of its failed social network Google+ and tighten its data sharing policies after announcing on Monday that private profile data of at least 500,000 users may have
South Korean court rejects arrest of ex-justice minister Cho Kuk, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean court on Friday (Dec 27) rejected a request to arrest a key ally of President Moon Jae-in who is being investigated over allegations of corruption and power abuse, saying he was unlikely to flee or des
GE2020: Lee Bee Wah says too many opposing voices make it 'difficult to do things'; tears up after thanking supporters, Singapore News,\”Do we need an opposition? If there are too many opposing voices, it's also difficult to do things,\” former member of parliament Lee Bee Wah remarked
Stolen truck slams into cars in Germany, several injured: Police, World News,LIMBURG, Germany – A stolen truck ploughed into several cars in the centre of the German city of Limburg on Monday (Oct 7) leaving a number of people injured, police said, adding that the driver had been detained. \”Based on
Coronavirus: $200 left with family of 6 to get through 3 weeks, Singapore News,A few packs of instant noodles, some cooking oil, a half-full bag of rice, and a bottle scraped nearly clean of chilli sauce – that was all on the kitchen shelves for a family of six living in a two-room rental flat. That
US returns $611m in recovered 1MDB funds to Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Wednesday (May 12) said the US Department of Justice has returned 1.9 billion ringgit (S$611 million) of funds recovered from assets related to sovereign fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Malaysian
Can I afford to sell my HDB flat and upgrade to a condo?, Lifestyle News,Thinking of upgrading from your HDB flat to a condo? Wondering if it is possible? Actually, it’s not as hard as you think… I’m talking about the math part tho. (Aside: the money part is highly subjective.) You just need to figu
China tightens embrace of Hong Kong with bullet train, other mega projects, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's first bullet train glides out of a sleek harbourfront railway station bound for mainland China on Saturday (Sept 22), launching a new era of integration and raising fears for some for
Some of Hong Kong's poor finally feel at home in 290 sq ft modules, China News,HONG KONG – When Lau Kai Fai, his wife and teenage son moved into a new Hong Kong flat last month, he thought the 290 square feet (27 square metres) of space in his “module home” felt like “winning the lottery.” Amon
Seagram's liquor heiress gets 6 years for role in cult-like trafficking ring, World News,Seagram’s liquor heiress Clare Bronfman was sentenced to more than six years in prison on Wednesday for her role in a New York self-help organisation that federal prosecutors say engaged in forced labor, ex
White House: US has additional sanctions it can impose on Russia, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States has a wide variety of additional sanctions that it can impose on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Wednesday (April 13) Psaki said se
News: You can now get pre-approved car loans before going for that test drive, Lifestyle News,In the market for a new set of wheels? You’ll be glad to know that you can now get your car loan approved before you even step into the showroom, bypassing days of waiting and pages of paperwork in the proc
Russian forces seize huge Ukrainian nuclear plant, fire extinguished, World News,LVIV, Ukraine – Russian forces seized the largest nuclear power plant in Europe after a building at the complex was set ablaze during intense fighting with Ukrainian defenders, Ukrainian authorities said on Friday (Marc
Ed Sheeran splashes out $75 million on property in past 7 years, Entertainment News,Ed Sheeran has splashed out an estimated £42 million (S$75 million) on houses, flats and restaurants in the past seven years. The 28-year-old singer – who didn't have anywhere to live for much of 2008 and all of
Delays to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora mean earliest release will be April 2023, Digital News,If you are a huge fan of James Cameron’s Avatar, then 2022 was supposed to be a big year. Not only is the movie sequel coming out, there is also a mobile title alongside an AAA open-world game set to make a
Mark Zuckerberg makes 'fixing' Facebook a personal goal, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Known for annual personal goals ranging from killing his own food to learning Mandarin, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg's stated mission for this year is to \”fix\” the social network. Zuckerberg began
Srisaket Sor Rungvisai’s Rags-To-Riches Journey To The WBC Super Flyweight World Title, Asia News,Boxing will take centre stage in ONE Championship as one of Thailand’s greatest pugilists will look to defend his world title. Srisaket Sor Rungvisai has a career boxing record of 46 wins, 4 defeats and
Hackers can access your mobile and laptop cameras and record you. Cover them up now, Digital News,Whether you use Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams, the webcam on your home PC or laptop device has probably never been as active as it is during this pandemic. Most of us have a camera built into our phone
Singapore CEO's turning point came when he realised he didn't have $6 to pay for his daughter's school fees, Lifestyle News,At his lowest point in life, Jonathan Quek was left with less than $6 in his bank account — insufficient even to pay for his daughter's primary school fees.
Chinese President Xi Jinping decided to halt Ant's IPO, reports Wall Street Journal, Money News,NEW YORK – China's President Xi Jinping personally decided to pull the plug on Ant Group's US$37 billion (S$50 billion) initial public offering, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday
'What's left now is just heartache': Beer, flowers, clothes placed at Tanjong Pagar crash site as family and friends pay respects to victims, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Flowers, clothing and a photograph were placed at the scene of Saturday's (Feb 13) horrific crash at Tanjong Pa
Local vs international schools in Singapore: Costs and benefits, Lifestyle News,International schools in Singapore get a lot of praise, which may make you assume that a local school has less to offer to your child. However, more expensive education does not always mean a better education. Both optio
Keira Knightley won't strip for nude scenes anymore because of droopy nipples, Entertainment News,Keira Knightley has joked she will no longer strip for nude scenes because her \”nipples droop\” after having two children. The 34-year-old mother-of-two – who has Edie, four, and Delilah, born in 20
Once homeless and broke, 63-year-old now wants to work so he doesn't have to be on handouts forever, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After about 10 years sleeping on the streets after his divorce, Mr Swee Peng Chye, 63, finally has a roof over his head to call his own. A divorcee with five children,
She'll help you find love but don't ask her for a virgin, Lifestyle News,Why I Do What I Do is an original AsiaOne series where we showcase people with uncommon professions and what it takes to get there. Looking for love? Take a number and join the queue. With much of our time spent worki
5 reasons why your credit card application was denied, Money News,If you’re applying for a new credit card, maybe even your first one, you may have a lot of questions. One major one could be: Can my credit card application get rejected? Will this hurt my credit score? What can I do to get accepted?
Heavy rains in India kill 30, cripple financial capital Mumbai, Asia News,MUMBAI – Wall collapses in Mumbai and nearby towns, caused by the worst monsoon rains in a single day in 14 years, killed 30 people on Tuesday and disrupted rail and air traffic, prompting officials to shut schools and offices
China pledges high-tech support for climate, environmental problems, China News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. SHANGHAI – China will seek high-tech solutions to resolve
8 best investment apps to use right now, Money News,From personalised stock lists to latest news, customised portfolios and community discussions, here are some of the best investment apps to download. There are a great many mobile apps out there that, one way or another, cater to the needs of activ
Malaysia's 1MDB, ex-unit seek recovery of $30b in assets, Malaysia News,Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and its former unit SRC International have filed 22 civil suits seeking to recover more than $23 billion (S$30 billion) in assets from entities and people allegedly i
Goh Jin Hian, son of Goh Chok Tong, quits as New Silkroutes chairman too after leaving CordLife Group, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – New Silkroutes Group has announced the resignations of its chairman Goh Jin Hian and finance director William Teo Thiam Chuan, both of whom are assisting the Singapore Po
US returns another US$300 million of recovered 1MDB funds to Malaysia, World News,WASHINGTON – The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday (April 14) said it has repatriated another US$300 million (S$424 million) to Malaysia in recovered money misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad, or
Which debt should you pay first? Road to being debt free, Money News,Paying off debt isn't easy. Many of us have struggled only to pay the minimum amount each month or found ourselves surrounded by multiple sources of debt. Singaporeans have more access to different lines of finance than ever b
Spanish aficionados return to Madrid bullring for first time since pandemic, World News,Carrying red and yellow flowers to show bullfighting is a symbol of Spanish culture, thousands of aficionados cheered on matadors who returned to Madrid's Las Ventas bullring on Sunday (May 2) for the first
Ex-Goldman Sachs bankers consulted feng shui master on 1MDB probe, court hears, Malaysia News,Two former Goldman Sachs bankers sought advice from a feng shui master in 2016 on how to handle a US investigation into the looting of funds from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund, one of the bankers, T
Japan to loosen work rules on foreigners stuck due to coronavirus pandemic, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan is loosening regulations on part-time work for foreigners stuck in the country due to the novel coronavirus and having trouble supporting themselves, the government said on Tuesday (Dec 1). While temp
Home buyers in 5 BTO projects in Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, Clementi and Woodlands to face even longer wait; contractor cites 'financial difficulties', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More than 2,900 home buyers in five Build-To-Order (BTO) projects in Bukit Batok, Clementi, Bukit Panjang and
Canada says another citizen detained in China amid sour ties, World News,MONTREAL – China detained another Canadian citizen amid sour relations between the two countries, Canada's foreign ministry said on Saturday (July 13), though the reason for the jailing remains unclear. \”Global Affairs Can
Start university on the right foot: The best student loans to fund your education, Money News,During this time of the year, students are receiving their university admissions and deciding which university they will attend in the coming academic year. It's an exciting time given the high expecta
Chile miners urge rescued boys to be wary of new-found fame, World News,SANTIAGO – As the world watched the rescue of 12 Thai boys and their football coach from deep inside a flooded cave, on the other side of the globe a group of Chilean miners followed the unfolding drama anxiously. The 33 former
Poll shows Hong Kong residents' distrust of Chinese vaccines, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong people are less trusting of Chinese novel coronavirus vaccines than those made in Europe and the United States, with fewer than 30 per cent of people questioned in a survey finding China’s Sinovac vac
Favouritism in estate wills: Does it still exist?, Lifestyle News,Earlier in February, there was a social media post about an elder daughter whose parents passed away, leaving behind their 4-room HDB flat to her two younger brothers – with no shares to her younger sister and her. Unlike her siblings
Chinese investors snap up Hong Kong property as new security law deters foreigners, Money News,HONG KONG – Mainland Chinese investors are scouring Hong Kong’s commercial property market for bargains after prices plunged 30 per cent, signalling a new wave of demand following anti-government protests
'Accidental Americans' in France file discrimination lawsuit, World News,PARIS – More than 300 \”accidental Americans\” in France, French citizens who hold US nationality only because they were born there, filed a discrimination lawsuit on Wednesday. Many of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit did
Local start-up baits charity donors with luxury car as a lucky draw prize, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new social enterprise is raising money for charities by enticing donors with a lucky draw that offers such luxury prizes as cars or even private apartments in future. Its move has, however, trigge
Family of American killed in downed MAS jet sues Russia banks, money-transfer firms, World News,NEW YORK – The family of an American killed when a Malaysian Airlines plane was shot down over Ukraine in 2014 filed a lawsuit on Thursday against US-based money transfer companies and two Russian banks t
7 things that are considered good fengshui in your house, Lifestyle News,If you believe in fengshui, you'd know how important it is when buying a house. Even if you're selling your house, knowing what is good fengshui in your unit will help you to market it better to prospective buyers. Fo
Wife of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' sentenced to 3 years in prison, World News,WASHINGTON – A US judge sentenced the wife of imprisoned Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin \”El Chapo\” Guzman to three years in prison on Tuesday (Nov 30), after she pleaded guilty to helping the Sinaloa drug cartel.
Hong Kong bans passenger flights from Indonesia over Covid-19 fears, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong will ban passenger flights from Indonesia from Friday (June 25), deeming the country's arrivals \”extremely high risk\” for the coronavirus. The Hong Kong government said late on Wednesday it was
Chinese cities tighten curbs against widening Covid-19 outbreaks, China News,BEIJING – Chinese cities from Wuhan in central China to Xining in the northwest are doubling down on Covid-19 curbs, sealing up buildings, locking down districts and throwing millions into distress in a scramble to halt wid
Cryptoverse: Ether snaps at bitcoin's heels in race for crypto crown, Money News,For years, ether could barely dream of challenging its big brother bitcoin. Now, its ambitions may be becoming more realistic. The second-biggest cryptocurrency is taking market share from bitcoin ahead of an all-i
Japan's LDP to update list of members linked to Unification Church, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will release an updated list of members who have had connections with the controversial Unification Church, its secretary-general Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tu
