7 local video and podcast programmes that will help you learn Chinese, Lifestyle News,Are you looking for Mandarin programmes for your kids? There are plenty of options available locally. We have curated a list of programmes that can give your child an opportunity to listen to more Mandarin in a cas
Dwayne Johnson would run for US President if people want him, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Fast & Furious star Dwayne Johnson said on Monday that he would run for US President if he felt he had enough support from Americans. Johnson, 48, one of the highest-paid and most popular actors in the
MSCI and SGX licensing breakup: Will SGX stock dividends be affected, Money News,On May 27 (Wed), Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced that the contract for the license agreement it has with MSCI Inc. will not be renewed beyond February 202. This means that aside from MSCI Singapore Index products, th
Here's what your CPF full retirement sum might look like when you're 55, Money News,In Singapore, we’re trained to think about our long-term future and retirement from the day we start working. This is when we see regular contributions from our monthly wage going into our CPF, namely the S
Can go back cinema liao! Things to take note of, Lifestyle News,Miss catching movies on the big screen? Well, us too. There's only so many solo Netflix marathons that we can sit through before we start craving for a more communal viewing experience. You'll be glad to know then that cinemas
Season premiere of The Handmaid's Tale shows women resisting oppression, Entertainment News,Elisabeth Moss is returning for Season 5 of the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale as June Osborne, a woman resisting the oppressive government of Gilead. The series has gained popularity for addressin
I'm just protecting my children, says woman filmed yelling at bus captain in Punggol, Singapore News,Panned and ridiculed on social media for days, the woman who was filmed yelling at a bus captain in Punggol has shared her side of the story. In an interview with 8world on Thursday (March 17),
'Learn to cook, marry well': Netizens blast TVB programme for sexist stereotypes, Asia News,Want to marry well? Learn to cook first. While this questionable advice may seem straight out of the 1950s, it is, in fact, the tagline for a new TVB cooking programme that has come under fire for p
Getai star Jason Chung tests positive for Covid-19, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Getai star Jason Chung has been diagnosed with the coronavirus – and is believed to be the first local singer to be infected. According to Shin Min Daily News, Chung, 46, is currently warded at Sengkang General Hospit
Couple who hung pork outside window didn't know it wasn't allowed, just wanted to make preserved pork, Singapore News,A couple in Jurong West had only meant to make preserved pork but unwittingly raised a stink on the internet after a neighbour called them out for the slabs of raw pork the
Hong Kong firms scoop up properties from Chinese developers in distress, Money News,HONG KONG – After years of expansion in Hong Kong, cash-strapped Chinese developers are reducing their presence in one of the world's most expensive property markets, allowing firms in the financial hub to scoop
Tuberculosis case reported at Bukit Batok pre-school; MOH says no risk of further exposure, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Selected children and staff of a Bukit Batok pre-school are being screened for tuberculosis (TB), after a person at the pre-school was diagnosed with the infectious disease. The inf
PMDs must conform to safety standard by 2021, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) such as e-scooters will have to conform to a safety standard, to tackle the rampant cases of fire involving these devices, which happen at least twice a month on average. The new requi
Coffee shop, foodcourt diners who don't clear tables will face fines from Jan 2022, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Enforcement of the rule requiring diners to clear used crockery and table litter at coffee shops and food courts has been pushed back to January next year. To help diners adjust, there
Malaysia to receive first batch of Pfizer vaccines on Feb 26, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is expected to receive the first batch of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccines on Feb 26, a senior health official said on Monday (Feb 1), according to a report by national newswire Bernama. In November, M
How to get better-looking skin with skin cycling, Lifestyle News,Have you ever heard a thing or two about skin cycling and how it benefits the health of your skin? Experts discovered that skin cycling is another thing you can do to help you achieve much healthier skin. Skin cycling is a simple metho
Weekend planner Nov 9-10: Sky High Circus, night bazaar & other fun activities, Lifestyle News,The weekend is finally here! Don't waste it away by spending it at home because there are lots of activities happening around the island to enjoy with your friends and family. Weekends will never be t
LTA takes action against man who drove car on ECP footpath and cycling path, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The National Parks Board (NParks) is investigating a case in which a motorist drove his Nissan Sunny on a footpath and cycling track in East Coast Park, while the Land Transport Authority (LTA) ha
Windows 11 is out and here is how users can get the free upgrade now, Digital News,Microsoft‘s new and free operating system, Windows 11, is now being released. Devices that are shipped out with Windows 10 will be able to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. However, it is worth noting that this new oper
UK teens shun traditional news for TikTok, Instagram, Digital News,LONDON — Teenagers in Britain are increasingly turning to social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for news and are moving away from traditional outlets, media regulator Ofcom said in a report on Thursday (July 21
Hot pink mess: MsPuiyi crashes her Porsche, slapped with fine after police report , Lifestyle News,Is it us or do good things never last? Whether you are savouring the first few moments of a fresh-out-of-the-box iPhone or spanking new paint job on your car, it doesn't take long for that dreaded
How this single mum in Singapore fought breast cancer twice, Lifestyle News,Singapore mum Mavis Leong was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and was in remission for six years, until she was re-diagnosed with the illness in 2018. As a single mum of two, the stress she faced was unimaginable,
Forest bathing is the legit wellness activity you need to do ASAP, Lifestyle News,Fancy spending a couple of hours basking in the full glory of nature? That's forest bathing in a nutshell. And there are real health benefits to it. If you regularly spend time in the park, reservoir or a garden s
Coffee shop zi char chain announces it's implementing GST and service charge, customers cry foul , Singapore News,This zi char chain is serving up more than just food — they're dishing out service charges and goods and services tax (GST) as well. FuLee Seafood will be charging service char
1MDB trial: Jho Low convinced Najib aides to open overseas bank accounts, said Najib gave his 'blessing', Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A former special officer to Najib Razak told the High Court on Wednesday (Sept 4) that he and the former principal private secretary to the ex-prime minist
'How's Brexit going?' British politics mocked at home and abroad, World News,ROME – Britain’s political and economic turmoil has been greeted with thinly veiled satisfaction among pro-European and leftist politicians abroad, with some commentators drawing parallels to chaotic Italy. N
Two men used drone to transport drugs from Johor Bahru to Kranji Reservoir Park, Singapore News,Four Singaporeans were arrested for suspected drug activities in which a drone was used to transport a bag of drugs from Johor Bahru to Kranji. Two of them – aged 29 and 34 years old – were arrested on We
Cyclist pays homage to Singapore's National Day by perfectly mapping out lion head symbol with 77km bike route, Singapore News,Aug 9 will always be a special day for Singaporeans with many living on this island finding their own ways to celebrate the nation's independence. One man, who tur
8 reasons to stop using your phone constantly, Lifestyle News,Our island nation is number one again – but for a, quite literally, sian reason. According to a recent study by UK bedding brand Sleepseeker, Singapore is the most fatigued country in the world, with a fatigue score of 7.20 out of 10, ahe
Dunkin' Donuts to close 450 US stores, Singapore outlets unaffected, Lifestyle News,Doughnut lovers can heave a sigh of relief as Dunkin' Donuts will not be closing any of its outlets here. The confirmation follows news of the popular US coffee chain permanently closing 450 of its outlets
Liam Neeson open to Star Wars return as Qui-Gon Jinn but with a catch, Entertainment News,The upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series is set to reunite Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader), but fans have also held out hope for a cameo by Star Wars franc
Thirstdays: Where we reveal our weirdest first dates, Entertainment News,Ooo, it's been a hot week and the thirst is real at AsiaOne. Join Le En and Bryan as they cosy up for an intimate chat about weird dates, constant 'cravings', and Beyonce's thigh gap! And they are quenching
Marvel Future Revolution is Marvel's mobile all-star RPG, Digital News,PAX East may have seen its fair share of casualties in terms of companies pulling out, but one of the big guns remained. Both Disney and Marvel were still present, and at the Marvel Mystery Panel, we saw the reveal of a new
Disney dives under the sea with Halle Bailey in first The Little Mermaid poster, Entertainment News,The first The Little Mermaid poster has made its way to the surface! The new The Little Mermaid poster released by Disney features Halle Bailey as Ariel as she perches on a rock at the bottom of the s
