47% of migrant workers in Singapore dorms have had a Covid-19 infection: MOM and MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Almost half of migrant workers living in dormitories have had a Covid-19 infection, the authorities said on Monday (Dec 14). As of Sunday, 54,505 such workers have tested positive for the
PayPal says it is currently not pursuing Pinterest acquisition, Money News,PayPal Inc said it is not pursuing an acquisition of Pinterest Inc at this time, after several media reported last week that it was in talks to buy the digital pinboard site for as much as $45 billion (S$61 billion). The late
Spider-Man and other Sony films to hit Netflix after theatres, Entertainment News,Streaming service Netflix Inc reached a deal to offer new Spider-Man movies and other films from Sony Pictures to US customers after they play in theatres, the companies said on Thursday. The five-year arrangement will
If your coffee's going downhill, blame climate change, World News,LONDON/NEW YORK/SAO PAULO – Coffee leader Brazil is turning to stronger and more bitter robusta beans, which are hardier in the heat than the delicate arabica, in a sign of how climate change is affecting global markets – and sha
BTS holds free concert to support South Korea's bid to host World Expo, Entertainment News,SEOUL – K-pop boy band BTS reunited on Saturday for a concert in Busan in support of South Korea's bid to host the World Expo 2030 in the southern port city. The free concert – Titled BTS in Busan –
North Korea denies arms dealings with Russia, says it has no plans to do so, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea said on Tuesday (Nov 8) it has never had arms dealings with Russia and has no plans to do so, its state media reported, after the United States said North Korea appears to be supplying Russia w
Denied a personal loan? How to improve your credit score now, Money News,The Credit Bureau Singapore (CBS) and the Moneylenders Credit Bureau (MLCB), collects and manages consumer credit data. They give each Singapore consumer a credit score that indicates how likely you are to default on your debts
12 rules for first dates in Singapore that Cupid (or your mum) never told you about, Lifestyle News,1. Meet in a central location (unless both of you live in Yishun) Generally, you should meet someone offline in a busy, crowded, central location for safety reasons. But for practical reasons, unless
Qualcomm, Microsoft partner on metaverse chip for AR glasses, Digital News,Qualcomm Inc on Tuesday (Jan 4) said it is working with Microsoft Corp on custom chips that would control lightweight augmented reality glasses for use by both consumers and businesses for metaverse apps. At the Consumer Elec
Inflation brings end to beloved 114-year-old Japanese candy featured in Studio Ghibli movie, Asia News,TOKYO – A beloved Japanese candy eaten by generations, so iconic it even appeared in a hit anime film, has come to the end of the line, a victim of surging raw material and energy prices. Tokyo-bas
Late Taiwanese singer Chang Yu-sheng's 1996 unplugged performance in Singapore goes viral, Entertainment News,Some stars are never forgotten no matter how long they have been gone for. Memories of the late Taiwanese singer Chang Yu-sheng were rekindled recently when local music cafe The Ark upl
'Watch films you don't normally watch': Filmmaker Huang Junxiang's advice to budding filmmakers at ciNE65 Film Festival launch, Entertainment News,When asked to name a local filmmaker on the spot, most Singaporeans would likely say Jack Neo. \”Singaporean films still aren't c
Here's how you can avoid corrupting your Cyberpunk 2077 save file, Digital News,Despite being one of the most highly anticipated game releases of 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 has been mired with complaints since its release. One of which is the many game-breaking bugs players have to deal with both on
Porsche hints possible joint projects with Apple, Lifestyle News,Porsche is the latest car maker that may work with Apple on the latter's electric vehicle (EV) project. According to Reuters, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume shared that his managers travelled to the US to discuss possible joint projects
Man shot dead in Myanmar 2 days after regional deal with junta, local media reports, Asia News,Myanmar security forces shot dead a man in the second city of Mandalay on Monday (April 26), national media reported, two days after Southeast Asian leaders said they had reached consensus with the junta o
Qatar Airways is offering 21,000 free tickets to teachers around the world, Lifestyle News,To thank teachers around the world for their hard work and dedication to educating students, Qatar Airways is giving away 21,000 complimentary tickets from Oct 5. Teachers will receive an economy class ticket
Producer reveals 007 will be reinvented, with production 2 years away, Entertainment News,Ever since Daniel Craig finished his 007 stint in No Time To Die, fans have been speculating far and wide as to which actor will play him next. Unfortunately, producer Barbara Broccoli has revealed that product
S. Korea to launch world's first national 5G networks, Digital News,South Korea launches the world's first fully-fledged 5G mobile networks Friday, a transformational leap that already has superpowers sparring for control of an innovation that could potentially change the day-to-day lives
Global CO2 emissions to rise again, climate goals at risk, scientists say, World 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. SHARM EL SHEIKH – Global carbon dioxide emissions f
Kamala Harris: What to know about the first female vice president-elect in the US, Lifestyle News,Public prosecutor, Presidential candidate, vice president-elect, Momala… Kamala Harris has chalked up many accolades in her lifetime. On Jan 20, 2021, she’s likely to take up the charge of the 46th vice
EA to reveal new Need for Speed game this week, Digital News,A new Need for Speed game looks set to be revealed on Wednesday, with publisher EA Games sharing a countdown timer to the big announcement. A tweet by the game's official Twitter account teased: \”It's that time where we start tal
US man recovering after 'breakthrough' pig-heart transplant, World News,CHICAGO – A US man with terminal heart disease was implanted with a genetically modified pig heart in a first-of-its-kind surgery, and three days later the patient is doing well, his doctors reported on Monday (Jan 10)
Why breaking up with a friend can be as painful as breaking up with a boyfriend, Lifestyle News,When we think of heartbreak, we usually associate it with the demise of a relationship. But breaking up with a friend can be as painful, if not more so. And it's totally normal. \”A friendship can be
Singapore's biggest electric car show, EV Weekend is back on Nov 8, Lifestyle News,EV Weekend, Singapore's biggest electric car show, is back. Featuring the latest electric cars, service providers and industry players, EV Weekend is back for its second year, and takes place from Nov 8 to 1
Liz Truss named as Britain's next prime minister, World News,LONDON – Liz Truss was named as Britain's next prime minister on Monday (Sept 5), winning a leadership race for the governing Conservative party at a time when the country faces a cost of living crisis, industrial unrest and a re
10 powerful statements you must say to your toddler, Lifestyle News,Effective conversation helps you create a lasting and meaningful relationship with your toddler. Here are 10 of the most powerful things you can say. '\”I LOVE YOU.\” Your two-year-old never tires of being told that you love him
Apple schedules free virtual WWDC 2020 for June 22, Digital News,For the very first time, Apple has just announced that its 31st annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be held virtually on June 22. According to Apple's Senior Vice-President of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller, Appl
North Korea 'tests high-tech new weapon': KCNA, Asia News,North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the testing of a \”high-tech\” new weapon, Pyongyang's state media reported Friday, in a move that raises the temperature over denuclearisation talks. \”Kim Jong Un inspected the test
Xiaxue: I thought Oon Shu An was my friend; Shu An responds, Entertainment News,The 'queen of controversy' Wendy Cheng (better known as Xiaxue) is back in the headlines, this time with her stance against glorifying morbid obesity. But things spiralled into a social media spat when local ac
Apple rumoured to launch AirPods Pro 2 and 3 Apple Watch models in 2022, Digital News,Besides discussing about Apple's upcoming mixed reality headsets, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also shared his predictions on other products such as the AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch and iPhone SE. For the second-generat
Singapore fan film celebrates Star Wars legacy in style, Digital News,Some parts of the globe may still be celebrating Star Wars Day, but because time zones are a thing, Singapore is past the annual celebration. That's not stopping a group of Star Wars enthusiasts from putting out a remarkably
Buying or renting your own place in Singapore? Here's a guide to help you, Money News,So, you want to get a “bachelor pad”, which essentially, is a home for a single man to call his own. (For women, it’s usually referred to as a “bachelorette pad”, but in this article, we’ll use the former for
New ride-hailing firm FastGo apologises after accidentally revealing e-mail addresses of 300 drivers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The latest entrant in the ride-hailing market has apologised after accidentally revealing the personal e-mail address of about 300 drivers. Vietnamese start-up FastGo, whi
UK's Prince William spotted selling magazine on the streets of London, World News,LONDON — Prince William, second in line to the British throne, was spotted on the streets of London this week, selling copies of the Big Issue magazine, a title that is normally sold by the homeless. Wearing the c
Mercedes-Benz CEO sees soaring demand, teases electrified AMG platform, World News,FRANKFURT — Mercedes-Benz is virtually sold out of electric cars as tight supply chains make it tough for the luxury carmaker to keep up with rising demand, its chief executive said on Monday (May 9). Asked about comm
Due to tariffs, Sonos will have to raise their prices on certain products in its portfolio this year. Malaysia and Vietnam, places where Sonos manufacture products, will be affected by the tariff raises ordered by Donald Trump. These countries will be facing an increase of 19% and 20%. The company h
Here's what cars you can buy in Singapore with Johnny Depp's $20.6m judgement, Lifestyle News,FAIRFAX, Virginia – After a six-week trial which captured worldwide attention, a Virginia jury on Wednesday (June 1) ruled in favour of Hollywood actor Johnny Depp against his ex-wife Amber Heard
Singapore F1 Grand Prix cancelled for second year in a row due to Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix has been cancelled for the second year running, announced race organiser Singapore GP, \”due to ongoing safety and logistic concerns brought about by the
GitHub is preserving the world's open source code deep in an Arctic mountain, Digital News,Given the whirlwind pace of technological progress, it can be really hard to keep track of everything. But occasionally, someone slows down and asks – what if it all went away? GitHub has announced that t
Boeing's flying car lifts off in race to revolutionise urban travel, World News,SEATTLE – Boeing Co said on Wednesday its flying car prototype hovered briefly in the air during an inaugural test flight, a small but significant step as the world's largest planemaker bids to revolutionize ur
10 fruits that are considered lucky in feng shui, Lifestyle News,Already prepping for Chinese New Year? Make sure these fruits are on your list because according to Feng Shui principles, these fruits symbolise luck and are often used in Feng Shui applications. We’re sure you already know the symboli
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show axed for 2019?, Entertainment News,The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show has been cancelled for this year. Shanina Shaik – who has walked at the glamorous runway extravaganza in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2018 – has revealed that the lingerie brand has decided t
Curved LCD display appears in future HomePod rumor again,A new rumor pertains to upcoming HomePod smart speakers to have a curved LCD display. A leaker by the handle ‘Kosutami’ has posted on the X platform, …
Games in August: Battle kaijus, build a campus and be an F1 boss, Lifestyle News,We're inching ever closer to the dreaded year-end bank account-draining holiday season – prepare your wallets guys! This month, though, you can rest easy as no heavy hitters are releasing. But there are some really
Norwegian mass killer Breivik as dangerous now as a decade ago, court told, World News,OSLO – Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik remains just as likely to commit acts of violence today as he was a decade ago, a psychiatrist testifying at his parole hearing said on Wednesday (Jan 19). Bre
