Biden unveils new sanctions on Russian banks, businesses after Ukraine attack, World News,WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden hit Russia with a wave of sanctions on Thursday (Feb 24) after Moscow invaded Ukraine, measures that impede Russia's ability to do business in the world's major curren
World Trade Organisation chief says 'no panic' over Trump withdrawal threat, World News,GENEVA – World Trade Organisation head Roberto Azevedo said on Friday (Aug 31) that US President Donald Trump's comments about potentially leaving the WTO were consistent with what the United State
Chrissy Teigen suffering from 'crushing weight of regret' following bullying accusations against her, Entertainment News,Chrissy Teigen is suffering from \”the crushing weight of regret\” following the bullying accusations against her. The Lip Sync Battle star was accused by Courtney Stodden
Apple Music unveils a hand-picked playlist that suggest latest tracks to users everyday, Digital News,Content is everything and having lots of great content is just one half of the picture. The second half is about helping users discover them. To do that, Apple Music is introducing a new playlist ca
Cryptoverse: The early birds betting bitcoin's bottoming out, Money News,As the crypto winter creeps into June, the first signs of a thaw are emerging. Some investors are now betting that bitcoin is bottoming out, judging by the money heading into listed cryptocurrency funds, which represent ju
Biggest rainforest nations form triple alliance to save jungle, 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. NUSA DUA – The world's three largest rainforest nations –
4 unlikely stocks with growing profits, Money News,Singapore is facing its worst economic downturn since independence. With forced border shutdowns and movement restrictions caused by the Covid-19 virus, it’s expected that many businesses will suffer from falling revenue and plunging profits. Howeve
How it started vs how it's going: WWF's tweet is the one tweet you should see , Digital News,World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has posted a series of tweets riding on Twitter’s latest trend. In case you haven't heard, the trend involves people posting two pictures side by side to highl
Elton John says hello again with resumed goodbye tour, Entertainment News,NEW ORLEANS – Flamboyant British rocker Elton John has resumed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, returning to the stage in New Orleans after a nearly two-year hiatus. The Tiny Dancer and Crocodile Rock hitmaker, 74, played
HDB resale prices continue to climb in September; record 45 million-dollar flats sold, Money News,SINGAPORE – Prices of Housing Board resale flats climbed for the 27th consecutive month in September, with a record 45 units changing hands for at least $1 million in a month. HDB resale flat prices gre
As Shanghai expands Covid-19 lockdown, life on hold in city of 26 million, China News,SHANGHAI – China's commercial hub of Shanghai ground to halt on Friday (April 1) after the government locked down most of the city's 26 million residents to stop the spread of Covid-19, even as official n
Yahoo appoints Hollywood actress Jessica Alba to board, Money News,Yahoo on Monday (June 13) named six people from the tech, media and financial industries to its board, including Hollywood actress Jessica Alba, as the company aims to diversify its offerings to compete with bigger players. Yahoo, wh
Singapore warns on Covid-19 vaccine supplies as it expands programme, Singapore News,Singapore still expects to complete its Covid-19 inoculation programme by the end of the year, the health minister said on Tuesday (May 11) though the city-state is also looking to secure more sources of vaccines as
Thailand plans to impose $12 tourist fee from April, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand is planning to collect a 300 baht (S$12) fee from foreign tourists from April to develop attractions and cover accident insurance for foreigners, senior officials said on Wednesday (Jan 12). Thailand, one of Asia'
Coronavirus can still be beaten, too early to declare pandemic: WHO chief Tedros, World News,GENEVA – The coronavirus outbreak can still be beaten, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday (Feb 24), insisting it was premature to declare it a pandemic even though it had the potential to rea
'Time for action', Queen Elizabeth tells climate change summit, 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. GLASGOW – Britain's Queen Elizabeth told the Un
Glaciers vanishing at record rate in Alps following heatwaves, 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. MORTERATSCH GLACIER, SWITZERLAND – From the way 45-year-old Swi
Employers say job prospects of Yale-NUS graduates remain bright, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – During a dialogue with current Yale-NUS College students on Aug 27, concerns were raised as to how their school's planned merger to form a new college – announced earlier that day – would have an impact
Coca-Cola, criticised for plastic pollution, pledges 25% reusable packaging, 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. NEW YORK – The Coca-Cola Company on Thursday (Feb
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi confirms second pregnancy on social media, Entertainment News,So the rumours are true after all. Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, 40, has confirmed on social media that she is pregnant with her second child. In a Weibo post on Monday evening (Oct 28), she said that she is curre
Director Adam McKay says Don't Look Up editing mistake was intentional, Entertainment News,Adam McKay has clarified that Don't Look Up was meant to feature masked crew members. The 53-year-old director helmed the satirical sci-fi flick — which features an all-star cast headed by Leonardo D
Simone Biles earns Time's Athlete of the Year honour, World News,Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles earned Time magazine's \”Athlete of the Year\” honour, the publication said on Thursday (Dec 9). The 24-year-old gymnast traveled to the Tokyo Games this year with the intent of rew
Beijing tightens Covid-19 curbs as local transmissions continue, China News,BEIJING: Beijing has tightened Covid-19 curbs over concerns that China's mass travel during the holiday period could cause cases to spike in the capital, as it reported locally transmitted cases for a fourth straight da
New Zealand to price sheep and cow burps to cut greenhouse gases, World News,WELLINGTON — New Zealand on Wednesday (June 8) released a draft plan to put a price on agricultural emissions in a bid to tackle one of the country's biggest sources of greenhouse gases, belching sheep and cattle. The
UN chief Antonio Guterres urges govts to protect women during coronavirus lockdown, World News,UNITED NATIONS, United States – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres late on Sunday (April 6) urged governments around the world to consider protecting women as part of their response to the deadly novel
Chinese city Dalian halts frozen food trade after Covid-19 cases, China News,BEIJING – Chinese port city Dalian has ordered all businesses handling imported chilled and frozen foods to suspend operations after an outbreak of Covid-19 that began last week. The city on China's northeast coast has
Zoom, Pokemon Go, and other top Apple apps share the big trends they see in 2021, Digital News,Apple has released its Best of 2020 App Store winners, and many of them should be familiar names to people who’ve relied more on their personal devices for work and play during the Covid-19 outbreak. Home
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
In a last-minute twist, Apple won't have to allow third-party payment options in App Store just yet, Digital News,An appeal courts has granted Apple a delay on when App Stores change need to take effect, a day before the original Dec 9 dateline and weeks after Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers denia
Actress Julie Tan wants to shake up the talent management industry with her new entertainment company, Entertainment News,From actress to entrepreneur, Julie Tan wears many hats. And now, she can add talent manager to the list. The 26-year-old set up her entertainment company (1Wolf Entertainment) l
Coronavirus: Julia Roberts, other stars hand over social media accounts to health experts in #PassTheMic initiative, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Actors Julia Roberts, Hugh Jackman and Millie Bobby Brown are among the celebrities who will turn over their social media accounts to health experts t
Google ties more work tools into Gmail, aiming to get ahead of Microsoft, Digital News,Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday its corporate Gmail customers would now be able to edit documents and other files without leaving the email service, as it aims to lure clients from rivals by making it
Cheap beer in Singapore: A guide on alcohol delivery, happy hours and more, Food News,Anybody who disputes those reports about Singapore being the most expensive city in the world (“got hawker food what!”) clearly doesn’t drink much beer: Thanks to our astronomical alcohol taxes, Singapore is one of
Myanmar junta suspends more than 125,000 teachers for opposing coup, Asia News,More than 125,000 schoolteachers in Myanmar have been suspended by the military authorities for joining a civil disobedience movement to oppose the military coup in February, an official of the Myanmar Teachers’ Federatio
Plague Inc.'s new game mode will have you stopping a pandemic instead, Digital News,Are you tired of watching yourself wreak havoc on people with vile plagues? Have you ever wondered what it would be like on the opposite side of the fence? Well, here's your chance. The developers of the po
First signs if a Covid-19 vaccine works possible in autumn: GAVI, World News,First indications of the effectiveness of a potential vaccine against coronavirus may be available in the autumn, the head of the GAVI vaccine alliance told a Swiss newspaper, forecasting a long road from there to broad ava
COE hike: Why it's a good time to sell your current car, Lifestyle News,It's not easy determining the right time to sell your car. There's this whole depreciation thing to contend with — a wrong move can potentially lead to big financial losses. We're not actually touching on the
American Airlines to cancel 115 flights daily over 737 MAX, World News,American Airlines announced Sunday it would scrap some 115 flights per day in the coming months because its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX planes is being grounded until August 19. America's leading airline had previously only plan
True story: My wellness obsession ruined my mental health, Lifestyle News,Wellness has become a sexy buzzword over the past few years. Instead of remaining as some obscure ancient ayurvedic practice or other, it has now permeated mainstream culture and is conscientiously practised among our increasi
'Out of control': Small Australian firm wrongly named as Taliban hashish partner, World News,SYDNEY – A small Australian medical consulting firm got caught up in an unexpected publicity storm on Thursday (Nov 25) after being wrongly named as agreeing with Afghanistan's ruling Taliban
How to teach your child to learn from failure, be more resilient, Lifestyle News,Failure might not be a bad thing. Parents usually see failure as something negative and will do their best to prevent their young child from failing. However, failure might not be a bad thing, as it is an opportunity fo
Disney launching new card game to rival Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon , Digital News,When it comes to collectible card games, Magic: The Gathering and the Pokemon Trading Card Game have dominated the industry for decades, each a billion-dollar franchise in its own right. But it looks like Disney
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
26-year-old shares the struggles of being in a long-distance relationship, Lifestyle News,“T and I met serendipitously through a mutual friend in March 2019, when I was studying fashion management in London. Our relationship was long- distance from the start, and the time difference and distance wer
Evolution of Veterinary Surgical Tools: From Scalpels to Precision,Did you know? The global veterinary surgical tools market is projected to reach $1.8 billion by 2030, reflecting growing advancements in animal healthcare.
Singapore's GDP grew 7.2% in 2021, rebounding from recession in 2020, Singapore News,Singapore's economy grew 5.9 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing full-year growth to 7.2 per cent, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Monday (Jan 3
China regulator says government policies not necessarily linked to overseas IPOs, China News,BEIJING — China's securities regulator said on Sunday (Dec 5) that Beijing's recent policy moves were not aimed at specific industries or private firms, and were not necessarily linked to companies
'Turning point' as number of male smokers drops: WHO, World News,The number of male tobacco users is falling for the first time, the World Health Organisation said Thursday, hailing a \”major shift\” in efforts to kick the world's deadly tobacco addiction. The number of women and girls
Why didn't Lawrence Wong accept offer to study law in NUS? His answer may surprise you , Singapore News,If not for his thirst for travel and a longing to see the world, our de-facto premier in waiting would probably be a hotshot lawyer today. Answering questions from some curious overseas Singa
7 alternative job portals where you can find less common jobs from, Lifestyle News,Searching for a job can sometimes be akin to a trip to a dentist — long, drawn out, and sometimes very painful. Anyone who’ve had to go through the processes will know just how mentally exhausting it is. And it’s true
Nearly half of children with cancer untreated: Study, World News,PARIS – Some 45 per cent of children with cancer are left undiagnosed and untreated, according to an innovative study of the disease's global footprint among under-15s, published Wednesday (Feb 27). Worldwide, there are some 400,0
Data withheld from WHO team probing Covid-19 origins in China: Tedros, World News,GENEVA/ZURICH – Data was withheld from World Health Organisation investigators who travelled to China to research the origins of the coronavirus epidemic, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday
Singapore CBD Grade A office rents may rise twice as quickly in 2022, say real estate experts, Money News,Overall demand for Grade A office space in the Central Business District (CBD) could outpace supply next year and thus fuel rental growth that is at least double the 4.2 per cent increase in 202
Ognjen Topic wants to make a statement at ONE: GRIT AND GLORY, Asia News,Ognjen Topic may not be a household name in the martial arts world, but the American-based Serbian Muay Thai kickboxer plans on putting that right. The 32-year-old has won a host of championships already in his career, includin
Brother of Vietnam's richest man arrested for bribery, Asia News,Hanoi – The brother of Vietnam's richest man was arrested for allegedly bribing officials in a telecoms scandal, the security ministry said Saturday, a shocking development as the communist state widens its crackdown on corru
Beijing finds most daily local Covid-19 cases in nearly a month, China News,BEIJING – Beijing reported on Wednesday (Feb 23) the highest number of daily local Covid-19 cases since late January, less than two weeks before the opening of China's annual parliamentary meeting in the capital on Marc
Vividthree secures exclusive rights to develop and produce VR shows for Peninsula; sequel to Train to Busan, Business Wires News,Singapore, 20 April 2020 – Vividthree Holdings Ltd. (SGX: OMK), a virtual reality, visual effects and computer-generated imagery production studio (\”Vividthree\”, the \”Comp
