Thai judge shoots himself in court after railing at justice system, Asia News,BANGKOK – A Thai judge shot himself in the chest in front of a packed court after acquitting several murder suspects and decrying the kingdom's judicial system in an impassioned speech broadcast on Facebook Live. Crit
Samsung Group's ownership structure unsustainable: South Korea antitrust chief, Business Wires News,SEOUL – South Korea's antitrust chief said on Thursday that South Korea's No. 1 conglomerate Samsung Group's current ownership structure is not sustainable. Korea Fair Trade Commis
Five women accuse ex-Costa Rican president and Nobel winner Oscar Arias of misconduct, World News,SAN JOSE – More allegations of sexual misconduct have been made against Nobel Peace Prize winner and former Costa Rican president Oscar Arias, with five women saying he harassed or assaulted them, in a
Ikea unveils Extra Catalogue 2020 and a new home insurance plan, Lifestyle News,1. THE FY20 EXTRA CATALOGUE There's no denying Ikea's catalogues make for serious home inspiration, especially if you're into that chill Scandi vibe, and its new 2020 iteration is no different. With 204 pa
Covid-19: 175 new cases in Singapore, including 1 in the community and 3 imported, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 175 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Sunday noon (Aug 9) taking Singapore's total to 55,104. They included one community case who is Singaporean, said the Ministry of He
Facebook to end special treatment for politicians after Trump ban: Report, Digital News,WASHINGTON – Facebook Inc is planning to end its policy that shields politicians from some content moderation rules, The Verge reported on Thursday (June 3), in what would be a major policy reversal for the world
Man in Russia kills 5 people for 'talking loudly': Investigators, World News,A man in central Russia shot and killed five people for talking noisily at night under his windows, investigators said Sunday. The shootings took place in the Ryazan region during stay-at-home orders aimed at slow
Dead whale in Philippines had 40 kg of plastic in stomach, Asia News,MANILA – A starving whale with 40kg of plastic trash in its stomach has died after being washed ashore in the Philippines, activists said on Monday (March 18), calling it one of the worst cases of poisoning they have seen. Environm
Long neglected after landmark discovery, armoured dinosaur finally gets its due, World News,When the bones of the early armoured dinosaur Scelidosaurus were unearthed in 1858 in west Dorset, England, they comprised the first complete dinosaur skeleton ever identified. But aside from cursory papers b
NoonTalk debuts on Singapore Exchange at 22.5 cents, above IPO price, Money News,MEDIA entertainment company NoonTalk has debuted on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) Catalist board at $0.225, 2.3 per cent above its initial public offering (IPO) price of $0.22. This gives the stock a market capitalisatio
Erdogan blasts Bolton's 'unacceptable' comments on Syrian Kurdish militia, World News,Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday condemned comments by a key US envoy over the future of a US-allied Syrian Kurdish militia as a \”grave mistake\”, as tensions flared over Washington&#
Thai tourism body says it opposes 'sex tourism', Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's tourism body has said in a statement that it \”strongly opposes any form of sex tourism\” as it hopes to welcome a record number of holiday-makers this year. Known for its beaches, Buddhist temples and world
Singapore digital bank licenses: Who are the contenders?, Money News,The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is putting five digital-banking licenses up for grabs, and the race to obtain these licenses are heating up. Two of the digital-banking licenses will be full licenses, while the other three
Foodpanda delivery rider sent flying after crashing into rear of cement truck at Punggol, Singapore News,A Foodpanda delivery rider and his bike were sent flying after he crashed into the rear of a cement truck along Punggol Drive on Wednesday evening (Feb 26). A Stomp contributor alerted Stomp to a
Marquee ticket scam: 18-year-old charged for cheating victim of $1,020 with bogus tickets, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An 18-year-old man who duped a victim into paying $1,020 for bogus tickets to Marquee Singapore nightclub was charged in court with one count of cheating on Friday (Aug 12). Alden Ch
BTS' Jungkook tests positive for Covid-19 days before Grammy performance, Entertainment News,BTS star Jungkook has tested positive for Covid-19. The 24-year-old singer was diagnosed with Covid shortly after the boyband touched down in the US ahead of the Grammys. The Big Hit Music agency said i
New tiger sightings in Thailand raise conservation hopes, Asia News,BANGKOK – Camera traps in a forest in western Thailand have captured footage of tigers in an area for the first time in four years, a conservationist said, raising hopes over efforts to preserve the species in the Southeast Asian co
Still a 'bad boy'? Nicholas Tse likes playing the villain and even asked for it in Hong Kong action film Raging Fire, Entertainment News,Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse has always been perceived as a 'bad boy' and though he has rehabilitated his image over the years, perhaps there i
Luggage stolen from Singaporean tour group in Italy, including $15k worth of new designer goods, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A shopping trip to Italy turned into a nightmare for a mother and daughter duo when their luggage containing $15,000 worth of new designer shoes, bags and clothing was stolen f
British Covid-19 trial deliberately infecting young adults found to be safe, World News,LONDON – The world's first \”human challenge\” trial in which volunteers were deliberately exposed to Covid-19 to advance research into the disease was found to be safe in healthy young adults, leaders of the
'The best timing is my timing', says Cristiano Ronaldo about his interview, World News,AL-SHEHANIYA, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo believes his explosive TV interview, in which the Manchester United forward said he had been betrayed by the club and was being forced out, had not been a distract
‘The Buccaneers’ renewed for Apple TV+ 2nd season,The 1870s show ‘The Buccaneers’ has been renewed for a second season as announced by Apple. ‘The Buccaneers’ tells the story of a group of young American …
Cancer drug movie strikes nerve in China, becomes box-office hit, Entertainment News,BEIJING – A low-budget Chinese movie about a leukaemia patient who turns to smuggling cheaper cancer drugs from India has struck a chord with Internet users and even the country's leaders, spotlighting national
Canada asks regulator to probe maskless party on Sunwing flight as Covid-19 cases soar, World News,MONTREAL – Canada's minister of transport on Tuesday (Jan 4) called for an investigation into reports of maskless revelers on a recent Sunwing Airlines flight to Cancun, as the country battles soa
Man City 'appalled' by attack on Foden at Khan vs Brook fight, World News,Manchester City said they were \”shocked and appalled\” by an attack on midfielder Phil Foden and his family after a video appeared to show them involved in a scuffle at Saturday's (Feb 19) fight between Amir Khan
Rescuers ponder how to extract boys from flooded Thai cave as more rain due, Asia News,CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Rescuers in Thailand were no closer on Thursday to deciding when and how to extract 12 boys and their football coach from a flooded cave complex, where they were found this week, pale and we
Five Guys burger chain opening at Plaza Singapura Dec 16, Lifestyle News,[Update, Dec 13]: American burger chain Five Guys' first-ever outlet in Singapore at Plaza Singapura will open next Monday (Dec 16), the company confirmed during a media preview today (Dec 13). The fast food outlet will ta
Japan retailers to charge for plastic bags from 2020, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese retailers including supermarkets and convenience stores will be required to charge for plastic bags from next summer, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, a government panel agreed on Friday (Nov 1). The move brings Japan in li
Muslim man beaten to death in India on suspicion of smuggling cows, Asia News,MUMBAI – Suspected vigilantes on Saturday killed a Muslim man transporting two cows in India, just 15 months after a similar attack spotlighted the growing influence of pro-Hindu fringe groups. Many Hindus regard the cow a
Benedict Cumberbatch hailed a hero for saving Deliveroo cyclist from muggers, Entertainment News,Hollywood actor Benedict Cumberbatch channelled his inner Sherlock Holmes by leaping to the defence of a cyclist under attack by four men, according to reports. The 41-year-old — famous for playing Sher
Revealed: Man behind South Korean Telegram porno ring with 260k members and 74 exploited victims, Digital News,On March 19 last week, the Korean police arrested a man who allegedly operated a pornography ring on Telegram. The case is now known as the Telegram Nth Room case. He is suspected of exploi
Singapore's Frasers Property seeks to take hospitality trust private, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore-listed Frasers Property Ltd, part of Thai tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's TCC Group, proposes to take unit Frasers Hospitality Trust private in a deal that values it at $1.35 billi
Thai 'Wild Boars' football team return to training after teammates' rescue from cave, Asia News,MAE SAI, THAILAND – At the first training session since their teammates went missing in a Thai cave, the remaining \”Wild Boars\” said they cannot wait to see their friends back on the pitch.
Johnny Depp, ex-managers settle financial lawsuit, Entertainment News,Johnny Depp has reached a settlement with his former business managers, his representatives said Monday, allowing the Oscar-nominated American actor to avoid a trial over his finances that promised paparazzi fervour. A spokesperso
Many UK CEOs earn more in three days than a typical worker does in a year, Business Wires News,The average boss of one of Britain's top companies will on Thursday have earned the same as the typical worker will make in the entire year, according to a new report, stepping up pressure on companie
Marilyn Monroe statue returns to Palm Springs, to cheers and jeers, World News,June 24 – Marilyn Monroe is back in Palm Springs, California, in a big way – but not everyone is thrilled. A 26-ft (7.9-m) tall statue of the Hollywood icon in her famous billowing white dress was unveiled in front of the
BMW recalls over 1 million cars over exhaust system fire risk, World News,German high-end carmaker BMW said Tuesday it would recall more than one million additional diesel cars, citing a problem with the exhaust system that \”in extreme cases can cause a fire\”. \”In some diesel vehicles, glycol coolin
Former Red Hot Chilli Peppers drummer DH Peligro dies at 63, Entertainment News,Red Hot Chilli Peppers drummer DH Peligro has died aged 63. The musician, born Darren Henley, hit his head in a fall at his home in Los Angeles and died shortly after on Friday (Oct 28), with his passing confirmed on Sat
Buyers of 'cheap' masks on Carousell lose $122,000 to overseas scam, Digital News,Just $12 for a box of 50 surgical masks? For at least 600 people, the offer was too good to resist, especially when prices had shot up by more than seven times from 20 cents a mask to $1.50 because of the cor
Coca-Cola, Walmart to cut plastic pollution in oceans, World News,MONTREAL – Coca-Cola, Walmart and other big multinationals pledged on Thursday (Sept 20)to help reduce plastic pollution in the world's oceans in support of a campaign by five of the G-7 industrialised nations. Britain, Canada, F
Who's Han Seo-hee, the woman in T.O.P and B.I.'s drug scandals, and now in court against YG founder?, Entertainment News,Former South Korean idol trainee Han Seo-hee has once again made headlines — for all the wrong reasons. The 27-year-old appeared in court on Monday (May 30) as a witness
'I'm so scared': Woman says her private-hire driver dozed off at the wheel, Singapore News,Private-hire vehicles are a great and convenient way to get around, but probably not for this woman who described her harrowing experience on board one. Last Saturday (July 23), Ha Nhung took to
Jumbo opens first Singapore Jumbo Seafood outlet in 10 years in Ion Orchard, Food News,SINGAPORE – Jumbo Group opened a Jumbo Seafood restaurant in Ion Orchard in Singapore this week, marking the first time it opened a seafood outlet here in a decade. It is also the first outlet of the signature chi
In a tight spot: Volkswagen sedan occupying BlueSG lot trapped at Funan, Singapore News,Finding a parking lot in a shopping mall, on the weekend no less, is a bane for many drivers. But those who can't locate a free lot might want to think twice about parking in places where they shouldn't
Thailand braces itself as refugees from Myanmar coup flee to border regions, Asia News,MAE SOT – Hundreds of people have fled Myanmar's towns and cities since last month's military coup and are sheltering in areas controlled by ethnic militias on the Thai border, an official from one of th
NTU lodging issue: University says those renting rooms out could face suspension or expulsion, students say university 'not empathetic', Singapore News,A handful of international students at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have been left in the lurch recently after failing to secure
Deer bucks the odds to escape French hunters, World News,PARIS – A large, exhausted stag escaped French hunters with the help of environmental activists after it sought refuge near a building site north of Paris, video footage showed. The images showed the panting deer, its tongue out of its mouth,
What's on this weekend in Singapore: Jan 29 – 31, 2021, Lifestyle News,1. Esplanade All Things New: Week 4 [embed]https://youtu.be/7U-7Yw9sTPs[/embed] Celebrate new music and welcome fresh faces as Singapore artists embark on brand new chapters of their musical journeys with free performance wi
Putin acknowledges China's concerns over Ukraine in sign of friction, World News,KYIV – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Sept 15) he understood China's Xi Jinping had concerns about the situation in Ukraine, a surprise acknowledgement of friction with Beijing over the war
World Cup: Shock Germany win 'shook South Korea upside down', Asia News,South Korean fans rejoiced Thursday and called for national service exemptions after their team went out of the World Cup in a blaze of glory, eliminating defending champions Germany with a shock 2-0 victory. In one of
Alibaba and L'Oreal bring new acne-analysing app to China, Digital News,In an objectively good use of artificial intelligence, Alibaba and L’Oréal have announced plans to bring a revolutionary new acne-testing app to Taobao and TMall. The app is La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar Spotscan, which was unv
Top airlines axe flights as coronavirus saps demand, World News,British Airways and Ireland's Ryanair on Monday announced major flight cancellations particularly to Italy, in response to the worsening novel coronavirus outbreak, while Germany's Lufthansa extended cutbacks. BA, which is own
SMU student arrested for aggravated outrage of modesty on campus, Singapore News,A student from Singapore Management University (SMU) was arrested on campus after he allegedly molested a sleeping woman yesterday. The business student is alleged to have used criminal force on the woman in the early h
Grab to launch grocery delivery service in race for growth, Asia News,SINGAPORE – Grab plans to launch a grocery delivery service, and is betting on its network of 7.1 million drivers, agents and merchants to steer its expansion beyond its core ride-hailing business across Southeast Asia, its chief
Four foreigners detained for militant links in Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has detained four foreigners, including two ethnic Rohingya from Myanmar, on suspicion of being involved in militant groups, police said on Tuesday (July 9). Malaysia is home to tens of thousands of Rohing
8 reported killed as Myanmar protests aim to 'shake the world', Asia News,Myanmar security forces opened fire on some of the biggest protests against military rule in days on Sunday (May 2) killing eight people, media reported, three months after a coup plunged the country into crisis. The
Electronic sector stocks: Can they give you the growth you seek?, Money News,Electronics has seen a surge in demand with the advent of artificial intelligence, “smart” homes and the connectivity associated with the “Internet of Things”. This trend has provided a fillip to the industry and resulted i
Thailand scrambles fighters after Myanmar jet airspace breach, Asia News,BANGKOK — Thailand scrambled fighter jets near its border with Myanmar on Thursday (June 30) and ordered its defence attache to issue a warning to the military government, its air force said, over what it called an airspace vio
Diners scolded by Bedok drink stall assistant for not ordering from him, NEA looking into alleged touting, Singapore News,The National Environment Agency (NEA) is looking into alleged touting at Kaki Bukit 511 Market And Food Centre following feedback that patrons were supposedly harassed and scolde
More baby girls than boys die in India, as parents neglect healthcare, Asia News,MUMBAI – Parents are less likely to seek treatment for a sick baby girl than a boy in India, where more female infants die within the first month of being born, the United Nations said. More babies die in India than any
Man's tongue pierced by 'needle' after biting into McDonald's burger, Asia News,Biting into a burger should be a pleasurable experience for most, but for one McDonald's customer in Taiwan, it was met with a jolt of pain instead. To his horror, the customer, surnamed Shi, fou
Pygmy elephant deaths in Borneo prompt Malaysian probe, Asia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is investigating a surge in the number of deaths of pygmy elephants, an endangered species found in the tropical rainforests of Borneo, wildlife authorities said on Thursday (Aug 30). Twenty five pygmy elephant
Indonesia president Jokowi calls for Asean high-level meeting on Myanmar crisis, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday (March 19) called for democracy to be restored and violence to be halted in Myanmar and for South-east Asian leaders to hold a high-level meeting to discuss
Gojek, Tokopedia merge in Indonesia's biggest deal, Money News,Indonesian ride-hailing and payments firm Gojek and e-commerce leader Tokopedia announced a merger on Monday (May 17) in a transaction that would create a technology powerhouse in the country's largest deal. Sources familiar wi
Malaysians enjoy taste of travel after lockdown in tourism restart, Malaysia News,LANGKAWI, Malaysia – The first plane carrying tourists in more than four months touched down on the Malaysian island of Langkawi on Thursday and was greeted by a twin water cannon \”salute\”, in the launch of a programme
US teacher arrested after firing gunshot in school classroom, World News,An armed high school teacher in Georgia barricaded himself alone inside his classroom on Wednesday and fired a gunshot when the principal tried to force open the door, but no one was seriously injured, police said after the ins
Diana Ross spreads the love at Glastonbury, Entertainment News,GLASTONBURY, England — It was a sun-drenched love affair between Diana Ross and revellers at Glastonbury on Sunday (June 26) when the US singer played in the \”legends\” slot on the final day of the festival. Wearing a sparkling gown, feat
South Korea's Yoon pardons Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol pardoned Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee on Friday (Aug 12) with the justice ministry saying the business leader was needed to help overcome a \”national economic crisi
Malaysia's lion dancers brought down to earth by coronavirus pandemic, Malaysia News,MUAR, JOHOR – During normal Chinese New Year celebrations, one of Malaysia's leading lion dance troupes puts on gravity-defying performances by leaping in full costume between poles, to the beat of drums a
Singapore watching for fragmentation of global system in US-China trade war: Chan Chun Sing, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Among the various challenges facing Singapore, the ongoing US-China trade war was foremost on the minds of many participants at a public forum held on Saturday (Aug 24). But it is
China mine blast kills 11, traps 25, China News,BEIJING – A truck carrying explosives blew up near the entrance of an iron-ore mine in northeast China on Tuesday (June 5), killing 11 people, injuring nine and leaving another 25 trapped underground, state media reported. Some of the victims stuck ins
Hawaii considers raising legal smoking age to 100, World News,LOS ANGELES – Would-be cigarette smokers in the US state of Hawaii might have to wait a very long time for their first legal drag, after a lawmaker introduced a bill that would bar sales to anyone under the age of 100. The proposed law, i
'He said I was a virus': Teen attacked, insulted and had phone thrown into drain by man, Singapore News,A trip to the gym became a trip to the hospital after a teen was insulted and attacked by a stranger on Tuesday night (Feb 23). \”He said I was a virus,\” the 19-year-old victim recounted
'Mr Singh should have spoken up': 6 points from WP cadre Loh Pei Ying's testimony on Raeesah Khan incident, Singapore News,A Workers’ Party cadre, Ms Loh Pei Ying, spent nearly four hours giving evidence to the Parliamentary Committee of Privileges on Thursday (Dec 2) and Friday. Ms L
South Korea's BTS snags first ever Grammy nomination for a K-Pop band, Entertainment News,SEOUL – South Korean boy band BTS on Tuesday snagged the first ever Grammy nomination for a K-pop band, taking the worldwide sensation a step closer to winning the music award. Since their debut in 2013, t
Worried about your stocks? Here are 4 things you should watch, Money News,Earnings season is upon us again. What makes this session different is that most companies will be reporting on negative impacts arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. Numerous businesses are struggling to adapt to a new reality
David Beckham set to join ex-teammates, Peter Lim in owning football club, Business Wires News,David Beckham is set to buy a 10 per cent stake in Salford City Football Club. The 43-year-old star hopes to become a part-owner of the little-known English football team – which plays in the fifth tier of
Ex-boyfriend of late Bobbi Kristina Brown dies at 30, Entertainment News,MIAMI – The former boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown, found liable for her death after giving her a \”toxic cocktail\”, has died aged 30, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Brown, 22, died in 2015 and was the only child of pop legend
Young lured to tobacco addiction via e-cigarettes: WHO, World News,GENEVA – The tobacco industry's sleek marketing is attracting youngsters to e-cigarettes which can lead to tobacco addiction, despite claims by some executives that they aim to solve the smoking epidemic, the World Health Organi
Donnie Yen wins lawsuit against film company for damaging his reputation, Entertainment News,If there's one thing we've learnt from the many Ip Man movies, it's to not mess with its leading man Donnie Yen. Last week, a Chinese film company posted an online apology to the Hong Kong act
SIA reports record H1 loss of $3.47b due to aircraft impairments, retrenchment costs, Singapore News,Singapore Airlines' (SIA) net loss in Q2 doubled that of Q1 as it reported a record net loss of S$3.47 billion for the six months to September. The Q2 losses came on the back of an impairment ch
These 9 Asian celebs have battled breast cancer, Health News,Breast cancer can affect anyone. In Singapore alone, more than 25 per cent of all cancers diagnosed in women are breast cancer. Battling an illness like breast cancer takes strength, courage and resilience. In honour of Breast Cancer Aware
Mekong region sees 224 new species, despite 'intense threat': Report, Asia 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. BANGKOK – A devil-horned newt, drought-resilien
Raffles Medical Group: A Singapore stock to consider buying in November 2021, Money News,Private healthcare provider Raffles Medical Group Ltd saw its shares fall recently. Over the past five days, Raffles Medical’s share price has tumbled 11 per cent to $1.39 at the time of writing. However, I thin
E-scooter riders speed up to 122kmh along Lim Chu Kang Road, Singapore News,There have been cases where e-scooter riders were seen matching the speeds of vehicles on the road but a new video shows just how much faster some of them can go. In the video posted on SG Kay Poh's Facebook page and sh
Seniors aged 60 to 69 in Singapore to get Covid-19 vaccine from March, the rest from April, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Covid-19 vaccinations for people aged 60 to 69 will start around the end of March, with the rest of the population to follow suit in April, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Frid
Norwegian diver found safe off Malaysia, search for 3 others missing continues, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR — A Norwegian woman who disappeared while diving off Malaysia's southeastern coast was found safe on Thursday (April 7), maritime officials said, as a search continued for three other miss
5 cars with engines from another brand, Lifestyle News,Did you know cars brands often collaborate with each other to share technology and parts? Here are 5 cars that use engines from another brand. Automobile companies need to get every car perfect in order to satisfy their customers. The whole proc
WHO vows nothing 'ridiculous' as public submits ideas to rename monkeypox, World News,GENEVA/LONDON – Poxy McPoxface, TRUMP-22 and Mpox are some of the ideas sent in by the public to the World Health Organisation as it seeks a new name for monkeypox. Often disease names are chosen behind c
Coronavirus: 4-day work week idea floated in New Zealand, World News,WELLINGTON – Bars and pubs opened in New Zealand for the first time in months on Thursday (May 21), as restrictions to limit the spread of the coronavirus were eased further and the government looked to revive economic activity. Ve
A first-time homebuyer's journey: My personal review of 3 resale condos at Pasir Panjang and tips , Money News,My last article ended with me concluding that our next home would most likely be a resale condo. As my mother and I want to remain in a familiar area, we decided to concentrate our sea
Apple to contribute to US teen's education for spotting FaceTime bug, World News,Apple Inc on Thursday rolled out software updates to iPhones to fix a privacy issue in its FaceTime video calling service, and said it would contribute toward the education of the Arizona teenager who discovered th
Virtual marathons to participate in to run away from your problems, Lifestyle News,Covid-19 or not, it’s not going to stop marathons from happening. Check out these exciting virtual running events in Singapore this 2021. The Covid-19 pandemic has derailed many sporting events worldwide, and the disa
Brave 60-year-old man catches huge python single-handedly in Geylang, Singapore News,A 60-year-old man took it upon himself to rescue a large python from a drain on Tuesday (July 30). The incident occurred near an industrial zone in Lorong 21 Geylang at around 6.50pm. Mr Hong Shizhen said he was tak
These are the differences between renting an HDB vs condo apartment, Business Wires News,The main upsides of HDB living, as opposed to condo living, are: – Lower rental rates – Greater immersion in the community – Generally better accessibility – Amenities tend to be more affordable 1. LOWER RENTAL
Sheng Siong staff to get extra month of salary as Q1 profit soars, Singapore News,Supermarket operator Sheng Siong posted a net profit of S$29 million for its first quarter ended March 31, up 49.9 per cent from a year earlier on the back of stronger revenue, better gross margin, higher other income
Other G7 leaders to press Biden to extend Kabul evacuation deadline, World News,LONDON – US President Joe Biden will face pressure to extend an Aug 31 deadline to evacuate thousands seeking to flee the Taliban in Afghanistan when he meets Group of Seven (G7) leaders at a virtual meeting on Tuesday (
Thai cave rescue: Boys ordained as Buddhist novices to honour dead rescuer, Asia News,BANGKOK – Eleven boys from a football team rescued from a flooded Thai cave in a drama that gripped global audiences were ordained as Buddhist novices on Wednesday (July 25) at a temple in Chiang Rai in memory of a
Cabby dies after taxi catches fire in Seletar West, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 58-year-old taxi driver died after the taxi he was driving caught fire in Seletar West Link in the wee hours of Tuesday morning (March 31). The police were called to the incident at 1.26am. The Singapore Civil Defence F
London gallery chief quits after being linked to Israeli spyware firm, Digital News,The head of London's Serpentine Galleries, Yana Peel, resigned on Tuesday following a newspaper report about her links to a controversial Israeli spyware firm. The board of trustees of the contemporary art galle
Thai PM 'concerned' after student protest new demands on monarchy, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday he is concerned about a growing student protest movement after another student group issued an unusually frank 10-point call for reform of the monarc
