Singapore must stay competitive in 'dangerous world': PM Lee, Money News,Singapore must work to protect its competitive advantages in attracting investments as the external environment worsens, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said. The ongoing war in Ukraine, which was invaded last mont
Facebook to build first Asian data centre in Singapore, investing over $1.4 billion, Business Wires News,Today, Facebook announced that their first custom-built data centre in Asia will be located in Singapore. At 170,000 sq metres, the data centre is the result of an investment of more than S$1.4 b
Cutting back on vegetable protein tied to unhealthy ageing, World News,Older adults who cut back on the amount of vegetable protein in their diets may be more likely to experience age-related health problems than their peers who increase the amount of plant protein they eat, a Spanish study suggests
How Kai Ting Chuang’s Grandparents Inspired Her To Success, Asia News,Kai Ting Chuang has additional inspiration ahead of her ONE Kickboxing Atomweight World Title bout in Bangkok, Thailand at ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES. The Chinese star will be making the maiden defence of her belt in the co-main event
Australia climate change inaction violated islanders' rights, UN finds, 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. GENEVA – A United Nations committee found on Frid
Ranking of world's most powerful passports dominated by Asian countries, World News,In the latest real-time update of the Henley Passport Index, the podium is topped by a trio of Asian countries. Going into 2019, Japan leads the charts, with citizens enjoying visa-free or visa-on-arrival access
The Drinkmaker is your new personal bartender at home, Lifestyle News,Gone are the days of imprecise pours, lukewarm mixes and \”Wait, did you say 'margarita' or 'martini'?\” Backed by Anheuser-Busch and Keurig Dr Pepper, The Drinkmaker by Drinkworks has reconceptualised the idea o
China's Sina Weibo reverses gay content clean-up after outcry , China News,BEIJING – China's Sina Weibo on Monday (April 16) reversed a decision to remove gay content after outcry among gay Chinese who say the company had smeared homosexuality by lumping it with pornography as it tried to
'Don't ask my age': Ageing South Koreans begin a new chapter on the catwalk, YouTube, Asia News,SEOUL – Boasting an overgrown beard and grey wavy hair, 65-year-old Kim Chil-doo glared into the wall, poised and confidant, as he practiced his runway walk among young, pin-thin models at
An inside look into the 'shady' renovation industry in Singapore, Lifestyle News,We recently wrote about a horrible renovation story in Singapore, and it was clear it struck a chord with many of you. Many wrote in to share similar experiences, and some had helpful tips and advice for homeo
Longer breastfeeding tied to lower risk of liver disease, Health News,Mothers who breastfeed for six months or more may have less fat in their livers and a lower risk of liver disease, a US study suggests. Breastfeeding has long been tied to health benefits for women, including lower risks for heart
Japan says North Korea still poses a dire threat to its security, Asia News,TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan said on Tuesday North Korea still posed a dire threat to its security despite a halt to ballistic missile tests and a pledge by leader Kim Jong Un to denuclearize the Korean peninsula. \”North Korea&#x
Pregnant Hilary Duff exposed to coronavirus, Entertainment News,The 33-year-old actress – who is currently pregnant with her third child – has taken to Instagram to reveal she has to quarantine away from her loved ones for 14 days, after she was recently exposed to Covid-19. Alongside a picture of h
You can soon have the same smartphone as K-pop stars BTS, Entertainment News,What's a sign of a celebrity's success? It's not just bagging awards, but also clinching commercial deals. If K-pop boy group BTS's popularity is not evident by them bring trophies home and scoring appea
Malaysia's king appoints Ismail Sabri as prime minister, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s king appointed Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the prime minister on Friday (Aug 20), replacing Muhyiddin Yassin, who stepped down this week after losing his parliamentary majority. Ismail Sabri, who was Muh
Leandro Ataides is still writing his own inspirational story, Asia News,Brazil’s Leandro Ataides may be preparing for action on the opposite side of the world to his home town, but the former ONE Middleweight Title challenger has a formidable opponent to topple. Ataides will take on former ONE Middl
I am my father's son: Celebrating inspiring defender dads in the SAF, Lifestyle News,It is the duty of every Singaporean Son to protect his nation when he is of age, but some grow up already determined to join the Singapore Armed Forces because of certain father figures. This Father's Day,
Japanese suicides decline to lowest level in over 40 years, Asia News,TOKYO – Suicides in Japan in 2019 fell to the lowest level in more than 40 years, police said on Friday (Jan 17), marking the 10th straight year of declines. The number of suicides fell by 881 people, bringing the overall number u
Samsung joins the fold with Galaxy Z Flip smartphone, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Samsung on Tuesday unveiled its second folding smartphone, a \”Z Flip\” handset with a lofty price tag aimed at \”trendsetters.\” The smartphone flips open, like a pocket cosmetics case, opening into a 6.7-inch screen. Ul
Australia ramps up measles warnings as cases jump, World News,SYDNEY – Australia on Monday (April 8) launched a major education campaign to encourage its residents, particularly those travelling overseas, to get vaccinated against measles, as a sudden spike in cases amid a global resurgence causes a
Superstar Osaka lights flame as Japan's Covid-hit Olympic Games open, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's global superstar Naomi Osaka on Friday lit the Olympic cauldron to mark the start of Tokyo 2020, in an opening ceremony shorn of glitz and overshadowed by a pandemic but defined by hope, traditi
No word on when Malaysia's chicken export ban will be lifted, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Malaysian authorities have not given any indication to Singapore as to when they will lift the chicken export ban. Asked by Mr Alex Yam (Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC) if the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has rec
22 Japanese and Korean Instagram accounts for your street style fix, Lifestyle News,Like their western counterparts, the recently concluded Tokyo and Seoul Fashion Weeks saw a mix of digital presentations and socially-distanced runway shows—and with that, reduced activity outside the shows. While we
'She's like an angel sent from heaven': Singapore couple reunite helper with daughter after 3 years in Bali surprise, Singapore News,When you have a gem in the household, you treat them well. That's what one Singapore couple did when they planned a special surprise to reunite the
