Working class: The differences in work culture between the public and private sectors, Money News,It’s natural to have reservations about making a switch from the public to private sector or vice versa — you don’t know how hard a time you’ll have adapting to a new work culture. But Giet Koh didn’t l
Heidi Klum worries about suffocating in Halloween worm costume, Entertainment News,Heidi Klum feared that she was going to suffocate in her worm costume. The 49-year-old model wore the extraordinary outfit at her annual Halloween party and revealed that she asked her husband Tom Kaulitz to make sure
Kia Sorento to be available in Singapore as a hybrid, Lifestyle News,Cycle and Carriage Kia has announced that it will launch the Kia Sorento Hybrid here in Singapore come February 4 2022. The Kia Sorento Hybrid is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre producing a total system output of 227bhp, alongs
How to (politely) say no to his mother when wedding planning, Lifestyle News,Let's face it: mother-in-laws can be difficult. Planning a wedding with your future mother-in-law and her unsolicited opinion is a pretty standard occurrence. Ivy Chin, Chief Wedding Planner at Dream Wedding, says it&#
WHO says most likely scenario shows Covid-19 severity will decrease over time, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation on Wednesday (March 30) released an updated plan for Covid-19, laying out three possible scenarios for how the pandemic will evolve this year. \”Based on what we know now,
How you can own a part of the world's most popular contemporary art, Lifestyle News,Andy Warhol's Self-Portrait and George Condo's The Outcast can be yours – well, at least a fraction of each. The two paintings are offered by Mintus, a new investment platform that allows you to buy sh
Friendship of gentlemen: Tan Chuan-Jin chats with Low Thia Khiang over tea and bak chang, Singapore News,Guess who’s just made an appearance on Tan Chuan-Jin's Facebook page? It's none other than Workers' Party's former chief Low Thia Khiang, who's been recovering from a fal
Where to eat & drink: Ippudo's sakura-inspired treats, singer Hong Junyang's new pastel-themed cafe & more, Lifestyle News,Always on the hunt for new dining spots? We bring you sound bites on where to eat, including new restaurant and eatery openings, the best places for your after-work ti
British election: PM Johnson takes centre stage, along with Elmo and Lord Buckethead, World News,LONDON – It was a portentous moment. Prime Minister Boris Johnson had led his party to a thumping election victory, making Britain's divorce from the European Union all but certain. But first, as a
Australian woman jailed over Bali policeman's death gets early release, Asia News,BADUNG, Indonesia – An Australian woman sentenced to four years imprisonment over the death of a policeman on the Indonesian island of Bali was given early release on Thursday, and was keen to be reunited with fam
World's best bartender 2019 is a Singapore-based Korean woman, Lifestyle News,Bannie Kang, a South Korean mixologist who slings cocktails in Singapore, has been crowned the world's best bartender 2019 at a major international competition hosted by booze giant Diageo. At the 11th annual Dia
Secret confidante of S.Korea's Park jailed for 20 years over scandal, Asia News,Seoul – The secret confidante of ousted South Korean president Park Geun-hye was convicted Tuesday and jailed for 20 years over the scandal that brought down the former head of state. Choi Soon-sil was found guilty
Apple’s High-End Audio Product, the AirPods Max is Now $79 Off,The AirPods Max is an absolute engineering and audio design marvel. Today, it’s down to just $469.99 from its original price of $549 on Amazon. Apple’s …
Canada takes garbage back from Philippines, ending long dispute, World News,VANCOUVER – Tonnes of Canadian garbage left in the Philippines for years arrived back home on Saturday (June 29), putting an end to a festering diplomatic row that highlighted how Asian nations have grown tired of being the
Angelina Jolie accuses ex-husband Brad Pitt of abuse in court filing, Entertainment News,Angelina Jolie detailed what she described as abusive behaviour by ex-husband Brad Pitt in a court filing on Tuesday, escalating a legal battle over a French winery the former couple once shared and revealing ne
Indonesia urges more training for pilots after Lion Air crash, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian investigators said on Monday (Oct 12) more training was needed for Boeing 737 MAX pilots after discovering the situation believed to have faced the crew of a doomed Lion Air jet was not contained in the air
Mother of 2, first responder among those killed in Canada stabbings, World News,JAMES SMITH CREE NATION, Saskatchewan – A mother of two, a 77-year-old widower and a first responder were the initial victims identified in a stabbing spree in Canada that killed 10 people and wounded at least 18 others.
Celebrity cribs: A peek into the homes of stars amid the Covid-19 outbreak, Lifestyle News,It is not easy being a celebrity in the time of coronavirus. “Out of sight, out of mind” is now a real occupational hazard with the suspension of see-and-be-seen events like red carpets, movie premieres and ta
Bukit Timah Railway Station is back and better than before – here's how we spent a day there, Lifestyle News,After two years of restoration works, the famous Bukit Timah Railway Station is now open to the public again! There, you can snap amazing pictures of the freshly-restored station, signag
Johnny Depp splits from girlfriend, Entertainment News,Johnny Depp has reportedly split from his girlfriend. The 56-year-old actor – who was previously married to Amber Heard and Lori Anne Allison and has children Lily-Rose, 20, and Jack, 17, with ex-partner Vanessa Paradis – began romancing Polina
Irvins Salted Egg apologises for dead lizard found in fish skin snack packet, offers refunds, Singapore News,Singapore-based food company Irvins Salted Egg is offering refunds for batches of its popular snack after a Bangkok customer found a dead lizard coated with salted egg in a half-eaten packet.
Toy cars get eco makeover to inspire children, Lifestyle News,LONDON – Matchbox is launching a new series of toy cars based on real-life electric and hybrid vehicles, in a bid to make its miniatures more sustainable and to raise awareness among children of the environmental impact of motoring. The f
Child's body washes up on Greek island of Lesbos, World News,LESBOS ISLAND, Greece – The body of a child believed to have drowned in a migrant boat accident washed up on a beach on the Greek island of Lesbos on Sunday (March 10), the Greek coastguard said. The body of the girl, between four and
We tried convenience store bubble tea and it was a waste of money, Lifestyle News,In 2019 alone, we've seen KFC launch boba tea tarts, dipped beef into bubble tea (BBT) hotpot and played around in a BBT-themed pop-up to experience the drink with our entire bodies. Suffice to say, we're a n
China planning to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam with 'interim' chief executive: Financial Times, China News,LONDON – China is planning to replace Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam with an \”interim\” chief executive, the Financial Times reported, citing people briefed on the deliberat
That frenzied Black Friday crush? Not this year, Lifestyle News,The frenzy associated with Black Friday shopping was missing this year as US retailers offered earlier discounts and more consumers shopped online, though spot checks around the country showed traffic picked up after a sluggish morning.
Third eye? South Korean designer creates a satirical solution for 'smartphone zombies', Asia News,A South Korean industrial designer has come up with a satirical solution for “smartphone zombies” who can’t take their eyes away from their screen long enough to stop themselves walking into a
How to buy an investment watch: 12 tips and tricks, Lifestyle News,Being interested, passionate, or even liking the brand is fundamental when it comes to doing research on what watch to invest in. Warren Buffet defines investing as \”the process of laying out money now to receive money in the future.
Woman who refused to wear mask at MBS gets lawyer on day she was set to plead guilty, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In a turn of events on Thursday (Aug 12), a lawyer turned up in court to represent Phoon Chiu Yoke, 54, just as she was expected to plead guilty. Mr Amos Cai of Yuen Law showed up to repr
Facebook says data leak hits 87 million users, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook Inc said on Wednesday that the personal information of up to 87 million users, mostly in the United States, may have been improperly shared with political consultancy Cambridge Analytica, up from a previous news med
Thai King approves new finance minister to tackle economy amid pandemic, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's King has approved Arkhom Termpittayapaisith as the country's new finance minister, the official Royal Gazette said, handing him the task of steering Southeast Asia's second-largest
Motorcyclist dies from injuries after accident with van at Woodlands junction, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 23-year-old motorcyclist died from his injuries after an accident with a van at the junction of Marsiling Lane and Admiralty Road on Sunday afternoon (Dec 23). The police said that they were a
Croc bites low-flying drone, video survives, World News,Add saltwater crocodiles to the list of drone hazards. A cameraman filming for an Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC) documentary captured the moment a \”salty\” leapt from the water and snatched the drone carrying his camera. Video recovered from
Malaysia's palace denies 'royal coup' in appointing new PM, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's palace on Sunday denied allegations of a \”royal coup\” in appointing the country's prime minister after veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad resigned, saying the king used his discr
Huawei announces folding 5G smartphone that costs $3,500, Digital News,BARCELONA – Huawei Technologies unveiled a 2,299 euros (S$3,523) folding smartphone on Sunday (Feb 24) which it said was primed for next-generation 5G mobile connections, even as the United States campaigns to bar the Chinese com
Deaf 'bird whisperer' forms rare bond with feathered friends, Singapore News,Deaf since childhood, Razali Bin Mohamad Habidin has developed a closer bond with the creatures under his care than any other keeper at Singapore's Jurong Bird Park, where other staff refer to him simply as t
Indonesia defence minister Prabowo signals another run for presidency, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian Defence Minster Prabowo Subianto has registered his political party for the 2024 national election, signalling what analysts say is a likely third presidential bid for one of the country's most
Don't kan cheong, free masks from Temasek Foundation not ready for collection yet, Singapore News,Some say cheap must buy, free must take. But not today. If you've recently come across a photograph of a banner with Temasek Foundation's logo, offering 50 medical masks and 25 N95 masks
Meet the woman shaping post-pandemic cybersex, Lifestyle News,LONDON – Interest in cybersex is soaring as the pandemic has left people subject to lockdowns and travel bans and unable to seek intimacy in the usual ways, according to experience designer Angelina Aleksandrovich. At the same time, the p
You can now download public betas of iOS 13, iPadOS, and macOS Catalina, Digital News,Apple has just made the public betas of iOS 13, iPadOS, and macOS Catalina available. All three new operating systems were all unveiled at WWDC 2019 earlier this month. To be able to download the public beta, you n
Death of South Korean dictator leaves brutal legacy unresolved, Asia News,SEOUL – The death this week of South Korea's last military dictator, Chun Doo-hwan, marks the end of a divisive chapter in the country's modern history but leaves survivors of his regime's violence no closer to
Death toll from Indonesia floods, landslides climbs to 68, Asia News,JAKARTA – At least 68 people have been killed and thousands were forced to flee their homes after floods and landslides hit the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, an official said Saturday (Jan 26). Some 6,700 people in 14 districts ha
Born to rock: New Cupra Born's details released in full, Lifestyle News,Cupra has released the full technical specifications of their upcoming all-electric hatchback, the Cupra Born. The Spanish automaker is shifting the market, mixing performance and electrification to take its journey into a
Uber to appeal Singapore's competition watchdog decision on Grab deal, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Uber Technologies Inc has decided to appeal a decision by the Singapore competition regulator that its merger with regional rival Grab violated the city-state's competition laws, the firm said
Why more people prefer to date virtually now, not just because of Covid-19, Lifestyle News,With her hair coiffed up in a bun, lips glossed to the shade that matches her pink lantern-sleeve blouse, Catherine is all set for her third date. The 26-year-old has arranged an evening of cocktails, followed
Hong Kong actor Ai Wai reveals he separated from wife due to her mahjong addiction, Entertainment News,Many have lost money to mahjong games, but veteran Hong Kong actor Ai Wai might have lost more. In a recent episode of Chinese variety show See You Again's second season, Ai Wai and his wife r
Wedding guest list: 6 ways to do it diplomatically, Lifestyle News,Congrats, you're soon to be a Mrs or Mr! And after you've drifted down from cluoud nine, you'll be wanting to get down to the nitty gritty of wedding prep. At the top of your list, of course, would be putting together
LG's new earbuds are chock full of tech – they even self-sanitise, Digital News,When it comes to True Wireless Earbuds (TRS), it’s always good to have more options. And LG has three new TONE Free TRS–T90, T60 and TF8–for 2022. The new models retain the unique auto-cleaning UVnano charging case,
Questions remain over early release of terror convict in London stabbings, World News,LONDON – Usman Khan was convicted on terrorism charges but was let out of prison early. He attended a \”Learning Together\” conference for ex-offenders, and used the event to launch a bloody attack on nearby London B
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for Covid-19, World News,LISBON – Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for Covid-19, Portugal’s Football Federation said in a statement on its website on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Juventus forward is asymptomatic and will miss Wednesday’s UEFA Nati
Beijing dangles carrots to lure foreign talent to its Silicon Valley , China News,BEIJING – Beijing, a major hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors in China, is touting a new list of incentives to try and bait foreign talent for its equivalent of Silicon Valley in the Chinese capita
Elderly man in China killed by 3 hit-and-runs in a row, China News,Hit by multiple vehicles and left for dead. An elderly man in Guangxi, China, was killed after he was hit by not one but three vehicles on Dec 14 night. In surveillance footage circulating on Weibo, he was seen walking slowly along a
Boeing defends 'fundamental safety' of 737 MAX after crash report, World News,Embattled US aviation giant Boeing on Thursday insisted on the \”fundamental safety\” of its 737 MAX aircraft but pledged to take all necessary steps to ensure the jets' airworthiness. The statements came hour
Selfie-taking Australian couple fall to death in Portugal, World News,LISBON – An Australian couple fell to their death from a wall overlooking a popular tourist beach in Portugal, apparently losing their balance after taking a selfie, a port official said Tuesday. \”Everything seems to indicate that
Burning up: Man set Hotel 81 towels on fire after staff said he could not join his male friend and woman in room, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man was sentenced to three months' jail on Wednesday (April 21) for setting fire to towels in a hotel after staff told him he had to leave the room occu
7-month-old Japanese girl with full head of thick hair becomes latest Instagram sensation, Asia News,Cute baby photos may be a dime a dozen on the Internet, but one seven-month-old girl from Japan has recently got social media users cooing with delight – all because of her luscious locks. Baby Chanc
Australia lifesaving drone rescues two boys in rough seas, World News,SYDNEY (AFP) – A pair of Australian swimmers on Thursday (Jan 18) became the first people to be rescued in the ocean by a drone when the aerial lifesaver dropped a safety device to distressed teens caught in rough seas. Australia
Man jailed 44 years for supplying gun in Australia shooting makes IS salute, World News,Sydney – A man who supplied a radicalised teenager with a gun to shoot dead an Australian police employee made an Islamic State group salute as he was jailed for 44 years Thursday. Raban Alou admitted obtaining a
At least 3,000 have died in Ukraine for want of disease treatment, WHO says, World News,GENEVA — The World Health Organisation's (WHO) European chief said on Tuesday (May 10) that at least 3,000 people had died in Ukraine since Russia's invasion in Feb because they had been unable to acces
New Lord of the Rings game coming from the studio that built Middle-earth, Digital News,More adventures await in the fantasy world of Middle-earth, as a new Lord of the Rings game is on the way. The title is a partnership between Weta Workshop, the production company that created the special effects
Top 8 car breakdown problems in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Whether you are still shopping for a car or currently own and drive one, you need to know about the possible car breakdown scenarios that you might encounter. While issues like a weak battery will only cause some minor inconvenience, severe p
Rescuers hunt for survivors after cyclone kills 119 in Indonesia, Asia News,JAKARTA – Rescuers searched for dozens missing in the remote islands of southeast Indonesia on Tuesday, as reinforcements arrived to help in the aftermath of a tropical cyclone that killed at least 119 people. Helicopters we
KKH launches 24-hour activity guidelines for children under 7, Lifestyle News,How can parents better take care of their child in terms of what eating habits they should have, how much sleep they should be getting, or the amount of exercise they need each day? These are among the parenting concerns a
Privacy alarm in Indonesia over president's leaked Covid-19 vaccine certificate, Digital News,JAKARTA – A leak online of the president's Covid-19 vaccine certificate has heightened concern in Indonesia about information security, coming in the same week as a data breach affecting 1.3 milli
Sim Lim Tower ice cream uncle 'out of action' after being hospitalised for fractured ribs, Lifestyle News,Sim Lim Tower is well-known for two things. Being an electronic goods paradise and the home ground for 90-year-old ice cream seller Ng Teak Boon. For the time being though, the famous
Orange is the new grey for Bangladesh beards, Asia News,From shades of startling red to hues of vivid tangerine, brightly coloured beards have become a fashion statement on the streets of Bangladesh capital Dhaka. Facial hair of sunset tones is now the go-to look for older men wanting to take off th
Fresh turmoil for Pakistan as Imran Khan dodges ouster, opposition vows fight, World News,ISLAMABAD – Pakistan's political turmoil deepened on Sunday (April 3), when Prime Minister Imran Khan avoided an attempt to oust him and sought fresh elections after dissolving parliament, a move the oppos
