Bringing up a child costlier in China than in US, Japan: Research, China News,SHANGHAI – The cost of raising a child in China stands at nearly seven times its per capita GDP, far more than in the United States and Japan, highlighting the challenges facing Chinese policymakers as they try to tackle r
7 takeaways from the US midterm elections, World News,WASHINGTON – Tuesday's (Nov 6) US congressional elections ended with what might be called a split decision. Democrats gained more than enough seats to take control of the US House of Representatives, but lost ground to Republicans in the US
Riviere condominium review: Luxury riverfront living with proximity to the tranquillity of Singapore's waterfront, Money News,Our verdict 81 per cent Overall rating Riviere is poised to benefit greatly from the upcoming Great World station along the Thomson-East Coast line. Its proximity to the
Singtel-owned HungryGoWhere F&B portal to shut down after 15 years, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Food and beverage (F&B) portal HungryGoWhere will cease operations on July 11, the Singtel-owned subsidiary said on Tuesday (June 8). The 15-year-old website is exiting the restaurant reservations mark
Japan Olympic adviser urges Covid-19 vaccine option for athletes, Asia News,TOKYO – A health adviser to Japan’s Olympic committee said on Tuesday (April 13) athletes should have the option of getting Covid-19 vaccines, days after public outcry led the government to deny it was making them a priority
'We've been bleeding money': Wala Wala at Holland Village shuts live gig space amid Covid-19 curbs, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – After 20 years of playing host to Singapore's premier live bands, Holland Village institution Wala Wala has turned the lights off at its second-floor gig
China farmers push back the desert – 1 tree at a time, China 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. After a hard morning planting fresh shoots in the dunes on the edge of
5 interesting aspects of OCBC's quarterly earnings that investors should know, Money News,OCBC Ltd is the final major bank to release its quarterly earnings, after DBS Group Holdings Ltd and United Overseas Bank Ltd. Investors are closely watching the numbers for all three banks to identify sig
6 things I did that helped me save 60% of my entry-level salary, Money News,I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of early retirement. Perhaps it’s my idealistic brain speaking but I’ve always imagined my life to be more than just a building block of the rat race, flowing along the rest and chasing
WHO sees 'potentially positive data' on Covid-19 treatments, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday (May 12) that some treatments appear to be limiting the severity or length of the Covid-19 disease and that it was focusing on learning more about four or fi
Climate strike but no cake for Greta Thunberg as she turns 17, World News,\”I'm not the kind of person who celebrates birthdays,\” Greta Thunberg said as she turned 17 on Friday, marking the occasion in inimitable style – with a seven-hour hour protest outside the Swedish parliament. The climate
'I haven't lost my marbles,' says UK ex-minister heading for bug-eating reality TV show, World News,LONDON – Former British health minister Matt Hancock defended his decision to join I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here on Wednesday (Nov 2), saying that appearing on the reality
In Modi's India, coronavirus fallout inflames divisions between Muslims and Hindus, Asia News,MUMBAI – The purple ink stamped on Mr Iqbal Hussain Siddiqui's hand by Indian health workers was supposed to ensure he stayed home under quarantine. But the 66-year-old Mr Siddiqui, an egg seller
Woman's leg trapped in between MRT train and platform at Buona Vista station during peak hour, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman who was travelling on the Circle Line had her leg trapped in the gap in between the platform at Buona Vista Station and an MRT train during the Monday morning (April
John Cena: Jackie Chan has taught and helped me in more ways than he will ever know, Entertainment News,John Cena had \”one of the best experiences\” of his life working with Jackie Chan. The WWE Superstar-and-actor appears alongside the martial arts icon in Project X-Traction, which is set to be rele
Japan's 7-Eleven to replace leader as firm considers changing 24-hour policy, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's biggest retail group Seven & I Holdings Co Ltd said it is replacing the head of its 7-Eleven convenience store business, amid pressure to abandon its 24-hour store policy due to a sh
Extreme wildfires expected to increase 30% by 2050: Study, World News,LONDON – Indonesia's peatlands, California's forests, and, now, vast swathes of Argentine wetland have all been ravaged by extreme wildfires, heralding a fiery future and the dire need to prevent it. With climate change
Diana Ser, Serena Adsit, Tan Li Yi: How motherhood has changed them, Lifestyle News,This Mother’s Day, we visited three generations of a loving family – grandmother, mother and daughter – and discuss motherhood lessons, and explore the bonds that tie them. Diana Ser, 48, media personality, with her
Restaurant Sushiro's florid Facebook posts started as a joke thanks to game of reverse Pictionary, Food News,SINGAPORE – Chopped tuna by any other name would still be chopped tuna. Except when Japanese restaurant Sushiro is describing it on its Facebook page. Then a bowl of Japanese rice topped
Singapore has 6th-fastest mobile data download speeds in the world: OpenSignal, Digital News,Are 5G networks the solution for faster download speeds on your smartphone? Apparently, proper mobile data network implementation still counts for something. Singapore has the 6th fastest download speed on m
Passers-by rush to save victims in overturned car in Pasir Ris, Singapore News,Two men were taken to hospital on Sunday night after a two-vehicle crash resulted in one of the cars flipping on its roof. The accident happened on Pasir Ris Street 11 in the direction of Pasir Ris Drive 2. A police spoke
Mel B horrified to discover oldest daughter knew about ex-husband's domestic abuse, Entertainment News,Mel B was horrified when she discovered her oldest daughter Phoenix knew about the domestic abuse she endured at the hands of her ex-husband. The Spice Girls singer filed for divorce from Step
Goldman Sachs executives in Malaysia to discuss 1MDB: Finance minister, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Executives from US investment bank Goldman Sachs would resume negotiations with the Malaysian government this week over the recovery of assets lost in the scandal at sovereign fund 1MDB, Finance Mini
Out on a sss-stroll: Python captured after 'tug-of-war' with NParks contractors in Jurong West, Singapore News,A man was out on a stroll in an HDB estate in Jurong West on Sunday (Sept 13) night when he noticed that he had company — a python. The reptile, estimated to be 2.5 metres long, w
Cambodian villagers trust magic scarecrows to ward off coronavirus, Asia News,DECHO, Cambodia – Cambodian villager Ek Chan has avoided the Covid-19 coronavirus so far without masks or social distancing but rather the scarecrows she has made to keep the deadly virus at bay. Ms Ek Chan's two scar
Hollywood's Anna May Wong to become first Asian American on US currency, World News,The US Mint will feature an Asian American on its currency for the first time when it issues a coin next week engraved with the image of actress Anna May Wong, who worked in Hollywood during a time of open racis
