A fight over the sale of an HDB flat: 3 interesting takeaways from a co-ownership tussle, Lifestyle News,In recent news, we've heard of the struggle between a widow and her brother-in-law, over an HDB flat. Her husband had left his portion of the flat to her (30 per cent) after passing on. Her
Should you trade-in or sell your car? Which offers you the best price?, Lifestyle News,A car can be one of your most significant assets in Singapore. Buying and selling are always significant decisions and you should always pick the option that gives you the best value. It’s easy to know when your c
Want to elevate your property investing knowledge? Here are 7 terms you should know, Money News,From enjoying food to queuing, Singaporeans have many common love interests. At the very top of Singaporeans’ love interests is our love affair with property. If given a chance, every Singaporean wants to
Why are more children getting Covid-19?, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The onset of Singapore's Omicron wave has resulted in an uptick in Covid-19 infections among children. But why is this happening only now? One reason is that the Omicron variant is better able to resist children's innate i
Spoiler free: I watched the first 20 minutes of Doctor Strange 2 and it seems to be the most mature MCU film so far, Entertainment News,Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (or Doctor Strange 2, as it's referred to colloquially) is poised to be one of the biggest titles this year. After
PN Balji: Jamus Lim smelling like roses after GE2020 live debate, Singapore News,It was a smart but risky move by the Workers' Party (WP) to send the youthful and smiley-faced Jamus Lim into the lion's den against a seasoned and smiling assassin like Vivian Balakrishnan. It could have gone
Singapore to ease Covid-19 curbs from June 14: What you need to know, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Tighter measures currently in place to reduce the spread of Covid-19 will be eased progressively from next Monday (June 14). In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said Singapore will g
Inhaled Covid-19 vaccines may be more effective in preventing transmission: Singapore experts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Covid-19 vaccines that are administered through the nose or mouth could potentially be more effective in blocking the virus at the upper respiratory tract, and thus reduce its tr
Apple's mixed reality headset likely to launch end of the year, Digital News,Apple's launch of the mixed reality headset is believed to be delayed till the end of the year. According to the latest investor note by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the mixed reality headset is \”postponed to the end of
These are what Korean women eat during pregnancy, Lifestyle News,While most Korean women avoid the usual culprits like alcohol and raw fish when pregnant, they’re generally not too particular when it comes to things they can eat while pregnant. However, here are some foods they tend to load up on fo
Consumers to pay GST for Netflix and other overseas digital services: 5 other policy changes from Jan 1, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From Jan 1, those who subscribe to Netflix and other overseas digital services will have to pay a 7 per cent goods and services tax (GST). Here are five other policy ch
Options trading guide: An option for advanced investors to profit, Money News,Options trading can bring impressive short-term profits, but investors should proceed with caution. Here’s what you need to know to decide if options are for you. Once the domain of expert traders, options trading have see
CanSinoBIO's Covid-19 vaccine, tested at lower dosage, safe for children: Study, China News,BEIJING – CanSino Biologics' (CanSinoBIO) single-dose Covid-19 vaccine, given at a lower dosage than that for adults, is safe and triggers an immune response in children aged six to 17, results from
Tough to be student again after decades: Xiang Yun now certified holistic nutrition consultant, Entertainment News,As of late, a few local celebrities, like Dennis Chew and Suhaimi Yusof, have proven that the learning never stops no matter how old you get. They aren't the only ones either and t
Flood in Bukit Batok coffee shop forces stallholders to wade in stinky water, Singapore News,Ankle-high water at a coffee shop in Bukit Batok has caused workers there to wear rubber boots for safety. A regular patron told Shin Min Daily News he found it strange to see a flood in the coffee shop alon
Shanmugam breaks personal deadlift record, jios Tan Chuan-Jin to be his gym bro, Singapore News,Good things certainly come to those who weight. After over a year of weight training, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam beat his personal deadlift record to a cheering crowd at Chong Pang Fitness
Surge in travellers between Singapore and Malaysia unlikely to impact Covid-19 situation here: Experts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Though tens of thousands of people have travelled between Johor and Singapore since the land borders reopened on April 1, experts who spoke to The Straits Times are not
Smoking or vaping increases vulnerability to coronavirus, says NYC mayor, Lifestyle News,Smoking or vaping makes people more vulnerable to suffering severe illness once infected by coronavirus, a spokeswoman for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday. De Blasio told a press conference ear
Office partitions useless in preventing the spread of coronavirus: Experiment, Lifestyle News,Partitions are not as effective as one may think when it comes to preventing the spread of viruses in the office, as depicted in a video released by Japan's Riken Centre for Biosystems Dynamics Researc
Thai researcher wonders if chicken feathers on the menu might fly, Asia News,BANGKOK/NAKHON PATHOM – When Sorawut Kittibanthorn was looking for new types of waste to recycle, the then London-based student was drawn to the millions of tonnes of chicken feathers being discarded each year. Now back in
Singapore likely to see 'significant' Omicron wave: Gan Kim Yong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore is likely to soon see a \”significant wave\” of Covid-19 cases as the more infectious Omicron variant spreads through the community, which could strain its healthcare capacity. To protect s
Extending interval between Covid-19 shots reduces heart inflammation risk, World News,Extending the interval between the first two doses of the most widely used Covid-19 vaccines in the country to eight weeks for young men can reduce the rare risk of heart inflammation, US health officials said. The
Protein found on infected cells protects virus from immune system; remdesivir helps prevent hospitalisation, World News,The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that have yet to be certified by pe
Google expected to pay Apple $20.3b to remain default Safari search engine, Digital News,Google is expected to pay Apple more than previous years to remain the default Safari search engine. Based on 'disclosures' in Apple's public filings and a bottom-up analysis of Google's traf
5 worthy financial goals to attain by 35, Money News,Wondering what adulting looks like? These 5 financial goals will guide you nicely towards being a respectable, fully-formed adult. There’s a sort of magic associated with the age of 35. At this age, you’re typically considered to be at your peak,
Gojek to raise start fares, charge 'driver fee' from March 31, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Trips on Gojek will cost more from March 31, with the ride-hailing firm raising start fares and charging a 50 cent temporary flat fee on all trips under 10km and 80 cents for longer distances. The sta
Each Singaporean household can collect $100 CDC vouchers starting May 11, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All Singaporean households can now collect $100 worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers to spend at more than 16,000 participating heartland merchants and hawkers. In addition, $200 mor
Car buyer's guide: Mercedes-Benz GLA180, Lifestyle News,Being the smallest crossover offered by Mercedes-Benz, does the GLA-Class’ small size conversely means it comes with a long list of shortcomings? The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class first debuted as a concept at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, before
Indonesia antitrust agency launches probe of Google app payments, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's anti-trust agency (KPPU) said on Thursday (Sept 15) that it is investigating potential unfair business practices by Google over the use of proprietary payment services for its software distribution
Huawei launches foldable phone in China at prices starting from $3,300, Digital News,Huawei Technologies Co Ltd started taking orders on Wednesday in China for its eagerly awaited foldable smartphone, as it ramps up marketing at home to make up for weak overseas sales amid US trade sanctions. The la
Widely used diabetes drug linked to birth defects risk: Study, World News,One of the world's most widely prescribed diabetes drugs may be linked to major birth defects in the offspring of male patients who were taking it ahead of the babies being conceived, according to a new study from Denmark
Coronavirus: Under S'pore's new Stay-Home Notice, all returning from China not allowed to leave home for 14 days, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new Stay-Home Notice will be introduced for Singapore residents and long-term pass holders returning from mainland China. They will be required to
What would it be like if Airbnb was legalised in Singapore?, Business Wires News,A recent proposal by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) would allow homeowners to rent out their homes for a maximum of 90 days per year. If passed, this would be a great way for Singaporean's with an extra ro
Saving up for retirement: How much time do I have to save up?, Money News,Put aside all the “propaganda” you see online today on investing, trading and fanciful financial products. The first step towards financial freedom should always start with savings. If you are someone with a great level discip
Quick takes from property analysts: How will the new cooling measures affect Singapore's property market?, Money News,Late Wednesday (Dec 15) night, the Singapore government announced a package of measures to cool the property market, with the changes taking effect from Thursday (Dec 16). The a
More women in Singapore staying single across all age groups, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More Singaporean women across all age groups are staying single compared to a decade ago, according to population figures released on Thursday (Sept 27). The increase was most noticeable among women aged 25 to 2
HDB downpayment guide: How much do you need for BTO, resale & EC?, Money News,Balloting for a BTO flat used to be the standard procedure for first-time home owners in Singapore. But these days, many are considering resale flats and executive condominiums (ECs) too. That’s largely because of recent d
Mongolian winter 'dzud' kills 700,000 head of livestock , China News,ULAANBAATAR – Mongolia's harsh winter has killed more than 700,000 heads of livestock this year, the highest toll since 2011, according to the country's statistics bureau, with extreme weather freezing animals d
Covid-19 vaccines do not increase risk of miscarriage, foetal anomaly: KKH doctor cites study in response to letter, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There is no evidence of increased risks for mothers-to-be who take a Covid-19 vaccine, said experts. Data from nearly 4,000 pregnant women in the United Sta
SPC raises petrol prices, no longer cheapest in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After keeping its posted pump prices unchanged since July, China-owned SPC moved its rates up by four to five cents a litre on Thursday (Oct 14). Its 92-octane petrol is now retailing at $2.51 per litre, putting it
Aspirin does not improve survival in Covid-19 patients: UK study, World News,LONDON – Aspirin does not improve the chances of survival in severely ill Covid-19 patients, early results from one of Britain's biggest trials studying the commonly used painkiller and blood thinner showed on Tuesday
How two Singaporeans built one of the most impressive vintage Star Wars toy collections in the world, Digital News,Despite its association with kids, the joys of toy collecting have brought immense pleasure to adults across the globe — a passion that ensures a tangible attachment to the memories and
Low-carb diet linked to elevated mortality risk: study, Health News,Paris – Middle-aged people who get roughly half their daily calories from carbohydrates live several years longer on average than those with low-carb diets, researchers reported Friday. The findings, published in The Lancet, challen
Obesity may weaken vaccine protection; unvaccinated Omicron patients face risk from variants, World News,The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Obesi
Death toll from Brazil flooding rises in Bahia's 'worst disaster' ever, World News,ITABUNA – The death toll from floods hammering northeast Brazil rose to 20 on Monday (Dec 27), as the governor of Bahia state declared it the worst disaster in the state's history and rescuers brac
3 reasons why REITs can grow your wealth, Money News,Many years ago, a young friend of mine steadfastly refused to invest in REITs . His logic was that REITs should be relegated to the preserve of older, income-focused investors who desire dividend income. Being younger, his attention was fixated on
Samsung reportedly launching more water-resistant Galaxy A series phones in 2022, Digital News,Samsung is expected to launch more water-resistant Galaxy A series phones in 2022. According to TheElec, a source claims that Samsung will use membrane materials (for the microphone and speaker) and waterp
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ now tops DxOMark's mobile camera rankings, Digital News,Are you a Samsung fan and believe in DxOMark? If so, good news — the independent image quality benchmarking site has just given top marks to the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G for both its main and selfie cameras. With a
China's single-shot Covid-19 vaccine safe for children at lower dosage, tests find, China News,CanSino Biologics' single-dose Covid-19 vaccine, given at a lower dosage than that for adults, is safe and triggers an immune response in children aged six-17, results from a small trial showed.
How will Covid-19 impact real estate? Here’s a comprehensive property market analysis, Money News,On labour, capital, and entrepreneurship post-Covid-19 crisis We've had a flurry of posts saying that the world is healing – dolphins heading back to Venice, elephants getting drunk in vineyards, a
