Off-service SBS Transit double-decker bus hits pedestrian in Boon Lay, killing her, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The nearest pedestrian crossing was located about 300m away, but a woman decided not to use it to cross the three-lane Jalan Boon Lay – with fatal consequences. An off-service double decker
50 local Instagram accounts with beautiful interiors to inspire your home renovation, Lifestyle News,If you're looking at a home renovation project soon, you'd no doubt have been constantly browsing through Pinterest and Instagram to pin and save any little inspiration that you can find fo
The Dragon Chamber: This speakeasy-style Chinese restaurant and bar camouflages as a kopitiam, Lifestyle News,If you've recently dined at a new kopitiam in Circular Road serving wonton noodles, you might have thought that that was all to it. But hidden beyond a door that's camouflaged by a
Wrong doors opened? After Shang-Chi, Fala Chen is getting more calls to play Chinese-speaking Asian characters, Entertainment News,Opportunities have come knocking in the wake of her Hollywood breakout role in the Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, but it's not the kind that
House of the Dragon finale hits highest HBO viewership since end of Game of Thrones, Entertainment News,The season finale of HBO's House of the Dragon saw 9.3 million people tuning in. This comes after the show's soaring viewership, which averages 29 million viewers in the US across all ep
Driver dies after being run over by own prime mover in freak accident at Yishun, Singapore News,A moment's forgetfulness cost a prime mover driver his life. 39-year-old Shanmugam Jothi was killed on Wednesday (April 27) morning after the prime mover he had just parked at a block near 15 Yishun
Asian airlines report high Covid-19 vaccination uptake among crew, Asia News,SINGAPORE – Asian airlines are reporting high vaccination take-up rates among pilots and cabin crew as they wait for the region's tight pandemic-related border controls to be relaxed. International travel in the Asia-P
Good Samaritan plans sweet gesture for dad who brings autistic son to see trucks daily, Singapore News,Singaporean Raymond Lee taught us recently how his kind act can strike the right chord with netizens, not just on the island but in other parts of the world as well. He recently shared his encounte
Bidets clean better than toilet paper, as showcased in wordless music video by Singapore YouTuber, Digital News,It appears to be that Singaporeans aren’t the only people who are patently kiasu. In a bid to ensure the hygiene of their hindquarters remains tip-top during the ongoing global pandemic, f
TraceTogether app to be upgraded to allow tourists to do SafeEntry check-ins too, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Contact tracing app TraceTogether will be upgraded by next month to allow tourists to do SafeEntry check-ins at shopping malls and dining venues as Singapore gets ready to move to phase three o
Nicholas Tse has not spoken to sister for a year; rumour of rift after she became single mum, Entertainment News,When Jennifer Tse announced in June that she is now a mother, there was talk that her brother Nicholas Tse refused to talk to her. It seemed that he was upset that the model-actress had c
Girl next door turned goddess: Watch how simple makeovers gave these women's hair a new lease of life, Entertainment News,Healthy, beautiful hair can enhance one's appearance drastically. Just a trip to a hair salon can bring you from being a girl next door to a goddess if, and only if, yo
What to eat on the 1st and 2nd day of CNY that's not hotpot, McDonald's, KFC or Malay food , Lifestyle News,It’s the first day of Chinese New Year and you’re peckish in between your visitations. Where can you go for a quick bite? Like many others, I would probably end up at fast-food resta
5 restaurants in Singapore win first Michelin star, Singapore News,Five restaurants were awarded their first Michelin star last night, at the launch of the Michelin Guide Singapore 2018. They are modern Australian barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends in Teck Lim Road; Jiang-Nan Chun, which serves Cantones
The best fixed deposit promotions in Singapore (June 2020), Money News,Fixed deposit (sometimes called time deposit) accounts are low-risk investments that earn you interest over a fixed commitment period. You don’t need to do anything to earn this interest, just park your money with a bank. Think o
Google Play Games kicks off limited beta for PC users in Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Digital News,Multi-device gaming has caught on in recent times, and Google Play Games is looking to have its share of the PC market. Following an earlier announcement that players would soon be able to enjoy seamle
Wuhan virus: Busy casino hub Macau turns into ghost town, Asia News,HONG KONG – The Chinese territory of Macau has become a near ghost town during what is typically the busiest time of year for the world's biggest casino hub, after the authorities announced a raft of measures to keep visitors a
Injured Mirror dancer speaks for the first time since July concert accident where a 500kg LED screen fell on him, Entertainment News,HONG KONG – Mirror dancer Lee Kai Yin, who was severely injured when a giant LED screen fell on him during a concert by the popular boy band on July 28, has spoken for
China's Shenzhen bans the eating of cats and dogs after coronavirus, China News,The Chinese city of Shenzhen has banned the eating of dogs and cats as part of a wider clampdown on the wildlife trade since the emergence of the new coronavirus. Scientists suspect the coronavirus passed to humans
Panama-flagged cargo ship capsizes off Vietnam, 15 sailors missing, Asia News,HANOI – At least 15 sailors were missing on Thursday after a Panama-flagged cargo ship capsized in rough seas off Vietnam, Vietnamese state media said. The incident happened off the central province of Binh Thuan when the
Britain reports first death with Omicron coronavirus variant, World News,LONDON – At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron coronavirus variant, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday (Dec 13), the first publicly confirmed death globally from the swiftly s
1-for-1 offers galore, free Old Chang Kee curry puff & other deals this week, Lifestyle News,We scour the island for the best deals to help you stretch your dollar, and keep you in the loop on the hottest shopping trends. 'Cos good things must share. 1-FOR-1 DEALS: When it comes to the national
Rich economies like Singapore should not be labelled 'developing countries', says Trump in call for WTO reform, Singapore News,WASHINGTON – Singapore and other rich countries are unfairly taking advantage of their self-declared status as developing countries to gain preferential treatment
Marks & Spencer sells Hong Kong business to Al-Futtaim, Business Wires News,LONDON – Marks & Spencer has sold its retail business in Hong Kong and Macau to its franchise partner Al-Futtaim as it retreats from international markets to focus on its core business in Britain, the company said on Tuesday
Andy Hui spotted at Sammi Cheng's rehearsal; could he be performing at her concert?, Entertainment News,Has the storm passed for power couple Sammi Cheng and Andy Hui? It's been a tumultuous time for this celebrity couple since Andy's affair with actress Jacqueline Wong was revealed v
Daily roundup: Inside Rain & Kim Tae-hee's house with a home gym & wine cellar – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. A peek inside Rain & Kim Tae-hee's house with a home gym & wine cellar Korean star Rain and his wife,
Kim Jong Un impersonator deported from Vietnam ahead of summit, Asia News,HANOI – A Kim Jong Un impersonator was hauled from his hotel Monday ahead of his planned deportation from Vietnam before the real North Korean leader meets US President Donald Trump in Hanoi later this week. Howard X arrived i
South Park creators issue mock apology over China censorship, World News,BEIJING – The creators of \”South Park\” have issued a mock apology to China after censors scrubbed their popular animation from the Chinese Web. The tongue-in-cheek statement, skewering Beijing's demands that Western brands
China reports first human case of H7N4 bird flu, Health News,BEIJING – China has reported the first human case of the H7N4 strain of bird flu in a woman in an eastern coastal province, though she has since recovered. The winter is traditionally the high season for bird flu infections. In a statement
Korean Air to raise refund fees after K-pop fans get the picture, then get off the flight, Asia News,SEOUL – Korean Air Lines Co Ltd said on Tuesday (Dec 18) it will raise refund penalties after K-pop fans got on a plane only to take pictures of a boy band on the flight, then demanded to get off bef
Singapore Mental Health Film Festival 2021 returns on May 22 with panel discussions, workshops, Lifestyle News,The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened concerns on mental health and a large number of Singaporeans are still challenged by it more than one year into the pandemic. Since its founding in 2018
Hong Kong leader makes luring global talent priority in first policy address, China News,HONG KONG – Making his first policy address on Wednesday (Oct 19), Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee prioritised improving competitiveness and attracting more overseas talent, while also stressing the need to b
