In Beijing's Olympic bubble: Police escorts, daily Covid-19 tests, robot chefs, China News,BEIJING – In a hived-off section of the Beijing airport, arrivals for next month's Winter Olympics are met by staff in white protective suits and undergo Covid-19 tests and swabs of luggage before be
Germany's Merkel to miss G20 opening after aircraft woes, World News,COLOGNE, Germany – German Chancellor Angela Merkel will miss the opening of the G20 summit in Argentina after what she called a \”serious malfunction\” forced her government plane to make an unscheduled but safe landing. Merkel
Atari is licensing 8 gaming hotels in the US, Digital News,Atari is making a foray into the hospitality industry. The company has announced a licensing deal with US real estate developer True North Studio and GSD group to build eight Atari-branded hotels in the US, featuring facilities like an Atari
10 best halal buffet restaurants in Singapore for Iftar this Ramadan 2019!, Singapore News,Singapore is a multi-cultural country and decadent buffet spreads for Muslims are actually not that difficult to find if you know where to look. This Ramadan, perhaps you can try out these halal restaurants in
Melbourne starts 5-day coronavirus lockdown, no spectators at Australian Open, World News,MELBOURNE – Australia's second most populous state Victoria entered a five-day lockdown on Saturday (Feb 13) as authorities raced to prevent a third wave of Covid-19 cases sparked by the highly infectious
54-cent buffet at The Westin Singapore, 35% off rooms at Hotel Soloha and 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. [UPDATE, Aug 13] $0.54 BU
People arriving in Beijing from any country to be quarantined, China News,BEIJING – Beijing yesterday ordered people arriving in the city from any country to go into 14-day quarantine as China reported an increase in imported coronavirus cases, threatening its progress against the epidemic. There we
Grace Chow claims breakup with 'scumbag' Show Lo was due to his chronic womanising that included orgies, Entertainment News,After months of public speculation, Chinese influencer Grace Chow finally confirmed her breakup with Taiwanese singer Show Lo, 40, in a Weibo post this morning (April
9 places to buy Christmas log cakes for the 2021 holidays, Lifestyle News,The holidays are all about gathering your loved ones together to reconnect, exchange gifts and of course, enjoy a delicious Christmas feast. But no meal is complete without dessert. This is why we've listed down the best
As vaccine tensions rise, some in Taiwan head to mainland China for a jab, Asia News,Vaccines have become the latest source of tension between Beijing and Taipei, as the self-ruled island grapples with its worst outbreak of Covid-19 and a shortage of doses. Taiwan had been a success story for its ha
Vaccination-differentiated Covid-19 measures extended to hotels, institutes of higher learning and indoor sports facilities, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Vaccination-differentiated safe management measures kicked in at hotels, hostels and serviced apartments; institutes of higher learning (IHLs); and
Zahra Khanum crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2018, Women News,The coveted title of Miss Universe Singapore (MUS) 2018 has gone to Miss Zahra Khanum, who will represent Singapore at the international Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand on Dec 17. The 23-year-old National University of Singapor
Robert De Niro claims big financial hit due to coronavirus pandemic, Entertainment News,Robert De Niro has claimed he's suffered a financial hit because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Hollywood star has opened up about his finances in court after his estranged wife Grace Hightower requested a
From refugee camp to World Cup, Mabil thanks Australia, World News,SYDNEY — Awer Mabil said converting a penalty in the shootout triumph over Peru that took the Socceroos to a fifth successive World Cup on Monday (June 13) was a thank you to Australia for taking him and his family in as refugees. Th
Singaporean shares experience of serving stay-home notice in Sentosa hotel , Singapore News,If you've ever wondered what being confined within four walls for 14 days feels like, this Singaporean has given the low-down on her experience. On the contrary, it's nowhere near as dreary as it so
Universal Music can't help falling for Elvis Presley, to manage song catalogue, Entertainment News,Universal Music is adding the song catalog of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, including hits such as Can't Help Falling in Love and Jailhouse Rock, under a publishing deal
Steak and kimchi: North Korean, western chefs prepared Trump-Kim dinner, Asia News,HANOI – For sufferers of nuclear anxiety, how about a little dried persimmon punch to settle the stomach? North Korean chefs helped prepare the dinner shared by US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jo
Hong Kong owner of Pacific island casino sued over forced labour, trafficking claims, World News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong-listed Imperial Pacific, the owner of a multi-billion Saipan gaming project, is being sued by former construction workers who say they were victims of forced labour and human traffi
British student was 'depressed' before jumping from plane: Madagascar police, World News,ANTANANARIVO – A British student in Madagascar who apparently jumped from a plane after opening the aircraft's door mid-air was \”depressed\” and disappointed by her studies, the African island poli
Couple inspired by Crimewatch episode to commit string of Carousell scams, Digital News,A couple was inspired to commit crimes by a TV show produced to, ironically, serve as a warning to people from doing so. An episode of Crimewatch focusing on Carousell scammers inadvertently motivated Muhammad Ha
Taiwan to quarantine all pilots of largest airline amid Covid-19 outbreak, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan will quarantine all pilots for its largest carrier China Airlines for 14 days as it tries to stop an outbreak of Covid-19 among its crew, effectively grounding the airline, the health minister said o
3-night stay for the price of 2 at lyf Funan Singapore, Lifestyle News,Lyf Funan Singapore is offering customers a three-night stay for the price of two, starting at $380 for their One of a Kind apartment. Customers will receive a complimentary one-entry parking coupon, as well as a $30 CapitaVouche
'We saw death in front of us': Passengers recount Greece-Italy ferry fire ordeal, World News,CORFU, Greece – Shocked and sleep-deprived, passengers rescued from a Greece-Italy ferry that caught fire off the island of Corfu said on Saturday (Feb 19) they felt relieved to be alive, though so
Dumbo flies off for S$659K in S$11.4 million Disneyland auction, World News,An auction of Disneyland theme park vehicles, props and artifacts that turned into a Los Angeles attraction in its own right raised more than $8.3 million (S$11.4 million), organizers said on Monday. An original Dumbo the Fl
Cocktails and hazmat suits mingle in the Beijing Olympics bubble , China News,ZHANGJIAKOU, China – A bartender in the Chinese ski resort of Zhangjiakou wears a blue and white hazmat suit as he pours a cocktail, before passing the drink to a similarly attired waiter who shuffles across the room in bl
