Kwa Geok Choo: A new play about the lady independent of the men she supported, Lifestyle News,We are all familiar with the life and work of Lee Kwan Yew. But what do we know about the woman behind the man? Before she became Mrs Lee Kwan Yew, Kwa Geok Choo broke glass ceilings, little by little advan
3D ads come to Facebook, Instagram in step toward the metaverse, Digital News,Meta Platforms Inc will make it easier for brands to run three-dimensional ads on its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms through a new partnership with an ecommerce technology firm. The integration with VNTANA w
Director crashes real plane for thriller movie Tenet, Entertainment News,A real plane was used for a crash scene during filming for Tenet. Christopher Nolan – who directed the much-anticipated thriller movie – has revealed he decided to buy and crash an actual aircraft as it was \”more efficient\” tha
Oscars: The show must go on… without a host, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Hollywood's biggest night – the Oscars – is set to take place next month without a host for the first time in 30 years, after comedian Kevin Hart pulled out of the gig and no suitable replacement was found. Though o
Bob Saget, TV dad and comedian, found dead in Florida hotel room, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Bob Saget, an actor and comedian best known as the jovial dad on the television sitcom \”Full House,\” was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida, at age 65, authorities and his family said on Su
Ben Cleary’s Swan Song was inspired by a personal experience with grief and death, Entertainment News,They say writing helps with processing trauma and while many would follow the advice and create a personal journal, writer and director Ben Cleary took things further, by turning it into a movie. Cl
Singapore prepares for long term life – and death – with Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – With just a few dozen Covid-19 deaths and one of the world's highest vaccination rates, Singapore wants to reopen for business – and is laying the groundwork to live with the coronavirus as it does oth
Tom Hanks won't rule out Toy Story 5 but it's not being planned, Entertainment News,Tom Hanks \”wouldn't be surprised\” if there was a Toy Story 5. The 62-year-old actor – who voices cowboy doll Woody in the iconic Pixar movie franchise – has admitted while there are no plans for anothe
Ikea announces its first-ever Dota 2 competition, Gaming Range to arrive locally on Nov 4 , Lifestyle News,Earlier this week, Ikea had us believing that their Gaming Range furniture would soon be available in Singapore, and while that statement definitely remains true, what's amusing is that w
South Korea says North Korea's Kim may be trying to avoid coronavirus, Asia News,SEOUL – Kim Jong Un may have missed a key holiday on April 15 because of concerns over the coronavirus, not because he is ill, South Korea's minister for North Korean affairs said on Tuesday. North Korean lead
Director Tim Burton on Wednesday: 'I felt it was written for me', Entertainment News,LUCCA, Italy – Filmmaker Tim Burton steps into the macabre and supernatural world of the Addams Family with new series Wednesday. The Netflix show, released on Nov 23, is based on Wednesday Addams, usually
Swedish pop-up restaurant fights coronavirus one guest at a time, Lifestyle News,A coronavirus-resistant restaurant in a meadow in Sweden with just one table and one chair has welcomed its first guest. The pop-up restaurant named Bord for En – Table for One in English – has no waiters and the food i
Toshiba plans to split into three after wave of scandals, Money News,TOKYO – Toshiba Corp outlined plans on Friday (Nov 12) to split into three companies in an attempt to appease activist shareholders calling for a radical overhaul of the Japanese conglomerate after years of scandals. A rare move in
Jerry Seinfeld defeats lawsuit claiming he stole 'Comedians in Cars', Entertainment News,US District Judge Alison Nathan in Manhattan on Monday said Christian Charles took too long to sue, having waited six years to file his lawsuit after Seinfeld had in 2012 rejected his copyright claim.
Netflix shows that you can watch to learn about the world of finance, Money News,This article was originally published on June 21, 2017 and updated with new recommendations. For those who are sick of the usual Hollywood blockbusters or chick flicks, but can’t bear to stop watching television, it’s t
Japan approves implanting animals with human stem cells, Asia News,Japan has given the green light to a controversial research process involving implanting animals with human stem cells that could eventually help grow human organs for transplant inside animal hosts. The decision by the education and
There's a 15-minute time window to edit and unsend messages in iOS 16, Digital News,One of the headline new features coming to iOS 16 is the ability to undo send and edit messages in the Messages app. It's a feature that's already present on other messaging apps like WhatsApp and Tele
Chinese teen suffers stroke after non-stop gaming for a month during pandemic, Digital News,In some news that would make any parent hastily forward over to their kids, a teen in China was said to have lost control of his entire left arm after a whole month of non-stop gaming. Nanning Television repo
5 flat types that might be the next million-dollar HDB flat, Money News,There are more than a million HDB flats in Singapore. Among these, more than 500 have been able to command a whopping price of at least $1 million since 2012. Most recently, a 5-room HDB flat was sold for a record public housing
How to introduce your new cat to your resident cat, Lifestyle News,If you love cats, you've probably dreamed of owning more than one. And it's a good thing: Most cats are social creatures, and while perfectly capable of being left alone, they do get lonely and will likely thrive better wit
Elon Musk: Apple threatened to yank Twitter from App Store, Digital News,Elon Musk accused Apple Inc of threatening to block Twitter Inc from its app store without saying why in a series of tweets on Monday that also said the iPhone maker had stopped advertising on the social media platform. The bil
Trade in your pre-loved luggage and get 40% off a new Samsonite, Lifestyle 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. Need new luggage for your travels but have no idea what t
Simon Cowell's new TikTok project gives users unreleased music, Entertainment News,Renowned talent scout Simon Cowell is back, but this time he is focused on the social media platform, TikTok. With the international Got Talent TV series, American Idol and many more projects already under his be
4 key issues to consider if you are planning for a second property , Money News,While the term “asset progression” is used loosely these days, one thing should be clear: there’s a huge difference between planning to sell and upgrade (e.g., moving from a flat to a condo), versus actually wanting to o
Grab's Nasdaq debut to set tone for Southeast Asian tech listings, Money News,SINGAPORE – Grab, Southeast Asia's biggest ride-hailing and delivery firm, makes its market debut on Thursday after a record $40 billion (S$S55 billion) merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), i
Japan to spend $2.5 million on ex-PM Abe's state funeral, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan will spend $1.83 million (S$2.5 million) on a state funeral for slain former leader Shinzo Abe, the government said on Friday (Aug 26), despite growing opposition from a public angered by revelations of the ruling
Anderson Cooper still lives with ex to co-parent son, but they're never ever getting back together, Entertainment News,Anderson Cooper still lives with his ex to co-parent his son. The CNN News anchor and his former partner Benjamin Maisani might have split but they are still keen to work toget
New York photographer recreates royal wedding in 48 hours for kids shoot, World News,NEW YORK – Living the fantasy of Britain's royal wedding, American kids dressed up as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for a photoshoot on a budget and schedule that wedding planners can only dream of. New York p
A Minute With: Jason Statham and Idris Elba on 'Fast & Furious' spin-off, Entertainment News,COLOGNE, Germany – Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham return as agent Hobbs and outcast Shaw in Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw, their own spin-off in the hugely successful film franchise. The t
