The 5 Best BJJ Schools In Singapore, Asia News,Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has started to dominate the martial arts scene in recent years, offering not only an effective workout but a powerful martial art to hone skills for situations involving one-on-one self-defence. In Singapore alone, BJJ has take
Daily roundup: Indonesian girl jumps off motorcycle to escape from sexually abusive stepfather – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Indonesian girl, 11, jumps off motorcycle to escape from sexually abusive stepfather Even though Bunga
Daily roundup: Gillian Chung's egg freezing procedure made her gain 9 kilos – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Gillian Chung's egg freezing procedure made her gain 9 kilos In 2016, the Cantopop star made a choice to go thro
Buying a bridal gown package? Here are the essential things to know, Women News,For a bride-to-be navigating her way through the many rental packages available, here are some points to note: Most bridal salons that specialise in renting of gowns usually offer with photography and makeup services the
Facebook 'labels' posts by hand, posing privacy questions, Digital News,Over the past year, a team of as many as 260 contract workers in Hyderabad, India has ploughed through millions of Facebook Inc photos, status updates and other content posted since 2014. The workers categorize items a
Actress Jayley Woo pleads for reporters to stop hounding her family, Entertainment News,Grieving actress Jayley Woo has pleaded for reporters to leave her family alone, after news of her boyfriend Aloysius Pang's death broke on Wednesday (Jan 23). The 28-year-old actor died after suffering seri
Uniqlo releases new Pokemon T-shirt line: Prices start from $19.90, Singapore News,Pokemon fans in Singapore, you won't be able to resist this cute collection. Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo has just released a brand-new T-shirt collection, with a total of 24 Pokemon-inspired designs. Sales for
Macau GP horror-smash driver recovering after 'frightening' operation, Asia News,The 17-year-old driver who survived a terrifying crash at the Macau Grand Prix was recovering on Tuesday after a \”frightening\” spinal operation which took hours longer than expected and was fraught with the ri
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Russian conscript blames fatal shooting spree on army hazing 'hell', World News,MOSCOW – A Russian conscript who shot dead eight fellow soldiers at his army base last year said on Thursday he had been left with no other course of action after conscripts turned his life into a living \”hell\”
The Samsung Galaxy S23 may come with a 200MP main camera, Digital News,Samsung may equip the Galaxy S23 models with a 200MP main camera. According to TheElec, Samsung has finished developing a new 200MP camera which is destined for the Galaxy S23 models. Samsung Electro-Mechanics will handle 70 per
Carrie Wong declares love for boyfriend in Valentine's Day Instagram post, then deletes it, Entertainment News,It was a day for romantic declarations, celebrities included. In what may come as a surprise to many, local actress Carrie Wong expressed her love for her boyfriend, otherwise known as
Daily roundup: 1MDB trial stalled as Najib a no-show – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 1MDB trial stalled as Najib a no-show Najib was initially slated to be in Parliament in the morning and appear before the court for his trial yes
Daily roundup: Family finds 3m-long python in toilet, then struggles to find help – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Panic as family finds 3m-long python in toilet, then struggles to find agency to help remove snake When his wife
Melania Trump makes second migrant children visit, in Arizona, World News,US First Lady Melania Trump was on Thursday greeted by protesters in Phoenix as she made a second visit to meet undocumented child migrants while her husband's administration battles to contain a border crisis. The trip t
Daily roundup: Fann Wong says no to second child with hubby Christopher Lee – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Fann Wong says no to second child with hubby Christopher Lee Fann Wong came bearing news, but it wasn't about a bundl
Gaza sculptor exhibits disembodied limbs, inspired by amputees' loss, World News,GAZA – Palestinian artist Khaled Hussein's sculptures of human limbs are on display in a Gaza exhibition he calls I Miss You Very Much, inspired by the loss felt by amputees, including victims of the conflict
Fans angry over 'vandalism' of late HK star Yammie Lam's cremation niche, Entertainment News,Even in death, one can get no peace. A Weibo user had fans up in arms after posting a photo of late Hong Kong actress Yammie Lam's desecrated columbarium niche. The individual had used a
Flat-pack empire: 5 things to know about Kamprad and Ikea, World News,Stockholm – Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of furniture giant Ikea, has died at the age of 91. Here are five things to know about the Swedish entrepreneur and his empire of flat-pack furniture and meatballs: What does Ikea stand for?
Longer delivery times for iPhone 13 as Covid-19 disrupts suppliers in Vietnam, Digital News,While Covid-19 did not affect the launch of the Apple iPhone 13 this year, a resurgence in the coronavirus is disrupting the supply chain in Vietnam. Sources familiar with the matter told Nikkei Asia that sup
Starbucks CEO apologises for arrests of two black men, World News,NEW YORK – Starbucks chief executive Kevin Johnson apologised late on Saturday (Apr 14) for the arrests of two black men at a Philadelphia coffee shop last week, which sparked accusations of racial profiling. Promising to make everyth
Check out Singapore's top female comedian Sharul Channa's new show on Zoom , Entertainment News,To uplift your spirits, our favourite female comedian is bringing her new show to you, via Zoom (yes, you heard right). Earlier this year, Sharul Channa partnered with Aware Singapore for her s
Daily roundup: Boy in Malaysia allegedly takes own life due to homework pressure – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Boy in Malaysia allegedly takes own life due to homework pressure/a> A 13-year-old boy, said to be unable to cope wit
Thai cave rescue: 'Hang in there!' Once-trapped Chilean miner tells stranded boys, World News,MEXICO CITY – Mario Sepulveda, one of the Chilean miners who was trapped underground for 69 days in 2010, had a moving message of encouragement Wednesday (July 4) for the boys' football team
Asia's first Legoland may be sold for $333 million, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Fancy owning a Legoland theme park complete with 15,000 models made of millions of plastic bricks and dozens of attractions? It could all be yours for just US$245 million (S$333 million) if the owners of Malaysia L
Daily roundup: Japanese mum of abused girl can't forgive herself – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Japanese mum of abused girl can't forgive herself \”I want to die. I want to go to a place where I can be with Yua,\” said Yu
Bus and train fares to rise by 6 cents per trip from Dec 29: PTC, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Bus and train fares will rise by six cents per trip from Dec 29, when the latest annual revision approved by the Public Transport Council (PTC) kicks in. Single-trip train fare and adult cash bus fare will r
Huawei P40 to launch in March, may not have access to Google apps, Digital News,Huawei has confirmed the launch date and teased some of the upcoming features of its upcoming P40 smartphones. Richard Yu, the head of Huawei's consumer business revealed the P40 series will be unveiled at the end o
OnePlus reveals camera specs of its upcoming flagship phone, Digital News,Weeks ahead of its official unveiling, OnePlus reveals the camera setup of its upcoming flagship phone. Posted in a community thread, OnePlus says the OnePlus 10T has a triple-lens system on the rear which consists of the 50MP
Foodpanda beats Deliveroo in offering a dine-in option in Singapore; to open March 23, Singapore News,In November last year, Deliveroo announced that it might soon expand its business to operate a dine-in restaurant in Singapore. It was reported that the startup will be opening new remote kitchens n
Chinese nanny sentenced to death in tragic arson case, China News,Shanghai – A Chinese nanny with heavy gambling debts was sentenced to death Friday for setting a fire that killed her employer's wife and children in a tragedy which grabbed national attention and raised questions over the offici
I queued up and tried these Michelin Bib Gourmand stalls to see if they were worth the hype, here's my verdict, Lifestyle News,Singaporeans love queuing, especially for things that are famous or highly raved about. So if an eatery wins the Michelin Bib Gourmand title, you can expect throngs of
Blast kills 23 outside China factory in Olympic city, China News,A truck carrying combustible chemicals exploded at the entrance of a chemical factory in a northern Chinese city that will host the 2022 Winter Olympics Wednesday, leaving 23 people dead and 22 others injured, state media and authoriti
Daily roundup: Ex-Jakarta governor Ahok walks out of jail and into possible second marriage – & other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Ex-Jakarta governor Ahok: Out of jail….and into arms of ex-wife's bodyguard After spending close to tw
Nigeria's twin town ponders cause of multiple births, World News,IGBO ORA, Nigeria – In a dusty school playground in southwest Nigeria, the rows of children lined up to return to their classrooms are dotted with the faces of identical twins. Sights like this can be seen everywhere in Igbo Ora,
Sony to become world's No.1 music publisher with $3.1 billion EMI deal, Business Wires News,TOKYO – Sony Corp said on Tuesday it would pay about $2.3 billion (S$3.1 billion) to gain control of EMI, becoming the world's biggest music publisher in an industry that has found new life in strea
I tried Nathan Hartono's 5-minute instant noodle 'pad thai' recipe and it blew my mind , Lifestyle News,If you love pad thai (stir-fried rice noodles) but always thought it was too difficult to make at home, Nathan Hartono has just the recipe for you. On Wednesday (Oct 27), the singer
8 killed, 22 injured in China as hijacked bus crashes into pedestrians, China News,BEIJING – At least eight people were killed and 22 injured after a hijacked bus crashed into pedestrians in east China's Fujian province on Tuesday afternoon (Dec 25), state media reported. A hijacker carrying a
Hayao Miyazaki comes out of retirement for final Studio Ghibli anime, Entertainment News,Hayao Miyazaki has been keeping busy during his retirement. The celebrated Japanese director announced his retirement in 2013, later again in 2018, and has been teasing a final project for years. In a recent int
Japan's historic Tsukiji market holds final auction , Asia News,Tokyo – Tokyo's world-famous Tsukiji fish market held its last pre-dawn New Year's auction on Friday before closing down for relocation, with the highest bidder paying more than $320,000 for a giant tuna. After more than
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas 'in marital bliss', Entertainment News,Priyanka Chopra is in \”marital bliss\” with Nick Jonas, just 10 days after they tied the knot. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are in \”marital bliss\”. The couple tied the knot at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India, earl
Daily roundup: Even expat YouTubers think Singapore Social is un-Singaporean – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Even expat YouTubers think Singapore Social is un-Singaporean When even expats think the Netflix series is not doing the
Belkin’s Multifunctional MagSafe Charger Drops Nearly $15 Off,Having an all-in-one charger for all your Apple kit eliminates unwanted clutter and lets you be more productive. Today, the Belkin MagSafe 3 in 1 Fast …
Daily roundup: Mum of 3 Cecilia Cheung wants to continue having kids – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Mum of 3 Cecilia Cheung wants to continue having kids On a recent episode of Chinese variety show Women 30+, the Hong Kong actress
Furniture shop at Upper East Coast Road covered in flames in early morning, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A fire engulfed a furniture shop at 135 Upper East Coast Road early Saturday morning (Feb 2). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a series of Facebook posts that it had been alerted to
'I feel safe now': Police officer has netizens thirsting over his massive guns, Singapore News,Move over handsome anti-crime policeman standee, there's a new cop in town. He's none other than Staff Sergeant Fadhly from Geylang Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC), with his pleasant
'Disinfectant-flavour' bubble tea: Chinese woman suffers chemical burns, China News,Bubble tea fans, you might want to take a sniff at your drink before slurping it. A thirsty woman in Fujian, China, recently had a sip of her bubble tea and realised something was wrong. The drink had a wei
Daily roundup: Can your HDB flat fetch $1 million in the resale market – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. $1m HDB resale transactions – can your HDB flat fetch $1 million too? We're not even halfway into 2019, and there have alrea
Daily roundup: Woman escapes five days of abuse, rape – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Woman escapes five-day hell after being kidnapped, repeatedly raped, abused A 25-year-old woman was abducted, locked up in a house and raped repe
Daily roundup: Ways you can greet people during the coronavirus outbreak – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Ways you can greet people during the coronavirus outbreak that are not kissing, hugging, or shaking hands Social distancing i
From Forbidden Palace to Yishun: HK actor Benz Hui's link to Empress Cixi, Entertainment News,Veteran Hong Kong actor Benz Hui may be a familiar face to all of us who grew up watching Hong Kong dramas. In fact, he shocked Singaporeans when it was revealed that he moved to Yishun last year. With
Thai 'Indiana Jones' divers scour Bangkok's murky river for treasure, Asia News,Kneeling before his homemade metal scuba helmet, Bhoomin Samang prays for good fortune before he dives into the day's work — scouring the bed of Bangkok's Chao Phraya river for sunken treasure.
EMA investigating blackout that hit 19 areas from Bedok to Jurong; power restored within 38 minutes, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Large parts of Singapore from Bedok to Jurong were hit by a blackout early on Tuesday morning (Sept 18), affecting close to 150,000 residential and commercial customers. Af
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At least 19 students die in India fire: medical officer, Asia News,At least 19 students — most of them female — died Friday in a fire at an Indian building housing a college, officials said, as images showed people jumping to escape the blaze. \”The students lost their life both because of the fire
Powerful quake kills 14 on Indonesian tourist island Lombok, Asia News,SEMBALUN, Indonesia – A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the popular tourist island of Lombok in Indonesia on Sunday killing 14 people and sending villagers fleeing from their beds into open fields to avoid collapsing bui
Celebrity surgeon Dr. Oz jumps into Senate contest, World News,WASHINGTON – Celebrity heart surgeon Dr Mehmet Oz on Tuesday (Nov 30) said he would mount a Republican bid for a US Senate seat for Pennsylvania, shaking up what could be one of the most competitive races in next year's congressiona
Daily roundup: Food poisoning so bad Nancy Sit thought she was going to die – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Food poisoning so bad Nancy Sit thought she was going to die Veteran actress Nancy Sit suffered from suspected food poison
Gemma Chan's SAG dress took 100 hours, Entertainment News,Gemma Chan's Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards gown took over 100 hours to make. The 'Crazy Rich Asians' star walked the silver carpet on Sunday (Jan 27) in stunning pink asymmetric Oscar de la Renta gown with ruffled skirt
As if 2021 couldn't get any weirder, coriander cake is now available in Singapore , Lifestyle News,Believe it or not, this isn't Photoshopped. Nor is it a prank. Local baking studio, Baker's Brew, has created Singapore's first coriander cake. CORIANDER. CAKE. [embed]https://www.i
Esports talent in South Korea gets boost from big business, easing of gaming ban, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean teenager Yoon Ki-chan gets just three hours of sleep a day but spends more than three times that playing online games – with the blessing of his parents and teachers – as he dreams of bec
She lives! Giant tortoise thought extinct for a century is found alive, World News,Conservationists in the Galapagos Islands have found a giant tortoise from a species thought to have become extinct more than a century ago. The adult female tortoise was found on the island of Fernandina in the west
Jerry Yan is single, and ready to mingle, Entertainment News,Ladies, take note. Taiwanese heartthrob Jerry Yan has revealed that he is currently single, but would love to be rid of his unmarried status as soon as possible. \”My mum has been nagging at me, but she hasn't match-made me before. My
Lack of Covid-19 vaccination passport, testing threaten Japan's reopening, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's lack of a vaccination passport and limited testing capacity is threatening ambitions to reopen the economy at a crucial year-end period when restaurants earn up to half of their annual reve
Sammo Hung's drastic weight loss leaves netizens shook, Entertainment News,Talk about an extreme makeover. Hong Kong action star Sammo Hung was almost unrecognisable in a recent photo after shedding a ton of weight. In a photo revealed by Hong Kong singer Alan Tam, 68-year-old Sammo looked noti
