Should right-sizing be part of your retirement plan? , Money News,Perhaps the children have moved out, or perhaps right-sizing was part of your retirement plans all along. Whatever the case, it's time to sell — and if you've done well for yourself, you might be wondering: why do you have t
Australian children begin to return to school as coronavirus curbs eased, World News,SYDNEY – Children in some Australian states began returning to school on Monday (May 11) after an extended break due to the new coronavirus, as the country's rate of new infections continued to slow. Students o
2018 Chinese zodiac forecast for those born in Dragon year, Entertainment News,For those born with the sign of the Dragon in your destiny chart, there are two auspicious stars for you this year. In 2018, major issues will water down on its own. Your rivals and competitors will display compassion and
Primary 1 registration: How to choose the best school for your kid without resorting to unofficial rankings, Lifestyle News,Which are the top primary schools in Singapore? How reliable are unofficial primary school rankings? Since the Ministry of Education stopped releasing the names of top PSLE sco
The fashion editor's guide to looking good even if you're short AF, Lifestyle News,It's no secret that fashion has always been a tall girl's game. With willowy models of heights 1.7m and above-sometimes up to 1.85m in heels-still dominating most of the runways and ad campaigns, s
China says it has confidence and capability to win war against coronavirus, China News,BEIJING/UNITED NATIONS – China has confidence and capability to win the war against the new coronavirus, said the country's foreign ministry spokeswoman in responding to the World Health Organisation (WHO)&#x
Frida Kahlo self-portrait sets auction record for Latin American painting, Lifestyle News,NEW YORK – A self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo featuring her husband, artist Diego Rivera, sold at auction on Tuesday for $34.9 million (S$47.3 million), the highest price ever paid for a painting by
A Singaporean couple's 9-month renovation nightmare and what you can learn from it, Lifestyle News,With Covid-19 raging, most homeowners reasonably expect the occasional hiccup or miscommunication, when it comes to renovations. Engage the wrong Interior Design (ID) firm, however, and it can qui
Hong Kong considers shorter Covid-19 quarantine for travellers: John Lee, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong will look into shortening Covid-19 quarantine requirements for travellers, while still aiming to curb the spread of the virus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, the city's new l
We 'sabo' Le En with a blind date for Valentine's Day, and things get hot!, Lifestyle News,Since it's the season of love, we thought it would be a great idea to sabo surprise our colleague Le En by sending her on a romantic blind date. Of course, she didn't have a clue who i
Jail for Chinese 'Ivory Queen'. Her network killed 'thousands of elephants', World News,A Tanzanian court on Tuesday jailed a Chinese woman dubbed the \”Ivory Queen\” for 15 years for her role in trafficking tusks from more than 400 elephants. Yang Fenglan, 69, was convicted in Dar
Carole Baskin sent death threats after Tiger King was aired, Entertainment News,Carole Baskin was sent death threats after Tiger King was aired. The star of the Netflix series has revealed she was called constantly for three months with \”people screaming obscenities at me\” after the show premiered.
As though 2020 wasn't weird enough: Here's a surreal version of Singapore, Digital News,Motion graphics? 3D art? Real life footage? These terms sound so cheem. But they don’t faze 29-year-old Aundraj Jude, who has found his forte in making incredibly lifelike motion graphics. Some of his w
Selena Gomez started Rare Beauty to eliminate the pressure of 'impossible beauty standards', Lifestyle News,Over the years, beauty brands have slowly tweaked their conversations towards a holistic approach to beauty and wellness. But no brand is doing it better than Selena Gomez’s Rare Bea
Get the Apple Watch Series 10 42mm GPS at $69 Off,The Apple Watch Series 10 with 42mm GPS is marked $69 off on Amazon, featuring a bigger display with around 30% more screen area in a comfortable …
Apple News' curated local news expands to more cities,Apple will start offering curated local news in more cities across the United States. The company announced that its service ‘Apple News’ will now include …
'Can I wear heels while pregnant?' Here's a guide to dressing during pregnancy, Lifestyle News,Fashion is a form of self-expression, and you should be free to wear whatever you want. But are there any rules when you’re pregnant? Here’s a guide on what not to wear during pregnancy. Wha
American actress Bella Thorne thinks Disney expects people to be too 'perfect', Entertainment News,The Shake It Up star found fame on the Disney channel but she thinks them forcing their stars to be \”perfect\” rather than \”real\” is where they \”go wrong\”. She said: \”There are definitely a lo
5 reasons why we need to talk about losing a baby during pregnancy, Lifestyle News,Being able to conceive a baby successfully is perhaps one of the blessings for couples hoping to establish a family unit. However, with pregnancy come a variety of factors that could sometimes complicate the process,
Eye candy: We talk sustainable fashion and Afro-Asian fusion with Ify Ubby, founder of OliveAnkara, Lifestyle News,You might have heard of OliveAnkara, the Singapore-based fashion label known for its head-turning African fabrics. But its founder Ify Ubby comes from a background as colourful as her c
Dutch boxer who fought Ali still riding punches in Bulgaria, World News,KOSHARITSA, Bulgaria – Former Dutch boxing champion Rudi Lubbers, who lost to Muhammad Ali on points in a 12-round heavyweight fight in Jakarta four and a half decades ago, is back on his feet again after taking one of the heavi
Celine Dion: I'm not a fashion icon, Entertainment News,The 'My Heart Will Go On' singer likes to \”play\” with the way she dresses and \”borrow a character\” when it comes to her own personal style but she doesn't feel like her looks are legendary because she doesn't put much p
Swedish 'Mohammad' cartoonist Lars Vilks killed in car crash, World News,STOCKHOLM – Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who stirred worldwide controversy in 2007 with drawings depicting the Prophet Mohammad with the body of a dog, was killed in a car crash near the southern town of Markaryd on Sun
3 science-baked ways to reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease, Lifestyle News,Alzheimer's is a terrifying disease, not just for the person experiencing it, but for the person's close ones as well. While we expect our body to stop working as well as we age, we are rarely ready for cogniti
Ashley Judd met with her rapist to help heal her grief, Entertainment News,Ashley Judd met with her rapist to help heal her \”grief\” from her ordeal. The 54-year-old actress was sexually assaulted in 1999 and, several years later, \”tried to find\” her attacker, who \”surfaced very easily\” so they were
Apple launches iPhone 12 service programme for no sound issues, Digital News,Apple just announced a service programme for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro owners who experience sound issues. On its support page, Apple shared that a very small percentage of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro devices may experien
Understanding Risk Factors for Colon Cancer | Health Plus, Health News,Given that colon cancer is one of the leading cancers in Singapore, Louis Yap Wei Ming, clinical dietitian at Parkway East Hospital, weighs in on why we should keep the possibilities of developing colon cancer in mind, and take a
What next for Star Wars after Rise of Skywalker grand finale?, Entertainment News,\”The Rise of Skywalker\” dominated movie theatres this weekend. But diminishing box office returns, scathing reviews and a plot that wrapped up the space saga's major story arcs all beg the question — what next fo
Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme to be expanded 'in coming weeks and months', says S. Iswaran, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Vaccinated travellers from more countries are likely able to enter Singapore without having to quarantine \”in the coming weeks and months\”. This comes after a successful s
9 cost-cutting ways to keep renovation costs lower for resale homes, Lifestyle News,In the current Covid-19 environment, buyers are opting for resale units in a bid to be able to move into their homes more quickly. While this removes the risk of construction delays, there’s still the issue of renova
Zakat: Get to know a lesser-known aspect of Ramadan, Lifestyle News,When Ramadan rolls around, there are bound to be many interesting conversations that come up between me and my non-Muslim kakis. \”Bro, you fasting how many hours, ah?\” \”Can fast but still drink water, or not?\” \”If you forget to wake
Indonesia President Joko Widodo plans to move capital city: Planning minister, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo has decided to move the capital of South-east Asia's largest economy away from the crowded main island of Java, the planning minister said on Monday (April 29). \”T
8 symptoms to look for when dengue becomes life-threatening, Lifestyle News,Dengue fever can sometimes escalate to severe dengue or dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF). This life-threatening version of the disease can lead to further complications that include internal bleeding, blood clots, brain damag
Mandarin-speaking Indian cook opens zi char stall in Ang Mo Kio with black pepper crab, sambal prawns, Lifestyle News,After over 20 years of working at various zi char stalls, popular Mandarin-speaking Indian cook Devid Retanasamy has finally opened his very own stall. The 39-year-old Malaysian offi
Food crisis fuels fears of protectionism compounding shortages, World News,DAVOS, Switzerland – A growing world food crisis is precipitating protectionist moves by countries which are likely to compound the problem and could lead to a wider trade war, business leaders and policymakers at the World E
New ride-hailing firm FastGo apologises after accidentally revealing e-mail addresses of 300 drivers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The latest entrant in the ride-hailing market has apologised after accidentally revealing the personal e-mail address of about 300 drivers. Vietnamese start-up FastGo, whi
How often should you wash your bedding and pillows?, Lifestyle News,You spend a lot of time on your bed. But have you asked yourself, \”When was the last time I washed my sheets?\” In a very small amount of time, your sheets can get covered with dead skin cells, sebum from the skin, even saliva and sw
Russia rejects G20 focus on security, World News,Russia on Sunday (Nov 13) called for the G20 to stop talking about security and focus on the world's most pressing socio-economic problems, ahead of a summit set to be dominated by Western criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The G20 –
5 life lessons with Evereden founder Kimberley Ho, Lifestyle News,When it comes to skincare and kids, it’s a virtual quagmire of conflicting information, scary stories and false facts so when I heard about the doctor-led team behind skincare brand Evereden, who were also mothers, I knew it was one t
'Most important thing is my wife loves it': Yao Wenlong buys $400,000 landed property in JB, Entertainment News,Yao Wenlong's exhausting search for a new home has finally come to an end. The 52-year-old Malaysian actor recently purchased a new double-storey landed property in Johor Ba
Eating grilled or well-done meat, fish tied to high blood pressure risk, Health News,NEW YORK – Eating beef, chicken or fish grilled or well-done is associated with a higher risk of high blood pressure, new research suggests. \”Among individuals who consume red meat, chicken, or fish regularly, our f
Global tech and gadget show CES to be only online in 2021 due to Covid-19, Digital News,CES, the biggest global tech and gadget show, held every January in Las Vegas, will be only online in 2021 due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, organizer Consumer Technology Association said on Tuesday.
Hot tea tied to higher cancer risk for smokers and drinkers , Health News,NEW YORK – Drinking scalding hot tea is associated with an increased risk of esophageal tumours in people who also smoke and drink alcohol, two habits that already make many cancers more likely, a Chinese study suggests. Amon
Netflix signs deal for miniseries on Thai cave rescue, Entertainment News,BANGKOK – Netflix has secured the rights to make a miniseries about the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from a cave in northern Thailand in 2018. \”The story combines so many unique local and universal theme
‘I think I’m pretty good at it!’ Yvonne Lim attends Golden Horse Awards as Hong Huifang’s personal assistant, Entertainment News,Every Batman needs a Robin, and for the 59th Golden Horse Awards last Saturday (Nov 19), Best Leading Actress nominee Hong Huifang had Taiwan-based Singaporean actress Yvo
