Toxic substances found in nappies in France: government agency, World News,PARIS – A variety of potentially toxic substances, including glyphosate, has been found in babies' nappies in France, according to a study published on Wednesday by the French environment agency ANSES. \”Following studies
China's TikTok video app takes off in Southeast Asia, Digital News,Actress Yap Hui Xin, 28, may be better known for her roles on local TV shows. But in the past year, viewers around the region may also have seen clips of her dancing to K-pop hits by Blackpink or lip-syncing to comedic audio tra
Working 2 jobs to raise 3 kids: Single mum dies after suffering brain aneurysm, Singapore News,In order to support her three children, this single mum took on two jobs — an administrative role in the day, and a bar assistant three times a week. Wang Huihui, 46, died last Friday (July 15) after suffe
Some Apple iPhone 14 Pro users facing issues with CarPlay phone calls, Digital News,Another iOS 16-related bug is affecting some Apple iPhone 14 Pro users. According to multiple reports, iPhone 14 Pro users are facing issues when making CarPlay calls. The recipients on the other end could not hear t
Malaysia to spend $453 million for flood relief, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will provide 1.4 billion ringgit (S$453 million) in cash aid and other forms of relief for those devastated by severe floods this month, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Wednesday (Dec 29). Since Dec 17,
Myanmar democracy leader says 2,000 dead fighting junta, urges military aid, Asia News,BANGKOK — At least 2,000 pro-democracy fighters have been killed in Myanmar battling a military junta that seized power last year, the head of a parallel civilian government said in an interview aired on Thursday
Probiotics are no help to kids with stomach flu: Studies, Health News,TAMPA, FLORIDA – Probiotics are a multi-billion-dollar international industry, but new research on Wednesday (Nov 21) showed they don't help children recover from stomach flu any more than a placebo. The results of two random
Salary guides for fresh graduates 2019: Here's why your expectations may be unrealistic, Singapore News,At this time every year, you are bound to see plenty of (viral) articles on your Facebook feed, proclaiming how much you should be earning as a fresh graduate. Many of these guides act as pro
5 dead, dozens missing in ferry accident in Bangladesh, Asia News,DHAKA – At least five people died and dozens went missing after a small ferry packed with passengers collided with a cargo vessel and sank on Sunday (March 20) on the Shitalakhsya River in central Bangladesh, the latest waterway trage
Drinking Dettol, vaccine conspiracies: Misinformation on the Internet spreads Wuhan virus panic, Asia News,HONG KONG – Misleading bat soup videos, vastly inflated death tolls, quack remedies and vaccine conspiracies – a global deluge of misinformation is compounding public fears about China's n
Fast cars, polo and parties: Thai 'High Society' flourishes in unequal kingdom, Asia News,It's polo season in Thailand and teams of jodhpur-clad Argentines and monied Asians gallop onto the flawless field, as spectators spill from a pavilion — glasses of champagne in hand — for the
Level up and upgrade skills to avoid digital divide: DPM Heng Swee Keat, Digital News,More efforts are being made to get Singaporeans on board the Smart Nation journey, and this includes a tie-up between the Government and the National Trades Union Congress to equip workers with the skills and knowl
'I never want to be such a popular actor': Leon Jay Williams recalls how Tay Ping Hui's experience affected him, Entertainment News,While some actors choose to chase after fame and clout, Leon Jay Williams didn't want to touch it with a 10-foot pole. In a recent episode of the me
Apple Maps app adds speed limit, lane guidance and more, Digital News,Navigating Apple Maps is now more intuitive and informative. It goes without saying that millions of users use the Maps app to navigate the world today. Whether it is to check the best route to work on a busy Monday morning, to fi
Half of world's beaches could vanish by 2100, World News,PARIS – Climate change and sea level rise are currently on track to wipe out half the world's sandy beaches by 2100, researchers warned Monday (March 2). Even if humanity sharply reduces the fossil fuel pollution that drives global w
Disney is selling its Sandcrawler office in Singapore for $175m , Money News,And it’s not simply any other Sandcrawler. Based on a report by Bloomberg, it appears that the Blackstone Group is interested in purchasing Lucasfilm’s building in Singapore for about US$132 million (S$175 million). At leas
15 places and objects that may be dirtier than your toilet seat, Lifestyle News,When you think of the dirtiest place in your home, the toilet seat naturally springs to mind. So recent research has found roughly 50 bacteria per square inch on your toilet. Keeping this metric in mind, you're goin
15 traditional Hari Raya foods you'll find during the festive season, Lifestyle News,Fasting month is almost over and many Muslims in Singapore and abroad are getting ready to celebrate Hari Raya. After abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset over the past 30 days, many of those w
Hunting for a new flat? HDB launches one-stop portal, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Those hunting for a new home can now get pricing and loan information of Housing Board (HDB) flats on a new platform which aims to streamline the process of buying and selling a place. The portal, which is being progres
10 more seniors die from Covid-19 in Singapore on Oct 11, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Ten seniors aged between 73 and 93 died from complications linked to Covid-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Monday (Oct 11). This takes Singapore's death toll to 172. Of the seven men and three women, f
Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols' ashes headed for solar orbit, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The late actress Nichelle Nichols, best known as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, will become the latest member of the 1960s television series to be memorialized by having some of her earthly remain
Wheel alignment – why it's probably the best $50 you can spend on your car, Lifestyle News,No, I'm not trying to sell you a magical additive that claims to make your car feel like it has a huge turbocharger installed. What we are discussing today, is wheel alignment. Starting from as low a
After killing scripted shows in 2018, YouTube finally shuts down original content channel, Entertainment News,YouTube is scaling back their YouTube Originals productions. YouTube Originals has been publishing original content such as scripted series, educational videos and celebrity programming for
Hyflux and its directors, including Olivia Lum, under criminal investigation for corporate governance breaches, Money News,SINGAPORE – Troubled water treatment firm Hyflux is under criminal investigation for false and misleading statements, as well as non-compliance with accounting standards, the au
Baby support grant extended to include babies born ahead of estimated delivery dates in October, Singapore News,Parents of Singaporean children born before Oct 1 but whose certified estimated delivery date was on or after Oct 1 can make an appeal to qualify for the one-off Baby Support Grant (BSG) o
US CIA Vienna station chief removed amid criticisms over Havana syndrome cases: Washington Post, World News,WASHINGTON – The CIA has removed its Vienna station chief following criticism of his management, including what some considered an inadequate response to reports of \”Havana syndrome\” incidents
Common Injury Risks when Playing Sports after 40 | Health Plus, Health News,With age come lost muscle strength and mass, as well as declining performances of the heart and lungs. This affects stamina and endurance. “As we grow older, our bodies undergo certain physical changes which may affect our a
BHG Jurong Point and One Assembly now having moving out sales with up to 90% off, Lifestyle News,For all the bargain hunters out there, department store chain BHG is having two moving out sales right now. BHG Jurong Point will be offering up to 80 per cent off selected items. According to photos sha
Raw, fried or on a bun: Japan's whale meat proponents reassured by restart of commercial whaling, Asia News,MINAMIBOSO, Japan – Whale cutlets, sliced raw whale, deep-fried whale nuggets, whale bacon and whale jerky feature on the menu at P-man, the restaurant Yoko Ichihara runs – and that'
Mike Tyson to return to ring for exhibition fight, World News,Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will make a much anticipated return to the ring when he faces four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout on Sept 12, Triller, the virtual social media and music platform,
US puts new warning on J&J coronavirus vaccine for autoimmune disorder, World News,WASHINGTON – The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday (July 12) added a warning to the fact sheet for Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine saying that data suggests there is an increased risk of a rare neurol
Why the new COE formula won't bring prices down much, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – The Land Transport Authority (LTA) today announced a revised method for computing Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quotas, which it says will ‘smoothen quarterly availability’ of COEs, and will begin during the nex
Grinding Gear Games has announced Path of Exile 2, Digital News,Grinding Gear Games has announced a sequel to their dungeon-crawley action RPG, Path of Exile. The announcement was made at their annual ExileCon event, with a reveal of the sequel's first trailer. The game, titled Path of Exile 2,
Huawei re-releases the P30 Pro, calls it the New Edition, Digital News,With the US trade ban still in force, Huawei is unable to ship Google's apps or services on its new phones other than the P30 series and earlier models. That didn't stop the Chinese company from getting around the ban b
China planning to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam with 'interim' chief executive: Financial Times, China News,LONDON – China is planning to replace Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam with an \”interim\” chief executive, the Financial Times reported, citing people briefed on the deliberat
Australians warned to cut strawberries after sewing needles found in fruit, World News,SYDNEY Australians have been warned to cut strawberries before eating them after sewing needles were found in several punnets, triggering the withdrawal of three brands from sale nationwide. Australian authorities
S'pore GE: Parties need to prepare for campaign that minimises interaction with large groups of voters, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Political parties should prepare for a very different general election campaign, one that relies less on physical interactions with large groups of voters, the Elec
'You're embarrassing us on a global scale': Lee Kwang-soo to Yuri for saying he and Yoo Jae-suk have no strengths, Entertainment News,Would you dare to say to two of South Korea's most popular entertainers that they have little to no strengths? In a video interview with AsiaOne i
14 most unique and chill cafes in West Singapore, Lifestyle News,Over the recent years, West Singapore cafes have been serving up unique tantalising menus. If you’re looking for more cafes to explore, here are 14 unique and chill cafes that will make the journey to the West (even for east-siders) so
20 reasons to visit the East Coast in Singapore, other than the park, Lifestyle News,Stretching more than 15 kilometres and welcoming around 7.5 million visitors each year, East Coast Park is probably Singapore’s most popular park. But, if you’re only on the East Coast for the park itself, you’re mi
Six dead, dozens injured in stampede at Italian nightclub, World News,ROME – Six people died and dozens were injured in a stampede when panic broke out during a rap concert at an Italian nightclub on Saturday (Dec 8) morning, the fire service said. Media reports say the suspected use of a pepper spr
Ongoing BTO projects that were delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic to be completed in 2 or 3 years: HDB, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Housing Board expects to complete all Build-To-Order (BTO) projects that were delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic in two to three years. Giving an update on such projects
Wedding packages in Singapore: How exactly do you choose one?, Lifestyle News,With so many bridal studios in Singapore and their respective wedding packages, it's easy to get confused with which ones to narrow down, much less pick one. What elements of a wedding package are usually included, an
The best NYC hot spots for celebrity sightings, Lifestyle News,So you've booked your plane ticket to New York after living on a diet of lettuce and dust for months, your bags are packed and meticulously weighed, and you're all set to head to the city that never sleeps. You've even blo
US confirms 9 monkeypox cases in 7 states, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States on Thursday (May 26) said it had identified nine monkeypox cases in seven states, some in individuals who did not have a recent history of international travel. As of Wednesday, the nine cases were confirmed in Mass
Stricter measures for pivoted nightlife outlets: No private rooms, no blackout windows or opaque doors allowed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Around 50 nightlife establishments that flouted Covid-19 rules since October last year will not be allowed to reopen. Others that previously pivoted to food and
Flash floods in Singapore on Saturday a symptom of climate change: Grace Fu, Singapore News,AsiaOne is launching a new section dedicated to environmental issues. Because we love the planet and we believe science. Starting from Earth Day 2021 (April 22), you’ll be able to find articles like this in o
Top Heart Operations to Beat Heart Disease | Health Plus, Health News,The fact that the deaths of around a third of Singaporeans can be attributed to heart disease is a worrying statistic, but the good news is that there are several heart surgeries that have been proven effective against coronary ar
Specs of OnePlus 10 Pro revealed, global launch rumoured to be in Q1, Digital News,Possible specs and launch timeframe of OnePlus' next flagship phones have been revealed by tipster @OnLeaks and 91Mobiles. According to the leak, the OnePlus 10 Pro will have a 6.7-inch QHD+ display with 120Hz re
6 Father's Day Gift Ideas to Keep Dad Healthy | Health Plus, Health News,How can we celebrate one of the most important men in our lives? One of the best things we can do is to give him the gift of health, adding precious years to his life during which we can keep showing our love to him. Here
Disney+ is finally coming to Singapore: Get the details here, Digital News,Disney+ will finally be available in Singapore and it’s bringing all of Disney’s iconic brands along with them. From Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, to Pixar, National Geographic, and Star, you can expect a wide range of general e
No more early MOP for Sers replacement flat owners, starting with AMK site, Money News,99.co has recently found out from the HDB website that it has changed its Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) criteria for those who have bought a replacement unit through the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (S
Philippines to bar entry of foreigners, some nationals as Covid-19 cases climb, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines’ coronavirus task force said it will suspend the arrival of foreigners and some returning citizens as the Southeast Asian country battles a renewed surge in Covid-19 cases and increasin
Why are electric cars so expensive in Singapore?, Lifestyle News,With global warming and vehicular emissions getting out of hand, electric vehicles are touted as the solution to the world's environmental woes. But why doesn't everyone change to electric cars? Well, there are a few limitati
Singapore travellers can still enjoy quarantine-free travel to European VTL countries, apart from Denmark, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Vaccinated Singapore residents will still be able to travel without quarantine to seven of the eight European countries that have vaccinated travel lanes (VTL) with t
You Do…What? Episode 2: Home Caregiver, Singapore News,As Singapore's population ages, the demand for home caregiving services has also risen. Christina Quah, a 45-year-old former auditor, became a part-time professional home caregiver at Homage – a company offering a Grab-like service for el
Britain, allies to send more lethal aid to Ukraine, World News,LONDON — Britain and its allies have agreed to send more lethal military aid to Ukraine to help defend it against Russia's invasion, British defence minister Ben Wallace said on Thursday (March 31). \”There'll be more lethal aid
Democrat Elizabeth Warren takes step to challenge Trump in 2020 , World News,WASHINGTON – US Senator Elizabeth Warren, a liberal firebrand who has taken on Wall Street and traded barbs with Donald Trump, on Monday became the most prominent Democrat to announce a challenge to the Republican president
Workers’ Party re-elects Sylvia Lim as chair and Pritam Singh as secretary-general, Singapore News,The Workers’ Party has re-elected Sylvia Lim as party chair and Pritam Singh as its secretary-general at a meeting on Saturday (Nov 12). Former Hougang MP Png Eng Huat has retired from the party’s top
Ritz cracker products recalled in US after potential salmonella risk identified, Health News,NEW YORK – Mondelez Global LLC has voluntarily begun recalling some Ritz Cracker sandwiches and Ritz Bits products over concern that they may include an ingredient tainted with Salmonella. The company said i
Cirrhosis, cancer risks higher with fatty liver – especially in diabetics, Health News,Fatty liver disease that's not related to alcohol use is linked with an increased risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer, especially in people with diabetes, according to a large study from Europe. \”We probably n
10 easy-to-swallow recipes that are dysphagia-friendly, Lifestyle News,What is a soft food diet? People prescribed with soft food diets are those who cannot tolerate normally textured or highly seasoned foods. It consists of soft and easily digestible foods. Soft food diets are usually used to treat
How to get yourself hotel dining discounts and treat yourself good, Lifestyle News,Take a bite out of expensive hotel restaurant bills and never pay full price again. There’s no shortage of good, cheap eats in Singapore, but sometimes you just feel like treating yourself. Hotel restaurants offer a p
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro comes to Singapore, Digital News,Joining the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S are two new Redmi Note 9 phones announced by the Chinese phone maker on the evening of 30 April 2020. The three devices – Redmi Note 9S, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Redmi Note 9 is the complete lineu
American rapper Future's Singapore show cancelled, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – American rapper Future's upcoming concert in Singapore has been cancelled. His May 9 gig at Zepp @ BigBox would have been his first here. According to show promoters LAMC Productions, the show by the artist k
South Korea's first low-cost carrier comes to Singapore with tickets from $227 to Seoul , Lifestyle News,K-pop, K-drama, K-food, there’s so much to love about Korea. And now, with travel restrictions mostly gone, here comes a new reason to visit. South Korea’s first low-cost carrier to fly to S
Samsung reportedly launching more water-resistant Galaxy A series phones in 2022, Digital News,Samsung is expected to launch more water-resistant Galaxy A series phones in 2022. According to TheElec, a source claims that Samsung will use membrane materials (for the microphone and speaker) and waterp
New SG Nasi Lemak? Police probing Telegram groups sharing explicit content, Singapore News,They claim to be \”Singapore's biggest porn network\”. The police are looking into Telegram chat groups sharing pornographic content similar to the former SG Nasi Lemak group. According to Stomp contributor
Audi adds extra performance to the RS6 and RS7, Lifestyle News,Audi has introduced the RS6 Avant Performance and RS7 Sportback Performance. Expect both cars to arrive in Singapore in the second half of 2023. Both models now sport larger turbochargers and an increase in boost pressure. This translate
With carrot and stick, China presses ahead with Covid-19 vaccinations for elderly, China News,BEIJING — In China's southern Guangdong province, a teacher was told by her school that she must somehow find four unvaccinated individuals aged 60 or older and get them to take Covid-19 shots to help
