CDC head warns pregnant women with Covid-19 face greater risks, World News,NEW YORK – Pregnant women have increased risk of severe Covid-19 compared to women who are not pregnant, the head of the U.S. Centres for Disease Prevention Robert Redfield told reporters on Thursday, warning that states with
Climate tech firm to launch scaled-up plant sucking CO2 from air, World 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. BRUSSELS — Construction is due to begin on Wednesday (June 2
Australia's most populous state New South Wales eases Covid-19 curbs, urges people return to offices, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state will ease social distancing restrictions and remove requirements for companies to allow employees work from home after recording
Sony officially confirms next-gen PlayStation, Digital News,Sony has officially confirmed its next generation console. The company has addressed plans for the PlayStation 5 following details being revealed last week, and Sony's latest earnings report reiterated the tech giant's plans. The
Man fined after submitting forged poly certificates as he was 'desperate' to gain a place at university, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man repeatedly submitted forged polytechnic certificates to the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) University – which was later renamed Singapore Unive
Hepatitis B: Symptoms, causes, stages and treatment, Lifestyle News,Hepatitis B is the most common chronic liver infection worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation's findings, an estimated 296 million people live with hepatitis B in 2019, with 1.5 million new infections per year, a
Tan Min-Liang responds to criticisms about requiring Razer Pay sign-ups to get free masks, Digital News,Objectively, Razer’s decision to give away millions of masks to Singapore residents is a generous gesture. But it’s been catching quite a bit of flak online over that fact that the initiative requ
Indonesia aims to lure more digital nomads to its shores, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia is trying to attract more so-called \”digital nomads\” to its tropical shores by offering a more flexible visa, the country's tourism minister said, in a move welcomed by the tourism industry on the resort isl
'Too early to consider': Infectious disease expert responds to WP MP Jamus Lim's suggestion on easing outdoor mask rules, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Mask-wearing rules should not be eased until the impact of such a move on the healthcare system is deemed to be minimal, said infectious
Analyst expects iPhone 14 Pro camera bump to be even bigger, Digital News,Apple is unlikely to release the iPhone 14 Pro without a camera bump according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a tweet, Kuo shared that the camera bump on the iPhone 14 Pro will be bigger and more prominent than the iPhone 13/12 P
Thousands flock to India's Taj Mahal despite coronavirus fears, Asia News,AGRA, India – India has raised the number of visitors it will allow into the Taj Mahal monument to 15,000 per day despite warnings from health officials that overcrowding at tourist sites could lead to a rise in coronavir
October 2022 COE results first bidding: All categories see a drop in price except for Cat D, which continues its rise, Singapore News,In the 1st COE bidding exercise for October 2022, Category A closed at $80,501, Category B at $95,856, Category C at $65,991, Cat D at $11,751, and Cat E at $105,001.
2020 Olympics could paralyse Tokyo's famed subway, study warns, Asia News,Tokyo's subway system is famed for its cleanliness and efficiency but also its carriage-busting crowds, and a crush of visitors for the 2020 Olympics could paralyse it, a new study has warned. Professor Azuma Taguchi
I'm a Singaporean millennial: How much CPF do I need to retire?, Money News,I was recently looking through my parents’ finances as part of their year-end finances review. Being the one who is oddly interested in numbers and all things finance, I was the appointed kid to advise on their upcoming
Coronavirus: Work permit and S Pass holders in construction sector will serve 14-day stay-home notice from Monday, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All work permit and S Pass holders in the construction industry will be on 14-day stay-home notices (SHN) from Monday (April 20) to prevent further transmissi
October 2020 COE results: Premiums down for cars, Singapore News,In the first COE bidding exercise for October 2020, Cat A closed at $36,534, Cat B at $40,690, and Cat E at $40,301. With 1,272 bids received, Cat A (Cars up to 1600CC & 97KW) closed at $36,534, a decrease of $1,970 from the previo
BP boosts dividend after profit hits 14-year high, Money News,LONDON – BP's second-quarter profit soared to $8.45 billion (S$11 billion), its highest in 14 years, as strong refining margins and trading prompted it to boost its dividend and spending on new oil and gas production. The strong perf
Indonesia ramps up oxygen output after dozens die amid scarcity, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has ordered oxygen-makers to prioritise medical needs amid growing demand from Covid-19 patients, the government said on Sunday (July 4), following more than 60 deaths in a hospital where supply of the lif
Thailand rejects allegations of African swine fever cover-up, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand on Monday (Jan 10) denied accusations it has covered up an outbreak of African swine fever, after a university lab test conducted last month indicated a pet pig had died from the disease. Thai authorities have
BMW launches the M4 Convertible in Singapore, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – The new BMW M4 Convertible has now arrived in Singapore, but it is available on an indent basis only. If you're interested in one, it will cost you $563,888 with COE. As reported in our news story a year ago, the M4 Conver
Cost comparison: Ear wax removal – DIY vs clinic or spa services, Lifestyle News,DIY earwax removal is cheap and may do the job, but it cannot match up to the benefits of a professional session. Everybody knows what earwax is, but some of us may not know why it’s there. Well, it turns out the substa
MAS says prices of food, electricity and gas will continue rising in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Going grocery shopping might soon burn an even bigger hole in consumers' pockets, as the cost of non-cooked food is expected to continue rising even beyond this year as a result of global
Temasek likely to report record $300b portfolio this week, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings is likely to book a record S$300 billion for the value of its portfolio, powered by gains in DBS Group Ltd and Chinese banks, while it steps up investment in tech star
6 habits to keep you cool while lowering electricity usage, Lifestyle News,The air conditioner is the largest power consumption electrical appliance in a tropical climate. It is difficult to resist not turning it on in hot days. Yet it gives you a headache when you see the power bill every month. In
What entrepreneurs can learn from Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open, Lifestyle News,Many of us have seen the recent headlines featuring Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open due to her mental health condition. Naomi’s decision led to an outpour of support worldwide and even
More than 600, mostly children, test positive for HIV in Pakistan, after doctor allegedly uses contaminated syringe, Asia News,Pakistan said on Sunday 600 people, most of them children, had tested HIV positive in a city in southern Sindh province. Concerns grew after hundreds of people were allegedl
Gig economy hijinks: Uber inspires buddy action comedy 'Stuber', Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Uber is already known for its global ride-hailing service, food delivery arm, and electric bike rentals. Now it has inspired a comedy action movie. 'Stuber,' which begins its interna
Should you buy an 'ulu' condo? Here's how it compares with the overall condo market, Money News,There are two schools of thought regarding condos in “ulu” or less accessible locations. The first are the buyers who shun them as bad decisions – to them, the inaccessibility means limited
Worried about mental wellness? Suhaimi Yusof shares '4 Qs' that help him stay sane and motivated, Entertainment News,It's been a trying time and everyone has their own way of coping and staying sane. For local actor Suhaimi Yusof, he recently shared the '4 Qs' that he uses t
Hong Kong govt says commenting on its Covid-19 strategy is not 'illegal', China News,HONG KONG – Having discussions and making \”general remarks\” about Hong Kong's coronavirus strategy is not illegal and does not violate the Chinese territory's national security law, the governmen
Spain overtakes China in coronavirus infections, World News,MADRID – Spain overtook China in the number of those infected with coronavirus on Monday, as the government tightened restrictions on a population entering its third week under one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe. Business leaders crit
Thailand may lose 2 million jobs due to coronavirus: Planning agency, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand may lose up to 2 million jobs this year, particularly in the tourist industry, as the novel coronavirus outbreak undermines economic activity, the state planning agency said on Thursday (May 28). About
Families flock to hotels for staycations during March holidays, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Before the pandemic, project manager Muhammad Atik, 34, and his family would travel abroad three times a year. While overseas vacations are now a pipe dream, Mr Atik and his family of four are determined to ke
A stress-free guide to moving house in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Moving house can be a hugely stressful affair. It would seem you have a million things to do, from finding a reliable (and preferably reasonably priced) mover to trying to stay sane while packing your lifetime's worth of possessio
Twitter to experiment with limiting replies in effort to combat online abuse, Digital News,Twitter Inc said on Wednesday it will test new features early this year that would allow users to control who can reply to their tweets, as it looks to limit abuse and harassment on the platform. Social media
