Harsher penalties for dangerous driving in School Zones and Silver Zones come July, Singapore News,The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced that it will enhance the demerit points and composition fines given for offences committed in Silver Zones and School Zones. In a statement announced on
6 in 10 dads did not take paternity leave last year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two-thirds of eligible fathers did not take any paternity leave last year, despite the Government's ongoing efforts to get men more involved in raising their children. The vast majority of fathers also did not take
Property jargon of the day: Rest of Central Region (RCR), Money News,Everyday, 99.co takes a piece of property jargon and demystifies it. Today, we’re looking at the Rest of Central Region (RCR), the sandwiched area of Singapore property. What is the RCR? While HDB flats are commonly classified by t
WHO classifies India variant as being of global concern, World News,The World Health Organisation said on Monday (May 10) that the coronavirus variant first identified in India last year was being classified as a variant of global concern, with some preliminary studies showing that it spreads more e
Scientists discover new viruses that can help identify persons at high risk of 'Cantonese cancer', Health News,SINGAPORE – Scientists in Singapore have identified new variants of a virus that are associated with various cancers – including one that affects Cantonese people more than others
Man cooks roast pork in car during Australian heatwave, World News,PERTH – A man has successfully cooked a pork roast in a car on a scorching hot day in Australia. Stu Pengelly placed the slab of pork in a baking tin on the car seat of his red Datsun Sunny in Perth, Western Australia, for around 10
South Korea to grant legal status to animals to tackle abuse, abandonment, Asia News,SEOUL – Jin-hui, a cream-coloured Pomeranian, was buried alive and left for dead in 2018 in the South Korean port city of Busan. No charges were filed against its owner at the time, but animal abusers and those who
Samsung accused of cheating on benchmarks again, this time on TVs, Digital News,Barely four months after it was caught cheating on phone benchmarks, Samsung is now accused of cheating on TV benchmarks. Two sites, HDTVTest and FlatpanelsHD discovered the benchmark cheating issue on Samsung's S95
'Run, Sara, Run': Is Duterte's daughter playing her father's game?, Asia News,The daughter of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte says there's no chance she'll run for the presidency next year. Her father says the presidency is no job for a woman. But few are convinced by
World Cup early bird package at $98 for viewers, slight increase from 2018, Singapore News,Singtel, StarHub and Mediacorp on Sunday (Oct 30) announced a three-way partnership to beam all 64 World Cup matches, 21 days before the tournament's kick-off on Nov 20. It brings an end to a drawn-out ne
Myopia rises among Singapore kids as screen time shoots up during the pandemic, Lifestyle News,The pandemic has changed the way everyone interacts — from how we live, to where we work, to how our kids study. And while staying at home has protected us, it has also had its fair share of challenges — d
Australia extends mask mandate for Sydney as virus cluster grows, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's most populous state, New South Wales (NSW), on Tuesday (June 22) reported its biggest increase in new locally acquired Covid-19 cases in nearly a week, raising prospects of more tough restrictions
6 polyclinics extend operating hours for 2 weekends for patients with acute respiratory infection symptoms, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For this weekend and the next, six polyclinics will be operating on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. The six are Bukit Panjang, Eunos, Kallang, Pioneer, Punggo
Salaryman's best friend: Japan office lets in dogs in post-Covid work shift, Asia News,KAWASAKI, Japan – Japan's armies of \”salarymen\” were famous for spending endless hours at the office. Now one tech giant is trying to make the experience more cuddly by allowing in pets. Fujitsu Ltd, whi
Japan has zero daily Covid-19 deaths for first time in 15 months: Media, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan recorded no daily deaths from Covid-19 for the first time in more than a year on Sunday (Nov 7), according to local media. Prior to Sunday, there hadn't been a day without a Covid-19 death since Aug
6 ways this exhibition makes sustainability fun for kids, 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. You probably know that the Marina Barrage is a pretty cool spot
Donald Trump wants talks with Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping to end 'uncontrollable arms race', World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 3) said he will discuss military developments with his counterparts from China and Russia in the future in the hopes of ending what h
Step-family of Mustafa boss accuses him of wrongdoings, wants company to be wound up, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The step-family of Mustafa Centre boss Mustaq Ahmad levelled serious allegations against him on Tuesday (Oct 13), accusing him of cheating his father, his stepmother and his step-siblings
Condo resale prices increase for 14 straight months, Money News,Condo resale prices have risen for the fourteenth consecutive month, increasing by 1.0 per cent in September 2021. According to our flash report on the condo resale market in September 2021, prices have increased by 1.1 per cent for uni
Singaporeans take Chinese New Year more seriously than Christmas, according to Google data, Digital News,The data never lies, and according to Google’s insights, Singaporeans take Chinese New Year even more seriously than they do Christmas. Perhaps, it wouldn’t need statistics for any Singaporean to
Vaping impacts blood vessels, even without nicotine, World News,Healthy young people show signs of impaired blood vessel function after just a few puffs of an electronic cigarette, even without nicotine, new research shows. \”We essentially found that using e-cigarettes is not equivalent to inhaling
Fed interest rate hike: What this means for Singaporean homeowners, Money News,While most of Singapore was sleeping, the US Federal Reserve raised its interest rates yet again. Known to the common man as The Fed, the whispers of interest rate hikes have been swirling around the financial sector for
Mums, here's why your bump pops out faster during the second pregnancy, Lifestyle News,A baby bump is perhaps the sweetest part of your pregnancy. Yes, it can be challenging to be so big sometimes, but knowing that your baby is safe and sound in the comfort of your womb makes it all worthwhile.
Coronavirus: China's death toll rises to at least 630, China News,BEIJING – The number of confirmed deaths in China from the new-coronavirus outbreak rose on Friday (Feb 7) to at least 630 after hard-hit Hubei province reported 69 new fatalities. In its daily update, Hubei’s health commission a
Philippines reports 5 new deaths, 106 more coronavirus cases, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines' health ministry said on Wednesday (April 8) the coronavirus outbreak has killed five more people, with 106 additional infections. In a bulletin, the health ministry said total deaths have risen to
UK study finds mRNA Covid-19 vaccines provide biggest booster impact, World News,LONDON – Covid-19 vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna that use mRNA technology provide the biggest boost to antibody levels when given 10 to 12 weeks after the second dose, a British study published on Thursday
NDR 2021: Firms hiring foreigners to pay all Singaporean staff at least $1,400 per month, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Firms employing foreign workers will soon be required to pay all their local employees a monthly pay of at least $1,400. This tightened Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) requirement is am
How the gaming community can grow amidst the pandemic, Digital News,To date, it's been more than a month since the Covid-19 outbreak first took root in Singapore, and during that time, the virus has swept across most of the world with reckless abandon. To protect their citizens, many government
How to dodge Grab's newly announced $1 fee on GrabPay top-ups, Money News,From June 1, 2021, Grab will charge a $1 processing fee on all GrabPay wallet top-ups made with Visa credit cards. Does it really matter, and how can you avoid it? Grab recently announced that effective June 1, 2021, a $1
Taking a knee, raising a fist to be punished at Tokyo Games: IOC, World News,Taking a knee during the Tokyo Olympics or lifting a fist in support of racial equality will be punished as the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday (April 21) maintained its ban on athletes' protests inside st
National Day Rally 2019: 8 things to know about PM Lee Hsien Loong's speech, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in his National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 18), discussed the challenges facing Singapore and the steps that the Government will take to renew the city fo
