How should you prepare for the economic fallout of Covid-19?, Money News,Covid-19 has caused financial markets to tank and slowed economic growth around the world. Some economists are predicting recessions across major economies. These can be scary times for everyday consumers. In this article, we h
WHO says looking into reports of some Covid patients testing positive again, World News,The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Saturday that it was looking into reports of some COVID-19 patients testing positive again after initially testing negative for the disease while being considered for d
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
In-principle approval for loans: What's the difference with actual approvals?, Money News,In-principle approval doesn’t guarantee an approved application. In-principle approval — a conditional approval — gives consumers a better sense of their application’s eventual outcome without having to pu
Thailand to expand coronavirus testing as new cases dwindle, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand plans to expand coronavirus testing for critical groups as the number of new cases is dwindling into single digits and some business are reopening, a senior official said on Thursday (May 7). The government aim
It's now okay to sit next to someone on the MRT and other updates to Covid-19 regulations, Singapore News,If you've been on a bus or MRT in the past couple of days, you may have noticed something strange — the safe distancing stickers that have become familiar fixtures to most of us are no
Mumbai slums get colourful makeover, Asia News,MUMBAI – Mumbai's slums are getting a colourful makeover, thanks to an organisation that aims to change how people perceive deprived areas in India's financial capital. Volunteers have transformed some 12,000 homes across four different areas
Here's how much monthly allowance Singaporeans give their parents, Money News,\”How much do you give your parents every month ah?\” This was a question a couple of my friends and I had when we first graduated and got our full-time pay. Yet it was a question that has always been answered sheepishl
Wuhan virus won't turn you into a 'zombie', says Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The deadly coronavirus will not cause victims to act like zombies, Malaysia's government said on social media, as officials act to correct the spread of misinformation surrounding the outbreak
Singapore grants interim approval for Moderna's bivalent Covid-19 booster vaccine, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore on Wednesday (Sept 14) granted interim authorisation for a bivalent Covid-19 booster vaccine made by Moderna, the government said in a statement. The vaccine has been authoris
Here's why you should spend more time alone in the New Year, Lifestyle News,When you live in Singapore, it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. With constant deadlines to meet, appointments to keep and errands to run, we barely have time to ourselves. And when we finall
Cyber arms dealer exploits new iPhone software vulnerability, affecting most versions, Digital News,WASHINGTON – A cyber surveillance company based in Israel developed a tool to break into Apple iPhones with a never-before-seen technique that has been in use since at least February, internet securit
Vaccination-differentiated Covid-19 measures extended to hotels, institutes of higher learning and indoor sports facilities, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Vaccination-differentiated safe management measures kicked in at hotels, hostels and serviced apartments; institutes of higher learning (IHLs); and
'Are you real?' Russia's Vladimir Putin quashes rumours he uses a body double, World News,MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged he was offered the chance to use a body double to make appearances in public for security reasons, but said he declined the offer and ne
No private plane, no plastics as Hamilton declares: 'I'm only human', Entertainment News,Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said there \”is a lot going on in my life\” as he responded to critics of his recent emotional social media postings by conceding that he is only human after all. However,
Heart attack, stroke tied to lost work and wages, Health News,People who suffer a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest may be less likely to work afterward, and those who do work may make less money, a Canadian study suggests. Survivors of sudden medical crises can experience lasting reductions in
WP's Raeesah Khan apologises for past Facebook posts, will continue campaigning in Sengkang GRC, Singapore News,In an unscheduled doorstop interview held by the Workers’ Party (WP) tonight (July 5), Sengkang GRC candidate Raeesah Khan addressed for the first time the ongoing police investigatio
Dengue myths debunked: Having Covid-19 won't prevent you from getting dengue, Lifestyle News,According to the National Environment Agency, as of Aug 22, 2022, there are 227 active dengue clusters, 76 of which have a \”Red\” Alert Level. A \”Red\” zone is considered a high-risk area with 10 or more
This hospital uses Resident Evil's Umbrella Corp logo for their Covid-19 folder, Digital News,\”Laughter is the best medicine\”, so said a toga-wearing scholar a certain number of centuries ago. But you've got to hand it to him – it's a pretty useful saying. And in the wake of the coron
IHiS sacks 2 employees, slaps financial penalty on CEO over lapses in SingHealth cyber attack, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The technology agency pulled up for its lapses in last June's cyber attack on SingHealth has fired two employees and imposed \”significant financial penalty\” on five members
Jack Dorsey's Block to build an open bitcoin mining system, Digital News,Block Inc Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey said in a tweet on Thursday (Jan 13) that the fintech firm is building an open bitcoin mining system, as the newly re-branded company looks to expand beyond its payment busines
SIA's KrisShop hit by phishing attack, data of 4,749 customers leaked, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The personal information of 4,749 KrisShop customers was exposed to an unknown party after a phishing attack targeted an employee account of the Singapore Airlines' in-flight retailer. Persona
Multiple people shot in New York subway station, explosives found, World News,NEW YORK – Multiple people were shot and at least 13 were injured on Tuesday in a New York City subway station where authorities found undetonated explosive devices, the Fire Department said, in the latest spasm of violenc
Food delivery riders, taxi and private-hire drivers to be tested for Covid-19, Singapore News,Coronavirus testing will be expanded in the upcoming weeks to groups such as taxi and private-hire car drivers and food delivery personnel, as part of efforts to provide a better picture of infection preval
