China to bar people with bad \”social credit\” from planes, trains, China News,SHANGHAI – China said it will begin applying its so-called social credit system to flights and trains and stop people who have committed misdeeds from taking such transport for up to a year. People who would be put on the r
Apple to stop default practice of keeping Siri recordings, Digital News,Apple Inc on Wednesday said it would quit its default practice of retaining audio recordings of the requests users make to its Siri personal assistant and limit human review of what audio it does collect to its own employees rat
4 common but surprisingly complicated seller situations: How would you deal with it?, Lifestyle News,Most people think selling a home is an easy task. It’s just listing your home online, showing people around your house, negotiating with multiple interested parties, and then signing on the dotted li
Universal Studios Japan is getting a Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration, Entertainment News,Universal Studios Japan is no stranger to anime collaborations, and the next one continues to be a show-stealer. The theme park is set to feature limited-time attractions based on Jujustsu Kaisen starting Sept 16 2
Meet the man who evacuated 200 people from Mariupol in a battered red van, World News,KYIV — As Russian forces tightened their siege of Mariupol and missiles rained down, Mykhailo Puryshev drove into the city six times last month to evacuate its citizens, somehow surviving despite his red van being
Malaysia seeking to confirm reports of 2 nationals detained in Afghanistan over ISIS links, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is seeking help from foreign security agencies to confirm media reports that two of its nationals have been arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan for their alleged invol
Singapore removed from EU travel list, may affect VTLs, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Thinking of heading to Europe for a year-end vacation? Singaporeans could now face stricter border restrictions after the Republic was removed from a list of countries for which travel curbs should be lifted. The Coun
Amazon might have accidentally leaked the PlayStation 5's release date and price, Digital News,Is it true? Did Amazon France really let slip the PlayStation 5's release date and price by mistake? Perhaps. But then again, they could just have been placeholder values. Here's what happen
Woman fined for lying to policeman about relationship with worker allegedly involved in scam, Singapore News,A former private tuition agency owner was fined $2,000 on Monday (Feb 5) for lying to a policeman when asked about her connections to the main suspect in a cheating scam. Previously, the owne
Vietnam orders tech firms to store user data onshore, Digital News,HANOI, – Vietnam's government has ordered technology firms to store their users' data locally and set up local offices, its latest move to tighten cybersecurity rules. The new rules, issued in a decree on Wednesday (Aug 17)
British national charged 13 years after NDP terror attack hoax, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A British national has been charged in court over a 2005 hoax regarding a terror attack on Singapore's 40th National Day Parade. Khor Chye Siew, 42, was charged on Friday (Oct 5) with providing false info
How to rent a property during the circuit breaker: Tips for landlords, Money News,The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly all aspects of life. This is especially true for those dealing with property matters, as the Circuit Breaker represents a significant obstacle to the real estate industry. As
Singapore flags concern to India over ban on Sea gaming app Free Fire: Sources, Digital News,SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI – Singapore has raised concerns with India about its ban of popular gaming app Free Fire, owned by technology group Sea, in the first sign of diplomatic intervention after the move spooke
Plex reveals revamped app for Apple TV,A new revamped iPhone app was revealed by Plex back in November, featuring bigger artwork, enhanced navigation, a section that features the media library, …
Indonesian Sriwijaya Air plane feared to have crashed with 62 aboard, Asia News,JAKARTA – A Sriwijaya Air plane with 62 people on board lost contact after taking off from Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on a domestic flight on Saturday and rescuers said suspected debris had been found in the sea off the
President Halimah makes police report over fake e-mail inviting recipients to dinner event with her, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – President Halimah Yacob on Wednesday (Feb 26) said she has reported to the police a fake e-mail inviting recipients to a dinner event with her, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loo
WHO chief says we are 'increasingly blind' on Covid-19 transmission, World News,GENEVA/LONDON – The head of the World Health Organisation on Tuesday (April 26) urged countries to maintain surveillance of coronavirus infections, saying the world was \”blind\” to how the virus is spreading bec
Chicken run: Hawker loses $3,000 a month after switching to kampung type, will be shutting stall , Singapore News,The export ban on fresh chickens from Malaysia has been dubbed the \”chicken rice crisis\”, with hawkers of the beloved dish undoubtedly impacted by the shortage. For one chicken rice sell
Black Venus: The South Korean spy who met late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, Asia News,SEOUL – Before meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, Southern spy \”Black Venus\” was told to stay up late, shower, and dress neatly. He also hid a micro recorder in his penis. Few spies have ever got as close
Little known cult is new South Korea Covid-19 outbreak as record high cases reported, Asia News,SEOUL – Little known sect led by a pastor who pokes eyes to heal is at the centre of a Covid-19 outbreak in South Korea, as the country reported a new daily record of 4,116 cases for Tuesday and battles a
Five years on, MH370 families band together to seek closure, Malaysia News,Five years ago, their loved ones boarded a plane and vanished. The group of Malaysians meet about once a month – usually at a coffee shop or a home in Kuala Lumpur – to support each other and try to keep missing Malaysian Air
Attacks underway on multiple locations in Iraq: US official, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States believes there have been potentially multiple attacks on locations in Iraq, including the al Asad airbase that hosts US forces, a US official told Reuters on Tuesday, without providing additional i
Africa's youngest billionaire Mohammed Dewji kidnapped in Tanzania; police hunting for suspects , World News,NAIROBI – Africa's youngest billionaire was kidnapped on Thursday (Oct 11) by gunmen in Tanzania's economic capital Dar es Salaam, officials said. Mr Mohammed Dewji, 43, who he
As war began, Putin rejected a Ukraine peace deal recommended by his aide, World News,PARIS – Vladimir Putin's chief envoy on Ukraine told the Russian leader as the war began that he had struck a provisional deal with Kyiv that would satisfy Russia's demand that Ukraine stay out of Nato, b
McLaren 720S review: A clinically precise supercar, Lifestyle News,The McLaren 720S is a clinically precise supercar, but don't let that fool you into thinking that it doesn't tug at the heartstrings. I really hate my boss sometimes. Especially when he gives me weird vehicles like electric
Hackers can access your mobile and laptop cameras and record you. Cover them up now, Digital News,Whether you use Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams, the webcam on your home PC or laptop device has probably never been as active as it is during this pandemic. Most of us have a camera built into our phone
Free meal planning apps that will help you straighten your eating habits, Lifestyle News,If your life is too hectic and you often find yourself reaching for convenient options like fast food and instant noodles, then meal planning is the solution you are looking for. When daily deliveries and cookup
Chile, China officials contradict each other over donated ventilators, World News,SANTIAGO – Chile is expecting China to donate ventilators to help cope with the coronavirus outbreak, a government official said on Sunday, contradicting earlier statements by China's ambassador to the South Ameri
New cybersecurity masterplan launched to protect critical sectors, Digital News,A masterplan has been unveiled to protect operational technology (OT) systems from cyber attacks that can cripple Singapore’s water supply, transport and other critical sectors. The OT Cybersecurity Masterplan will bolst
Let's test, trace and vaccinate: Catchy tune spotlights Singapore's move into the new normal, Singapore News,When was the last time you sat through a pre-flight safety briefing on a plane? Given the Covid-19 pandemic, it has probably been a while, unless we count the viral AsiaOne video wh
Google's Pixel Watch and reimagined Wear OS finally here but not for Singapore, Digital News,Google's first ever wearable is becoming a reality. After years of rumours and false starts, the Pixel Watch is finally here, and with it, the first look at the reimagined Wear OS experience. For s
Stan Lee's ex-manager charged with elder abuse against comic book co-creator, World News,LOS ANGELES – The former manager of Stan Lee has been charged with elder abuse against the late comic book legend, a Los Angeles court official said on Monday (May 13). Keya Morgan was charged on Friday wit
iPhone 16 Pro through iPhone 19 Pro Max to feature tetraprism cameras,Ming-Chi Kuo, renowned Apple analyst, asserts details that optical zoom is continually being refined until iPhone 19 pro’s release in 2027, and has …
Student research 'predicts' end of coronavirus for Singapore in July, Digital News,With Covid-19 cases in Singapore hitting beyond the 15,000 mark on Wednesday (April 30), parents all across the island are hopeful to see the end of coronavirus and a return to their usual routines and activ
Father of primary school kids running on Tampines walkway roof files police report over video, Singapore News,Over the weekend, a video of a group of children running atop a pedestrian walkway roof in Tampines went viral on Facebook, drawing flak from some netizens criticising the children for endan
Japan's NHK to retrain staff after criticism of cartoon about black Americans, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday it would train staff on human rights, after a cartoon it broadcast last week to explain race relations in the United States was criticised for d
Over 400 complaints after TVB artist Priscilla Wong made fun of actor Tony Hung's manhood, Entertainment News,It was not a small, trivial matter for the TV viewers. Now, with more than 400 people lodging complaints, TVB artist Priscilla Wong, 38, is facing a big headache, after she made fun of
Google fires software engineer who claimed its AI chatbot is sentient, Digital News,Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday it has dismissed a senior software engineer who claimed the company's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot LaMDA was a self-aware person. Google, which placed software e
Japan ends search for crashed F35-A fighter jet, continues monitor of area to protect classified info, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan called off its search for an F35-A on Tuesday (June 4), almost two months after the stealth jet crashed into the sea sparking a scramble to recover the pilot and secrets onb
7 best hotpot restaurants for your reunion dinner, Lifestyle News,For most of us, gathering around a bubbling pot of broth with our loved ones just seems to put everyone in a convivial mood. In fact, we love having some hotpot on rainy days especially when the weather is down a few degrees. Whatever
Twitter rolls back Covid-19 misinformation policy, Digital News,Twitter Inc has rolled back a policy that was aimed at tackling misinformation related to Covid-19 on the social media platform, lending itself to the risk of a potential surge in false claims even as cases rise in China and some parts
Do we need accreditation for Singapore's interior designers?, Lifestyle News,The interior designer is perhaps one of the most highly underrated professions in the world today. In the Singapore’s build-environment industry, most of the roles of the professions are relatively clear, ranging from
US warns of new hacking spree from group linked to China, World News,WASHINGTON – The US government on Wednesday (Oct 3) warned that a hacking group widely known as cloudhopper, which Western cybersecurity firms have linked to the Chinese government, has launched attacks on technology service provid
Woman dies from brain haemorrhage in Japan days after Covid-19 vaccine, but link uncertain, Asia News,TOKYO – A Japanese a woman in her 60s died from a brain haemorrhage three days after receiving a Pfizer coronavirus vaccination, the health ministry said on Tuesday (March 2), adding that there may
ViewQwest now offers Wi-Fi 6 router and mesh router fibre plans, Digital News,With most devices launched of late coming with Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, it only makes sense to get the most out of Wi-Fi on your latest gadgets and smart appliances. Despite that, many folks only upgrade their Wi-Fi routers
60kg metal sheets fall 6 storeys, nearly hit woman at Changi building; BCA orders inspection, Singapore News,A woman was nearly hit by heavy metal sheets that dislodged from the roof of a Changi building on Thursday morning (April 4). In response to queries, the Building and Construction Authority (
No Signboard CEO arrested and bailed in share buyback probe; not charged with any offence, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Seafood restaurant operator No Signboard Holdings said in a regulatory filing on Thursday morning (May 2) that its chief executive officer Sam Lim Yong Sim was arrested on April 30 a
Elvis Presley's grandson dies aged 27, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – A little-known member of one of rock ‘n’ roll music’s royal families, Benjamin Keough, grandson of the late Elvis Presley and only son of the “The King’s” daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, has died aged 27, her spokesman said o
Netflix tests charging extra fee to share accounts, Digital News,Netflix Inc is testing features including one that will allow accounts to be shared outside members’ household at an extra cost, the streaming pioneer said on Wednesday (March 16). The company is testing the features in Chile, Costa Ri
2019 BTO application edition: Step-by-step guide to buying a HDB BTO flat, Singapore News,There are four BTO launches a year. One in February, May, August and November. Your BTO journey begins even before you apply for a BTO. Before deciding on which BTO launch you are looking to apply for, you shou
Magnitude 5.6 quake hits western Afghanistan, killing more than 20, World News,KABUL – An earthquake rocked western Afghanistan on Monday (Jan 17), killing more than 20 people and destroying hundreds of homes, local authorities said. The 5.6 magnitude tremor shook the western province of Badghis, bo
10 or more sexual partners across a lifetime linked to increased cancer risk: New study, Lifestyle News,New research has found that having 10 or more sexual partners in a lifetime appears to be linked to a higher incidence of being diagnosed with cancer. Carried out by researchers from Canada, Vienn
'Accidental Americans' in France file discrimination lawsuit, World News,PARIS – More than 300 \”accidental Americans\” in France, French citizens who hold US nationality only because they were born there, filed a discrimination lawsuit on Wednesday. Many of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit did
Over a dozen injured in southern Philippines bombings, Asia News,MANILA – A series of explosions rocked a southern Philippine city known for Islamic State-linked violence on Sunday night (Dec 22), wounding at least 17 people including soldiers, a military official said. A hand grenade was thrown int
5 things to know before you donate clothes in Singapore, Lifestyle News,What do you do with clothes that you’ve grown tired of or are damaged? Before you donate or recycle them, here’s what you should remember. DON'T PUT YOUR USED CLOTHING INTO RECYCLING BINS Recycling bins need to be reserved
Is it better and safer to check in at venues with TraceTogether?, Digital News,SINGAPORE – By the end of the year, Singapore will be switching to a new Covid-19 management tool: TraceTogether-only SafeEntry. This system is more effective for contact tracing and provides better cyber hygiene, making
Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max: Now with a 48MP camera and always-on display, Digital News,There’s always that trope that Apple bashers will keep hammering on the fact that iPhones are slow with introducing features but when it does get down to it, more often than not they do it better than anyone
MultiVersus leak hints at possible Godzilla and Mortal Kombat's Scorpion addition, Digital News,It seems Scorpion won’t just finish his opponent in a Mortal Kombat game with a fatality, but also in the world of Warner Bros.’ MultiVersus. A new leak has hinted at the cross-IP fighting title migh
New Zealand's Ardern extends lockdown to stamp out coronavirus outbreak, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern extended a lockdown in the country’s biggest city on Friday in response to the first national coronavirus outbreak in months, sticking with a “go early, go
25-year-old expat in Singapore spends close to $1,000 a day, has netizens questioning her job, Singapore News,What's it like having a \”budget\” of close to $1,000 to spend in a day? Just ask Megan Vasquez, who goes by the handle Meggiemanifest on TikTok. In a video titled \”What I spend in a day\”
