Singapore Airlines' budget arm Scoot to hike fares by 5% as fuel costs rise, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – Singapore Airlines Ltd's budget arm Scoot said on Thursday it would raise fares across its network by an average of about 5 per cent in response to a surge in oil prices that had pu
2,400 Singapore Airlines staff affected by job cuts amid Covid-19 fallout, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Airlines (SIA) group is cutting jobs amid the Covid-19 fallout. Staff were told during a virtual townhall on Thursday (Sept 10). The airline said in a statement: \”The Singapore Airline
Channelling Churchill, Ukraine leader Zelensky vows: 'We will fight to the end', World News,LONDON – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to Britain on Tuesday (March 8) to do more to help his country battle Russia and punish what he called a \”terrorist state\”, striking a defia
NASA plans to send water-hunting robot to moon surface in 2022, Digital News,NASA will send a golf cart-sized robot to the moon in 2022 to search for deposits of water below the surface, an effort to evaluate the vital resource ahead of a planned human return to the moon in 2024 to possibly use it f
International spectators to be barred from Olympics in Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – International spectators will not be allowed to enter Japan for this summer’s Olympic Games amid public concerns over coronavirus, organisers said on Saturday, crushing many fans’ hopes and setting the stage for a drasti
Lawrence Wong slams PSP's 'fatally flawed' views on foreigners, references Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore could lose good investments and jobs if it imposes tighter restrictions on global companies' ability to employ the talent they need, said Finance Minister
Coronavirus: US plane diverted after passengers upset by sneezing, World News,LOS ANGELES – Mounting concern over the spread of coronavirus was apparently behind a United States flight being diverted over the weekend after passengers became upset over someone sneezing and coughing. United Airlines t
Parliament: Vulnerable people, those likelier to be exposed to Covid-19 will get vaccinated first in Singapore, Singapore News,Vulnerable individuals and people more likely to be exposed to the infection will be first in line to receive the Covid-19 vaccine when one is available in Singapore. The va
Opening ceremony director fired over Holocaust joke on Tokyo Games eve, Asia News,TOKYO, July 22 – On the eve of the Tokyo Games, organisers fired the director of the opening ceremony over a joke he made about the Holocaust, while media reported former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a staunch advocate f
Russian forces attack institute in Kharkiv which has experimental reactor, World News,KYIV – Russian planes bombed an institute in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv that is home to an experimental nuclear reactor and a neighbouring hostel is on fire, a senior Ukrainian official said on Thursday (March 1
Major US airline CEOs warn 5G could ground some planes, wreak havoc, World News,WASHINGTON – The chief executives of major United States passenger and cargo carriers on Monday (Jan 17) warned of an impending \”catastrophic\” aviation crisis in less than 36 hours, when AT&T and Verizon are set to d
Thailand's richest man, 12 others to build $9.3 billion high-speed rail linking 3 major airports, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) and 12 other companies were selected to build a US$6.8 billion (S$9.3 billion) high-speed train project that will link three major
Japan's Doan delights in shutting up patronising Germans, World News,DOHA – Japan striker Ritsu Doan said he was particularly delighted with Wednesday's (Nov 23) stunning victory over Germany at the World Cup after being forced to endure patronising comments before he headed to Qatar. Eigh
Saturn is the solar system's 'moon king,' with 20 more spotted, World News,WASHINGTON – Saturn is now being recognised as the \”moon king\” of our solar system, with astronomers spotting 20 more of them orbiting the giant ringed planet, bringing its total count to 82 – three more than J
Convicted former athletics chief Lamine Diack dies at 88, World News,DAKAR – Lamine Diack, the former head of world athletics' governing body who was convicted of corruption last year, died at home in Senegal on Friday (Dec 3) at the age of 88, his son told Reuters. Diack led the International
North Korea says US actions over Beijing Games are 'insult' to Olympic spirit, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea blamed \”hostile forces\” and the worldwide pandemic for not being able to attend the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing and accused the United States and its allies of trying to pre
Indonesian ride-hailing firm Go-Jek says to expand abroad, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – Indonesian ride-hailing and online payment firm Go-Jek on Thursday said it would enter Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines in the next few months, investing $500 million in its international push.
US revamps travel warning system, ranks countries, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States unveiled a way to warn its citizens about the dangers of foreign travel on Wednesday (Jan 10), with a four-point safety ranking system for countries and an interactive world map. Ten war zones and failed sta
This nostalgic Rubber Wrestling game gets a delicious Raya update, Digital News,Malaysian game developer Linteractivity posted a festive update to reddit yesterday: new Raya erasers for his digital Lawan Pemadam (Rubber Wrestling) game. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ivtGGTPKOU[/embed] Lawa
Slightly higher polytechnic and ITE Nitec fees for incoming 2022 batch of Singaporean students, Singapore News,Tuition fees for Singaporean polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Nitec students will increase slightly for the 2022 incoming batch, according to the institutions' we
Malaysian leader urges US to adopt more active Asean trade agenda, Asia News,WASHINGTON – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Thursday (May 12) urged the US to adopt a more active trade and investment agenda with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), saying this would benef
Eating vegetables and fish during pregnancy may help reduce risk of high blood pressure, Health News,New European research has found that eating a diet rich in vegetables and fish during pregnancy could help lower the risk of developing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia. Carried out by researche
UAE says Sinopharm vaccine has 86% efficacy against Covid-19, World News,DUBAI – An experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) has 86 per cent efficacy, the health ministry of the United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday, citing an interim analysis of
How would travel look like in 2021?, Lifestyle News,One or six of these travel predictions might just happen this year. 2020 has not been a kind year for travel. With closed borders, empty airports, and many airlines in financial peril, Covid-19 presents a challenge like none other. While the usheri
North Korea aims to hold Mass Games this year, Asia News,SEOUL – Despite North Korea's ban on foreign tourism over coronavirus fears, the isolated nation has announced plans to stage its \”Mass Games,\” featuring thousands of dancers, gymnasts and singers, as soon as August, tour companies said o
Chris Martin set his kitchen on fire both times he tried to cook, Entertainment News,Chris Martin has only cooked twice in the last 10 years — and set the kitchen on fire both times. The Coldplay frontman admitted he isn't \”great\” in the kitchen and praised the fire brigade for coming to \”save\”
Lobbyist to be paid $2.7m to 'explain' Myanmar's coup to US and others on behalf of junta, World News,WASHINGTON – An Israeli-Canadian lobbyist hired by Myanmar's junta will be paid US$2 million (S$2.7 million) to \”assist in explaining the real situation\” of the army's coup
US woman accused of trafficking 'baby in bag' at Manila airport, Asia News,Philippine authorities have charged an American woman with trying to smuggle a six-day-old infant out of the country in a bag she wore around her waist as she tried to board a flight out of the country. The woman, 4
Chanel sheds crocodile and snake skin, World News,Chanel has become the first luxury fashion house to turn its back on exotic animal pelts such as lizard, crocodile and snake skin, in a move hailed by animal rights groups Tuesday. Its head of fashion Bruno Pavlovsky declared that it \”would no longer
4 dead in light plane crash off Australia's east coast, World News,MELBOURNE – A light plane crashed into waters off Australia's east coast on Sunday (Dec 19) morning, killing all four people on board including two children, police said. The 69-year-old male pilot had taken the three passe
China drops some Covid-19 reporting rules for cross-border travellers at customs, China News,BEIJING – Chinese customs said on Thursday (Aug 25) it no longer required cross-border travellers to report certain Covid-19 related information, such as tests and previous infections, when clearing customs.
Passenger duct-taped to seat, arrested after altercation on flight in US, World News,A Frontier Airlines passenger accused of groping two flight attendants and punching a third on a flight from Philadelphia to Miami was taped to his seat for the duration of the flight and arrested on landing, NBC Ne
Japan overtakes Singapore as world's most powerful passport, Asia News,LONDON – Japan has overtaken Singapore to claim the top spot on the 2018 Henley Passport Index, having gained visa-free access to Myanmar this month. Japan now enjoys visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to 190 destinations, com
Over 600,000 Hong Kongers cast 'protest' vote against new security laws, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s opposition camp said on Sunday that over 600,000 citizens in the Chinese-ruled city cast ballots over the weekend in primaries it cast as a symbolic protest vote against tough nation
Masks, social restrictions return to Melbourne after fresh outbreak, World News,SYDNEY – Australia’s second largest city Melbourne reinstated Covid-19 restrictions on Tuesday(May 25) as authorities scrambled to find the missing link in a fresh outbreak, prompting New Zealand to pause a “travel bubbl
Modern cave man offers 'Neanderthal' survival courses in Italy, World News,Guido Camia can show you how to light fires using just a flintstone, survive on a diet of insects and build a forest shelter. The 37-year-old, who originally trained to be a patisserie chef, now makes a living offer
Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson Mandela, has died: ANC spokesman, World News,Zindzi Mandela, daughter of former South African president and liberation hero Nelson Mandela, has died, the spokesman of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) said on Monday. Zindzi Mandela, whose mother was anti-a
Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) guide for essential travellers to Malaysia and Brunei, Lifestyle News,As the world reopens its borders, Singapore is also cautiously following suit, with essential travel policies like the Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) and Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) commencing in
Best things to do in Singapore: Nov 21 to 27, Lifestyle News,Tis’ the season of gift-giving; and if you haven’t started Christmas shopping, there are more than a few places to cross off your gift list. Plus, they come with food and drinks, so you can always refuel for more shopping ahead. When you a
US leads condemnation of China for 'horrific' repression of Muslims, World News,NEW YORK – The United States led more than 30 countries on Tuesday (Sept 24) in condemning what it called China's \”horrific campaign of repression\” against Muslims in the western region of Xinjiang at an e
She blacked out while underwater, but it didn’t stop her from pursuing her freediving passion, Lifestyle News,Why I Do What I Do is an original AsiaOne series where we showcase people with uncommon professions and what it takes to get there. Just seconds before she was about to surface from the dept
Hong Kong leader proposes 'reverse quarantine' for China travel, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong hopes to introduce \”reverse quarantine\” for people going to mainland China as the financial hub seeks to open up to the neighbouring technology city of Shenzhen after months of restrictions, t
Actor Aloysius Pang dies after sustaining injuries during NZ military exercise: Mindef, Singapore News,[Update, Jan 24]: Singapore actor Aloysius Pang has died after succumbing to injuries sustained during a military exercise in New Zealand. [embed]https://youtu.be/bKFFbvowD6o[/embed] According to a
US failure to sanction prince for Khashoggi killing 'dangerous': UN expert, World News,GENEVA – A UN human rights investigator said on Monday (March 1) that it was “extremely dangerous” for the United States to have named Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler as having approved an operation to cap
US review of Covid-19's China origin unlikely to solve vexing questions, World News,WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is set to be briefed on the US intelligence community's investigation into how Covid-19 started, with the report likely to disappoint in delivering clear answers about the d
Turkish police search forest, coastal city for journalist's remains: Sources, World News,ANKARA – Turkish police are searching a forest on the outskirts of Istanbul and a city near the Sea of Marmara for remains of a Saudi dissident journalist who disappeared two weeks ago after entering the Sa
Les Maisons Nassim penthouse sold for $75m, possibly the most expensive apartment ever sold in Singapore, Money News,Someone has paid more than James Dyson to buy a penthouse in Singapore, making it the most expensive in Singapore. According to Business Times, a penthouse unit at Les Maisons Nassim
Loss of Arctic summer sea ice 'inevitable' within 30 years: Report, 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. SHARM EL-SHEIKH – Climate change is rapidly melt
WHO says monkeypox remains global health emergency, World News,The monkeypox outbreak continues to represent a global health emergency, which is the World Health Organisation (WHO)'s highest level of alert, the UN agency's Emergency Committee said on Tuesday (Nov 1). The WHO label, a \”publ
Women pilots fly against cockpit prejudices, World News,When a stricken Southwest Airlines jet was expertly landed after an emergency descent in April, saving 148 lives, it was a surprise to some that a woman was at the controls. Role models remain few and far between for women wanting to enter the
Ex-national sprinter Glory Barnabas who's still passionate about the sport at 78, Lifestyle News,My former coach used to tell me, “An athlete has to have CPF: commitment, perseverance and focus.” It’s a quote I live by, and the reason why I still compete today! I recently won the gold and silve
Black box transcript confirms illegal interference with Ukrainian jet downed in Iran, World News,KYIV – The transcript from the black boxes of a Ukrainian jet accidentally shot down by Iran on Jan 8 confirm illegal interference with the plane, Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister wrote on Twitter
China to loosen entry restrictions on US citizens, transit via 3rd country now permitted, China News,WASHINGTON — China will loosen entry restrictions on US citizens, allowing entrance in case of transit via a third country, notices issued late on Friday (July 1) by the Chinese embassy in Washington
