Japan warns of crisis over Taiwan, growing risks from US-China rivalry, Asia News,TOKYO, July 13 – Growing military tensions around Taiwan as well as economic and technological rivalry between China and the United States threaten peace and stability in East Asia as the regional power balance shifts
8 most surprising things you can buy at Changi Airport , Lifestyle News,These days, travelling abroad and meeting loved ones who are returning home are not the only reasons one has to drop by Changi Airport. With the addition of mega mall Jewel earlier this year, the air hub has evolved to a popular
Asean warns on risk of Taiwan 'miscalculation', ready to help dialogue, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – Southeast Asian countries warned on Thursday (Aug 4) of miscalculations in the Taiwan Strait and \”serious confrontation\” among major powers, while China's foreign minister walked out before
Tonga volcano eruption triggers tsunami warnings in Japan, Pacific islands, World News,An underwater volcano off Tonga erupted on Saturday (Jan 15), triggering tsunami warnings and evacuation orders in Japan and causing large waves in several South Pacific islands, where footage on social media show
Wife gets $1,200 from husband for breastfeeding their baby for 6 months, Lifestyle News,It's always nice to feel appreciated by your partner — that's how \”push presents\” (gifts to pamper your wife for carrying your child) even became a thing, right? One woman in Japan got shown a whole lot
PlayStation 5 changes default selection button to X in Japan for the first time, Digital News,With the PlayStation 5 coming to Singapore on Nov 19, many gamers are looking forward to getting their hands on next-gen hardware and software. However, there is something different for the incoming generat
Attacker with sword kills 2, injures 5 in Quebec stabbings, World News,QUEBEC CITY, Canada – Two people were killed and five wounded after being stabbed by a man dressed in medieval clothes and wielding a sword, Quebec police said on Sunday, noting the attack appeared to be driven by personal motive
Enjoy up to 70% off abalones and scallops at Far Ocean's CNY warehouse sale , Lifestyle News,Just in time for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, online supermarket Far Ocean is having a sale in collaboration with NTUC FairPrice's Warehouse Club. Held from Jan 14 to 31, the sale wi
Comics and collectibles take centre stage at Singapore Comic Con 2019, Digital News,It took 12 years but the event formerly known as Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention shed that mouthful of a moniker and went for something far simpler and recognisable: Singapore Comic Con. It makes sense too
Best beauty Instagrams of the week: Joanne Peh, Fann Wong and Zoe Tay, Lifestyle News,From Joanne Peh’s polished no-makeup, makeup look to Fann Wong’s perfectly groomed eyebrows, here are some of the best celebrity beauty looks of the week — plus tips and product picks to help you pull them off. Joa
Places to visit in Seoul that aren't Myeongdong or Itaewon, Lifestyle News,If you're planning a trip to the land of the morning calm, you're probably not alone. The announcement of Singapore's VTL with South Korea had quite a few people flocking to Singapore Airlines' servic
International schools in Singapore 2019 – guide to fees and costs for the best expat schools, Lifestyle News,So you're moving to Singapore with the kids in tow. If you've decided to enrol your kids in an international school rather than a local one, you might still be overwhelmed by the op
The best small SUVs in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Here we look at small Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), one of the fastest-growing segments in the automotive market in recent years, and one which is expected to grow even further in the years ahead. As 2020's sales figures have shown, SUVs are now
Japan woman with coronavirus dies as cruise ship cases soar, Asia News,Japan on Thursday reported the first death of a person infected with novel coronavirus, as the number of cases on a quarantined cruise ship offshore soared over 200. The woman in her 80s was tested for the virus after being hospi
Covid-19: 6-year-old Singaporean child among 344 new cases recorded on Monday, Singapore News,[UPDATED, 11.16pm] The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed 344 new coronavirus cases in Singapore today (May 25). Out of these, there are six community cases while the remaining cases come from Work Perm
Coronavirus: 5 S'poreans on Diamond Princess allowed to disembark, will remain in Japan for 14 days before returning, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Five Singaporeans quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan, have been allowed to disembark from the ship. They have deci
Daily roundup: 8 things to know before making purchases abroad – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Tightened GST relief, smaller duty-free alcohol allowances: 8 things to know before making purchases abroad In Finance Minister Heng Sw
South Korea's top court dismisses 'comfort women' petition against deal with Japan, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed on Friday (Dec 27) an appeal by a group of women forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels to strike down an agreement
Sushi meets AI: Japanese inventor's app scopes out choice tuna cuts, Digital News,TOKYO – If you have ever bought supermarket sushi, you may know the taste trauma that hit Kazuhiro Shimura one night. But the \”disappointing\” tuna sparked an idea: he would develop an artificial intelligence (AI)
Japan's Osaka to name and shame pachinko parlours defying coronavirus lockdown, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's Osaka Prefecture said it will name and shame more pachinko parlour gambling outlets that are defying coronavirus lockdown requests after three out of six locations it identified on Fri
Shuya Kamikubo Stuns Sunoto With Second-Round TKO In Guangzhou, Asia News, ONE Championship newcomer Shuya Stealth Kamikubo could not have wished for a more emphatic debut performance, as he snapped the win streak of surging Indonesian The Terminator Sunoto with a dominant performance. Kamikubos sol
Illegal Japanese manga site manager arrested in the Philippines, Asia News,A man who ran an illegal online manga comic library read by around 100 million people each month has been arrested in Manila, Philippine authorities said Tuesday. Romi Hoshino, 28, managed 'Manga Mura' (Manga villag
'We will be back stronger': Young hawkers selling fusion nasi lemak close 5-month-old stall, lose $45k, Lifestyle News,Alamak indeed. It's only been about five months since Jason Koh, 24, and Cleavon Tan, 25, launched fusion nasi lemak hawker stall Ah Lemak — a play on the popular Mal
Relationship advice: I don't like to date. Is this normal?, Lifestyle News,It's perfectly normal to not feel the need to be in a relationship. I work with the Enneagram personality type, and it is true that some people have a lesser need to be in a relationship. In fact, being with people
Easy method to remove tissues stuck to your freshly-washed clothes is the lifehack we all need, Lifestyle News,A pack of tissues is always necessary in hot and humid Singapore, especially with flu season in full swing here. Plus, you'll need one to chope your seat at a crowded hawker centre. Bu
Japan says drugmaker Gilead's Covid-19 treatment remdesivir now in use in hospitals, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan has begun treating severely ill Covid-19 patients with Gilead Science's Covid-19 remdesivir drug, a health ministry official said, just days after giving the drug emergency approval
With more LGBTQ athletes than ever, Olympics Games put focus on Japan, Asia News,TOKYO, July 22 – More than 160 openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer athletes are due to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, making this year's Games the most inclusive ever. That has put a focus
You can now grab yummy treats on the go at Don Don Donki's new outlet, Food News,Can't get enough of Don Don Donki and all of its megastore glory? Then you'll be glad to know that the Japanese retailer is opening the doors to its second outlet here on Thursday (June 14). This new one
