COE quota to decrease further from November 2021 to January 2022, Lifestyle News,The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for November 2021 to January 2022 will be decreased to 10,590 – an average of 3,530 per month. In comparison, the COE quota from August 2021 to October 2021 was 13,984 – an ave
US regulators say some Boeing 737 MAX planes may have faulty parts, World News,WASHINGTON – The US Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday disclosed a new problem involving Boeing Co's grounded 737 MAX, saying that more than 300 of that troubled plane and the prior generation 737 may contain
'50 drivers fight for 1 order': South-east Asia's gig economy battered by virus, Asia News,SINGAPORE/JAKARTA – Indonesian motorcycle taxi driver Aji chain-smokes and checks his smartphone constantly while waiting for orders by the roadside in downtown Jakarta on a hot June morning, bu
Indonesia's annual holiday exodus to go ahead this year as Covid-19 cases ease, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia will lift a ban on domestic travel during the Muslim holiday season of Eid al-Fitr in early May, President Joko Widodo said on Wednesday (March 23), after banning the annual tradition f
First Tasmanian Devils born in the wild of Australia mainland in 3,000 years, 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. Tasmanian Devils have been born in the wild of A
Ex-US police officer Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22-and-a-half years in prison for George Floyd murder, World News,A Minnesota judge sentenced former police officer Derek Chauvin to 22-1/2 years in prison on Friday for the murder of George Floyd during an arrest in May 2020 on a Minneapolis pavement,
Huawei most preferred employer for business, engineering majors in China, Digital News,Chinese telecom giant Huawei was crowned as the country's most attractive employer for students in business and engineering, according to a survey by research and management consultancy Universum on Thursday.
Philippine broadcaster fights order to shut down, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines' biggest broadcaster asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to quash an order by the telecoms regulator to shut down its operations, saying it undermined freedom of speech and the public right to information. The
Britain poised to suspend Hong Kong extradition treaty: British newspapers, World News,LONDON – Britain will on Monday (July 20) suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in a further escalation of its dispute with China over the introduction of a security law in the former colony, British newsp
Clean, green superhero dog fights garbage in Chile, 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. SANTIAGO – Sam, the four-legged superhero, works to keep a park in Chile&#
Rain falls at Greenland ice summit for first time on record, 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. Rain fell at the highest point on the Greenland ice sheet last we
'Dylan the villain' wins UK's Crufts dog show, World News,LONDON – A mischievous toy dog known affectionately as 'Dylan the Villain' won the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England, on Sunday. Dylan is a black, white and brown Papillon – a breed named after the butterfly shap
OCBC hit by $330m extra capital requirement for phishing scam, Money News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's central bank said it has asked Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) to keep an additional $330 million in capital for operational risk after hundreds of its customers were hit by an SMS phishing
October 2020 COE results: Premiums down for cars, Singapore News,In the first COE bidding exercise for October 2020, Cat A closed at $36,534, Cat B at $40,690, and Cat E at $40,301. With 1,272 bids received, Cat A (Cars up to 1600CC & 97KW) closed at $36,534, a decrease of $1,970 from the previo
Meta shares plunge 20% as Facebook feels heat from Apple – and TikTok, Money News,Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc's shares plunged more than 20 per cent late on Wednesday (Feb 2) as the social media company posted a weaker-than-expected forecast, blaming Apple's privacy changes and incre
How a Canadian start-up used AI to track the coronavirus, Digital News,On the shores of Lake Ontario, a Canadian start-up raised one of the earliest alarms about the risk posed by the mystery virus that emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan. How did it do it? Artificial intelligence. BlueDot has deve
Manila orders anyone below 18 to stay indoors as virus cases surge, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippine capital Manila will widen a ban on minors leaving their residences to include youths of up to 18 years old for two weeks starting on Wednesday (March 17), tightening coronavirus restrictions in a bi
Forbes' 50 richest in Singapore: Grab co-founder Anthony Tan drops out of list, Li Xiting holds on to top spot despite shrinking wealth, Money News,SINGAPORE – Surging inflation has not left Singapore's billionaires unscathed, with their collective wealth dropping by more than 20 per cent
Indonesian tycoon who received scholarship donates $1m to needy NTU students on birthday, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – As a commerce undergraduate in 1973 at Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) predecessor Nanyang University, a 21-year-old Indonesian received a scholarship from the school. F
Japan may expand state of emergency nationwide, as Abe plans cash payouts for all, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan was preparing to extend a state of emergency beyond major cities to the entire nation, media reported on Thursday (April 16), and a government official said Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will chang
John Chau, latest in long line of American Christian missionaries , World News,John Chau, killed by members of the Sentinelese tribe on an island in the Andaman Sea, is the latest in a long line of American missionaries who voyaged to the world's most isolated regions to spread Christianity. Th
UK teens shun traditional news for TikTok, Instagram, Digital News,LONDON — Teenagers in Britain are increasingly turning to social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for news and are moving away from traditional outlets, media regulator Ofcom said in a report on Thursday (July 21
Locally transmitted Covid-19 cases drop to lowest in more than a month, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore saw just one locally transmitted Covid-19 case on Sunday (July 4). This marks the lowest number of daily community cases reported in more than a month. The patient is currently unlinked to an
Please resign,' Thai opposition tells PM at protest debate, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's biggest opposition party called on Monday (Oct 26) for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign, as Parliament opened a special session called by the former junta leader to discuss months of protes
Samsung to invest $489 billion over 5 years in strategic sectors, Money News,SEOUL — Samsung Group will invest 450 trillion won (S$489 billion) in the next five years to accelerate growth in semiconductors, biopharmaceutical and other next-generation technologies, Samsung Electronics said. South Kor
US regulator cites new flaw on grounded Boeing 737 MAX, World News,WASHINGTON/SEATTLE – The US Federal Aviation Administration has identified a new risk that Boeing Co must address on its 737 MAX before the grounded jet can return to service, the agency said on Wednesday. The risk was discovered dur
Meet, play, feast: I spent a day at Singapore EXPO and these are the hidden gems I found, Lifestyle News,We all know EXPO. It's home to some of the biggest consumer shows and trade events in Singapore. From food fairs to lifestyle events, it's almost impossible to live in Singapore and not
China's Huawei under US probe for Iran sanctions violations: report, World News,The US Justice Department has opened an investigation into suspected violations of Iran sanctions by China's Huawei Technologies, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. A Justice probe would come on the ba
'Every breath you take': Air pollution stifles Europe's health targets, 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. Air quality in Europe is improving but
Daily roundup: Dining in groups of 2 allowed from June 21 — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Dining in groups of 2 allowed from June 21; F&B establishments prohibited from playing music Dining in can resume from next Monday (J
Where to charge your electric vehicle in Singapore, Lifestyle News,With electric vehicle ownership on the upward trend, you might be wondering where you can charge your EV in Singapore. In the government’s efforts to phase out the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in favour of electr
2020's first REIT IPO: 3 important aspects of Elite Commercial REIT, Money News,Many Singaporean investors love having income from their stocks. In fact, it's no secret that many investors hold a portfolio of income stocks that provide steady dividend payments. Over the years, real estate
Elon Musk says 'I have too much work on my plate', World News,NUSA DUA – Billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday (Nov 14) he was working \”at the absolute most amount… from morning til night, seven days a week\” when asked about his recent acquisition of Twitter and his leadership of automake
