The Casio Vintage x Pac-Man A100WEPC is the perfect watch for kids of the 80s , Lifestyle News,This watch, the Casio Vintage x Pac-Man A100WEPC, comes with a heavy double serving of nostalgia because it contains references to things that kids growing up in the Eighties will be familiar with. The fir
Conan O'Brien ends his Conan series after 10 years, Entertainment News,Conan O'Brien is ending his Conan series after 10 years. The television host will end the current run of his show in June 2021, before moving over to an as-yet untitled weekly variety series on HBO Max. He said in a sta
Moderna vaccine protects against Covid-19 in monkey study, World News,WASHINGTON – Moderna Inc on Tuesday (July 28) said its experimental Covid-19 vaccine induced a robust immune response and protected against infection in a study on monkeys. The vaccine, MRNA-1273, given to non-human primates prote
Hong Kong protesters gather for 'laser show' rally, Asia News,HONG KONG – As Hong Kong buckles under increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police in a deepening political crisis, hundreds gathered at the harbourfront on Wednesday night (Aug 7) for a markedly different kind of
India on alert as Zika virus hits tourism hotspot of Jaipur, Health News,NEW DELHI – India has sent experts to try to contain an outbreak of the Zika virus in the popular tourist destination of Jaipur, capital of the northern state of Rajasthan, with a close watch on pregnant women. Twenty-two peopl
China virus death toll rises to 56, total cases near 2,000, China News,The death toll from a virus in China has risen to 56 and the number of people infected across the country is nearing 2,000, authorities said Sunday. Fifteen more people have died and at least 688 new cases of the coronavirus have
4 years into voyage and metres from land, tanker crew still stuck aboard, World News,DUBAI – Nearly four years into their odyssey at sea, the five-member crew of oil tanker MT Iba is tantalisingly close to shore, yet still unable to set foot on dry land. Bleary-eyed and wearing tattered clothes, the
China halts new enrollments at business school backed by Jack Ma: FT, China News,SHANGHAI – Beijing authorities have forced an elite business school backed by Alibaba Group Co Ltd founder Jack Ma to halt enrollments, the Financial Times said on Friday (April 9), citing sources familiar with the matt
'I felt worried for him': Woman sees food delivery rider sighing before braving heavy rain in Balestier , Singapore News,While many of us work from the comfort of our homes in the rainy weather, food delivery rider often find themselves having to brave the elements so we can fill our stoma
Swimming world champion Seto suspended for affair, Asia News,TOKYO – Four-time world champion Daiya Seto has been suspended for the rest of the year for breaching the Japan Swimming Federation’s sportsmanlike conduct standards due to a scandal over an extramarital affair but will be eligible for nex
Singapore Green Plan 2030: 7 money-saving initiatives to adopt today , Money News,Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 is a “national sustainability movement” which aims to turn us into a more eco-friendly country over the next decade. It includes things like the planting of trees, making the public sector g
Who will be the biggest K-pop group of 2019? Here are the contenders, Entertainment News,The Korean pop phenomenon has been going strong for the past few years. With their catchy songs and flashy dance moves, it's no wonder they've attracted so many fans around the globe. With the worldwid
Aretha Franklin dresses going on auction, Entertainment News,Weeks after Aretha Franklin's death, an auction house on Friday announced the sale of more than 30 dresses worn by the Queen of Soul. Julien's Auctions said the outfits would go on sale along with items from other musical icons o
Lee Seung-gi's fans won't support his new romance with actress Lee Da-in because of her family's run-in with the law, Entertainment News,Some fans of South Korean stars are known to be quite intrusive and obtuse in their idol worship. For instance, Sehun from the boyband Exo recently
New Delhi residents defy Diwali firecracker ban, pollution spikes, Asia 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. NEW DELHI – Many residents of New Delhi defied a firecracker
'What on earth is this movie about?' Zendaya baffled when Tom Holland tried to explain Uncharted, Entertainment News,Tom Holland left Zendaya baffled when he tried to explain Uncharted to her. The 25-year-old star plays Nathan Drake in the new film based on the video game series of the sam
2 dead as trains collide in Germany, World News,BERLIN – At least two people were killed and several others were hurt when two trains collided late Monday (May 7) in Germany, the national rail company said. The Deutsche Bahn network operator said that a commuter service hit a freight train between I
Taiwanese singer-actress Hsiao Shu-shen reveals she has cancer, had major surgery, Entertainment News,She was a beautiful singer-actress more famously remembered as the lead in the music videos for Fish Leung's Courage and also Michael Wong's First Time. But drug scandals between 2007 and
Hong Kong protesters aim to 'stress test' airport, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters are planning to disrupt transport links to the airport on Saturday (Sept 7) in the first mobilisation of their movement since the city's leader made a surprise concessio
Tina Turner bows out of public life with emotional documentary, Entertainment News,LONDON – Tina Turner opens up about her troubled past and living with PTSD in new documentary TINA, a film the soul and rock star says is the final act of her public life before bowing out. Woven around a candid inter
Coronavirus deaths in Italy overtake China as economic damage mounts, World News,LONDON/MILAN – The world's richest nations poured unprecedented aid into the global economy on Thursday (March 19) as coronavirus cases ballooned in the new epicentre Europe, with the number of deaths in Italy outs
South Korean doctors find risk factors for severe Covid-19 cases, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean doctors have found certain underlying conditions that may make some Covid-19 patients more severely affected by the disease, a professor at Yeungnam University Medical Center said on Wednesday. The findi
Japan Empress Masako turns 56, still recovering her mental health, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese Empress Masako, still recovering from stress-induced mental health issues, said Monday (Dec 9) she was happy to have completed her duties as part of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement rituals and pledged
China investigates top Buddhist leader for sexual assault, China News,BEIJING – The former head of China's government-run Buddhist association is under criminal investigation for alleged sexual assault, the country's top religious authority said Thursday. Xuecheng, a Communist Party member
12 staycations under $300 that you can use your SingapoRediscovers vouchers on, Lifestyle News,Here are 12 best Singapore staycation deals that are under $300 a night and eligible for SingapoRediscovers vouchers redemption. Plus, an extra 5 per cent off! If you’re looking to use your SingapoRediscov
Macron vows to rebuild Notre-Dame within five years, World News,PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Tuesday (April 16) to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral \”within five years\”, after a fire that toppled the steeple of the 850-year-old landmark and caused major damage to the roof. \”We will r
Twitter queries banks on Musk's attempts to undermine $61 billion deal, Digital News,WILMINGTON, Del – Twitter Inc is attempting to find evidence that Elon Musk tried to torpedo the financing of his $44 billion (S$61 billion) takeover deal for the social media company while also looking into hi
Twitter, Facebook disable Trump video tribute to Floyd over copyright complaint, World News,WASHINGTON – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram disabled President Donald Trump's campaign tribute video to George Floyd on their platforms on Friday (June 5), citing copyright complaints. The clip, which s
Myanmar says it's committed to Asean peace plan, despite general's snub, Asia News,Myanmar's military rulers pledged on Sunday (Oct 24) to co-operate \”as much as possible\” with a peace plan agreed with Asean, despite a stern rebuke of the regional bloc for excluding the country's
Hong Kong actor Law Kar Ying suffers from urinary incontinence after operation to remove prostate, Entertainment News,Law Kar Ying went to China earlier this month to film a movie and posted photos on social media of him having dinner with the crew. The 72-year-old Hong Kong actor looked to be in hi
Vietnam bans wildlife trade to curb risk of pandemics, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a directive to ban the South-east Asian country's wildlife trade with immediate effect in order to reduce the risk of new pandemics, a government statement said. Th
Backpackers out, protesters in: Bangkok hostels offer secret refuge, Asia News,BANGKOK – As thousands of Thai protesters try to keep up months of anti-establishment rallies, dozens of hostels across Bangkok have thrown open their doors to give weary demonstrators a refuge, sometimes for free. Since
6 most affordable countries with snow in December you can travel to from Singapore, Lifestyle News,The sight of European tourists baking under Singapore’s sweltering heat can seem comical, but Singaporeans’ own quest for cold weather destinations can baffle those who come from lands with temperate c
5 things never to say in a job interview, Lifestyle News,Avoid saying these things to always guarantee a yes. MY CURRENT COMPANY IS AWFUL You might have the boss from hell and your office might be on a random industrial estate but moaning about these things in a job interview will only harm your cha
You might be the biggest sabo queen of your relationship and you don't even know it, Lifestyle News,Most of us would never intentionally want to screw up a relationship. However, we may be unaware that certain behaviours and the things we do are off-putting to a guy, and make them think twice a
Coronavirus: Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific asks 27,000 staff to take unpaid leave, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's flagship carrier Cathay Pacific is asking its 27,000 employees to take up to three weeks of unpaid leave, CEO Augustus Tang said on Wednesday (Feb 5), as the airline faces a c
Critical illness plans vs early critical illness plans: Which should you get, Money News,Cancer, heart attack and stroke are amongst the most commonly diagnosed critical illnesses. Here’s a look at two types of critical illness plans in Singapore. Despite nearly 1 in 3 deaths attributed to heart dis
Why members of South Korea's Gen MZ are buying 'digital land' in the metaverse, Digital News,South Korean engineer Shaun has big plans to develop the parcels of land he has snapped up for millions of won in recent years into long-term money-spinners. “I’m planning to design my buildin
Teen driver who survived horror crash at Macau F3 Grand Prix vows to race again, Asia News,A 17-year-old racing driver who fractured her spine in a horrifying crash at the Formula Three Macau Grand Prix has vowed to return to the sport after surviving surgery lasting nearly half a day. German Sophia
Keep photos of our kids out of media, George Clooney pleads, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – George Clooney has appealed to news outlets to keep his children's faces out of the press, saying he fears that public photos would put their lives in jeopardy. Clooney, who has four-year-old twins wit
Fresh quake of magnitude 6.3 rocks Indonesia's Lombok island, Asia News,MATARAM, Indonesia- A strong earthquake rocked the Indonesian island of Lombok Sunday, triggering landslides, damaging buildings and sending people fleeing just two weeks after a tremor killed more than 480 people there. Th
South Korean president declares war on coronavirus as sect leader tests negative, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's president declared war on the coronavirus on Tuesday, ordering additional hospital beds and more face masks to be made available as the number of cases rose by 974 in the worst epid
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape, sex assault charges, Entertainment News,Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges in a New York courtroom Tuesday — the next step in a high-stakes legal battle that the #MeToo movement hopes will end with the disgraced Hollywo
Amid Hong Kong convulsion, Taiwan pitches investors its democracy, Asia News,TAIPEI – Amid political turmoil in financial hub Hong Kong, Taiwan is pitching investors its democracy, rule of law and high quality of life as the island aims to draw more foreign money and talent, Taiwan's top financ
Princess Haya in court for London hearing in legal battle with Dubai's ruler, World News,LONDON – Princess Haya bint al-Hussein, the estranged wife of Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, appeared in a British court on Tuesday for the latest hearing in the couple's leg
Australia says majority of 470-strong beached whale pod has died, World News,SYDNEY – The majority of a 470-strong pod of pilot whales found stranded off Australia’s remote southern coast has died, officials said on Wednesday, as rescuers struggled in freezing waters and fading light to free those s
I’ve spent thousands on Gymshark clothes. Are they worth the hype?, Lifestyle News,If you've ever been on the fitness side of Instagram, you've probably seen at least one Gymshark post, advertisement, or influencer. After all, Gymshark is one of, if not the biggest activewear brand on the
Philippines' Duterte would send navy ships in South China Sea to assert claim over resources, Asia News,Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday (April 19) he was prepared to send his military ships in the South China Sea to “stake a claim” over oil and mineral resources in the dispu
Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies at 81: Family, World News,LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Country music legend Kenny Rogers, whose career spanned six decades, has died at the age of 81, his family said late Friday (March 20). \”Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of ho
3 Australians die, more sick in listeria outbreak tied to melons, Health News,SYDNEY – Three people have died and 12 others have fallen ill in a national listeria outbreak linked to contaminated rockmelons, and more cases are expected, Australian health authorities said. The outbreak is linked to th
Japan action star Sonny Chiba dies from Covid-19 complications, Entertainment News,TOKYO – Japanese action star Shinichi 'Sonny' Chiba died in hospital from complications related to Covid-19, public broadcaster NHK said late on Thursday (Aug 19). He was 82. Chiba, a martial artist and impo
Death toll in South Korea hospital fire rises to 43, Asia News,SEOUL – The death toll from a devastating hospital fire in South Korea rose to 43 on Monday (Feb 5), officials said, making it the country's deadliest blaze in 15 years. Two men, both of them in their 80s, who had been treated in ot
YouTube to promote 'authoritative' virus content on homepage, Digital News,YouTube has unveiled a fresh effort to stem the spread of coronavirus misinformation with a \”news shelf\” on its homepage promoting \”authoritative content.\” The move is the latest by technology platforms to curb the
Indonesia at 'pinnacle of global leadership', president says, Asia News,JAKARTA- Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday (Aug 16) hailed his country's growing stature on the global stage and reiterated calls for the Southeast Asian nation to be a \”bridge of peace\” between Russia a
Hong Kong university takes down Tiananmen statue from campus site, China News,HONG KONG – A leading Hong Kong university has taken down a statue from its campus site that for more than two decades has commemorated pro-democracy protesters killed during China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, Reu
Property: What happens to the HDB flat after the owner passes on?, Lifestyle News,As we have seen too often, descendants sometimes get into ugly fights over inherited property, end up in court or get their squabbles splashed all over the media (a certain 38 Oxley Road comes to mind, but let's n
Fined for writing 'no to war': Russia's new Ukraine laws cast chill, World News,LONDON – After almost eight hours sitting in a police station and court, Vera Kotova became one of the first people to be judged and fined just under US$240 under a new Russian law to punish anyone deemed
Cynthia Koh calls out 'a**hole' hospital patient who yelled at nurses over TV problems , Entertainment News,Since the pandemic, much attention has been on the working conditions and treatment of healthcare workers. Local actress Cynthia Koh echoed the same views on her Instagram Stories on
South Korea's Moon under fire for vaccine plans as Covid-19 cases surge, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean President Moon Jae-in faced growing public pressure on Wednesday over his Covid-19 vaccine procurement plans as the country struggled to contain a third wave of the pandemic, reporting its se
Led Zeppelin emerges victor in Stairway to Heaven plagiarism case, Entertainment News,British rock band Led Zeppelin on Monday effectively won a long-running legal battle over claims it stole the opening guitar riff from its signature 1971 song Stairway to Heaven. The band, one of the best-selling r
'Tough 24 hours ahead' as rains drench Sydney, forcing snap evacuations, World News,SYDNEY – Flood warnings stretched across Australia's east coast on Tuesday (March 8) and tens of thousands of Sydney residents fled their homes as torrential rains again pummelled the country's la
Instagram co-founders step down from company: New York Times, Business Wires News,Co-founders of Facebook Inc's Instagram, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, have resigned and plan to leave the photo-sharing app company in coming weeks, the New York Times reported late on Monday, citing people wit
Meta's next VR headset, Quest Pro, leaks in unofficial video ahead of launch, Digital News,It has happened many times, and it will happen again. Leaked visuals have become commonplace within the tech landscape, and the latest member to succumb to unofficial reveals is the Meta Quest Pro virtual
Hong Kong reports first potentially Covid-linked death in 5 months, China News,HONG KONG – An elderly man who returned a positive test for Covid-19 in Hong Kong died on Tuesday (Feb 8), the city's Hospital Authority said, the city's first death potentially linked with the virus in five mon
China reports 46 new coronavirus cases, all but one imported, China News,BEIJING – China on Sunday (March 22) reported 46 new cases of coronavirus, the fourth straight day of an increase, with all but one of those cases imported from overseas, according to the country's National Health Commissi
US will accept WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccines for international visitors, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States will accept the use by international visitors of Covid-19 vaccines authorised by US regulators or the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (C
In Japan, world's longest-running TV cartoon show switches to re-runs as coronavirus halts production, Asia News,TOKYO – Millions of Japanese viewers of the world's longest-running animated cartoon TV show will have to make do with re-runs from next week after the coronavirus pandemic disr
CIMB World Mastercard review 2021: Unlimited cashback of up to 2% but there's a catch, Money News,Cashback credit cards are some of the most worthwhile cards to sign up for because they’re essentially giving you free money. Seeing as even McDonald’s charges for sauce these days, we’ll take what
Hackers steal US$30m from top Seoul bitcoin exchange, Asia News,SEOUL – Hackers stole more than US$30 million (S$40.7 million) worth of cryptocurrencies from South Korea's top bitcoin exchange, sending the unit's price falling around the world on Wednesday (June 20). The virtual currency w
Pfizer begins study of oral drug for prevention of Covid-19, World News,NEW YORK – Pfizer Inc said on Monday (Sept 27) it has started a large study testing its investigational oral antiviral drug for the prevention of Covid-19 infection among those who have been exposed to the virus. The drugmaker a
Wuhan virus: Scoot to suspend all flights between Singapore and China from Feb 8, Singapore News,Local budget carrier Scoot will suspend all flights between Singapore and mainland China from Feb 8, amid the growing severity of the Wuhan virus outbreak. Scoot had said early on Friday (Jan 31) that it
Novavax underdelivers on Covid-19 vaccine promises, World News,NEW YORK – Novavax Inc has delivered just a small fraction of the two billion Covid-19 shots it plans to send around the world in 2022 and has delayed first-quarter shipments in Europe and lower-income countries such as the Philippines,
