Here's why sake is getting popular with consumers these days, Lifestyle News,When not being around sake and donning their happi coats, it’s hard to imagine these three men dedicating themselves to improving Singapore’s sake industry. Adrian Goh is the director of sake distributorship Inter Rice
Singapore sees local unemployment rate peaking this year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore expects its local unemployment rate to peak in the second half of this year but remain high in 2021 as the city-state plots a slow recovery from its coronavirus slump. The jobless rate among citizens and p
Don't make a decision on an empty stomach, says new study, Lifestyle News,New UK research has found that if you have a major decision to make, you shouldn't do it when you're feeling hungry, or you might settle for a worse deal. Carried out by researchers from the University of Dundee
Margot Robbie to star in female-centric Pirates of the Caribbean, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The Pirates of the Caribbean are getting ready to set sail in a whole new direction, with Australian actress Margot Robbie starring in a new version of one of Disney's biggest film franchises. Rob
'Only accept Chinese guests': Sellers on Carousell ask man for race during hotel bookings, Singapore News,Online marketplace Carousell has taken action against two sellers for discriminatory behaviour when conversing with a user who had tried to purchase hotel packages. Stomp contributor S
Get Merry Ready: Christmas gift ideas and tips on hosting the most delicious party, Lifestyle News,With the festive season just round the corner, AsiaOne and Parkway Parade are here to help you Get Merry Ready. From the best gifts for those closest to your heart, to tips on hosting a wonderful party
South Africa says it is being punished for early Covid-19 variant detection, World News,JOHANNESBURG – South Africa said on Saturday (Nov 27) it was being punished for its advanced ability to detect new Covid-19 variants early, as travel bans and restrictions imposed because of the new Omicron varia
visionOS 2 beta developer seed launches,The second visionOS 2 beta software update was released to developers. The latest software update arrived two weeks after its predecessor and is now …
AirPods Pro with USB-C may arrive in fall,Apple might be launching a new AirPods Pro with USB-C alongside the iPhone 15. In the latest PowerOn newsletter, Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman claims that …
'We don't need luxury trips': Evelyn Tan says life after marriage is 'plenty exciting', Entertainment News,Former actress Evelyn Tan has taken a backseat in showbiz since taking on the full-time role of motherhood in 2005, but she revealed in the latest episode of the meWATC
Chinese state newspaper omits Jack Ma from list of entrepreneurial leaders, China News,Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma has been left off a list of Chinese entrepreneurial leaders published by state media – the snub underscoring how just far he has fallen out of favour with Beijing. China’s best known
Daniel Craig appointed honorary Commander by the Royal Navy, same rank as his famous character James Bond, Entertainment News,Daniel Craig has been appointed an honorary Commander by the Royal Navy. The 53-year-old actor feels \”truly privileged and honoured\” to have been given the title, which award
Coal rush! Energy crisis fires global hunt for polluting fuel, World News,DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The sleepy Tanzanian port of Mtwara mainly dealt in cashew nuts until late last year. Now it bustles with vessels loading up with coal, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine drives a worldwide race for
Youth stole car while on supervision regime, tried to sell it over Telegram, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A youth who was released from a reformative training centre on Dec 2, 2020, was on a supervision regime when he returned to a life of crime the following year. Lakshan Saravanan, now 20, and a tee
James Gunn to reveal The Suicide Squad news 'very soon', Entertainment News,James Gunn is to \”release some news very soon\” on The Suicide Squad. The movie's director responded to a user on Twitter who asked when fans can expect some more information and pictures from the follow-up to
Japan anti-high heels campaigner steps up to fight 'glasses ban', Asia News,TOKYO – A Japanese woman whose campaign against mandatory high heels in the workplace won broad public support has stepped up her fight against strict corporate dress codes – including a de-facto ban on women weari
Trump says North Korea summit could still happen, World News,One day after abruptly pulling the plug on a high-stakes summit with North Korea, US President Donald Trump said Friday the meeting with Kim Jong Un could go ahead after all — and would \”likely\” happen on the originally scheduled date of
Cycle & Carriage's Game Of Deals is set to be the biggest showroom event yet, Lifestyle News,Looking for something fun and exciting to do this weekend? Head down to Cycle & Carriage Game Of Deals, the biggest showroom event with games and instant prizes up for grabs. Stand a chance to win u
Hin Leong's Lim family trying to stop Rajah & Tann from taking court role, Singapore News,Members of Singapore's Lim family have asked a court to stop law firm Rajah & Tann Singapore (R&T) from working for court-appointed supervisors to two companies in the Lim's embattled oil
As Khashoggi crisis grows, Saudi king asserts authority, checks son's power: Sources, World News,DUBAI – So grave is the fallout from the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi that King Salman has felt compelled to intervene, five sources with links to the Saudi royal family said. L
So what's the big deal with Apple Silicon and should you buy a new Mac with the M1 chip?, Digital News,First-generation Apple devices are always scary purchases. Look at what happened to the debut batches of the iPad, the iPhone, the Retina MacBooks and the Apple Watch to name a few — they’ve a
Beats Fit Pro updated with three new colors,Beats recently launched three new color options for its Beats Fit Pro lineup. Beats Fit Pro is the latest subsidiary product to get more colors. Apple …
China won't give up on its zero-tolerance Covid policy soon: Experts, China News,BEIJING – China will not give up on its zero-tolerance policy towards local Covid-19 cases any time soon, some experts said, as the policy has allowed it to quickly quell local outbreaks, while the virus continues
Sing Our Song: Alicia's unrequited love, Singapore News,Boy is sweet to girl. Girl falls in love with boy, only to realise he is in love with another girl. This love story seems all too familiar, but it is what sparked 26-year-old singer-songwriter Alicia Koh to pen the lyrics and melody of \”Le
No normal life for Israelis in range of Gaza rockets, World News,ASHKELON, Israel – Sirens wail, radio broadcasts are interrupted, cellphones beep with Red Alerts every few seconds, and warning messages flash up on TV. When you hear them, rush for cover. This has become the routine across large area
Office cluster pushes Tokyo coronavirus cases to 1-1/2-month high, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo’s new coronavirus cases climbed to 55 on Wednesday (June 24), public broadcaster NHK said, the highest tally in 1 ½ months after a cluster of infections was found at an unnamed office in the Japanese capital.
China reports new African swine fever case as virus spreads, Health News,HONG KONG/BEIJING – China reported another outbreak of deadly African swine fever late on Monday, its third new case in two days, as the highly contagious disease spreads rapidly through the world's top pork producer. The
Quirky bags & super cute shoes you need to buy right now, Lifestyle News,Everyone loves a neutral and versatile piece that can go well with just about any outfit. But as of late, many of us are gravitating towards quirky and fun silhouettes that add that extra flair to any look. They are the pieces
AirPods 4 on track for 2024 debut,The next-generation AirPods models are on track for a 2024 debut, according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. In the latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said …
SEA Games: Timothy Loh wins Singapore's first Greco-Roman wrestling medal, Singapore News,HANOI – Timothy Loh claimed Singapore's first SEA Games medal in Greco-Roman wrestling after winning a bronze in the men's 130kg event on Tuesday (May 17). He had finished third in the round-robi
9 stylish dad sandals for your weekend wardrobe, Lifestyle News,Divisive as it might be, the “Dad sandal” trend has already made it as our weekend staple. In case you haven’t gotten acquainted with it, it’s one of the “ugly” fashion trends inspired by the Velco-strapped shoes that our Dads were part
90-year-old grandma officially recognised as world's oldest video game YouTuber, Digital News,It’s never too late to be a gamer, and 90-year-old Hamako Mori is testament to the statement. Known affectionately as Gamer Grandma on YouTube, the Japanese woman only got started on the gaming journey
Indonesia trims tsunami death toll to 426, number of people displaced nearly doubles to 40,000, Asia News,JAKARTA – The number of people evacuated after Indonesia's deadly tsunami has nearly doubled to some 40,000 while more than 7,000 were injured in the disaster, officials said on Friday (Dec
iPhone 15 Pro gets snubbed on stacked camera technology,A stacked camera system will appear on the iPhone 15 lineup but not the iPhone 15 Pro. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently mentioned that Apple intends to widen …
Coronavirus: China's death toll rises to 490, number of infections exceed 24,300, China News,BEIJING – The number of confirmed deaths from China’s coronavirus outbreak rose to at least 490, after authorities in Hubei province reported 65 new fatalities on Wednesday (Feb 5). In its daily update,
Huawei says its AppGallery is now the world's third biggest app store, Digital News,One of the more important tidbits at Huawei's Mate Xs' announcement is the company's plans for Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), Huawei's proprietary API package that provides Huawei mobile devic
4-room flat in Tampines undergoes industrial-luxe makeover, Singapore News,Well known for its raw masculinity and heavy use of rustic decor elements, such as natural wood and exposed concrete, the industrial style of decor differs largely from its modern-luxe counterpart in that it conveys a rough a
Japan to spend $2.5 million on ex-PM Abe's state funeral, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan will spend $1.83 million (S$2.5 million) on a state funeral for slain former leader Shinzo Abe, the government said on Friday (Aug 26), despite growing opposition from a public angered by revelations of the ruling
Alleged Bangladesh serial killer sentenced to death for torturing, murdering woman, Asia News,DHAKA – An alleged serial killer sentenced to death by a Bangladesh court on Wednesday (March 7) for torturing and murdering a woman may have claimed at least seven other victims, authorities said. It was t
Uber in talks to buy food delivery firm Deliveroo: Bloomberg, Business Wires News,Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc is in early talks to buy food delivery company Deliveroo, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The value of the deal is not known, Bloomberg
iOS Telegram update now available,Telegram has recently updated its app with a wealth of new features and functionalities. The messaging app’s latest software update comes with new text …
The Crown reigns in Netflix's top 10 after Queen Elizabeth II's death, Entertainment News,The Crown is back in Netflix’s top 10 most-watched series list. Viewership for the streamer’s drama featuring the Royal family skyrocketed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The series is curr
J.K. Rowling donates to coronavirus victims of domestic violence, homeless, Entertainment News,Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has donated 1 million pounds (S$1.7 million) to help victims of domestic abuse and homelessness during the coronavirus pandemic after recovering from the virus herself. The
India's population growth slows as world reaches 8 billion, Asia News,NEW DELHI – As the global population reaches eight billion, India, formerly a powerful driver of the number of people on the planet, is experiencing a marked slowdown. Falling fertility rates in the South Asian country have f
Apple introduces AI-based Genmoji on macOS,Apple introduced Genmoji with iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 which lets iPhone and iPad users create emojis using Apple Intelligence. The Genmoji feature is now …
Finland, Sweden set to join Nato as soon as summer, The Times reports, World News,Russia has made a \”massive strategic blunder\” as Finland and Sweden look poised to join Nato as early as the summer, The Times reported on Monday (April 11), citing officials. The United States officials said that Nato
Thai cave rescue: Elon Musk proposes mini-submarine to save trapped boys, Asia News,BANGKOK – American tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has proposed a mini-submarine to save the boys trapped inside a flooded Thai cave, floating the idea on social media while linking it to his space exploration business.
