19 million-dollar flats sold as HDB resale prices rise in June, Money News,SINGAPORE – The Housing Board resale market bounced back quickly last month, with prices continuing to climb and more flats changing hands as tightened Covid-19 measures were eased. HDB resale prices rose for the 12th straigh
From Yishun man to Singapore man: Benz Hui to apply for citizenship, Entertainment News,The experience of living in Yishun has not deterred Benz Hui from deciding to seek Singapore citizenship. \”Crazy,\” said the Hong Kong actor, when asked what he thought of the northern town's notoriety. Benz
Bitcoin recoups some losses in Asia after plunging on Chinese crackdown, Money News,HONG KONG, June 22 – Bitcoin regained some ground on Tuesday (June 22), a day after touching a two-week low after China’s central bank reaffirmed a crackdown on cryptocurrencies and restricted trading channels for Ch
Daily roundup: Driver cuts lanes without signalling then gestures angrily at Toa Payoh – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Mercedes driver cuts across 4 lanes without signalling then gestures angrily at biker at Jalan Toa Payoh A Merce
How Fann Wong, Zoe Tay and other celebs celebrated the new year, Entertainment News,Crossing into a new year is always such a special and joyous occasion as it opens up a whole calendar of possibilities and opportunities. Like us, celebrities welcomed 2021 with food, gatherings, celebrations and wel
Stray Kids announces February tour date for Singapore, Entertainment News,After the last two years of drought, concert season is once again upon us! The latest announcement comes from Stray Kids: the K-pop octet is coming to Singapore on Feb 5, 2023 as part of their Maniac World Tour. [embed]https:/
Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as government backs Beijing's planned security laws, Asia News,HONG KONG (REUTERS) – Hong Kong's security chief said \”terrorism\” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday (May 25) behind Beijing'
Taoists complain about Halloween costumes on Qoo10, website looking into issue, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – E-commerce website Qoo10 is looking into Halloween costumes depicting Taoist deities sold on its site, following concerns raised by devotees. Qoo10 said on Friday (Oct 25) that the company'
Best laundry services in Singapore , Lifestyle News,Looking for a laundry service to make your life easier? Here are some of the best laundry services in Singapore to wash your worries away. Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh linen? We do, but we also know that the smell of clean laundry comes at a
Valentine's Day experiences in Singapore 2020: Make it memorable with these date ideas, Lifestyle News,Love is in the air … along with a hefty dose of planning stress for some of us! If you're still fretting over how to pamper the king or queen of your heart this Valentine's Day, we&#
Daily roundup: Man accused of murdering Felicia Teo remanded for psychiatric evaluation — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Man accused of murdering Felicia Teo remanded for psychiatric evaluation Her disappearance was initially cl
Beyond Baby Shark: Creator of viral hit eyes China with dinosaurs, Asia News,SEOUL – The creator of the children's song \”Baby Shark,\” which has become a global phenomenon, says the firm is eyeing the Chinese market, where the tune did not quite catch on, with a brand new character featuring din
Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more mosquitoes, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From the high balcony of a Singapore public housing block, an environment official steadies his mosquito launcher, the latest contraption authorities have devised to combat a record outbreak of the tropical dis
Popiah King's son Ben Goi wanted to celebrate child's first birthday this week, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Businessman Ben Goi, son of Popiah King Sam Goi, died in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday morning (Feb 3) of a stroke that led to a brain haemorrhage. This was confirmed by the younger Mr Goi&#
Older owner of Ah Seng Durian gets 3 weeks' jail, fine for tax-related offences, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Shui Poh Sing, 60, who owns a business popularly known as Ah Seng Durian with his brother, was on Tuesday (May 7) sentenced to three weeks' jail and fined $5,000 for evading taxes. H
Doctor, 28, accused of taking upskirt videos of more than 480 women, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A doctor is accused of insulting the modesty of hundreds of women at various locations islandwide. Chu Ben Wee, who is now in remand, appeared in a district court via video link on Thursday (Dec 3). The 2
Buying properties in trust: What does it mean for property owners with children in light of the cooling measures?, Money News,Some people purchase properties to live in, while others buy them as investment pieces. For the latter, they usually have to contend with taxes and duties such as Additional
E-Junkies Episode 10: We chat about the Dee Kosh scandal, Jerry Yan's muscles, and the recent biggest entertainment news, Entertainment News,Catch trending showbiz news and gossip, movie and TV show recommendations, as well as behind-the-scenes insight with AsiaOne writers in our new entertainm
South Korea jails 3 Samsung executives over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean court on Monday (Dec 9) jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under factory floors at its biotech affiliate, in
Cleaner, 54, dies in Punggol HDB trash compactor, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 54-year-old cleaner was found dead in the central refuse chute compactor room of Block 623C in Punggol Central on Saturday (Oct 16) morning. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from the Singapore Civil
These star-studded motivational songs will help get you through the coronavirus outbreak, Entertainment News,The Covid-19 outbreak has taken the world by surprise, and not only have medical personnel stepped forward selflessly to tackle the crisis, but regular citizens have also banded together to h
BTS poster set sold for $150: Here's how much fans paid for unofficial merchandise , Entertainment News,BTS fans are hungry for merchandise, it seems. Twelve hours before the K-pop phenomenon was due to play to a 45,000-strong crowd on Saturday evening (Jan 19), concert venue National Stadium b
HDB flat pricing 101: How and why does HDB incur a deficit every year?, Money News,SINGAPORE – The Housing Board’s deficit nearly doubled to a record $4.367 billion in the financial year ended March 31, from $2.346 billion the year before. The higher deficit is largely due to more Build-To-Order (BT
Money confessions: Are joint savings accounts relationship wreckers or boosters?, Money News,Couples come forth and bare their thoughts on combining their money along with their lives. Many a quip have been made about marriage, or relationships in general, like ‘what’s yours is mine, what’s mine is
'Whatever happens in the lab stays in the lab': Former male teacher pleads guilty to molesting 13 teen boys, Singapore News,A former male school teacher admitted to molesting 13 boys over a span of three years in places including a school in central Singapore and a chalet. He touched the b
9 shows with amazing fashion to watch on Netflix, Lifestyle News,Although circuit breaker has ended and some of us might have gone back to work in the office, there's always time to catch these popular drama series that are available on Netflix. It's an absolute stress-relieving activity t
Singapore GE2020: Steps to keep voting safe for today's polls, Singapore News,Hand sanitisers and disposable gloves are in place at every polling station as more than 2.65 million voters head to the ballot box today to round off Singapore's remarkable Covid-19 election campaign by picking
