What a global recession means for you and how to protect yourself, Money News,There’s no sugarcoating it: The Singapore economy has started to lose steam in recent months. In August 2022, the Ministry of Trade and Industry revised Singapore’s GDP forecast for 2022 to 3 – 4 per cent, down from the pr
Taiwan won't go into Shanghai-like lockdown, premier says, Asia News,TAIPEI — Taiwan will not go into a Shanghai-like lockdown to control a rise in domestic Covid-19 cases as the vast majority of those infected have no symptoms or show only minor symptoms, Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Saturda
King Charles pays tribute to his 'darling mama' in first address to nation, World News,LONDON – Britain’s King Charles paid a heartfelt tribute on Friday to his late “darling mama” Queen Elizabeth, and vowed to serve as monarch with “loyalty, respect and love” as she had done for more than
Indonesian forest fires putting 10 million children at risk: UN, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian forest fires are putting nearly 10 million children at risk from air pollution, the United Nations warned on Tuesday (Sept 24), as scientists said the blazes were releasing vast amounts of greenhouse gase
I tried an unagi sauce that's literally 147 years old at new Japanese dining concept Gochi, Lifestyle News,If you're working in the business district and sick of the usual lunch places, Gochi is a new dining concept space that brings together six popular Japanese food brands all under one
Singaporean sex predator targeted underage foreign girls since 17, Singapore News,Since he was just 17, a Singaporean sexual predator has been targeting girls of various nationalities from the comfort of his home. He befriended them based on common interests such as \”anime\” or \”cosplay\”, and then in
Indians living overseas hope renaming of Covid-19 variants will reduce stigma, Asia News,BANGALORE – Indians living overseas are hoping that the renaming of a coronavirus strain first identified in India will take away some of the stigma they have faced. What was officially a difficult jumble of num
Netflix's Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf movie gets a trailer and release date, Digital News,Witcher anime? Yes please. Netflix took to WitcherCon to reveal a trailer and release date for its upcoming animated film The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. The movie serves as a prequel to the series
Emily Blunt's first kiss at 13 was a 'horror show', Entertainment News,Emily Blunt's first kiss was a \”horror show\”. The A Quiet Place Part II star first locked lips with someone at her 13th birthday party, and has now confessed the kiss – which occurred with a boy named Ashley C
After Covid delay, World of Warcraft comes to life in a Czech forest, Digital News,Czech World of Warcraft fans donned costumes on Saturday to bring the massively popular online game to life, pushing ahead with a scaled-back festival after the coronavirus pandemic postponed the annual event earlier
Wuhan virus: Miriam Yeung's Feb 8 Singapore concert postponed until further notice, Health News,SINGAPORE – Hong Kong singer Miriam Yeung's upcoming concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium has been postponed as a result of the Wuhan virus outbreak in China. A new show date has not been set
Chris Pratt voicing Garfield after Mario, Entertainment News,Chris Pratt is slowly taking over the world of animation. The Guardians of the Galaxy actor is going to voice the lasagna-loving, Monday-hating feline Garfield in a new animated movie. Created by Jim Davis, Garfield first appeared in the c
Protesters in Thailand urge ASEAN leaders to ban trash imports, Asia News,BANGKOK – Protesters in Bangkok on Thursday (June 20) dumped plastic waste in front of a government building and called on South-east Asian leaders to ban imports of trash from developed countries. The protest comes ahead of a
Game Of Thrones breaks record with 32 Emmy nominations, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The divisive final season of Game Of Thrones smashed the record for most Primetime Emmy nominations by a drama series in a single year, earning a whopping 32 nods on Tuesday (July 16). HBO's fantasy epic en
PC players won't get PlayStation first-party games until a year after launch, Digital News,Console and PC gamers have always been divided by the platforms of choice, but that line has increasingly blurred as console makers look to a new market for their existing games. Microsoft has already bee
Follow these fashion Instagrammers for the ultimate outfit inspo, Lifestyle News,Diana Vreeland once said, \”The eye has to travel.\” In this day and age, one can take full advantage of this motto by plugging into social media to be visually inspired. Whether you appreciate minimalism or maximalism, y
Trilingual at 3: My daughter speaks Mandarin, English and Bahasa fluently. Here's how we did it, Lifestyle News,Here is a video of my daughter Shan presenting in Mandarin. Other than this, she can also speak English and Bahasa fluently. Here's How to teach your child 3 languages: &
The Chainsaw Man anime's bloody reveal trailer looks fantastic, Entertainment News,Get hyped. The animation studio MAPPA (Attack on Titan: The Final Season, Jujutsu Kaisen) has revealed a full trailer for its highly-anticipated Chainsaw Man anime adaptation, and it’s just as bloody as manga rea
'I would wake up every morning hysterical': Bella Hadid reveals more about battle with depression and anxiety, Entertainment News,Bella Hadid cried every day for three years. The 25-year-old model has battled depression and anxiety since her teens and she admitted she spent a lot of time w
Avengers actor Chris Evans and other stars praise 6-year-old who saved younger sister from charging dog, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Six-year-old Bridger Walker, who was mauled after shielding his four-year-old sister from a charging dog earlier this month, has caught the attention of celebriti
Ubisoft Singapore head responds to toxic culture and sexual harassment reports, as employment watchdog opens investigation, Digital News,After a lengthy expose by Kotaku on some rather questionable practices by Ubisoft Singapore, including sexual harassment by the former head of the well-known Frenc
Keanu Reeves’ dream MCU role matches a popular fancast, Entertainment News,The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has certainly grown over the years, with more fresh faces set to come onboard its league of superheroes and villains. Keanu Reeves is one megastar who has yet to join the roster, but fans h
May 2022 HDB BTO overview: Bukit Merah, Queenstown, Toa Payoh, Yishun and Jurong West, Money News,Towards the run-up to the Feb 2022 HDB BTO launch, we weren’t just anticipating the site plans, prices and names (will it contain “Parc” or “Residences”?) of the BTO projects. We were also looking forwa
Princess Diana musical to debut on Netflix before hitting Broadway, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – A new musical about Britain’s Princess Diana will be filmed without an audience and air on Netflix Inc in early 2021 before it debuts on Broadway, producers announced on Wednesday. The unusual arrang
Marcus Chin buys retirement home in Johor but he's not ready to retire yet, Entertainment News,Marcus Chin is at the age to retire but he's got no interest in doing so. In an interview with Shin Min Daily News yesterday (Oct 5), the 69-year-old veteran actor-getai performer revealed that h
Paul Dano's Riddler unmasks Robert Pattinson's Batman in new trailer, Entertainment News,In the upcoming The Batman directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson (Tenet) as the titular superhero, it seems like the Riddler, played by Paul Dano (Little Miss Sunshine), will uncover Ba
How teaching others has taken Christian Lee’s martial arts to a new level, Asia News,On Friday, 18 May in Singapore, Christian “The Warrior” Lee will share the spotlight with his world champion sister Angela, as he bids to claim a world title of his own at ONE: UNSTOPPABLE DREAMS. It also offers Lee
PSP's Tan Cheng Bock and SDP's Paul Tambyah trade fist bumps, disagree with PM Lee that opposition silent on Covid-19, Singapore News,Singapore Democratic Party's (SDP) Paul Tambyah and Progress Singapore Party's (PSP) Tan Cheng Bock have rebutted statements made by Prime Ministe
PN Balji: GE2020 has been a question of leadership, Singapore News,I must have read these words by the PM a zillion times: \”You have my word — together with my older colleagues like Teo Chee Hean and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, as well as the 4G ministers, I will see this through… I am determined to h
Who's top dog? Spain holds world contest, World News,LONDON – From small Dachshunds to huge Mastiffs, over 15,000 purebred dogs from dozens of countries barked and preened in Madrid on Thursday (June 23), vying for awards at the World Dog Show two years after the event was postponed in 2020 due
American adventurer completes solo trek across Antarctica, World News,WASHINGTON – An American adventurer has become the first person to complete a solo trek across Antarctica without assistance of any kind. Mr Colin O'Brady, 33, took 54 days to complete the nearly 1,600km crossing of the froze
'Trade wars are good,' Trump says, defying global concern over tariffs, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone on Friday, saying trade wars were good and easy to win, after his plan to put tariffs on steel and aluminium imports triggered threats of retaliat
Some Omicron sub-variants escaping antibodies from Sinopharm shot: Chinese study, China News,BEIJING — A small Chinese study detailed in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal showed neutralising antibodies against some Omicron sub-variants were largely undetectable after two doses of a Sinopharm Co
Hong Kong faces 24th weekend of protest after student's death, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong protesters are planning a 24th straight weekend of pro-democracy rallies, including inside shopping malls across the Chinese-ruled city on Sunday (Nov 10), some of which have started peacefully in re
David Blaine pulls off high flying balloon 'Ascension' stunt, Entertainment News,Daredevil David Blaine performed his latest stunt on Wednesday, ascending nearly 25,000 feet (7,600 metres) into the Arizona sky while hanging from a cluster of jumbo-sized balloons before parachuting safely b
Mother pleads guilty to slapping 23-month-old son who fell and hit head, resulting in cerebral palsy, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A mother who was frustrated with her 23-month-old son slapped him so hard that he fell over and hit his head on a metal table leg. This caused the boy to be so severely in
Philippines' Duterte does not have cancer: Acting interior minister, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte does not have cancer, the acting interior minister said on Tuesday, after the firebrand leader underwent tests in a private hospital. The public has been clamoring for in
'It's not safe out there': Woman says man masturbating in Punggol chased after her, Singapore News,While it's generally safe to be out and about solo late at night in Singapore, one woman, who goes by the name Valerie, found that one shouldn't take that for granted. This wom
Philippine news site chief and Duterte critic freed on bail after latest arrest, Asia News,MANILA – The head of a Philippine news website known for critical reports about President Rodrigo Duterte was freed on bail hours after she was re-arrested at a Manila airport on Friday on charges she had viol
National Day deals: Omakase at $57, 1-for-1 Boston lobster and more, Lifestyle News,To celebrate the Singapore's birthday on Aug 9, brands and F&B spots are rolling out fantastic dining and shopping deals. Scroll below for all the promos and exclusives, from groceries to a omasake dining de
Apple denied stay, must allow external payment options by Dec 9, Digital News,Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has dealt Apple a blow by denying its request for a delay on App Store rule changes. As a result, Apple must allow developers to implement third-party payment options by Dec 9. In October, Appl
Animals still a draw, despite shrinking crowds, says Chinese circus, China News,A crowd of just 10 people watched the endangered Siberian tiger roar on command on his hind legs and pounce through hoops inside the big top of the Chinese Prosperous Nation Circus Troupe. Lions and a young bear with a w
Injured South Korean fighter back from Ukraine faces investigation, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean volunteer fighter returned home from Ukraine on Friday (May 27) saying he had to recover from injuries and was ready to face a police investigation on suspicion of breaking the law by defying a gover
Netflix tests feature that could limit password sharing, Digital News,[BENGALURU] Netflix Inc is testing a feature that asks viewers to verify they share a household with the account holder, the company said on Thursday (March 11), a move that could lead to a clampdown on sharing of passwords. A sma
Check out this stylish bar on the edge of space, Lifestyle News,Pack your bags – space tourism is heating up yet again, even as regular tourism on Planet Earth gets back into gear with the turn of pandemic to endemic (fingers crossed). American tourism startup Space Perspective has just unveiled the
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Tiny Atacama skeleton was girl with bone disease: study, World News,Miami – The discovery in 2003 sparked international intrigue – a tiny, mummified skeleton with an alien-like head, tucked into a leather pouch found behind a church in the Atacama desert of Chile. The notion that it was an extra-ter
People over 60 almost 20 times as likely to die of Covid-19 as young people: Study, Asia News,The national Covid-19 task force has conducted a study into the Covid-19 mortality risks based on age and comorbidity factors. According to an analysis by a team of experts in the past five months, Covid-19
Adventures at home: Let's rediscover Sentosa, Lifestyle News,Sentosa has been the go-to holiday destination for generations of Singaporeans since the 1970s. Remember Fantasy Island, Underwater World, and riding the Monorail? Good times wei. But this island wasn’t always the idyllic getaway we k
All-natural and low-sugar: Kombucha takes the US by storm, Lifestyle News,The recent US kombucha craze has been fermenting for decades. All-natural, low-sugar, and packed with supposed health benefits, the once-niche drink has invaded grocery stores, supermarkets and cafes. US sales of the cloudy, b
Covid-19 likely to last till end-2020 at least: Experts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 is growing around the world, and as the epicentre of the outbreak shifts away from China, it is unlikely that the disease will taper off like SARS did, said experts on Mon
