Blade-wielding man arrested after stand-off with police in Boon Lay, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 52-year-old man carrying a bladed weapon was arrested in Boon Lay Drive on Tuesday (Jan 1) after a stand-off with the police. The police said they responded to a call for assistance at Block 191 Boon La
'A new life has come to us': Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin announce pregnancy, Entertainment News,The happy couple just got happier. In an Instagram post today (June 27), South Korean actress Son Ye-jin excitedly announced that she and her actor husband Hyun Bin are expecting their first child.
2 Singaporeans imprisoned for arranging sham marriage, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two Singaporean men have been jailed for arranging a marriage of convenience between a Singaporean man and a Chinese woman. Choo Yong Sheng and Yap Junlian, both aged 38, were convicted on Aug 4 and Aug 12 respectively
Unidentified intruder ejected from Olympic opening ceremony , Asia News,Pyeongchang, South Korea – A Korean intruder was tackled by Olympic security and thrown out of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics opening ceremony after attempting to accost two performers, organisers said on Friday. The unwanted g
Amir Khan is going back to his striking roots, Asia News,Singaporean striker Amir Khan heads into ONE: UNSTOPPABLE DREAMS looking to prove a point on home soil. Khan had a standout year in 2017, setting the record for the most KO finishes in ONE Championship history with seven, then defeated respect
Scrip dividend scheme: Why getting paid in shares is one wise investment move, Money News,Cash or shares — which would you pick for your dividends? Here’s what scrip dividends are and reasons for investors to choose either option. What’s the scrip dividend scheme? Some companies give out dividends t
Physics Nobel for laser pioneers includes first woman in 55 years, World News,STOCKHOLM/LONDON – A trio of American, French and Canadian scientists won the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physics on Tuesday for breakthroughs in laser technology that have turned light beams into precision tools for everything f
South Korean leader Moon Jae-in at UN repeats call for declaration to end Korean War, Asia News,UNITED NATIONS – South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday (Sept 21) addressed the UN General Assembly and repeated a call for a declaration to formally end the 1950-1953 Korean War. “I once again urge
Glow up with these exfoliating peel pads, Lifestyle News,If your skin is looking a little dull, it might be because of your lifestyle. But it could also because you’re not exfoliating enough. Exfoliation is a tried-and-true method of sloughing off dull, dead skin cells to reveal a healthy, glowing c
Jennifer Aniston not adopting a child, says representative, Entertainment News,Jennifer Aniston is not adopting a child, according to her representative. The Friends star was recently reported to be in the process of adopting a baby girl from an orphanage in Mexico, as it was claimed she would revea
Musk denies 'romantic' affair with Google co-founder Brin's wife, World News,Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk said late on Sunday (July 24) on Twitter that he and Google co-founder Sergey Brin remain friends and denied a report that he had been involved in an affair with Brin's wife Nico
Obesity in America: Why the Cost Is Greater Than We Realize – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,Obesity has long been labeled a personal health issue, a matter of diet, exercise, and willpower. But new data paints a much bigger, more sobering picture: obesity is shaping everything from our national economy to mili
Best Amazon Prime Video shows to watch in 2022, Entertainment News,There are so many streaming services and great shows available nowadays that it can be tough to choose what to watch. Amazon Prime Video is a streaming service that gives Amazon Prime subscribers access to a bevy of amazing shows bey
US charges 2 Chinese nationals with obstructing Huawei case, source says, World News,NEW YORK – US prosecutors said on Monday (Oct 24) they have charged two Chinese nationals with trying to obstruct prosecution of a Chinese telecommunications company that a person familiar with the matter identified
Indonesia to beef up patrols after China coastguard raises suspicion, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia will increase maritime security operations near some of its islands in the South China Sea after a Chinese coastguard vessel was spotted nearby, raising suspicions about its intentions, a senior secur
Britney Spears says her Instagram posts are not the reason her kids don't want to visit, Entertainment News,Britney Spears says her Instagram posts are not why her kids don't want to visit her. The Circus pop princess denied that her nude photos on social media are the reason her two sons
Vietnam picks ex-state security official Chinh as new PM, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam's National Assembly confirmed the nomination of Pham Minh Chinh, a career security official, as the Southeast Asian country's next prime minister at an official ceremony on Monday (April 5). Chinh, 62, was
Trio wins economics Nobel for science-based poverty fight, World News,STOCKHOLM – US-based economists Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer won the 2019 Nobel Economics Prize on Monday for work fighting poverty that has helped millions of children by favouring practical steps over theory
No takers for dishwasher job until this Singapore restaurant offers $3,500 monthly salary, Singapore News,Would you wash dishes for $3,500 a month? It is a pretty high salary for a blue-collar job but despite this very attractive offer, some F&B operators in Singapore are still struggling to fin
Sephora to shut US stores for day of diversity training after racial incident, World News,LVMH's Sephora beauty chain said it will close all its US stores, distribution centres and corporate offices on Wednesday to conduct diversity training for employees, a move that follows a racial incident
10 accessories to unleash full potential of your Apple iPhone 13, Digital News,Apple’s popular iPhone 13 series was released earlier this year, and as always, the iPhones are sleek marvels of modern technology. With this latest iteration, Apple has made incremental improvements to their smartphones,
Doctors probe whether Covid-19 is causing diabetes, World News,Mario Buelna, a healthy 28-year-old father, caught a fever and started having trouble breathing in June. He soon tested positive for Covid-19. Weeks later, after what had seemed like a recovery, he felt weak and started vomiting. At 3am
Moderna booster candidate shows strong response against Omicron subvariants, World News,Moderna Inc said on Wednesday (June 22) that an updated version of its Covid-19 vaccine designed to target the Omicron variant also generated a strong immune response against the fast-spreading Omicron subvariant
Eating super-hot chili could give you a 'thunderclap' headache, Health News,Eating super-hot chili peppers can have painful effects that extend beyond a blazing mouth, doctors warn. After downing a \”Carolina Reaper,\” billed as the world's hottest chili pepper at the time, a 34-year-ol
Suhaimi Yusof 'relives' his father's life acting in new Jack Neo movie The Diam Diam Era, Entertainment News,Growing up, our parents would often tell us stories about their lives in a different era, while the most we could do is imagine the hardships they went through. But for local a
9 most common relationship problems researchers have identified, Lifestyle News,Happy endings are normal in fairytales, but no one ever questions what happens after the hero, and the princess gets married. However, In reality, even the most romantic love stories encounter common relationship problem
Keanu Reeves could join Fast and Furious franchise, Entertainment News,Keanu Reeves could be about to appear in the Fast & Furious franchise. Hobbs & Shaw writer Chris Morgan revealed that there have been discussions with the star about taking on a new role in the action franchise. Morgan ad
New York rejects 11th parole bid of John Lennon's killer, World News,NEW YORK – The man who cut short the life and music of rock superstar John Lennon with a burst of bullets nearly 40 years ago lost his 11th bid to be freed from a sentence that could keep him behind bars for the rest of his li
Families tell of desperate searches after Mexico metro collapse kills at least 24, World News,Samuel Del Aguila's son was on his way home from his job at the airport in Mexico City on Monday (May 3) night when his family saw the first news reports about a deadly metro train accident. When 29-ye
7 Deepavali gift boxes to give friends and family when you can’t visit, Lifestyle News,Deepavali is right around the corner (Nov 4), and while it's disappointing that get-togethers seem unlikely due to the pandemic measures, you can still show your love for your family and friends through these
'Physically and mentally drained': Healthcare staff bemoan working conditions on Reddit as Covid-19 cases surge, Singapore News,The surge in Covid-19 cases – now in the thousands every day – has healthcare staff expressing discontent over working conditions in a Reddit thread with almost 2
The private life of 'actress' Sadako: Iconic ghost from The Ring starts YouTube channel, Entertainment News,She's crawled out of her well and television screen and into YouTube. Sadako Yamamura has returned and this time she's an aspiring vlogger. That's right, the ghost tha
US negotiators in Beijing for trade war talks, China News,US negotiators on Monday headed into talks with Chinese counterparts as the two countries seek a deal to end a trade war that has raised fears of global economic turmoil. The visiting delegation, led by Deputy US Trade Representative Jeffrey
Unfroggetable: Endangered Bolivian amphibians get long-awaited first date, World News,The fate of a species may just rest on this love story. Happily, the first date between Romeo, once the last-known Sehuencas water frog, and Juliet, who was discovered deep inside a Bolivian cloud forest in January
Virtual reality tools offer escape to blockaded Gaza youth, Asia News,GAZA — The owner of Gaza's first virtual reality gaming cafe is offering a fantasy world of action, music, and sports to young people who have grown up under the blockade. \”Often many of the youth who come here to play they l
Too much coffee could trigger migraines, Lifestyle News,A team of Harvard University scientists have studied the effects of coffee consumption on patients suffering from migraines in order to determine whether caffeine played a role in the triggering of headaches. Their study showed that the risk ri
Forget showering, it's eat or heat for shocked Europeans hit by energy crisis, World News,LONDON – No more ironing, limited oven use and showering at work – Europeans are trying to keep their energy use down but the bills keep climbing. As wholesale gas and electricity prices surge, millions of
Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad conferred honorary doctorate by NUS, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Sixty-five years after he graduated with a medical degree, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was back at his alma mater to receive an honorary doctorate in law. The National University of Singapore
Get Out!! Celebrate Christmas all year round at this German restaurant in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Get Out!! is a bi-weekly video series where our hosts go out and discover new things around Singapore. This week, Le En and Marcus head to a restaurant in Singapore where it feels like Christmas all y
Social media giants plan push-back on India's new regulations: Sources, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Global social media and technology giants are gearing up to fight sweeping new rules proposed by the Indian government that would require them to actively regulate content in one of the world's bi
Trump boasts of his \”great\” hair, dismissing speculation it might be a wig, World News,WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump took time on Monday (June 25) to boast of his \”great\” hair, the subject of long-running speculation it might be a wig. \”That's one of the great things I got. Everybody used
Can I get my house painted during pregnancy?: The risks of inhaling paint fumes while pregnant, Lifestyle News,With that adorable baby bump, comes immense responsibilities. While you take ample care about your food, rest and exercise, you also need to consider external factors. For instance, is it s
Donning elaborate robes, Japan's new imperial couple hold Shinto rite, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's new Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako donned traditional robes on Wednesday (May 8) for rituals in which he reported to Shinto gods the date of two important ceremonies later this year, inclu
Russia hammers Ukraine's Donetsk region after seizing Luhansk, World News,SLOVIANSK, Ukraine — Russian forces struck targets across Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Tuesday (July 5), a day after President Vladimir Putin declared victory in the neighbouring province of Luhansk after mont
Man caught sleeping with feet on bus seat but netizens are on his side, Singapore News,It's well-established that feet do not belong on bus seats but one man is getting a pass from Singaporean netizens after getting caught in the act. A photo of a man sleeping with his feet on a bus seat was po
What cancer can teach us about investing, Money News,Cancer and investing are topics that seem so distant. But you can learn a lot about something by studying other areas and finding parallels. There's an important lesson that cancer can teach us about investing. Simple way to win cancer Robert
K-drama queen Gong Hyo-jin dating singer Kevin Oh, Entertainment News,SEOUL – South Korean actress Gong Hyo-jin and Korean-American singer Kevin Oh have confirmed they are dating, although Gong did not say if marriage was on the cards. They were reacting to a report by South Korean media outlet Spor
Certis Cisco officer dies after being found with gunshot wound to his head in East Coast Park, Singapore News,A 42-year-old Certis Cisco officer was found with a gunshot wound to the head in East Coast Park on Saturday (Sept 19) morning. Police found the auxiliary police officer at about 6.15am near
'My eyes small but not sleeping': Private hire driver's passive-aggressive notes amuse passenger, Singapore News,A private hire driver here seems to have had just about enough of people giving him bad reviews without communicating with him first. In a Facebook post yesterday (May 26),
Jewel Changi Airport to open on April 17 with 280 shops and F&B outlets; public preview from April 11 to 16, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The much-anticipated Jewel Changi Airport, with more than 280 shops and food and beverage outlets, will open its doors to the world on April 17, 2019. Before the op
School closures will have little impact on Covid-19 control, review finds, World News,LONDON – School closures do not tend to help contain the spread of infections during outbreaks of disease such as Covid-19, but will have a big impact on how societies restart after lockdown, scientists said on Mon
What volunteering at a dog shelter taught me about being human, Lifestyle News,Growing up, I always wanted a pet. More specifically, I wanted a dog. After all, they are man's BFF. However, my family was against it so bo pian, no dog for me. The closest I got to any canine was through volunteeri
Madonna claims to have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies, Entertainment News,Madonna has claimed that she's tested positive for coronavirus antibodies. The 61-year-old pop icon – who has recently been on lockdown at her home in California – has revealed via an Instagram video that she
Severe Covid-19 may trigger autoimmune conditions; new variants cause more virus in the air, World News,The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that have yet to be certified by peer review. Sever
China satellite heralds first mission to dark side of Moon, China News,China launched on Monday a relay satellite that will allow a rover to communicate with the Earth from the far side of the Moon during an unprecedented mission later this year. The Queqiao (\”Magpie Bridge\”) satellite was blasted i
Factbox: 'You're fired!': how Trump has dismissed White House staff, World News,WASHINGTON – Before he became US president, Donald Trump was famous for dismissing contestants on his television show \”The Apprentice\” with a resounding \”You're fired!\” But at the White House, he has
AsiaOne Tries: Can hypnotherapy 'cure' Amanda Chaang's deepest fear?, Lifestyle News,Follow host and actress Amanda Chaang as she embarks on a journey to become the most ‘influential’ millennial in our new series, AsiaOne Tries. A little known fact about Amanda is that she's stru
63-year-old man found dead in Toa Payoh flat after neighbours detect foul stench , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 63-year-old man was found dead in his Toa Payoh flat on Sunday (Dec 26) after his neighbours detected a foul stench emanating from the unit, reported Shin Min Daily News on Monday (Dec 27)
Singtel to spend up to $413m to nudge up stake in India's Bharti Telecom , Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) said it would spend up to $413 million on shares in India's Bharti Telecom, lifting its stake slightly in the holding company for Bharti Airtel
The work-from-home godsend: Ergomeister FAEZ8ERG Ergonomic Office Chair review, Lifestyle News,While a fair number of us make our ways back to the office, the past year has exposed the limitations of our makeshift home offices. With eyes glued to the screen and bottoms to our chairs, it inevitably b
5 reasons why booking your post Covid-19 vacation today is a bad idea, Lifestyle News,For those who are used to travelling or had travel plans disrupted due to Covid-19 might be hit with a particularly strong case of wanderlust. As you stay home, you might come across several travel promotions that
Woman unhappy her boyfriend made her take the MRT, treated her to Haidilao , Singapore News,One man's trash is another man's treasure, or in this case, it's the other way around. A woman's anonymous complaint about her boyfriend giving her a Louis Vuitton wallet recently went vir
Virtual reality workouts are set to trend in 2021, Digital News,One of the best things that came out of 2020 has been the rise in participation of at-home fitness classes, and the realisation that there are truly no limits when it comes to keeping fit. (Translation: No excuses.) While there’s no sho
Russia pummels eastern towns in bid to encircle Ukraine forces, World News,KYIV – Russian forces stepped up their assault on the Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk on Saturday (May 28) after claiming to have captured the nearby rail hub of Lyman, as Kyiv intensified its calls for longer-range weaponr
Expert tips on how to keep your skin healthy and clear without professional help, Lifestyle News,With the circuit breaker measures in place, you now can't have your regular skincare treatments. That means no facials, no laser treatments, no Botox, and no spa visits during this period. So what n
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard indicted in US on sex trafficking charges, World News,WINNIPEG, Manitoba/NEW YORK – The Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was charged on Tuesday with sex trafficking, racketeering and other crimes targeting dozens of women and underage girls over a quarter centu
Armie Hammer reportedly checks into rehab, Entertainment News,Armie Hammer has reportedly checked into rehab. The Rebecca actor is said to have left the Cayman Islands, where he has spent much of the last year, to receive treatment to treat his \”drug, alcohol and sex issues\”, and has been staying at
Would you buy a Chinese electric sports car for $60k?, Lifestyle News,The earnestly and very literally named brand, Small Sports Car (SSC), has launched an electric two-seat sports car that it claims will act as a \”national sports car\” for China, with a price tag of around 300,000 yuan – the equival
Watch out for the croc: Netizens warn men fishing in canal after crocodile spotted in another canal at Choa Chu Kang, Singapore News,[UPDATE May 18, 7.46pm] Responding to AsiaOne’s queries, a spokesperson from PUB said that they did a quick check internally and they understand that the crocodile sig
Shazam now listens 'harder' and 'longer' to find more songs, Digital News,Popular music recognition app Shazam has just been updated to version 15.0. The latest version improves the app's ability to recognise songs by listening \”harder\” and for \”longer.\” For the most part, S
Jackie Chan carries Olympic torch atop Great Wall, Entertainment News,BEIJING – The Olympic torch relay began its second day on Thursday (Feb 3) atop the Great Wall, with Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan and Chinese Olympic medallists among those taking turns carrying the flame along a route shortened to
Malaysia’s Petronas to pay Sabah state $400 million in sales tax, Malaysia News,Malaysian state-owned energy giant Petronas is expected to pay the resource-rich state of Sabah 1.25 billion ringgit (S$400 million) in sales tax next year. Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Jeffrey Kitingan said the country’s
China truckers use fake travel records, 'clean' drivers to dodge Covid-19 rules, China News,BEIJING — Chinese truck drivers hoping to outwit Covid-19 inspectors are faking travel histories to get through checkpoints or avoid quarantine, state media reported, as weary citizens struggle with
Buyers shun major Malaysian palm oil producers after forced labour allegations, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Major palm oil buyers are seeking to block FGV Holdings and Sime Darby Plantations from their global supply chain after the United States banned imports from the two Malaysian producers, four
Ryan Gosling told Backstreet Boys they would never be successful, Entertainment News,Actor Ryan Gosling shared an apartment building with Backstreet Boys when they were starting their career, and he advised his pals to give up on their dreams of pop stardom because they weren't trying anything
North Korea says call to declare end of Korean War is premature, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's call to declare a formal end to the Korean War is premature as there is no guarantee it would lead to the withdrawal of the \”US hostile policy\” towards Pyongyang, North Korea state media KCNA report
'I used to hide he's my child': Liu Lingling feels guilty about having son at 50, Entertainment News,When a new life is brought into the world, it's usually a happy occasion — but for getai veteran Liu Lingling, she was in a state of disbelief when she became pregnant at age 50.
Daniel Craig: James Bond has been a 'wonderful experience', Entertainment News,Daniel Craig says being James Bond has been \”one of the best, most wonderful experiences\” of his life. The 51-year-old actor is set to appear in his fifth and final film in the 007 franchise when No Time To Die
Silver lining in the health crisis? Less food waste, World News,When the coronavirus pandemic forced Rohini Singh to work from her house, she realised the grocery bill was likely to rise since her family of three would be mostly eating at home. She also didn't want to waste food, with shelves i
Marvel Studios announces new lineup of Disney+ shows: Spider-Man, X-Men, Ironheart and more, Entertainment News,Looks like Marvel fans have a lot to be excited about. Marvel Studios just announced a lineup of new TV shows coming to Disney+, including new original series that have been kept secret fo
Skills Singaporeans learned in 2020, Lifestyle News,2020 might have disrupted our lives, but it didn’t stop us from learning new skills, especially since we were largely stuck at home, island-bound. We learned how to hold weddings over Zoom, how to be introverts during Phase 1, and how to keep our g
Apple announces new MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips,Apple held its ‘Unleashed’ Mac hardware event yesterday. The company announced completely redesigned MacBook Pro machines powered by new Apple Silicon …
UN racism expert slams Dutch burqa ban, World News,THE HAGUE – A UN racism expert on Monday (Oct 7) criticised a Dutch ban on the wearing of face-covering garments such as the burqa in public, saying the law had \”no place\” in a tolerant society. Tendayi Achiume, the UN Special Rapporteur on racism,
Tencent doubles stake in Ubisoft with $421 million investment, stabilises developer’s future, Digital News,The march of Tencent to become a bigger player in the gaming space continues, as Ubisoft has announced a €300 million (S$421 million) investment by the Chinese giants into the publisher of Assa
Gal Gadot to play Cleopatra in new film, Entertainment News,Gal Gadot has confirmed she's set to portray Cleopatra and she couldn't be \”more grateful\”. The 35-year-old actress already plays super heroine Wonder Women in Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman in 2017 and the upcoming Wonder Woman 1984
Critical Role’s first full-length Dungeons & Dragons campaign now available for pre-order, Digital News,Critical Role, the popular web series where professional voice actors play Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), made the classic tabletop role-playing game the coolest it has ever been. Matthew Merce
13 cult-Asian beauty products to achieve the au naturel look, Lifestyle News,The popularity of Asian skincare and makeup has grown exponentially over the past few years it is truly remarkable what an impact it has made. While Koreans tend to favour the \”glass skin\” complexion, the Japanese prefer a
Cat-and-mouse hijinks return in new Tom & Jerry movie, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – “Tom & Jerry,” the rambunctious cat and mouse duo that has entertained audiences since 1940, will appear in a new feature film that finds the cartoon characters threatening to disrupt a celebrity wedding at a
Enjoy $80 Off and Get a Back, Neck and Eye-Friendly Electric Standing Desk,Standing desks give you the option of working for longer without compromising your back, neck or eyes. Today, the Mr IRONSTONE 53 inch Electric Standing …
Police harassment of Chinese reporter sparks anger and apology, China News,BEIJING – A Chinese environmental journalist's account of police harassment while reporting on a chemical spill has sparked widespread condemnation online and an apology from the police. Chinese financial publication Cai
Thai students pose with 'dissidents' in graduation protest, Asia News,Some students at Thailand’s Thammasat University posed with cardboard cutouts of well-known critics of the monarchy on Saturday in a protest as King Maha Vajiralongkorn was to present degrees amid growing calls for royal
Man fined $300 after challenging Square 2 staff to fight, refusing to wear mask properly, Singapore News,Nearly a month since it became mandatory to wear a mask while out, some are still getting in trouble (and achieving internet notoriety) for refusing to comply. The latest in a string of mask-rela
Will more golf courses get redeveloped for housing?, Lifestyle News,When the news about Orto having to move out of its current premises to make way for housing came out, many people were not pleased. A lot have highlighted that Singapore doesn't have many recreational places like Orto. Some hav
US Southern Baptists release scathing report on sexual abuse, World News,ATLANTA – For decades, complaints of sex abuse by pastors and staff in the largest US Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention, were either ignored or covered up by top clergy, according to an internal report re
5 ways to optimise your CPF literacy (and learn to grow your money), Money News,Feel like you’ll have sufficient funds in your bank account when you retire? Probably not, if the Endowus Singapore Retirement Report 2021 is anything to go by. The survey not only found that 39 per cent of respondents a
Hong Kong parents rush to vaccinate children as Covid-19 surges, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong parents rushed children as young as three years old to vaccination centres this week as the government lowered the age limit for the shots and the deaths of two toddlers exacerbated concerns in a city s
Razer partners with Evil Geniuses to debut its first esports bootcamp in Singapore, Digital News,The landscape for esports in Southeast Asia is getting even more legit. Not only is esports included in the list of medal events in this year's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, but its competitive gamer
Coronavirus: Man runs ultra-marathon in apartment as China fights virus with exercise, China News,HONG KONG – A fanatical runner jogged the equivalent of an ultra-marathon inside his small apartment as people in virus-hit China desperately try to keep fit while cooped up indoors. The country is at t
It’s now possible to mute a WhatsApp chat forever, Digital News,It took many years and roughly a month of beta testing — but it’s finally here: You can now mute a chat forever in WhatsApp. Confirmed by WhatsApp over on Twitter, the ‘Always’ option (available on both the iOS and Android apps) will no
Loki shifts premiere date up to June 9, Entertainment News,Loki will now premiere two days earlier than planned on June 9. The upcoming Disney Plus series – which follows Tom Hiddleston as the villainous brother of Thor – was supposed to debut on the streaming service on Friday, June 11, but it has
Nat Ho lost his earnings from filming Tanglin in failed F&B businesses but he has 'no regrets', Entertainment News,When you pour your hard-earned money into a business and it goes poof, it's logical to feel regret or despondent. Not for local actor Nat Ho though. The 37-year-old went
Cruise ship reaches Norway port after near disaster, dramatic rescues, World News,OSLO – A luxury cruise ship that had set sail with almost 1,400 passengers and crew aboard arrived at a port in Norway on Sunday (March 24) after narrowly escaping disaster when its engines failed during a storm. The V
iPhone to Google Pixel WhatsApp chat transfer now available, Digital News,Google has announced that Whatsapp's chat history migration feature, allowing users to transfer chat history from iPhones to Pixel phones, will finally be made available to all Pixel phones. This was a feature that Samsun
China says WHO team probing Covid-19 origins to arrive on Jan 14, China News,BEIJING – Ten World Health Organisation (WHO) scientists will visit China from Thursday (Jan 14) to probe the origins of Covid-19, authorities said, more than a year after the pandemic began and amid accusations Beijing del
Meta sets Oct 11 for Connect event, teases new VR headset release, Digital News,Meta Platforms Inc will host its annual event on Oct 11 to showcase augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) offerings, and possibly release its much touted VR headset code-named Project Cambria. Chief Executive Officer Mar
Billy Porter feels free after revealing secret HIV diagnosis, Entertainment News,Billy Porter feels \”free\” after revealing his HIV diagnosis. The Pose star revealed last week he was diagnosed as HIV positive back in 2007, and has now said he feels like a weight has been lifted after keeping his cond
'I just froze': Sharon Au shares details of burglary with Jamie Chua, intends to stay in Paris for now, Entertainment News,Sharon Au has mostly kept mum about the details of the burglary in May, but the former actress and TV host finally opened up about the traumatic incident. Speaking wit
Mark Wiens and Zermatt Neo order 51 dishes at renowned nasi padang place – here's what they like, Lifestyle News,At its core, nasi padang is steamed rice accompanied by a host of delectable hearty pre-cooked dishes. Mixing and matching these dishes can be a fun experience given how many choices
DHL and Singapore Airlines ink new agreement to expand partnership, Singapore News,DHL Express has entered into a Crew and Maintenance agreement (CM) with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to deploy five Boeing 777 freighters. This agreement marks a further step in DHL Express' expansion of its intercon
He drives 8 hours for work every night – and says he won't trade it for a day job, Lifestyle News,Why I Do What I Do is an original AsiaOne series where we showcase people with uncommon professions and what it takes to get there. In Why I Do What I Do: After Dark, a five-part spin-off, we take
Singapore records 6,888 new Covid-19 cases; experts say spike in cases could be due to F1 Grand Prix, travel, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 6,888 new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday, a jump from the 2,587 new local cases the day before. There is usually a spike in case numbers on Tuesdays, du
9 Singapore restaurants with private dining rooms to impress your guests, Lifestyle News,It’s almost like dining in your own home. These top-notch restaurants offer private dining rooms perfect for meetings, parties, and birthday celebrations. *Covid Update: Remember to check ahead and make your res
With drones and tests, India battles to keep coronavirus out of Mumbai's slums, Asia News,MUMBAI – In an air-conditioned government building in Mumbai, a dozen officials are glued to a giant screen showing live drone and CCTV footage of crowded slums, the frontline in the city's battle to
Elon Musk takes 9% stake in Twitter to become top shareholder, Digital News,Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk on Monday (April 4) disclosed a 9.2 per cent stake in Twitter Inc, worth nearly US$3 billion (S$4.1 billion), making him the micro-blogging site's largest shareholder and triggering a rise of mo
From exoskeletons to education at CES, Digital News,LAS VEGAS – Exoskeletons to give wearers super-human strength and games to playfully teach children software skills for coding — such innovations were on display at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. MECHANICAL MUSCLE A Guardian XO exoskelet
WHO body says Covid-19 vaccines may need to be updated for Omicron, World News,GENEVA – A World Health Organisation technical body said on Tuesday (Jan 11) that current Covid-19 vaccines may need to be reworked to ensure they are effective against Omicron and future variants of the coronavirus. The
'Repeating' radio waves from deep space baffle scientists, World News,Astronomers in Canada have detected a mysterious volley of radio waves from far outside our galaxy, according to two studies published Wednesday in Nature. What corner of the universe these powerful waves come from and t
Couple jailed for 27 years each for scalding son, 5, to death, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In what prosecutors described as \”one of the worst cases of child abuse\”, a couple who repeatedly splashed hot water on their five-year-son until the boy died from his scald injuries were sentenced to jail on M
Discharged cases unlikely to be re-infected with coronavirus: Experts, Singapore News,None of the coronavirus patients discharged from hospitals here has shown evidence of re-infection, said a National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) senior consultant. \”Currently, our discharged patients remai
'3 checks in 10 minutes': Some confusion at hawker centres, coffee shops as stricter Covid-19 rules begin, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – New rules forbidding unvaccinated people from dining in at hawker centres and coffee shops that kicked in on Wednesday (Oct 13) have left some confused. Whe
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim set to meet king in bid to replace Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Malaysia News,Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet with the king on Tuesday to prove he had parliamentary support needed to replace Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Anwar added a fr
Biden says US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden said in an interview broadcast on Sunday (Sept 18) that US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, his most explicit statement so far on the issue. Asked
5 ways to turn that fight with your husband into a better marriage, Lifestyle News,CONFLICTS ARE NORMAL They're part of developing a relationship, explains Edmund Wong, general manager of Touch Community Services and a speaker with Marriage Central. But if you don't identify the real issue
WHO calls for trans fats to be eliminated within 5 years, Health News,GENEVA – The world could eliminate industrially-produced trans fats by 2023, the World Health Organisation said on Monday, unveiling a plan that it said would prevent 500,000 deaths per year from cardiovascular disease. Trans fats
Apple rolls out ‘Everyone but Jon Hamm’ Ad,Apple has shared a new Apple TV+ ad today, titled ‘Everyone but Jon Hamm’. The video is only a minute long and shows the Hollywood actor Jon Hamm browsing …
Get Merry Ready: Presents for your other half that will probably benefit you too , Lifestyle News,With the festive season just around the corner, AsiaOne and Jem are here to help you Get Merry Ready. From gift ideas for the loves of your life, to fashion tips to shine at any year-end party, stay tun
No joke: Man in India who disappeared after telling wife he had Covid-19 later found in girlfriend's home, Asia News,Get your dose of humorous and wacky stories that happened this week. Feigning a potentially life-threatening illness just to hide your extra-marital affair isn't the brighte
Ground control to Maezawa: SoftBank's Son speaks to orbiting protege, Asia News,TOKYO – SoftBank Group Corp founder and CEO Masayoshi Son said he spoke by phone to fashion magnate and protege Yusaku Maezawa, who is currently on a trip to the International Space Station. \”Maezawa called my mobil
First joint portrait of UK's Prince William and wife Kate released, World News,LONDON — A new portrait of Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate was released on Thursday (June 23), the first official artwork to feature the couple destined to be king and queen. The painting, by artist J
Fashion industry 'raping' women with sex-driven marketing, says Armani, Lifestyle News,Giorgio Armani accused the fashion industry on Friday of \”raping\” women with short-lived trends and sex-driven marketing as he presented his Emporio Armani line at Milan Fashion Week. \”I think it's
Blinding Lights dethrones The Twist as all-time No.1 Billboard single, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The Weeknd's hit single Blinding Lights has ousted Chubby Checkers 1960s hit The Twist as the all-time No 1 song on the Billboard single charts. Billboard said on Tuesday (Nov 24) that the Ca
France's Ernaux, who long scrutinised self, wins Nobel literature prize, World News,STOCKHOLM/PARIS – French author Annie Ernaux won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday for \”the courage and clinical acuity\” in her largely autobiographical books examining personal memory and social in
Greta Thunberg, German railway company in tweetstorm, World News,BERLIN – Climate activist Greta Thunberg and Germany's national railway company created a tweetstorm on Sunday (Dec 15) after she posted a photo of herself sitting on the floor of a train surrounded by lots of bags. The image has
Eleanor Lee: Why is it an insult if I turn out like my mother Quan Yi Fong?, Entertainment News,When she was a little girl growing up in a single-parent family, her mother was in a bad spot emotionally and got into some trouble, which was then splashed across headlines by the local media in a big wa
Sun, sea, sand and space as coronavirus empties Asia's beaches, Asia News,Just weeks ago, some visitors were complaining that Bali's famous sand and surf spot of Kuta Beach was way too busy. Now it is deserted, with access banned as part of measures to curb the spread of the new coronaviru
Game of Thrones star Kerry Ingram defends controversial ending, Entertainment News,Kerry Ingram has defended the controversial Game of Thrones ending. Longtime fans of the fantasy drama were unimpressed with how the epic historical fantasy series was wrapped up by showrunners David Benioff and D.B.
'I don't like feeling watched': Modern Family star Ariel Winter on leaving LA, Entertainment News,Ariel Winter did herself \”a service\” by leaving Los Angeles. The 24-year-old actress – who is best known for play Alex Dunphy in the ABC comedy series Modern Family – has moved to a new c
Singapore Mental Health Film Festival 2021 returns on May 22 with panel discussions, workshops, Lifestyle News,The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened concerns on mental health and a large number of Singaporeans are still challenged by it more than one year into the pandemic. Since its founding in 2018
Musk says excited by Twitter deal despite overpaying, World News,OAKLAND, Calif. – Elon Musk on Wednesday (Oct 10) said he was excited about his pending acquisition of Twitter Inc, although he and other investors were overpaying for the social media company. Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, was a
No tanks! HDB flat owner asked to remove glass fish tank installed on his doorstep, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Housing Board flat owner who converted the doorstep of his property into a fish tank for his koi carp has been asked to remove the unusual structure. The Tampines Street 41 resident had i
A next-generation Bioshock game is being developed by 2K Games, Digital News,Bioshock games have always been some of the most thoughtful and narrative-driven first-person shooters around. They have also been highly successful, so it's not a huge surprise that publisher 2K Games has another Bios
Small dinosaur fit for the living room to be sold at Paris auction, World News,PARIS — A small dinosaur skeleton will go on sale in Paris next month and is estimated to sell for between €400,000 and 500,000 (S$561,000 to S$702,000), auction house Giquello said. Unlike huge dinosaur skeletons sold at
Indonesia military to blame for 2014 Papua killings: Rights commission , Asia News,Indonesia's military shot dead four students in the country's restive Papua region during 2014 protests and carried out \”gross human rights violations\”, a commission investigating the uprising concluded Mond
Thai PM Prayut to stay in power another 2 years, his deputy says, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha will be in power two more years, his deputy and fellow coup leader said on Tuesday (Aug 9), as the main opposition party seeks a court ruling to remove the premier this month, a
American man shakes baby who suffers three heart attacks and two strokes, World News,A man was sentenced to a 22-year jail term after being convicted of killing a five-month-old girl in America. Mason Kamrowski, 20, pleaded guilty to the murder of Brynley Rachelle Rymer and was sentenced to jail for
Emergency tents erected outside Jakarta hospitals as virus cases surge, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia is shifting medical emergency units in Jakarta to tents outside hospitals to create more room for Covid-19 beds, the health minister said, as authorities scramble to boost hospital capacity amid a s
No joke: Indian woman books entire business class cabin to fly with her dog, Asia News,Having the means to fly business class is possibly a sign of bougie living. Some, however, can go one step further. News agency ANI reported that a woman in Mumbai booked the entire business class cabin on an Air
Creativity Is Key For Chris Ngimbi Against Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex, Asia News,When “The African Warrior” Chris Ngimbi steps into the ONE Championship cage at ONE: UNSTOPPABLE DREAMS, he’ll do so knowing he could take his career to new heights. Ngimbi will make his ONE debut in Singapore on Friday, 18
Adult Thais get $45 each to eat, shop and spend domestically, Asia News,Millions of Thais are enjoying a shopping spree thanks to an economic stimulus measure that has given every adult 1,000 baht (S$45) to be spent within the country by the end of the year. The Chim Shop Chai (Eat, Shop, Spend) pro
