Thai police clash with protesters near PM's residence, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai police clashed with protesters near the residence of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Sunday (Aug 15) for a fifth time in the past week, with officers using water cannon and teargas against demonstrators hurling
Grumpy Malaysian boy trying to run away from home with a tent is the funniest thing we've seen today, Malaysia News,Raise your hands if you've ever tried to threaten your parents by running away from home. Now, raise your hands if you never had the courage to actually leave the house. Not
Irwell Hill Residences review: Surprisingly expansive grounds + good entry price, Money News,Score: 81 per cent Unit Efficiency 4.5/5 Unit Size 3/5 Quality of Fittings 4/5 Design 3/5 Variety of Facilities 3.5/5 Quality of Facilities 4.5/5 Surrounding Amenities 4.5/5 Developer 4.5/5 Transport Links 5
Is index investing really passive?, Money News,Wallstreet terms index investing as a passive strategy. But is investing in an index fund truly passive? Personally, I don’t think so. The finance community often use the term “passive investing” to apply to investing in index funds. But is investing in
Beijing extends work-from-home 'requirement' for millions as Covid-19 spreads, China News,BEIJING/SHANGHAI – The Chinese capital extended its work-from-home requirement for many of its 22 million residents to stem a Covid-19 outbreak, while Shanghai deployed more testing and curbs to hold
Trump-bashing gets physical at China tech show, China News,It might be the most low-tech item at a Shanghai consumer electronics fair, but a bash-able Donald Trump is eliciting perhaps the most physical reaction from visitors amid his tech-and-tariff war with China. A kiosk at the centre of the Cons
Meixin, Tasha Low and Richie Koh on the physical 'sacrifices' for their roles in local movie The Diam Diam Era, Entertainment News,When asked about her experience working with director Jack Neo in the new local film The Diam Diam Era, local actress Meixin jokingly said she \”regrets it\”. In
No blood moon, but one estate got treated to a nocturnal rainbow, Lifestyle News,Sian, no Super Flower Blood Moon last night Wednesday (May 26) cuz of cloud cover. But, hey, if you stay in the Jalan Batu neighbourhood (in Mountbatten, along the Geylang River), you might have been one of the lucky on
IU pushed by French influencer at Cannes, Jamie Lee Curtis sparks debate asking Korean actor to hold her handbag, D.P. season 2 adds new cast , Entertainment News,IU pushed by French influencer at 75th Cannes Film Festival [UPDATE: 6.33pm] The French influencer who pushed IU appears to have closed h
Chinese court rules against #MeToo plaintiff in high-profile case involving TV star Zhu Jun, China News,BEIJING – A Beijing court late on Tuesday (Sept 14) ruled against the plaintiff in a high-profile Chinese sexual harassment case, saying there was insufficient evidence to support her claims, a de
Secretlab's Magnus Desk gets new accessories, including a Nanoleaf RGB strip, Digital News,The Secretlab Magnus Metal Desk is a pretty unique product, to say the least, but a logical one seeing that the company it comes from has become notable for its gaming chairs. But while the Magnus isn
Make TraceTogether tokens mandatory only after distributing them to everyone, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Are there enough TraceTogether contact tracing tokens for everyone? Did the Government put the cart before the horse when it announced mandatory use of the system for checking in at all public venu
Lenovo Singapore hosted its first-ever all-female esports tournament over the weekend, Digital News,Lenovo Singapore hosted its first-ever all-female esports tournament over the weekend in Lenovo's Flagship store in Funan. Christened the Legion of Valkyries (LoV), this all-female semi-pro tourn
Taiwan to protect sovereignty with new submarines amid China tensions, Asia News,KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday vowed to defend the democratic island’s sovereignty with the construction of a new fleet of domestically-developed submarines, a key project supported by the
This Sengkang 4-room BTO has a casual-cool, black-and-white theme, Lifestyle News,For their design brief to interior designer Keith Low of Woodworks, the homeowners had three simple words: \”black and white\”. They left it to Keith to figure out the rest of the aesthetics of this four-room BTO flat in
Daily roundup: Get 10 free classes at Yoga Movement when you buy a 30-class pack — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Get 10 free classes at Yoga Movement when you buy a 30-class pack This works out to roughly $14 a class. Not too s
Climate-friendly cooling tech firm gets $68m from Goldman Sachs, Digital 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. Chemicals used in air conditioning, freezers and refrigerat
Daily roundup: Land transport measures during Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) period from July 22 to Aug 18 – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Land transport measures during Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) period from July 22 to Aug 18 Land
WhatsApp reportedly working on feature that self-destructs images and photos, Digital News,WhatsApp fan-website WABetaInfo dropped a spicy Tweet that detailed what the messaging app could be working on. According to their sources, WhatsApp is developing a feature where photos and images in their cha
Touring Sembawang waterfront landed houses and 9 landed living costs to note, Money News,Last week, I headed over to explore the waterfront landed homes at Pasir Ris. In short, I concluded that they are close to nature, have a beautiful waterfront but are a tad crowded (at least the nearby beach and
Geylang operations see dozens arrested, aged 16 to 94, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A week-long dragnet to clamp down on criminal activities in Geylang saw 89 people hauled up for various offences, the police said in a statement on Sunday (Dec 6) Among those nabbed were 62 men and 27 women, with the y
Singaporean author Sharon Wee claims celebrity chef Elizabeth Haigh plagiarised her cookbook, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – A London chef has had her cookbook pulled from circulation after claims that she plagiarised a Singaporean author, and others have since come forward with more allegations. Singap
Review: Gary's pairs traditional Italian flavours with Japanese influences at Rochester Park, Lifestyle News,A hot melting pot of blended cuisines and creativity, gourmands will find almost anything and everything they're looking for in Singapore. Charming us with old school hospitality, a
Canadian man accused of murdering Muslim family members to face terror charges , World News,A Canadian man who is accused of deliberately running over five members of a Muslim family with his truck, killing four of them, now faces terrorism charges in addition to counts of first-degree murder and at
Thinking out of the box: Japanese artist makes life-like cardboard sculptures, Asia News,TOKYO – Using a long pair of tweezers, Monami Ohno delicately places tiny cardboard \”scales\” on the legs of her sculpture of Godzilla, the giant reptile from the classic Japanese movie. Over the past decade, the
Colombia elects former guerrilla Petro as first leftist president, World News,BOGOTA/BUCARAMANGA – Leftist Gustavo Petro, a former member of the M-19 guerrilla movement, who has vowed profound social and economic change, won Colombia's presidency on Sunday (June 19), the first progressive to do
Salman Rushdie attack suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder, assault, World News,MAYVILLE, New York – The man accused of stabbing novelist Salman Rushdie last week in western New York pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder and assault charges on Thursday (Aug 18) and was held w
Swedish police arrest teenage boy for shopping centre shooting, World News,STOCKHOLM – Swedish police on Friday (Aug 19) arrested a teenage boy for killing one person and injuring another in a shooting at a shopping centre in the southern city of Malmo. A man died from his injuries and a woman is be
South Korean toilet turns excrement into power and digital currency, 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. ULSAN, South Korea – Using a toilet can pay for your coffe
Panicked traders step up forward Indian rice purchases after wheat export ban, Asia News,MUMBAI — India's surprise ban on wheat exports has prompted rice traders to increase purchases and place unusual orders for longer-dated deliveries, fearing the world's top rice exporter may restrict t
Hong Kong protesters smash Legco building glass door in fresh demonstrations, July 1 march rerouted, Asia News,HONG KONG – Armed with a metal cart and steel poles, protesters in Hong Kong rammed through a glass door and broke into Hong Kong's Legislative Council (Legco) building on Monday (July
Daily roundup: 'You Indians don't follow the rules': Man allegedly insists woman's baby wear a mask at Bedok Reservoir — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'You Indians don't follow the rules': Man alle
Turkey says it will defeat 'sea snot' outbreak in Marmara Sea, World 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. Turkey's environment minister pledged on Sunday
Cyclist swerves through traffic at River Valley, even takes hands off handlebar; police investigating, Singapore News,Rebellious or simply reckless? In a video uploaded on SG Road Vigilante's Facebook page on April 27, a man was captured on camera cycling through traffic on River Valley Road. I
Compilation of updated savings account interest rates amid Covid-19 recession (May 2020), Money News,In case you haven’t got the memo, the world is in recession. Last month, the US Federal Reserve slashed their rates to almost zero in a desperate bid to shore up their crashing economy. Singapore ban
World Cup stadium stands will be alcohol-free under Qatari curbs: Source, World News,DOHA – Qatar's World Cup stadium stands are set to be alcohol-free, with beer sales outside arenas only allowed before and after some matches, a source with knowledge of plans for the football tournament said.
Malaysian Twitter users slam wedding guest for leaving soiled diaper on plate, Malaysia News,Weddings should be joyous occasions. But this wedding guest crapped all over the celebration when they left a nasty souvenir for the couple. Twitter user Faqihuddin shared a picture of a soiled diaper on a p
The end of fish and chips? Rising prices threaten a British tradition, World News,WEST DRAYTON — At west London's Hooked Fish and Chips, Bally Singh is struggling to keep the tills ringing for a British tradition, with prices sky-rocketing for fish, potatoes, cooking oil and even the flour used
Palestinian baker keeps lion cubs as pets on Gaza rooftop, World News,KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip – On the roof of an apartment block in one of Gaza’s most crowded cities, two lion cubs prowl among the water tanks and dine on slaughtered chickens as children take selfies. It is a bizarre sight even in a
Daily roundup: Hong Kong primary school teacher driven to suicide by actions of principal, coroner rules — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Hong Kong primary school teacher driven to suicide by actions of principal, coroner rules Lam L
'My dream came true': Indian woman to revisit Pakistan home after 75 years, Asia News,LAHORE — When 92-year old Indian citizen Reena Varma visits her childhood home in Pakistan this week, for the first time in 75 years, she will be the only one of her family to make it back home since they
Man trolls 'sugar mummy' scammer who offered up to $7k a week, Singapore News,Hook up with an attractive older woman and get paid $7,000 a week? Instead of taking the bait on this sweet deal, hilarity ensued when one man decided to give a scammer a run for their money. Amos Heng took to Fa
8 Britons who breached Covid-19 measures on yacht off Lazarus Island fined, banned from working in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Eight British work pass holders who flouted Covid-19 rules when they took part in an unlawful gathering on a yacht off Lazarus Island last year have been banned fr
Is Domino's Pizza Inc a good investment?, Money News,Domino’s Pizza Inc shareholders have been massively rewarded over the past decade or so. Can the company continue to deliver? Many of us would have heard of Domino’s Pizza before but did you know that Domino’s has also been a great stock to o
3 easy analogies to understand the stock market, Money News,The word “analogy” is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as a “comparison between things that have similar features, often used to help explain a principle or idea.” It is a useful way for us to understand a topic that’s complicated or new
Unliveable Sydney homes going for millions in Australia housing boom, Money News,SYDNEY, June 23 – Sydney houses with crumbling walls, shredded ceilings, and bathrooms and kitchens stripped of fixtures are getting snapped up for millions as buyers try to grab a slice of Australia's soaring prop
Boy or girl? Jordan Chan and Cherrie Ying expecting baby No. 2, Entertainment News,Jordan Chan and Cherrie Ying's adorable family is set to grow as they welcome their second child next year. Jordan, 52, broke the news to fans that his wife had a bun in the oven on Dec 7, at the Taipei stop of h
I tried Fenty Beauty's new tinted moisturiser and my skin now loves me more for it, Lifestyle News,When it comes to makeup, I only have a keen interest in a few looks. And in the two decades that I’ve been wearing makeup, it has been my sole mission to perfect these three looks — the perfect wi
1,200-year-old remains of sacrificed adults, kids unearthed in Peru, World News,LIMA – Peruvian archeologists have unearthed eight children and 12 adults apparently sacrificed around 800-1,200 years ago, they said on Tuesday (Feb 22), in a major dig at the pre-Incan Cajamarquilla complex east of Lim
Now everyone can play affordable golf!, Business Wires News,15 July 2021 – Never mind if you're not a country club member! NTUC Club, the Singapore Golf Association (SGA), and the Singapore Professional Golfers’ Association (SPGA) are collaborating to make it possible for everyone to enjoy affo
New York exhibition celebrates David Bowie's 75th birth anniversary, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – A pop-up shop-cum-exhibition in New York is celebrating David Bowie on his upcoming 75th birth anniversary. Located in the Manhattan neighborhood of Soho where the British singer lived, the multim
Five Guys opens in Singapore: Are the $17 burgers and $10 milkshakes worth queuing for? Here's the verdict , Lifestyle News,American cult-favourite burger chain Five Guys' first-ever outlet in Singapore at Plaza Singapura opens tomorrow (Dec 16), the company confirmed during a media previe
Covid-shaming pits neighbour against neighbour in locked-down Shanghai, China News,SHANGHAI — The tensions of lockdown have exposed divisions among Shanghai residents, pitting young against old, locals against outsiders, and above all, Covid-negative against Covid-positive people. Shanghai's 25
Samsung's new debit card is Mastercard-branded and links with Samsung Pay, Digital News,Weeks after teasing an \”innovative debit card\”, Samsung today announced its foray into the virtual banking world with Samsung Money. In partnership with fintech company SoFi, Samsung Money combines a cash ma
Taiwan tests 'new model' as Covid-19 cases hit 80,000 a day from 15,000 for all of 2021, Asia News,TAIPEI — Billed a Covid-19 success story as its economy boomed through the pandemic, Taiwan is now battling a record wave of infections as it eases restrictions that had kept outbreaks at bay
TikTok makeup hacks that will change how you apply makeup, Lifestyle News,Among all social media platforms, TikTok is the one-stop place for makeup hacks to go viral. It’s not unusual for three or more to emerge every month. Many content creators share their tips and tricks every day while others tr
Best work laptops for your business trips, Digital News,Finding a personal laptop is pretty easy. Read some reviews, hit the stores or the online stores and pay for whichever fits your budget and serve its purpose the best. But a work laptop for your business trips? That is a tough nut to crack. Mos
Google Chrome now gives out badges to extensions that respect user privacy, Digital News,Starting today, Google Chrome will be giving out little badges for Chrome extensions that meet Google's guidelines on safer use. As shared in Google's blog post here, extensions found inside the Chrome
Google Maps now supports crowd predictions to make your daily commute less of a squeeze, Digital News,Google Maps has been updated to support crowd prediction (Google actually terms it as 'crowdedness predictions') as well as 'live traffic delays'. These new features will be roll
Daily roundup: Govt announces $1.1b Covid-19 relief package for companies and workers – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Govt announces $1.1b Covid-19 relief package for companies and workers The package will be funded by realloca
Sounds of Singapore: Charlie Puth to promote places such as Joo Chiat and Marina Bay in upcoming video, Entertainment News,American pop singer Charlie Puth will showcase the sights and sounds of Singapore in a partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB), as part of its SingapoReimagine campaign.
Daily roundup: Driver exits car after accident on PIE, gets hit by motorcycle — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Double whammy: Driver exits car after accident on PIE, gets hit by motorcycle It was a bad day for a 66-year-old driv
Bottomless brunch in Singapore: 5 ON 25 presents weekend dim sum champagne club, Lifestyle News,Earlier this year, Andaz Singapore welcomed new Chinese fine dining concept 5 ON 25 五悦亭) in the space previously occupied by casual Chinese diner Wok and Steam. Transformed by Hong Kong-based interior arc
US seeing more shipments of Australian meat tainted with faeces: Documents, World News,US food safety officials have blocked a rising number of meat shipments from Australia since 2019 due to faecal contamination, straining trade relations between the two countries, according to documents reviewed b
Flow of Ukrainian refugees testing limits of central Europe's capacity, World News,PRAGUE/WARSAW – Officials in Central Europe voiced concern on Sunday (March 20) that they were reaching capacity to comfortably house some of the nearly 3.5 million refugees who have fled Ukraine since Russia
80 Malaysian churches unite online to sing 'The Blessing' in 7 languages in viral video, Malaysia News,120 members from 80 Malaysian churches and Christian ministries across the country virtually joined together for a YouTube video last Friday (May 15) to sing a song of blessing for their
Restaurant review: Explore the culinary map of Asia with Coriander Leaf at Singapore Polo Club, Lifestyle News,In commemoration of Coriander Leaf ’s 20th anniversary, the beloved Pan-Asian restaurant at Chijmes has branched out with a second location at the Singapore Polo Club (SPC). Boasting flavou
4 essential tips to get your home ready for sale in 2021, Money News,I have to be brutally honest here. Your home is not the only one in the market. There are plenty of choices available and buyers can be nitpick on the smallest of issues and walk away. I have seen this happen dozens of times throug
First Apple store inside an airport complex to open this Saturday at Jewel Changi Airport, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Apple's second store in Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport opens on Saturday (July 13) at 10am and shoppers can expect to be greeted by staff who, between them, can speak 11 langua
Daily roundup: Guy's friends made a presentation to persuade his parents to let him join them on Phuket trip — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'A' for effort: This guy's friends want him to join them on Phuket
8 things you need to do after sex to avoid falling ill, Lifestyle News,After having sex, it can be tempting to remain in bed and bask in the afterglow until you fall asleep. However, if you don’t wash up after intercourse, you run the risk of getting unpleasant infections such as urinary tract infec
Defiance, tears, trepidation: Ukraine's capital awakens after Russian troops withdraw, World News,KYIV — Laden with bags, trolleys and the odd pet, Ukrainians are returning to the capital Kyiv, some tearful, others nervous about going home after Russian troops withdrew from the outskirts of the
Flighty Musk exposes Twitter's flaky governance, World News,NEW YORK – Twitter’s history is as rich in plot twists as a soap opera, but the short-lived episode of Elon Musk joining and then deciding not to join the social media firm’s board has once again exposed its flaky governance. The world
No hijab allowed? Woman questions policy for Malay cuisine course , Singapore News,A month after department store Tangs drew the ire of many — including President Halimah Yacob — for asking a promoter to remove her hijab, another local company is catching some heat for its no-headgear policy. Taking
Daily roundup: Dog left bleeding after getting stuck in Vivocity escalator – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Dog left bleeding after getting stuck in Vivocity escalator A weekend shopping mall jaunt with his dogs went awry for one pet
Chinese woman dies after years of eating just chilli and rice to save money, China News,Chilli, rice and the occasional steamed bun were all one woman ate for five years to save money for her brother's medical bills. But her selflessness had tragic consequences. Wu Huayan, 24, died in a hospita
Queen Elizabeth offers thanks as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin, World News,LONDON — Queen Elizabeth thanked all those involved in her Platinum Jubilee celebrations ahead of four days of pomp, parties, parades and public holidays to herald her record-breaking 70 years on the British throne. Mil
Daily roundup: 'Who are you?' Groomsman gets jail, caning for molesting and sexually assaulting bride on wedding night – and other top stories today, Singapore News,1. 'Who are you?' Groomsman gets jail, caning for molesting and sexually assaulting bride on wedding night A bride&
Naughty kitty? Woman recalls how cat falling into balcony drainage pipe gave her anxiety, Singapore News,A cautionary tale for all pet owners – curiosity almost killed this cat after it crawled into and found itself trapped inside a drainage pipe at an Aljunied condo. The ordeal lasted for more than
