The Ascent gets most things right for an action-shooter game, but falls short for everything else, Digital News,Progression is a key part of enjoying games, and the heavy lifting is often done by making the player stronger through loot and levelling up. In order to do that, combat is a great way to
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro land Oct 13 in Singapore, start from $999, Digital News,All the tech giants have had their shot at showing off their shiny ungraded devices, and now it's Google's turn to join the fray. Less than a year after the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro arrived in Singapore, the Google P
How Vietnam's 'influencer' army wages information warfare on Facebook, Asia News,HANOI – In Vietnam, where the state is fighting a fierce online battle against political dissent, social media \”influencers\” are more likely to be soldiers than celebrities. Force 47, as the Vietnamese ar
Light show, live performances wow visitors as Istana opens to public at night for first time, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Scenes from the past and present lit up the Istana's facade on Sunday (Oct 6) night in a light show that narrated the story of the building's 150-year history. The show
Super Junior, Stray Kids and more coming to Singapore in November for new K-pop festival, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – The inaugural Kamp Singapore 2019 K-pop festival is happening on Nov 9 and 10 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. On Nov 9, South Korean boy group NCT 127, girl group GFriend, singer
Thailand's richest man, 12 others to build $9.3 billion high-speed rail linking 3 major airports, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) and 12 other companies were selected to build a US$6.8 billion (S$9.3 billion) high-speed train project that will link three major
Floods isolate Australian wheatbelt towns; Singapore joins rescue efforts, World News,SYDNEY — Hundreds of properties in Australia's southeast, scrubbed and cleaned two weeks ago after major flooding, were inundated again on Thursday (Nov 17) as officials issued fresh evacuation orders while Si
Lufthansa to resume flights to 20 destinations from mid-June, World News,Lufthansa, which is in talks with the German government over a 9 billion euro (S$13.9 billion) bailout, will resume flights to 20 destinations from mid-June, including some holiday hot-spots, a spokeswoman said on Sunday. The d
Malaysia holiday hotspot readies for reopening with tourism bubble, Malaysia News,LANGKAWI, Malaysia – Businesses at Malaysia's prime holiday destination are gearing up to welcome the return of tourists this week, as the country takes an early step towards recovery from a devastating coronaviru
Pope kisses feet of South Sudan leaders, urging them to keep the peace, World News,VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, in a dramatic gesture after an unprecedented retreat at the Vatican, knelt to kiss the feet of South Sudan's previously warring leaders on Thursday as he urged them to not return to a
Awesome radio app to keep Ah Gong, Ah Ma company, Lifestyle News,While most of us are starting to come to terms with the new normal, many others still have trouble coping with the Covid-19 pandemic, and all the safety measurements that come with it – most of all, the elderly. Our beloved seniors hav
Shaken by new coronavirus strain, world shuts the door on Britain, World News,DOVER, England – Countries across the globe shut their borders to Britain on Monday (Dec 22) due to fears about a highly infectious new coronavirus strain, causing travel chaos and raising the prospect of food shortages da
Driver charged over fatal Taiwan train derailment, Asia News,TAIPEI – A Taiwanese train driver was charged with negligent homicide on Thursday (June 6) over a derailment last year that killed 18 people, the island's deadliest rail accident for a quarter of a century. The crash on the scenic eas
Genshin Impact's Version 2.0 expansion adds a new region called Inazuma, Digital News,If it was even possible, Genshin Impact is getting bigger. Publisher miHoYo has announced that Genshin Impact’s upcoming Version 2.0 update The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia will launch on July 21, 20
Beijing-backed candidate announces bid to lead casino hub of Macau, Asia News,HONG KONG – The head of the legislature in Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, has formally declared his candidacy in the race to run the Chinese-controlled territory for the next five years. The political leader
Do you need a run-in period with your new car?, Lifestyle News,Congratulations on getting the keys to your new car! We know you're itching to take it for a spin but, before you speed off, bear in mind that you need to run-in your new car! The parts in your new car are in their new factory condi
Four dead as storm hits southern Philippines, Asia News,Manila – Four people were killed in the southern Philippines early Tuesday as a tropical storm unleashed heavy rain and triggered deadly landslides, police said. Tropical Storm Sanba slammed the east coast of the main southern island of Mindana
This one thing could be destroying your relationship with your child, Lifestyle News,In this digital age where far younger children are getting exposed to electronic devices, it is easy to assume that their use of technology on a regular basis is causing them to become aloof with people around them,
Top Heart Operations to Beat Heart Disease | Health Plus, Health News,The fact that the deaths of around a third of Singaporeans can be attributed to heart disease is a worrying statistic, but the good news is that there are several heart surgeries that have been proven effective against coronary ar
Amazon's free-to-play hero shooter Crucible drops May 20, Digital News,The hero-shooter genre just got a lot more congested with the addition of Crucible by Amazon Game Studios. And after just one trailer, players can expect to dive right in on May 20 for the PC. Reportedly in development since
Diana Ser shares tips on teaching kids financial responsibility, Lifestyle News,While the concept of money may be too difficult for kids to fully comprehend at such an early stage, it is still a parent’s responsibility to teach them as early as possible about financial literacy. Hence, many parents
The best gourmand scents to smell delicious all day, Lifestyle News,Gourmand fragrances tend to smell almost edible, usually featuring notes such as vanilla, caramel, almonds and so on. When the note break down looks more like a recipe for some sort of food, you have yourself a classic gourmand. Who
Gojek sees rise in food delivery but dip in rides across Southeast Asia due to Covid-19, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Indonesian ride-hailer and payments firm Gojek is experiencing a rise in food delivery orders but a fall in rides across South-East Asia, as it readies measures to help merchants and dri
10 things to know about talented Korean actor Woo Do-hwan, Entertainment News,Fans of The King: Eternal Monarch, have you been impressed by Woo Do-hwan’s acting? Acting as both Jo Eun-seob, the bubbly and carefree public service worker in the Republic of Korea and Jo Yeong, the cold and stoic Captai
Yanxi Palace star Lawrence Wong: 'No one ever thought that I'd make it big', Entertainment News,Prior to the hit Chinese drama Story of Yanxi Palace, Lawrence Wong was a relatively unfamiliar name to many. Now, the actor has 351,000 followers on Instagram and has endorsed many brands.
1-for-1 deals this Mother's Day, Singapore News,Although Burpple Beyond deals will be locked all day on Mother's Day (12 May) as per Rules of Use, you can still make full use of these 27 exclusive 1-for-1 deals to give your mom the treat she deserves! Join the #BurppleBeyond club to save ~
5 spooky tales from Singapore film sets that will give you the chills this Hungry Ghost Festival , Lifestyle News,Burning kim zua (offerings) shroud the neighbourhood in a hazy fog and a distinct chaota (burnt) smell fills the balmy air. Getai booths pop up around the heartlands, performers in iride
Philippines races to free 30 trapped in landslide: typhoon kills 7, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine rescue teams worked to free at least 30 people trapped under earth and rubble on Wednesday after a typhoon dumped heavy rainfall on a mountainous region, triggering floods and deadly landslides. Soldier
Japan bracing as strong typhoon heads for Tokyo, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan is bracing for heavy rains and high winds on Wednesday as a strong typhoon is forecast to make landfall near the capital of Tokyo, the latest storm to hit Japan in recent months. Typhoon \”Shanshan\”, a Chinese girl's name,
Notre Dame fire may have been caused by power fault or cigarette: Prosecutors, World News,PARIS – An electrical fault or a burning cigarette may have been responsible for the fire that gutted Notre-Dame Cathedral, French authorities investigating the cause of April's blaze said on Wednesday. Pa
Children asked to stay indoors after Bangkok issues air pollution warning, Asia News,Residents in Bangkok, one of the world's top tourist destinations, were warned on Thursday the city's air quality had hit dangerous levels just days after the country's pollution control agency appeal
Officials seek answers after blackout in New York's Manhattan, World News,NEW YORK – Government and utility officials were still searching for definite reasons on Sunday for a five-hour blackout in a large section of New York City's Manhattan borough that left 73,000 customers without powe
Asus debuts laptop with three screens and a full-sized mechanical keyboard, Digital News,Just a day before Computex 2019 in Taiwan opens to the public, Asus showed off some new hardware. The star of the show? The ZenBook Pro Duo complete with three displays — two of which are touch screens — and s
Kim Kardashian christens her children in Armenia, Entertainment News,ECHMIADZIN, Armenia – US reality television star Kim Kardashian baptised her children on Monday (Oct 7) during a visit to her ancestral homeland Armenia. Kardashian wore a tight-fitting beige dress and stopped to take pouting selfi
Delivery riders on Orchard pavement worry pedestrians, Singapore News,A retail manager has had several close shaves with food delivery riders on motorcycles on the pavement near his office at Wheelock Place in Orchard. And Mr Nick Smith, 36, who has been working in the area for about two years, is n
Up to 1,000 tourists stranded as cyclone's tail hits New Zealand, World News,WELLINGTON – Up to 1,000 tourists were stranded in New Zealand's Golden Bay Wednesday (Feb 21) after the remnants of Cyclone Gita buffeted the South Pacific nation, officials said. Authorities said they were consi
LG unveils dual-screen 5G smartphone and touts biometric breakthrough, Digital News,BARCELONA – South Korea's LG Electronics unveiled a 5G smartphone on Sunday with a dual screen, the latest handset maker to pitch a new design feature in an effort to revive flagging sales. The two screens on th
Japan's Shin multiverse brings Ultraman, Evangelion, Godzilla, and Kamen Rider together, Entertainment News,The concept of shared universes continues to grow across different franchises, with Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and various other Disney properties set to explore the vast possibilities. Takin
Usher in the Indian New Year with art jams, fun workshops and cultural shows, Lifestyle News,Usher in the Indian New Year this month alongside the various Indian sub-communities in Singapore, each of which has its own unique traditions and practices – The Tamil community observes Puthandu on the fir
Indian Kashmir formally ceases to be a state, Asia News,India's Muslim-majority region of Kashmir was formally divided on Thursday, almost three months after losing its autonomy in a move that triggered violence and stoked tensions with arch-rival Pakistan. The move, announced in early August w
