Japanese beer maker Asahi announces first price hikes in 14 years; shares jump, Money News,TOKYO — Shares in Asahi Group Holdings surged on Wednesday (April 27) after the Japanese beer maker announced its first price increases for canned beer in 14 years and a range of other price hikes to cope with
Uber eyes valuation topping $137b in IPO: sources, Business Wires News,New York – Uber is eyeing a valuation above $100 billion (S$137 billion) for its much-anticipated share offering due in 2019, which would be the biggest-ever in the tech sector, sources familiar with the plan said Tuesday. The so
Singaporean developer working on Diablo-like game inspired by SEA folklore, including Pontianaks, Digital News,As unwelcome as the current circumstances may be, Covid-19 has offered a chance for folks stuck at home to catch up on personal projects they might not have time to work on during normalcy.
The best non-alcoholic alternatives to wines, beers, and spirits to check out in 2021, Lifestyle News,Even the biggest of boozehounds (like us) might have many reasons to lay off the alcohol: Health concerns, pregnancy, or simply Dry January . Not imbibing, though, doesn’t mean you can’t indulge – n
In controversial shift, Japan aims to open door wider for foreign blue-collar workers, Asia News,TOKYO – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet approved draft legislation on Friday (Nov 2) to open the door to more overseas blue-collar workers in sectors grappling with labour shortages, a controver
Hard truths to keep Singapore's F&B going: Are all our restaurants worth saving?, Lifestyle News,A couple of weeks ago, a list of restaurants in Singapore that were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic made its rounds on social media. On that list included many familiar names – Salt Grill &am
Ki Residences review: Unblocked views, privacy, but you need a car (for now), Money News,Stacked rating: 74 per cent Unit Efficiency 4/5 Unit Size 3.5/5 Quality of Fittings 4/5 Design 4/5 Variety of Facilities 4.5/5 Quality of Facilities 4/5 Surrounding Amenities 3/5 Developer 4/5 Transport Links 2.
Taiwan drama: Actors Mars Ma and Hitomi Wang apologise for affair; Ma's wife seeks damages, Entertainment News,They played a couple in Taiwanese TV serial Great Times (2018 to 2019) – and continued playing the roles in private. On Thursday (Oct 3), actor Mars Ma and actress Hitomi Wang apologis
American YouTuber eats 'huat kueh' meant for praying to the dead while attempting $1 food challenge, Digital News,Can you find meals for a dollar or less in this concrete jungle? New York-based travel vlogger Bobby Briskey found himself hard-pressed to find the ultimate cheap eats while in
Microsoft granted license to resume selling software to Huawei, Digital News,Microsoft is now allowed to sell software to Huawei. In a statement to Bloomberg, a Microsoft spokesperson said that the U.S Department of Commerce granted the company's request for a license to export mass-market soft
Upgrading to a private property? 4 reasons why you should sell your existing property first before buying a new one, Money News,Moving from one home to another can be a cumbersome process. Besides the obvious inconvenience of having to renovate, pack and shift home, it’s also a process that has to b
Thieves grab precious jewels worth $1.5 billion in daring German museum heist, World News,DRESDEN – Thieves smashed display cases and grabbed priceless jewels from an eastern German museum in the early hours of Monday (Nov 25) in a lightning raid on one of Europe's greatest collections of treas
Singapore, Hong Kong threaten to retaliate over European Union’s tougher airport slot rules, Singapore News,Regulators in Asian hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong have threatened to retaliate against European Union plans to force airlines to start using take-off and landing slots frozen during the co
Coronavirus: 15 community cases reported on Thursday, all asymptomatic and were already on quarantine, Singapore News,[UPDATE: 11.45PM] The Ministry of Health has confirmed an additional 517 cases of Covid-19 infection in Singapore on Thursday (June 4), with 502 being Work Permit holders residing in
Trump to turn salesman-in-chief as Davos closes, World News,Davos, Switzerland – President Donald Trump will take a turn as America's salesman-in-chief Friday, trying to convince a sceptical band of the global great and good in Davos that he is good for business. The 71-year-old firebrand is ex
China steps up tech scrutiny with rules over unfair competition, critical data, China News,SHANGHAI – China moved on Tuesday (Aug 17) to tighten control of its technology sector, publishing detailed rules aimed at tackling unfair competition and companies' handling of critical data. Beijing has
21-year-old shows off $500k watch collection, netizens debate how he affords it, Lifestyle News,If you got it, flaunt it. For 21-year-old watch dealer Ben, 'it' comes in the form of a watch collection worth about half a million dollars. In a two-minute TikTok clip posted by user Koocester
How mobile phone insurance plans work – and whether they are worth paying for, Digital News,Mobile phones have increasingly become a vital part of our lives. From managing our appointments, accessing social media and the latest news, to taking photographs and keeping in touch with our friends and fa
5 cheap things Singaporeans buy overseas that end up being fake products, Lifestyle News,You might not be able to haggle for goods in Singapore the way you can in Thailand or Vietnam. But Singaporeans are consummate bargain-hunters. The world's our oyster when we're looking to pay less for
Courting startups: Singapore lines up funding to boost IPOs, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore government on Friday unveiled a S$1.5 billion fund as part of a package to attract listings to the city-state's stock exchange, aiming to boost its exposure to the region's booming tech se
UOB Priv Miles Credit Card review: Generous miles conversion for both local and overseas spending, Money News,The UOB Priv Miles Card is one of the best air miles credit cards in Singapore with high earn rates of $1 = 1.4 miles (local) and $1 = 2.4 miles (overseas). This is all the more impressive c
Pay extra for black carrot cake? Customer questions whether 50 cents to $1 'surcharge' is justified, Lifestyle News,It don't matter if it's black or white — carrot cake, that is. Or does it? Fried carrot cake is a well-loved Singapore hawker favourite which comes in two varieties
Google ties more work tools into Gmail, aiming to get ahead of Microsoft, Digital News,Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday its corporate Gmail customers would now be able to edit documents and other files without leaving the email service, as it aims to lure clients from rivals by making it
DBS profit soars 32% to a quarterly record on rising interest rates, Money News,DBS Group reported a forecast-beating 32 per cent jump in quarterly profit to a record high and gave a bullish outlook on Thursday (Nov 3) as higher interest rates boosted net interest margins at Southeast Asia's la
How to choose your material: SPC flooring, Lifestyle News,Rising in popularity in recent years, SPC flooring is sometimes seen as the V 2.0 of vinyl flooring. This novel invention is a product of ever-advancing technology. What is it made of, and how is it better than ordinary vinyl flooring? Let&#x
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
He turned his family's warehouse into Singapore's first bike cafe – it became profitable right off the bat, Business Wires News,People mostly remember Wheeler's Yard for its iconic floor-to-ceiling blue doors, which is arguably the most Instagrammed spot in Singapore. For those unacqu
Jumbo HDB flats: Are they worth the price you're paying?, Money News,Unless you’re living it up in a mega-mansion, homes in Singapore are hardly ever considered sprawling. Both economical and spacious, jumbo HDB flats could be the answer to your space woes. Let’s face it, spaciousness is not a
Huawei is the world's biggest smartphone maker in April, says report, Digital News,Huawei is apparently the world’s biggest smartphone maker in April 2020, according to this Gizmochina report that cited Counterpoint Research. In his mail to Gizmochina, Neil Shah, who is the Vice President of Re
Twitter expressed interest in buying TikTok's US operations: Sources, World News,NEW YORK – Twitter has approached TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to express interest in acquiring the US operations of the video-sharing app, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as experts rais
Turning vices into profits: Should you be investing in alcohol?, Lifestyle News,Typically, when people think of investing, the first thing that comes to mind is investing in stock, bonds and maybe gold. However, investing in tangible assets like art, real estate and even some unique options like han
Welcome 2021 in comfort and style with these luxurious sleepwear and homewear, Lifestyle News,We spend a third of our lives sleeping. This means that our sleepwear and homewear should be as comfortable and luxurious as possible so that we can maximise our rest time amidst our busy lives. Below, we h
Russian duo hail Stars Coffee as successor brand to Starbucks, World News,MOSCOW – A restaurateur and rapper duo unveiled Stars Coffee on Thursday (Aug 18) reopening the chain of coffee shops in Russia formerly owned by Starbucks Corp, the latest major company rebranding after a months-long Western
Here's what it's like to live in Skypark Residences at Sembawang, Money News,Situated in the northern region of Singapore, Skypark Residences takes pride in its approximately 1,250 square metres rooftop park – where this Executive Condominium actually got its name. Having TOP-ed in 2016, t
Birthday treats you need to take advantage of in Singapore 2021, Lifestyle News,Discounts and freebies galore on your very special day! Check out the latest birthday deals that come with your telco subscription, credit cards and many more. Let’s face it — we all love getting stuff on our birthday (i
