Hotel requests: What is the most outrageous thing you can ask for?, Lifestyle News,Hotels have a reputation for being very generous to guest requests. The more comfortable you can make a guest, the more likely a guest is to return. While they say money can't buy you happiness, well… let's
Messi signs $27 million deal to promote crypto fan token firm Socios, World News,DOHA – Lionel Messi has signed an agreement worth more than $20 million (S$27 million) to promote digital fan token company Socios.com, a source close to the deal told Reuters on Tuesday (March 29). Messi becomes the la
'I'm stressed because it was quite sudden': Some Marsiling HDB residents shocked by acquisition for Woodlands Checkpoint expansion, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – News that his four-room flat would be acquired came as a shock to retired technician Aluwi Mohammedan, who has been living in
Catcalls and jokes after Taiwan's 'regression calibration' for Covid-19 infection numbers, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan's abrupt decision to add 400 new domestic Covid-19 cases has prompted catcalls from opposition politicians and jokes online about fishy statistics, putting the gov
Section 377A to be repealed: MCI confirms its policies on LGBT content won't change, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Government policies on media content will not change with the impending repeal of the law that criminalises sex between men, said the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI)
Australia edge Tunisia to end 12-year wait for a win at World Cup, World News,Qatar, Nov 26 – Australia beat Tunisia 1-0 at the Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday to register their first World Cup victory in 12 years as they provisionally moved up to second in Group D behind reigning champions France. St
Hong Kong's strict quarantine rules threaten to erode allure of financial hub, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's government is facing growing pressure from business lobby groups to open borders or risk losing executives and investment as it shows no sign of easing one of the world's
Chinese state media target Macau's Suncity in online gambling report, Asia News,HONG KONG – Macau's biggest junket operator Suncity, which operates VIP gambling rooms around Asia, has raked in billions of dollars in online gaming and proxy betting, causing great harm to China's social
If marathons weren't hard enough already: Strap a tree to your back , World News,NAIROBI – This Sunday in South Africa, an accountant, an entrepreneur and a boxing executive are among 20 friends running the Cape Town marathon – with saplings strapped to their backs. The group are promoting the
'It's hard to understand and support emotionally': How Singaporeans with spouses who have family ties in Ukraine show their support, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After he finished work last week, Singaporean Lim Shengen was picking up food from McDonald's for his Ukrainian wife who
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk ready to date other people, Entertainment News,Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk are both ready to date other people. The 'A Star is Born' actor and the 33-year-old supermodel – who have two-year-old daughter Lea De Seine together – called time on their four-yea
Buckle Up: Nick Teo says marriage is on the cards but Hong Ling 'proposes' instead, Entertainment News,Are wedding bells ringing soon for Nick Teo and Hong Ling? \”Okay, I want to marry you,\” Hong Ling said, when her boyfriend Nick muttered under his breath that she didn't want to. Upo
Nissan's Ghosn claims innocence in first appearance since November arrest, World News,TOKYO – Ousted Nissan Motor Co Chairman Carlos Ghosn declared his innocence in his first public appearance since his arrest in November, telling a Tokyo court on Tuesday that he was wrongly accused of financia
Foxconn chairman Terry Gou hands over reins to new committee ahead of Taiwan presidential bid, Asia News,TAIPEI – Foxconn chairman Terry Gou said on Friday (June 21) that he will hand over the running of the world's largest electronics contract manufacturer to a new operations committee, as he
Is your 3-year-old hitting these 10 milestones?, Lifestyle News,Now that your child is a 3 year old and the toddler years are behind him, here are some of the important milestones he will achieve as a young preschooler. Celebrate them, but don't get too fussed if you don't see him progress
23 pieces of luggage, 450kg: Wu Chun and family move to China, Entertainment News,Former Fahrenheit member Wu Chun and his family have successfully completed their journey from Brunei to China, but this isn't just any tourist trip. For Wu Chun and his family, this trip signifies new beginnings
3-generation family rejects shelter provided by authorities, 'moves' to Changi Airport instead, Singapore News,[Update, Feb 27]: The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the Housing and Development Board (HDB) have responded to 'false allegations' made by a woman w
Deliveroo to give $18m worth of shares to all 2,000 of its employees, Business Wires News,Food delivery giant Deliveroo has just announced that it will make all its permanent staff shareholders in the company. This move, worth nearly £10 million (~S$18 million), will mean that the majority of the 2,
8 ways to deal with a difficult boss at work, Lifestyle News,A lousy boss can make your work life a living hell. After all, a popular saying goes: People don’t leave jobs, they leave managers. Not only do you feel undervalued and unmotivated when your employer is not up to the mark, the stress and d
Post-circuit breaker life: 3 dangerous mistakes to avoid, Lifestyle News,Shopping malls have been shuttered. Fitness studios closed. June 2, 2020 marked the official end of a nearly 8-week long Circuit Breaker, and many Singaporeans are eager to come out of isolation and take those first steps back
Hawaii volcano simmers ominously, experts warn it could blow again, World News,PAHOA, HAWAII – Hawaii residents drove through clouds of sulphur and over roads splitting open to make desperate and possibly last visits home on Tuesday (May 8) before another eruption by the Kilauea volcano, which has a
China downgrades Typhoon Chaba but heavy rain to fall in several provinces, China News,BEIJING —Typhoon Chaba weakened into a tropical depression, but it is still expected to bring heavy rain in the central and eastern part of China over the next few days as it moves northward, Chinese forecasters s
Singapore residents can each get 2 free reusable antimicrobial masks from June 29, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Residents of Singapore can each get two free reusable antimicrobial masks from Monday (June 29), thanks to Temasek Foundation. These can be collected from Monday 10am to 11.59pm on July 12 f
Why it could be dangerous to exercise with a face mask on, Lifestyle News,The coronavirus began to affect sporting events as early as January 30, when the Chinese Football Association announced it was delaying the start of the football season. Two months later it was revealed that the Tokyo Olympic
Property in Singapore: How do you spot a good buy, Lifestyle News,FOCUS ON ENTRY PRICE, NOT FUTURE SELLING PRICE Daniel Wong, associate group director at Propnex Realty, strongly advocates the position that property investment should not be a gamble. \”Many think that how much you make from a propert
Prince William shaves off hair, steals the internet's attention, World News,Britain's Prince William reportedly appeared with a new, close-shaven hairstyle on Thursday during his visit to the Evelina London Children's Hospital in London. The move garnered the attention and scrutiny of
New Zealand to ease coronavirus restrictions in Auckland and rest of the country, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the coronavirus restrictions in its biggest city Auckland will be eased, while all restrictions will be lifted in the rest of the country. Auckland
WHO approves Sinovac Covid shot in second Chinese milestone, World News,The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday (May 1) it has approved a Covid-19 vaccine made by Sinovac Biotech for emergency use listing, paving the way for a second Chinese shot to be used in poor countries. A WHO emerg
Book a Lamborghini drive through Singapore and other ultimate gifts to treat yo'self this Christmas , Lifestyle News,Just as the familiar Andy Williams jingle goes, 'tis truly is the most wonderful time of the year, and having an excuse to unleash your inner shopaholic is probably one of t
China to add 'Xi Jinping Thought' to national curriculum, China News,SHANGHAI – China will incorporate \”Xi Jinping Thought\” into its national curriculum to help \”establish Marxist belief\” in the country's youth, the education ministry said in new guidelines published on Tuesday (Aug 2
Did Rebecca Lim just forgive Ian Fang?, Entertainment News,Rebecca Lim updated her Instagram last night (May 22) at around 10pm, in what seems to be an encouragement to her rumoured beau, Ian Fang. Last week, Ian's steamy DMs with Carrie Wong were leaked and published, causing many to question
Facebook suspends app pre-installs on Huawei phones, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook Inc is no longer allowing pre-installation of its apps on Huawei phones, the latest blow for the Chinese tech giant as it struggles to keep its business afloat in the face of a US ban on its purchase of Americ
Microplastics may enter foodchain through mosquitoes, World News,Mosquito larvae have been observed ingesting microplastics that can be passed up the food chain, researchers said Wednesday, potentially uncovering a new way that the polluting particles could damage the environment.Microplastics — ti
Woman unable to move fingers after using mobile phone non-stop for a week, China News,You may want to stretch your fingers after reading this story. A woman in China recently learned a painful lesson when she suffered severe hand cramps after a week-long binge on her mobile phone. After taking a wee
Microsoft says Apple's move against Fortnite creator would hurt its games, Digital News,Microsoft Corp on Sunday said in a court filing that Apple Inc’s threat to cut off the creator of Fortnite from Apple’s developer tools would hurt Microsoft’s gaming business, as well as other game developer
Prince Charles rejects claim he queried skin tone of Harry and Meghan's child, World News,BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – Prince Charles' spokesman on Monday (Nov 29) rejected a claim made in a book that the heir to the British throne had questioned what the skin tone of Prince Harry and Meghan
Covid-19 in Singapore: A timeline of triumph, Singapore News,It's been 110 days since our lives were turned upside down by Covid-19, or, to be precise, since a 66-year-old Chinese national (a man who had travelled from Wuhan) tested positive for Covid-19 in Singapore on 23 Jan 2020 – and became
PS VR 2 launching February 2023 at $869, will cost more than elusive PlayStation 5, Digital News,When it comes to gaming tech, the prices are only ever going to go higher, and that has been proven right as Sony has now revealed the cost price and launch date of its upcoming PlayStation VR 2. The PS
BlizzCon 2019: What we know about Overwatch 2 in a nutshell, Digital News,As you might have noticed, BlizzCon 2019 is one for the history books. With every passing minute, it continues to pummel us with blockbuster releases and announcements…but we're loving every moment of it! [embed]https:/
Dream job: This Japanese man gets paid to do nothing, Asia News,TOKYO – Shoji Morimoto has what some would see as a dream job: he gets paid to do pretty much nothing. The 38-year-old Tokyo resident charges 10,000 yen ($99.83) an hour to accompany clients and simply exist as a companion. \”Basically,
Daily roundup: Donnie Yen nails 'Bottle Cap Challenge' blindfolded – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Donnie Yen nails 'Bottle Cap Challenge' blindfolded Hong Kong martial arts superstar Donnie Yen Tze-dan loves a
Woman and son locked out of Yishun flat by landlord, forced to spend night in stairwell, Singapore News,A woman and her son allegedly spent the night in a stairwell on Wednesday (April 6) after they were locked out of the house by their landlord. They had just moved in on March 20. Yu, a 51-year-old
ComfortDelGro investigating after MaxiCab driver allegedly parked illegally to eat nasi lemak, Singapore News,ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited is investigating an incident where a MaxiCab driver had allegedly parked illegally to eat nasi lemak. A video of the incident was published on Facebook page
British firm Prudential says to split into two, Business Wires News,LONDON – British financial services giant Prudential said Wednesday that it will split into two separate firms, in order to focus on strategic priorities in the various regions in which it operates. The demerger will create M&G Prud
Former Miss America Carlson named new chairperson after scandal , World News,Washington – Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson has been named the new chairperson of the Miss America beauty pageant, becoming the first former winner to lead the organisation following a scandal over lewd and sexist
Why Nathaniel Ho went back to school at 35, Entertainment News,Nathaniel Ho, better known as Nat Ho, is a familiar face on television. He first gained recognition as one of the top 30 contestants on the very first season of Singapore Idol. He then went on to acting, modelling and even becoming a bac
No grid girls, it's grid kids for Formula One, World News,PARIS – After announcing last week the demise of the 'grid girls' who graced the paddock in the lead-up to Formula One races, organisers unveiled a new initiative to involve children instead. World governing body the FIA said t
US actress Dakota Johnson needed therapy after horror film Suspiria, Entertainment News,VENICE – Actress Dakota Johnson admitted on Saturday (Sept 1) that she had to see a shrink after playing the lead in Oscar-winning director Luca Guadagnino's new horror flick, Suspiria. The star of the sado-
How much money can you really save pumping petrol in JB?, Lifestyle News,With the borders scheduled to reopen to traffic very shortly, there's online chatter amongst the motoring community about the prospect of hopping across the Causeway to top up their tanks. The voices have gotten ever loude
What's in a name? An angry spat between Harry, Meghan and the BBC, World News,Just days after the birth of their second child, named after Queen Elizabeth, Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have become embroiled in a spat with the BBC, along with a threat of legal action, over whe
Antibody levels in recovered Covid-19 patients decline quickly: Research, World News,Levels of an antibody found in recovered Covid-19 patients fell sharply in 2-3 months after infection for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, according to a Chinese study, raising questions about the length
