Singapore's latest electric buses get tram-style pantograph charging , Singapore News,The LTA has announced that it has purchased an additional 20 single-deck electric buses from ST Engineering Mobility Services (STEMoS). The buses will be progressively deployed starting on Aug 25, 2021, on ser
1-for-1 bubble tea and ice cream at HeyTea's newest outlet at VivoCity, Lifestyle News,Bubble tea chain HeyTea Singapore is opening their fourth Singapore outlet at VivoCity on Jan 9 and to mark the occasion, there's a 1-for-1 deal on all their menu items from Jan 9 to 11. In addition to t
Egypt unveils 3000-year-old coffins in latest archaeological discovery, World News,CAIRO – Egypt has unveiled a significant new archaeological discovery at the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo, including 54 wooden coffins, many of which can be traced back 3000 years to the New Kingdom period. The f
How to cope if you lost your job during the Covid-19 crisis, Lifestyle News,Singapore isn't officially under lockdown-yet. However, with the temporary shuttering of bars, cinemas, nightclubs, theatres, and other entertainment venues, it might as well be. As a result, job losses have been mounti
Gifting dos and don'ts in each culture in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Because each culture in Singapore has its own set of rules and taboos when it comes to gifting. Follow this handy guide to prevent a faux pas! Chinese Culture Do: Flowers make great gifts, but be careful with the type of flower
Daily roundup: 19 million-dollar flats sold as HDB resale prices rise in June — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 19 million-dollar flats sold as HDB resale prices rise in June HDB resale prices rose for the 12th straight month, ad
Daily roundup: MP says 'right to disconnect' from work should be considered – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'Right to disconnect' from work should be considered, says MP Melvin Yong He urged the Government to con
Daily roundup: Eric Chou engaged to former news anchor 6 years his senior — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Eric Chou engaged to former news anchor 6 years his senior He may be dubbed “king of the lovelorn people” by the media but Tai
Daily roundup: This 25-year-old millionaire started her business with just $1,000 and a gut feeling – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. This 25-year-old millionaire started her business with just $1,000 and a gut feeling Now, after
Daily roundup: Man charged after allegedly offering nurse $50 to falsify vaccination record – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Man charged after allegedly offering nurse $50 to falsify vaccination record A 34-year-old man was on T
Daily roundup: Li Nanxing, managed by Vicki Zhao in China, says he's not affected by her being blacklisted – and other top stories today, Entertainment News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Li Nanxing, managed by Vicki Zhao in China, says he's not affected by her
Astronaut Barbie doll jets off on zero-gravity flight, World News,LONDON, Oct 4 – A Barbie doll version of Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has jetted off on a zero-gravity flight with the aim of inspiring young girls to consider a career in space and science, technology, maths and engineeri
Shanghai to lift 'unreasonable' curbs on firms, Beijing eases restrictions, China News,SHANGHAI/BEIJING — Shanghai said on Sunday (May 29) \”unreasonable\” curbs on businesses will be removed from June 1 as it looks to lift its Covid-19 lockdown, while Beijing reopened parts of its public tr
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
K-Pop? How about T-Pop? Thai artists shoot for global audience, Entertainment News,BANGKOK – Move over K-Pop. Here comes T-Pop. Thai female band Lyra, backed by the world’s biggest music label Universal Music Group (UMG), is hoping to harness its devoted fan base and match the success of South Korea
China's moon probe lands back on Earth: State media, China News,China’s Chang’e-5 moon probe has landed in the northern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia, the official Xinhua news agency reported, completing its return to Earth and bringing back the first lunar samples since the 1970s. The retur
Win Ron's Gone Wrong premiums!, Entertainment News,AsiaOne is giving away some sweet premiums to celebrate the release of Ron's Gone Wrong! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6idM2MvlFTk[/embed] Story synopsis: Ron's Gone Wrong tells the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-
Dyson's new Micro 1.5kg vacuum cleaner is perfect for post-vaccination sore arms, Digital News,Dyson has just launched a new compact lightweight vacuum cleaner called the Micro 1.5kg. So-called because – you guessed it – it weighs 1.5kg, this vacuum cleaner is perfect for readers who might not
6 things you must do if your child is entering Primary 1 in 2020, Lifestyle News,Shortly after scrambling to get a place in a primary school, your next concern would be how your child will adjust to Primary 1. This is a milestone in your child's academic journey. Primary school will be the plac
Astell & Kern offers its take on true wireless earbuds with the UW100, Digital News,Astell & Kern’s (AK) UW100 is another attempt to show that true wireless earbuds have a place amongst those who value audio quality. With its recognisable ‘light and shadow’ deco motif on a pentagonal shaped hous
Halo season 2 begins filming, adds Titans star Joseph Morgan as Colonel James Ackerson, Entertainment News,Master Chief is back in action. Paramount+ announced that the second season for its Halo series, based on the popular video game franchise of the same name, has begun filming after a successful
14 Father's Day gift ideas for every type of dad, Lifestyle News,With Father's Day coming up soon (June 19, to be exact), it's time to show our appreciation for Dad again. If you're thinking of pampering him this year but not sure where to start looking, we've curated a list
'It's unfair': British tourists fume as Portugal removed from safe travel list, World News,Tired of mixed messages, British sunseekers in Portugal reacted with fury and disbelief to their government's decision to reimpose a quarantine regime for travellers coming from the popular
How to keep your clothes mould free, Lifestyle News,With social distancing and WFH arrangements still in place (at least till June 1), half of your closet wouldn't see the light of day anytime soon. After all, our balmy weather would render most of us working in our comfy pyjamas (with the exce
Apple celebrates 40 years in Singapore, Digital News,Did you know Apple has had a presence in Singapore for four decades? Neither did I. In celebration of this milestone, the company dropped a release detailing some of its history here in Singapore and some of its milestones. Now, normally this isn’
No one likes a small phone? iPhone 12 Mini sales poorest of all new iPhones, Digital News,Apple thought people wanted a small phone and so it introduced the iPhone 12 Mini last year. It was a pocket rocket because apart from its smaller display and battery, it was identical in every other way to the
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
Sonia Sui's husband doesn't do any housework but she doesn't mind, Entertainment News,Fans of Taiwanese model-actress Sonia Sui are aware that she openly shares snippets of her family life on social media. The mother of three also often talks about the way she is raising her kids. How
New LEGO art line is the perfect geeky homage for pop culture icons, Digital News,Many geeks are fans of not just one intellectual property or hobby. And when the home slowly gets occupied with more statues, figures and posters of their favourite individuals from pop culture, space will no doubt be
Breast cancer myths and why they're absolutely false, Lifestyle News,Despite being one of the most common cancers, breast cancer is surrounded by many misconceptions. Dr Wong Chiung Ing, chair of the Breast Cancer Foundation Medical Advisory Panel and a medical oncologist at Parkway Cancer Cent
'I can't forgive her': Employers discover maid allegedly mixing pills with baby's milk, Singapore News,Concerned that their 10-month-old son was underweight, a couple decided to review the CCTV footage in his room — only to discover that their maid had allegedly been drugging the
Should you be stocking up for the coronavirus?, Lifestyle News,As the coronavirus pandemic continues its rapid spread globally and in Singapore, a growing number of governments – including Italy, Spain, Philippines, and Malaysia – have imposed lockdowns like the ones first introduced in Wuhan. Given
Mum and co-founder of Lunch Actually Singapore tested positive for Covid-19, Singapore News,\”I am case 667. No, this is not a belated April's Fool joke,\” was what Violet Lim, Co-founder of Lunch Actually-one of Asia's leading online dating services-started off in her recent Facebook post,
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
Pedestrian, 53, dies 5 days after getting hit by cyclist along Sims Avenue, Singapore News,Following the fatal collision between a 65-year-old cyclist and a personal mobility device (PMD) rider, yet another pedestrian has died after a cyclist knocked him over. Chew Fook Yew, 53, had been crossing th
Daily roundup: Singapore blogger crowdfunds $99k to pay PM damages in defamation case — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Singapore blogger crowdfunds $99k to pay PM damages in defamation case Leong made the announcement on Faceboo
Pregnant US woman passes maternal antibodies and vaccine immunity to baby, Lifestyle News,While there's been some apprehension among pregnant women over taking the Covid-19 vaccine during their gestation period, some women have let science take the lead and got their jabs already. It also helps
We walked with a baby T-Rex for 10 minutes and found out how tough it is to be a dinosaur, Lifestyle News,\”I get to wake up and say 'I'm a dinosaur today!\” For Matt Olver, that's the greatest perk of his job. Olver, 43, has been a suit performer for the most part of the last 10 years.
Gojek driver mocks Tamil language during dispute with passenger over pickup location, Singapore News,With their Gojek ride nowhere in sight, a passenger called the driver to ask him where he was, only to be taunted with offensive remarks. The passenger, Instagram user Decibels_ilu, posted a video re
Russia promises 'silence' for Ukrainians to flee battered cities, World News,WASHINGTON/LVIV, Ukraine – Russia said it is ready to provide humanitarian corridors on Wednesday (March 9) for people fleeing Kyiv and four other Ukrainian cities, as the number of refugees created by the biggest
Italian hospital uses CT scan to unveil secrets of Egyptian mummy, World News,BERGAMO, Italy – Ancient Egypt met modern medical technology when a mummy underwent a CT scan at an Italian hospital as part of a research project to discover its secrets. The mummy of Ankhekhonsu, an ancient Egyptian prie
Daily roundup: 5 cluster housing projects with units at $2m or under — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 5 cluster housing projects with units at $2m or under Cluster housing provide the conveniences (and savings) of communal facilities
Gossip mill: Constance Song, 45, expecting baby number 2 — and other entertainment news this week, Entertainment News,Constance Song, 45, expecting baby number 2 Congratulations to Constance Song! It was recently revealed that the local actress is six months pregnant with a girl due next March. The
Long queues at bubble tea shops after more businesses told to close by midnight under stricter Covid-19 measures, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Long queues have been spotted at bubble tea shops across many parts of the island as Singaporeans try to get their last fix of the sugary beverage before the s
Look cool when you 'pong' this CNY with mahjong-themed clothes and accessories, including a mahjong tile face mask, Lifestyle News,Apart from reunion dinners, lo hei and the exchanging of red packets, one activity that can't be left out whenever Chinese New Year rolls around is mahjon
Daily roundup: A first look at Jeanette Aw's new pastry shop – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. A first look at Jeanette Aw's new pastry shop Behind the glass facade, there’s also what looks like a whimsical art piece of her
7 killed, many injured in blast in Bangladesh, Asia News,DHAKA, June 28 – At least seven people were killed and more than 50 people were injured in an explosion in the Bangladeshi capital late on Sunday (June 27), police said. The cause of the blast, which occurred on the ground floor of a three-sto
5 things to do this week: Nov 15 to 21, 2021, Lifestyle News,The third week of November boasts an exciting array of activities — a development we’ve been long awaiting. From exhibitions about your favourite Disney characters to pottery festivals, thought-provoking dance performances and more, let us
Editor's picks: Sunglasses for every personality, Lifestyle News,The eyes are the windows to the soul, which is why we have to protect them at all costs. The UV rays of the sun not only damage the skin but can also deal a hefty blow to our corneas. Investing in a good pair of sunnies can help p
Argentina VP unharmed after man points gun at her in a crowd, World News,BUENOS AIRES – Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was unharmed on Thursday (Sept 1) when a man with a loaded gun tried to shoot her but the gun did not go off, officials said. The attack underscores
5 fun things to check out this F1 weekend 2022, Lifestyle News,With Formula One returning to Singapore after a two-year hiatus, we bring you the top five things to check out during this build-up to the races this weekend. Challenge Accepted by Hot Wheels When: Sept 23 – Oct 2 Where: Orchard Road, Ou
Daily roundup: Quarantined Chinese woman watches on CCTV as pet dog beaten to death — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Quarantined Chinese woman watches on CCTV as pet dog beaten to death “The dog ran into another room and out of
'Hopefully I'll be able to return to Singapore': Travellers in Europe, Australia and beyond share their anxiety over Omicron, Lifestyle News,When the Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) were announced a few months back, Keith Lim didn't hesitate to book himself a plane ticket. But just
Meta Platforms' Sheryl Sandberg to leave after 14 years, Digital News,Meta Platforms Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, whose close partnership with Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg powered the growth of the world's biggest social network, is leaving the company after 14 y
Daily roundup: Govt to table Bill making provisions for holding a safe election amid Covid-19 outbreak – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Govt to table Bill making provisions for holding a safe election amid Covid-19 outbreak Bill will
PMD user allegedly hogs wheelchair space on MRT train, ignores wheelchair-bound commuter, Singapore News,Some can't live without them, some can't live with them. We're talking about Personal Mobility Devices (PMD). For one wheelchair-bound woman, it meant her dedicated space on the tr
US condemns 'barbaric' attack on Ukraine children's hospital, World News,LVIV, Ukraine – Ukrainian's president accused Russia of carrying out genocide after officials said Russian aircraft bombed a children's hospital on Wednesday (March 9), burying patients in rubble despit
Daily roundup: SBS bus captain helps python cross road safely – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. SBS bus captain helps python cross road safely Most would have stepped on the accelerator and sped away from this scene, but not Avtar – h
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power uses practical effects and has female orcs, Entertainment News,Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will go back to Peter Jackson's original trilogy by relying predominantly on practical effects and prosthetics instead of computer-gen
Man, 73, dies after being dragged 30m by taxi along North Bridge Road, Singapore News,A man's nightly supper trip at a nearby coffee shop went awry when a taxi hit the man, and then allegedly dragged him for 30m along North Bridge Road. The 73-year-old man, who used a walking stick, was crossin
9 flared trousers and jeans to make you look slimmer and taller, Lifestyle News,One thing we especially love about fashion is the ability to create an illusion. In this article, for example, we’re showcasing flared trousers and jeans , which have the ability to make the wearer look simultaneously sl
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
Condor Heroes star Carman Lee, 52, flaunts defined abs, Entertainment News,Hong Kong actress Carman Lee Yeuk-tung wants fans to know — she's not \”too skinny\”, she's strong. Carman, 52, best known for playing Xiaolongnü, or Little Dragon Maiden, in the 1995 martial arts drama The Return of
Daily roundup: Couple overhauls 2-storey Jalan Besar penthouse – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Couple overhauls 2-storey Jalan Besar penthouse, converts master bedroom into bar with beer-on-tap IT professional Lendl Chong (47)
Bezos, Branson and Musk: Who is winning the space tourism race?, World News,July 6 – Three billionaire entrepreneurs – Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson – are each vying to usher in a new era of private commercial space travel. Here is how their rival ventures compare in the race to open up
Circles.Life gamifies rewards programme with bill waivers and data bonuses, Digital News,Circles.Life launched a gamified rewards platform for its users yesterday (Oct 5, 2020). The rewards platform, called Quests, awards users with waivers and free add-ons, depending on the user's activity lev
Daily roundup: La La Land actress Emma Stone is preggers with first child — and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. La La Land actress Emma Stone is preggers with first child The 32-year-old Hollywood actress can be seen cradling her baby bu
September school holiday activities for the family at Science Centre Singapore, Lifestyle News,This Saturday (5 Sept) marks the start of the much-awaited September school holidays! Parents who are seeking to entertain their kids, look no further as the Science Centre Singapore is bringing up a lineu
Daily roundup: Form your own social bubble to keep your family safe from Covid-19, says NCID director – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Form your own social bubble to keep your family safe from Covid-19: NCID director The nation'
Many people abandoning pets as they leave Hong Kong over Covid-19 rules, China News,HONG KONG – At Hong Kong Dog Rescue, Ms Eva Sit kneels and calls over to her the shelter's most recent residents, \”friendly and goofy\” Cassius and \”shy\” Roxy, two mixed-breed dogs left behind by their emigrating
Daily roundup: How much do you really need to buy your first condominium – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. How much do you really need to buy your first condominium in Singapore? Here's all the information you need about tha
Millions tested in Shanghai as China grapples Covid-19 resurgence, China News,Millions of people in Shanghai queued for a third day of mass Covid-19 testing on Thursday (July 7) as authorities in several Chinese cities scrambled to stamp out new outbreaks that have rekindled worries about growth in
These nude eyeshadow palettes come with pretty, complementary colours to elevate your makeup, Lifestyle News,Nude makeup is often thought of as the quiet folks at a party – pleasant, but not terribly exciting. Well, not anymore. Going by these latest eyeshadow palettes, nude colours are no longer pu
A checklist if you plan on driving into Malaysia, Lifestyle News,On April 1, our land borders with Malaysia will finally reopen after two years. Time to reunite with friends and relatives, makan to our stomach’s content, and satiate our long-suppressed wanderlust. The best part: unlike taking flight
The New Industrial Style: 7 homes in Singapore that underwent an Industrial Revolution, Lifestyle News,Back in 2018, we started a poll to ask you guys if the industrial style was still in or it was out. Dominating our shores for a rather large number of years with a peak around 2015-16, the once-pop
French rescuers rig crane to help obese man stuck in home, World News,PERPIGNAN, France – French rescuers had to go to extremes to evacuate a man suffering from morbid obesity from his flat on Tuesday (Dec 1), after he was immobilised in his home following an accident last year. Some 50 rescuers and
Feuding princes to reunite for unveiling of Diana statue in London, World News,LONDON, June 28 – Britain's feuding princes, William and Harry, will put their differences aside on Thursday (June 24) to attend the unveiling of a statue to their late mother Princess Diana on what would have been h
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
Daily roundup: China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu — and other top stories today, China News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu A 41-year-old man in China's eastern province of Jiangsu has been confirmed as th
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
Score a 60cm plushie of K-drama hunks Cha Eun-woo or Hwang In-youp, here's how, Entertainment News,Some people (specifically your better half) are going to roll their eyes, but at such moments, we suggest going with your deepest desires. Because very soon, you'll be able to hug K-drama hot
Daily roundup: Dream Cruises' World Dream to cease operations; company currently assessing its ability to offer refunds — and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Dream Cruises' World Dream to cease operations; company currently ass
Taobao launches new ranking system to better promote young creative entrepreneurs, Digital News,Anyone who loves to partake in online shopping will be more than familiar with Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao. One can find almost anything they need there, from clothes, to makeup, to even treats for
10 breakfast nook ideas to make mornings easier, Lifestyle News,If you are not a morning person, you will empathise with the pain of having to wake up early. But what if there's a cosy breakfast nook waiting for you when you wake up, a place to sip your cup of joe while enjoying the morning qui
Xiaomi's new foldable smartphone patent packs three displays together, Digital News,A Xiaomi patent spotted by LetsGoDigital revealed that the Chinese smartphone company is working on a triple-fold smartphone that opens up and keeps away like a room divider. According to Android Authority, the
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
Daily roundup: Indonesian court sentences teacher to death for raping 13 students — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Indonesian court sentences teacher to death for raping 13 students An Indonesian court handed down a death sentence on
