Singapore's MFA says December meeting with Malaysia on water was overshadowed by new issues, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday (Feb 19) that the attorneys-general of Malaysia and Singapore met after both prime ministers agreed that officials should have d
Couldn't get your BTO flat of choice? Here are 5 alternative steps to take, Money News,The BTO launch exercise is over, and the dust has settled. Amid the debris, you get the dreaded email, telling you in a few curt lines that your application is unsuccessful. Before you throw something at the
Thai prime minister taunted by woman over 'promises' during visit to market, Asia News,Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was mocked by a woman during his visit to a market when she started singing a song, \”We will fulfil our promises\”, a military song aired during Prayut's first term a
Zimbabwe billionaire to pay doctors about $405 a month to end strike, World News,HARARE, Zimbabwe – Striking junior doctors at Zimbabwe's state hospitals will end a four-month strike after accepting an offer from a telecoms billionaire to pay them a monthly allowance of about $300 (S$405.10) fo
'Dangerous conditions at the factory': Dyson faces claims from former workers at Malaysian supplier, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Ten former workers from Dyson's biggest parts supplier, Malaysian firm ATA IMS, are claiming compensation from the home appliance maker over poor working a
Prince Andrew is sued by Jeffrey Epstein accuser over alleged sexual abuse, World News,NEW YORK – Britain's Prince Andrew was sued on Monday (Aug 10) for having allegedly on three occasions sexually abused a woman who has claimed she was trafficked for sex by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Apple brings back mask mandate in stores,Apple has declared that all Apple Store customers should wear a mask and follow social distancing rules in light of trending COVID-19 cases in the US. In …
Hong Kong firms scoop up properties from Chinese developers in distress, Money News,HONG KONG – After years of expansion in Hong Kong, cash-strapped Chinese developers are reducing their presence in one of the world's most expensive property markets, allowing firms in the financial hub to scoop
BHG to take over Robinsons at Raffles City by end-Jan, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – BHG Singapore will take over two floors at Raffles City Shopping Centre as Robinsons closed its last outlet there last Saturday (Jan 9). In partnership with Raffles City Singapore, the department store will open a new
Warehouse worker jailed for beating sex workers after refusing to pay for their services, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A warehouse assistant assaulted two sex workers after refusing to pay the women for their services. Abdul Rahman A Karim also attacked a third woman in a hotel room after she changed
Meghan Markle makes gold sales sparkle, Business Wires News,NEW YORK – The Meghan Markle effect has spread to yellow gold jewelry, helping boost United States sales in the first quarter of 2018 with further gains expected, jewelers said. The first three months of the year were the strongest first qu
Bollywood star couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announce wedding dates, Entertainment News,NEW DELHI – Bollywood superstars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced on Sunday (Oct 21) that they are tying the knot, ending months of speculation about their relationship. The pair confirmed
Jail, caning for Zam Zam Restaurant ex-director who masterminded attack on rival eatery's supervisor, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A former director of Singapore Zam Zam restaurant in North Bridge Road, who masterminded a 2015 attack against a supervisor of rival eatery Victory restaurant next do
Apple adds some spice to the HomePod Mini by adding a splash of colour, Digital News,Apple is bringing a new look to their original white and black HomePod Mini range with the addition of colours — specifically in yellow, orange and blue. Everything about the new speakers will be colour-matched, fro
James Bond movie No Time to Die delayed again amid pandemic, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The global release of the James Bond movie “No Time to Die” was postponed to October from April, its producers said on Thursday (Jan 21), another setback for movie theatres trying to rebuild a business crus
Deserted Thai beaches lure rare turtles to build most nests in 20 years, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand has found the largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in two decades on beaches bereft of tourists because of the coronavirus pandemic, environmentalists say. From wild boars patroll
Sorgraw Petchyindee Academy Happy To Step Out Of Comfort Zone Against Giorgio Petrosyan, Asia News,After making his mark in ONE Super Series with a debut victory, Sorgraw Petchyindee Academy is looking to topple one of the greatest kickboxers ever in his second appearance ONE Championship. The 25-ye
Prosecutors to subpoena Trump hotel business records, World News,WASHINGTON – Prosecutors in Maryland and Washington announced on Tuesday (Dec 4) subpoenas for the records of 13 private businesses owned by Mr Donald Trump as part of an investigation into whether the US President is illegally benefit
6 most affordable countries with snow in December you can travel to from Singapore, Lifestyle News,The sight of European tourists baking under Singapore’s sweltering heat can seem comical, but Singaporeans’ own quest for cold weather destinations can baffle those who come from lands with temperate c
Singapore blogger crowdfunds $99k to pay PM damages in defamation case, Singapore News,SINGAPORE- A Singaporean blogger said on Monday (April 5) he had raised $133,000 ($98,840) via crowdfunding on social media to cover damages he was ordered to pay Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a defamation cas
38-year-old AE86 Corolla selling for half a million dollars?, Lifestyle News,Another day in the life of a Singaporean petrolhead, another day of looking at the incredulous asking prices of our cars and shaking our heads in tired, numb resignation? Not quite. While most of us may indeed have accepted
BTS vow to stick around for at least 10 years, Entertainment News,BTS have vowed to stick around for at least another 10 years. The K-pop superstars – V, J-Hope, RM, Jin, Jimin, Jungkook and Suga – announced an extended break from the spotlight on August 12, but recently returned to work after a \”pe
Matt Reeves confirms the casting of Andy Serkis in the next Batman, Entertainment News,The actor who brought us the voice of Gollum will be the new Alfred Pennyworth, Batman's legendary valet, confirmed the director on Twitter. Production of \”The Batman\” is set to begin before the end of the ye
Smart look at the week ahead: US slowdown, Money News,Welcome to the first look at the week ahead for 2020. The Singapore blue-chips earnings season doesn't start until next week when Singapore Press Holdings will post first-quarter numbers on 13 Jan. Before then, there are economic numbers apl
Shoppers feel Brexit pinch as date set for parliament vote, World News,UNITED KINGDOM – British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday (Dec 17) that she intended to reschedule a delayed vote in Parliament on her Brexit plan in the week starting on Jan 14. It comes as new data from Visa shows Brit
Gojek to introduce $0.70 surcharge and additional drop-off point option, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Ride-hailing operator Gojek will be introducing a 70-cent surcharge on trips booked through its platform, which the company says will fund improvements to its service. It will also be introducing an o
Study confirms higher risk of dengue in children who got Sanofi vaccine, Health News,CHICAGO – An analysis of data on Sanofi's dengue vaccine, which has been given to more than 800,000 school children in the Philippines, confirms it increases the risk of hospitalisation and severe dengue in tho
3 Reasons to Attend Schneider Electric’s All-digital Innovation Summit World Tour, Business Wires News,This year we’ve been challenged to do things differently, to think in a disruptive way, and to find solutions to issues never addressed before. We’ve been called to adapt to the circumstances and t
Here's why you may not want to get a PLH flat if you're thinking of upgrading in future, Lifestyle News,To make public housing in prime locations more affordable, inclusive and accessible for Singaporeans, the government recently announced the new Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model.
4 Reasons Why ONE: A NEW ERA Will Be ONE’s Biggest Event Yet, Asia News,2018 has been a record-breaking year for ONE Championship and in 2019, martial arts fans around the globe will witness the promotion enter “The Land Of The Rising Sun.” On Sunday, 31 March, the world’s largest martial arts organ
Royal household split: Prince Harry and Meghan go it alone, World News,LONDON – Britain's Prince Harry and his pregnant wife Meghan are to set up their own household, breaking away from the joint operation they shared with the Harry's elder brother William and his wife Kate, Buckingham Pal
How much savings should I have at 35 in Singapore?, Money News,A common question asked among many Singaporeans is, \”How much savings should I have by xx years old?\” Mostly, Singaporeans just ask this because they want to know if they're above or below the median. But the answer is not so straig
Japan's 10-day break to fete new emperor may breathe life into economy, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's unprecedented 10-day holiday to celebrate Crown Prince Naruhito's enthronement is expected to give the sluggish economy at least a short-term boost. Breweries, hotels, retailers, restaura
Covid-19 antibody cocktail treatment to arrive in Singapore in October: NCID, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More treatments are now available here for Covid-19 patients, as Singapore continues to battle against a rising number of coronavirus infections. The latest addition to this arsenal of treatment
Kim Kardashian asks for compassion as Kanye West struggles with bipolar disorder, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Kim Kardashian on Wednesday (July 22) asked for compassion and empathy for her rapper husband Kanye West's struggles with bipolar disorder that have led to a series of rambling pub
Musk says Twitter to hold off relaunching blue check verification, Digital News,Twitter's new owner Elon Musk said on Monday (Nov 21) the social media company is holding off the relaunch of its blue check subscription service, a delay from his initial tentative timeline to bring back the servic
'Don't go overboard!' Wang Xiaofei lashes out at former sis-in-law Dee Hsu, Entertainment News,Not everyone can be happy about a new marriage, especially the bride's ex-husband. Early this morning (March 30), Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei lashed out at Taiwanese TV host Dee Hs
Fifth Malaysian man nabbed over $5.4 million impersonation scam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A fifth Malaysian suspect who was allegedly part of a 2017 impersonation scam which cost a woman about $5.4 million was arrested on Friday (March 29). The 21-year-old man was nabbed in Kuala Lumpur, with the
