Disney resolves dispute with Scarlett Johansson over Black Widow movie, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Walt Disney Co and actress Scarlett Johansson have resolved their legal dispute stemming from the release of her Marvel superhero movie Black Widow, the company and the performer said jointly on
1 in 3 Singapore employees can 'live without WFH', men more likely than women to say so: AsiaOne survey, Singapore News,With working from home (WFH) becoming a large part of our lives during the Covid-19 pandemic, you would think that flexible work arrangements have become an important cri
Japanese emperor's daughter says being an adult royal still 'rather tense', marriage far off, Asia News,TOKYO — Princess Aiko, the only child of Japanese Emperor Naruhito, said on Thursday (March 17) that taking part in rituals as an adult member of the imperial family remained \”rathe
GE2020: No new Indian candidates but Indian community still well represented, says PM Lee, Singapore News,Despite the lack of new Indian candidates fielded under the People's Action Party (PAP), Prime Minister and the party's secretary-general Lee Hsien Loong assured that the Indian commun
Trump on rape accuser: 'She's not my type', World News,US President Donald Trump on Monday once again vigorously denied allegations by a magazine advice columnist that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s in a New York department store dressing room, adding: \”She's not my type.
CNB officer allegedly assaulted man multiple times to extort confession, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officer allegedly assaulted a man multiple times to extort a confession involving some drugs found in the latter's possession. Vengedesh Raj Nainar Nagarajan, 32,
2 dead, 4 injured in serious car accident outside Lucky Plaza; driver arrested, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two female pedestrians were killed and several left injured after a car crashed onto a side road at Lucky Plaza in Orchard Road on Sunday (Dec 29) afternoon. Several eyewitnesses told The Strai
Office Tea episode 9: The Editorial Team, Entertainment News,Let’s kick social anxiety in the butt today! Watch Le En strike up conversations with members of the AsiaOne editorial team! Follow and subscribe so you won't miss a single episode of our new series, Office Tea! To catch more of her a
How to wear the comfortable oversized trend like a pro, Lifestyle News,The past two years have seen many of us working from home. That means we're wearing a lot less of the usual 9-to-5 wardrobe staples such as pencil skirts and sharp blazers. Instead, we find ourselves reaching more for comfy
Case issues alert against The Aisle Bridal after it suddenly closed, Singapore News,An alert has been issued against The Aisle Bridal after 26 complaints were lodged against it over sudden closure. The complaints, made between Nov 7 and yesterday, were made by brides- and grooms-to-be, who have lost
Want to use Meryl Streep's name? Pay first, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Acclaimed actress Meryl Streep has filed an application to trademark her name. The application with the US Patent and Trademark Office requests that the name be trademarked for \”entertainment services\”, movie appearanc
Office Tea episode 7: #WorkPerks, Singapore News,With a great company comes great media invites! AsiaOne gets invited to view Jewel Changi Airport during its opening, and Le En cries again. Seriously. Follow and subscribe so you won't miss a single episode of our new series, Office Tea! To catc
Fighter jet crashes in India's Bengaluru, 2 pilots dead, Asia News,BENGALURU – An Indian Air Force Mirage-2000 trainer aircraft crashed in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru on Friday (Feb 1) immediately after taking off, killing both pilots. The plane crashed at the edge of the Hindustan Ae
2 small planes collide in midair near Denver, 3 dead, World News,DENVER – Three people were killed on Saturday when two small planes collided in midair over Boulder County, Colorado, crashing into an open field and leaving two separate crash sites, local authorities said. Shortly before 9am local ti
Vividthree and Mirage Works Team Up to Produce Animation Content, Business Wires News,Singapore, 12 November 2020 – Vividthree Holdings Ltd. (SGX: OMK) (“Vividthree”, the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a diversified entertainment company across the digital entertainment
Police search for motive in Florida mass shooting, World News,Police searched on Monday for a motive in the third mass shooting in Florida in two years, which left two people dead and 11 wounded in Jacksonville, before the gunman killed himself at a video game tournament. Witnesses told local media
Schooled! Jacelyn Tay's son knows something you don't about the MRT, Entertainment News,Kids think they know it all, and to give credit where it is due, children really do notice what we adults tend to miss. In an Instagram video shared by local actress Jacelyn Tay, her son, Zavier Wong, p
Sri Lanka president restores ban on women buying alcohol, Asia News,COLOMBO – Sri Lanka's president on Sunday (Jan 14) reimposed a four-decade-long ban on women buying liquor, just days after his finance minister had lifted the restriction. Maithripala Sirisena said he had ordered Finance Minis
Florida school shooter pleads guilty in 2018 Parkland massacre, apologises for attack, World News,MIAMI – Accused shooter Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty on Wednesday (Oct 20) to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Pa
June holidays 2021: Plan your Singapoliday and enjoy the best of the sunny island, Lifestyle News,If you're planning something special this holiday season, look no further than the Singapoliday experiences on offer. You'll have a plethora of options to stay, play and explore the beautiful
I.M. Pei dies at 102: 10 selected works in Singapore and worldwide, World News,I.M. Pei, whose modern designs and high-profile projects made him one of the best-known and most prolific architects of the 20th century, has died, The New York Times reported on Thursday (May 16). He was 102. Here are so
Philippines Supreme Court rejects last bid to thwart incoming president Marcos, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 28) rejected a final bid to disqualify President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr from last month's election, clearing the way for his inauguration later th
Stan Lee's ex-manager charged with elder abuse against comic book co-creator, World News,LOS ANGELES – The former manager of Stan Lee has been charged with elder abuse against the late comic book legend, a Los Angeles court official said on Monday (May 13). Keya Morgan was charged on Friday wit
Schoolboys imitate parkour moves by leaping from HDB block ledge at Serangoon North, Singapore News,A group of young boys in school uniforms were spotted leaping from a ledge at Block 157 Serangoon North Avenue 1 on Wednesday afternoon (Oct 2). Stomp contributor Tiramisu witnessed the boys' act
From corporate jobs to cockle masters: Duo gives up 6-digit salaries to be hawkers and has no regrets doing so, Lifestyle News,What happens when you put two former media executives together? In this case, an up-and-coming F&B venture that hopes to warm the cockles of your heart. Yes, that pun is
Hong Kong warns people to stop trying to prevent Covid-19 hamster cull, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong police will deal with pet lovers who try to stop people giving up their hamsters to be put down, or who offer to care for abandoned hamsters, authorities said, after they ordered a cull of the cu
This company wants to pay you $2,000 to be yourself for 3 days and the gig comes with a butler, Lifestyle News,Imagine just going about your usual home routine for three days and being paid $2,000 for it. Sounds too good to be true? Well, the people at Vehs.com are now offering you the chance to do
South Korea pardons disgraced ex-president Park, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea has pardoned disgraced ex-president Park Geun-hye, the justice minister said Friday (Dec 24), in a dramatic reprieve for the former leader who was jailed for 20 years in a sprawling corruption scandal. She was on a list o
Mail bombs to US political figures, media: What we know, World News,WASHINGTON – The FBI is investigating mail bombs and suspicious packages that were sent to prominent Democratic critics of President Donald Trump. Here's what we know: WHO WAS TARGETED? The first bomb was discovered Monday in a
Clinton sex scandal whistleblower Linda Tripp dies at age 70: Reports, World News,Linda Tripp, the former US civil servant whose secretly taped telephone conversations with a former White House intern documented the sex scandal that led to then-President Bill Clinton's 1998 impeachment, died on
Employer who wrote viral post about millennial job seekers says he's a victim of doxxing, Digital News,An employer who recently aired his grievances in a Facebook post over millennial job seekers who applied for a job under him went viral on social media, with over 7,900 shares as of writing. B
Taxi for hire: Bangkok cabby hopes to capitalise on his Covid-19 shot, Asia News,BANGKOK – After losing countless fares during the pandemic, Thai taxi driver Sombat Subin has sought to reassure nervous clients by letting them know in three languages on the sign above his cab that he has been vaccina
Five killed as Philippine police resume drug war, Asia News,MANILA – Five narcotics suspects have been killed in the Philippines, police said on Thursday (Jan 11), as authorities again ramp up a drug war that has drawn warnings that President Rodrigo Duterte may be overseeing a crime against humanit
Sri Lanka's new president Gotabaya Rajapaksa picks brother as Prime Minister, Asia News,COLOMBO – Newly elected Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday (Nov 20) named his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister, cementing the grip on power of a clan credited with crushing the T
George Clooney isn't interested to go into politics, Entertainment News,George Clooney has no \”interest\” in going into politics. The 58-year-old actor has been an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump since the businessman was voted into the White House and his active participation in poli
Avengers: Infinity War sets Marvel record on opening night, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Avengers: Infinity War took in US$39 million (S$51 million) on Thursday evening (April 26) at US and Canadian box offices, the biggest opening for a Marvel Studios film and the fourth-highest of all time, di
South Korea 'strongly condemns' North Korea missile launch as 'grave provocation', Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea convened a National Security Council (NSC) meeting over North Korea's missile launch on Wednesday (May 25) and \”strongly condemned\” the North's latest weapon
MP Melvin Yong continues fight for workers' right to disconnect from work, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A \”Right to Disconnect\” law would help employees have protected time to rest and recharge, said labour MP Melvin Yong (Radin Mas) on Wednesday (Oct 14) in a bid to address arguments made agains
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa reportedly stranded in the Maldives, did not board flight to Singapore, Asia News,BANGALORE – Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled his crisis-hit country amid anti-government protests, appears to be stranded in the Maldives on Thursday (July 14), e
South Korea urges improved ties with Japan on freedom anniversary, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea must overcome historical disputes with Japan and achieve peace with North Korea as key steps towards bolstering the stability and security of the North Asian region, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
Fake heiress who dazzled New York elite sentenced to up to 12 years in prison, World News,NEW YORK – A German woman who posed as a wealthy heiress to scam boutique New York hotels and fashionable friends was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison on Thursday (May 9) after a jury in state court foun
Najib expects more 'conducive atmosphere' for 1MDB trial, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – On trial for corruption that includes the multibillion-dollar 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fraud, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said on Wednesday that the fall of the government that o
Scents for men: Best smelling fragrances & colognes and when to wear them, Lifestyle News,A tie is to a suit, as a cologne is to a man. One’s outfit is never complete without a scent. After all, not only does a good fragrance help to increase your own confidence, a European study has show that it’s
Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's 'separatist stance' cost election: Chinese media, Asia News,BEIJING – Chinese state-run media on Monday (Nov 26) blamed the electoral defeat of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's party on her \”separatist stance\”, saying it must make an \”about-face\” on
Indonesia still has too much corruption, says Soeharto's son, Asia News,The youngest son of former Indonesian President Soeharto, Hutomo \”Tommy\” Mandala Putra, said on Monday he is leading a party into elections next year because two decades of reform have failed to move the country on from cor
In farewell address, Trump urges prayers for next US administration without mentioning Biden, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump, in a farewell address released on Tuesday (Jan 19), urged prayers for the new administration of President-elect Joe Biden but declined to acknowledge his D
Liam Payne wasn't \”massive mates\” with his One Direction bandmates, Entertainment News,The 26-year-old singer rocketed to fame alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and former member Zayn Malik when they were put together to form One Direction on 'The X Factor' in 2010
Japan's Crown Prince criticises 'terrible things' in media coverage of daughter's marriage, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's Crown Prince criticised the media on Tuesday (Nov 30) for falsities and \”terrible things\” in its coverage of the engagement of his daughter, former princess
Suspect held over Kazakh Olympic figure skater's murder, World News,Police in Kazakhstan's largest city Almaty have detained a suspect after the murder of Olympic figure skating hero Denis Ten, who won bronze at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the city prosecutor said. Ten, 25, one of Kazakhstan&
Microsoft CEO says failed TikTok deal 'strangest thing I've worked on', World News,WASHINGTON – Microsoft Corp's near-acquisition of social media app TikTok last year was the \”strangest thing I've ever worked on,\” Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella said on Monday (Sept 27
Obama on coronavirus: Skip the masks, stay calm, World News,Former US president Barack Obama called Wednesday for people to take \”common sense precautions\” over the coronavirus outbreak — advising them to follow hand-washing guidelines but not to wear masks. \”Save the masks for health care workers.
French director Christophe Ruggia detained, accused of abusing teen actress, Entertainment News,PARIS – A French filmmaker is in custody while authorities investigate accusations that he sexually abused an actress when she was between 12 and 15 years old. Director Christophe Ruggia was detained for
Apple's future Magic Keyboard could bring MacOS to any monitor, Digital News,Apple could be working on a completely new computer device application based on its patent application that is published by the US Patent & Trademark Office. The patent describes how a future Magic Keyboard could h
