Healthcare system, workers under tremendous pressure: Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's healthcare system is under tremendous pressure, and the latest Covid-19 restrictions are needed to stabilise the situation and prevent avoidable deaths, said Finance Minister Lawrence Won
WHO concerned about coronavirus cases with no clear epidemiological link, World News,VIENNA (REUTERS) – The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the number of coronavirus cases with no clear epidemiological link, although the total number of cases outside China remains relatively small
Seoul court rejects arrest of Korean Air matriarch, Asia News,SEOUL – A Seoul court has turned down a request from prosecutors to arrest the matriarch of the troubled Korean Air dynasty over multiple assault charges, sparking public anger. Lee Myung Hee, the wife of Korean Air chairman Cho Yang Ho,
Missed out on the BTO? Look out for HDB's Open Booking of Flats next week, Money News,HDB's BTO and SBF aren't the only ways you can apply for public housing. Less talked about is Open Booking of Flats, which allows you to apply for a flat at any time of the year (hence the name). You
Parc Oasis review: Convenience, views and facilities in Jurong at an affordable price, Money News,Project: Parc Oasis District: 22 Address: 35 to 53 Jurong East Avenue 1 Tenure: 99-year Leasehold from 1991 Number of units: 950 Site area: 739,104sqft Developer: Marco Polo Developments (Wharf Estates
2 men arrested after knife brandished, blood splattered in Hougang sibling fight, Singapore News,A pair of brothers, aged 33 and 29, were arrested after a fight broke out in their flat along Hougang Avenue 5 last night (May 21). The police told AsiaOne they are looking into a case of voluntarily cau
South Korea closes poet's exhibition amid sexual harassment claims, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's capital has closed an exhibition by poet Ko Un, long the country's hope for a Nobel Prize in literature, amid allegations of sexual misconduct and the government is considering removing
Man dies after fight at Woodlands dormitory on New Year's Day; alleged attacker arrested , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 26-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly attacked a 37-year-old man using a wooden plank that had screws attached. The victim later died, said the police on Saturday (J
Then and now: How K-drama's biggest leading men like Hyun Bin, Gong Yoo, Ju Ji-hoon were like, Entertainment News,We've seen our fair share of Hollywood celebrities who don't seem to age — Keanu Reeves or Paul Rudd, anyone? But the same can be said for celebrities who are much closer
Fast and Furious 9 review: A rather fun thrill ride that stays true to itself, Entertainment News,Blood is thicker than water As unnecessary as this might seem, I feel like I have a moral obligation to say it: if you're watching a Fast movie expecting it to make logical sense, you might be bett
Just a slap: Huang Yiliang says Lin Meijiao asked him to be 'bad cop', in response to daughter Chantalle Ng's allegation, Entertainment News,An interview last week sent shockwaves across the internet as Chantalle Ng (a rising star in local showbiz and daughter of veteran actress Lin M
Never-Say-Die Attitude Is The Secret Of “Rock Man” Chen Lei’s Success, Asia News,Every professional martial artist star has a story telling how they first got involved in martial arts, and China’s “Rock Man” Chen Lei is no different. For Chen, learning martial arts wasn’t for competition, or to help
Endangered seahorses could be lost if polluted Greek lagoon is not cleaned up, experts warn, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. Divers have reported a rare sight
I've lived at The Rainforest EC for a year: Here's my review of what it's like to stay in this family executive condominium, Lifestyle News,There's always a great debate when it comes to the decision of a condo versus a resale HDB. Some people feel that condos are not worth the p
Till death do us part: Couple in Singapore holds wedding at columbarium, Singapore News,A wedding is an important affair, and it looks like this couple is dead serious about their big day. Last Saturday (July 23), a man surnamed Huang and his wife surnamed Zhuo, donned traditional garb for their Chi
How do the new EGM rules for en-bloc affect you?, Money News,Starting in January this year, the Land Titles (Strata) Act (LTSA) saw a small but important amendment: a limit to the number of proxy voters during en-bloc sales. This will forever change the nature of Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs
Babies born to Covid-19 mothers have antibodies, Singapore study finds, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All five babies born to women with Covid-19 infection during a study in Singapore have had antibodies against the virus, although the researchers said it is not yet clear what level of protection this
Thailand bars Songkran festival water fights again due to pandemic, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's Covid-19 task force said on Friday (March 19) it will ban for a second year the street water fights that usually take place during celebrations for the upcoming Thai New Year due to the pandemic.
Maserati driver whose car dragged cop for over 100m in 2017 found guilty of several offences, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Maserati driver whose car dragged a police officer for more than 100m along Bedok Reservoir Road in 2017 was convicted on Wednesday (Dec 4) of several offences, including volunt
Singaporeans aged 21 and above with non-citizen spouses now eligible for housing grants of up to $40,000, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singaporeans 21 and over who are married to a non-citizen are now eligible for additional housing grants of up to $40,000 when they buy a resale flat for the first tim
Shanghai heat turns shopping street into giant slumber party, China News,As Shanghai swelters under a summer heat wave, it sometimes looks as if people are dropping dead from the torrid temperatures on the city's best-known shopping avenue. Normally bustling Nanjing East Road has turned into an
Parliament: Minimum age for CPF payouts will remain at 65; priority is reviewing retirement, re-employment ages, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The minimum age to get monthly payouts from Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings will not be lowered for now as it was raised to 65 only last year, Manpower Min
Singaporean, 65, who raped daughter 20 years ago jailed again after molesting granddaughter, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who was sentenced to jail and caning in 1999 for offences, including raping his own daughter, is back behind bars after he molested his granddaughter multiple times. On one o
