Huawei to launch FreeBuds Pro, FreeBuds Studio, and FreeLace Pro in Singapore come November, Digital News,Huawei's audio products launched during the Mate 40 global announcement are now coming to Singapore. All three gadgets are officially available on Nov 11 2020 . Included are Huawei's f
Fresh chicken prices to rise due to higher cost of buying from Malaysia, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Fresh chicken prices in Singapore are expected to rise next week as suppliers deal with the rising costs of procuring from poultry farms in Malaysia. Speaking to The Straits Times on Thursday (May 21)
Prince Charles pays tribute to 'my dear Papa': 'My family and I miss my father enormously', World News,WINDSOR, ENGLAND – Britain’s Prince Charles paid a personal tribute on Saturday (April 10) to his “dear papa” Prince Philip, saying the royal family missed him emormously and th
California's Coachella music festival canceled for the third time, World News,LOS ANGELES – The Coachella music festival due to be held in southern California in April 2021 was canceled on Friday (29 Jan) by local health officials because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It was the third ti
Twitter claims Musk is 'slow-walking' trial over $61.5b deal, Digital News,WILMINGTON, Del. – Twitter Inc on Monday (July 18) accused Elon Musk of trying to \”slow walk\” the company's lawsuit to hold him to his $44 billion (S$61.5 billion) takeover and urged a Sept trial to ensure deal
'Go home and cook it yourself': Netizens chide man who complained about $1.90 'cai fan', Singapore News,With the rising cost of living, many have been complaining that the prices of hawker food have been going up, especially with mixed rice or 'cai fan', which is suppos
Netizens politely educate 'health-conscious' French girl on why hawkers don't care about organic ingredients, Digital News,Faced with tight profit margins, mounting costs of ingredients, and high rentals, you’d forgive local hawker centre vendors for not caring about the sustainabilit
US airlines tighten leash on 'emotional support animals', World News,WASHINGTON – Major US airlines are clipping the wings of \”emotional support animals\” hoping to take flight with their owners over safety concerns, as a would-be peacock passenger created a social media tizzy. United Airli
Workaholic Ya Hui drops acting for almost 6 months, discovers 'happiness is more important' through travels, Entertainment News,A good, long break is something we all need in these trying times and Ya Hui is no different. In a recent interview with Lianhe Zaobao, Ya Hui shared her reasons
Man posed as woman looking for 'sex slave', lured teen boy into paid sex, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man posed as a woman online to lure a 17-year-old boy into having commercial sex with him. Muhammad Al-Masfuiin Muhsin, now 26, had pretended to be a woman who was looking for a \”sex slav
Free nasi briyani and TV sets? New eatery opens in Tampines to snaking queues, Lifestyle News,If there is something all Singaporeans can unanimously agree on, it is that long queues are often worth checking out. TikTok user Ahteekat had a vantage point of ABC Eating House's grand opening on Fri
German tourists kicked out of Venice for brewing coffee at famous Rialto bridge, World News,ROME – A couple of German tourists were ordered to leave Venice on Friday (July 19) for brewing coffee at the foot of the famous Rialto bridge. The Berliners, 32 and 35, had stopped for a rest, downing their
DBS gives out QR Gift cards to customers, shares new note collection ATM details, Digital News,DBS is now ready to roll out its Lunar New Year/CNY 2022 QR Gift cards and its new note collection points in January 2022. Below are all the details you need to get started — where to collect, how to book
Nintendo's Mario Kart mobile game suffers launch day server overload, Digital News,Nintendo Co Ltd's hotly awaited mobile title Mario Kart Tour launched on Sept 25 with many users initially complaining server overload meant they were unable to play the game – seen as a major test of the Ky
Myanmar announces ban on satellite TV as security threat, Asia News,YANGON – Myanmar's junta-controlled media announced a ban on satellite television receivers on Tuesday (May 4), saying outside broadcasts threatened national security and threatening to jail anyone caught violating the measure.
I tried the pao fan from Chew Chor Meng's new hawker stall and while it's good, expect to wait in line, Lifestyle News,Celebrities opening food businesses is nothing new in Singapore, but while most celebrities open restaurants, Chew Chor Meng has concentrated most of his F&B efforts o
Eager to eat out during Covid-19 lockdown, Malaysians get a taste for drive-in dining, Malaysia News,CYBERJAYA – Diners in Malaysia can now enjoy restaurant meals from the safety and comfort of their vehicles after an eatery started a drive-in service for people eager to eat out during a coronavirus
Good news for Easties: Long-time dim sum haunt Swee Choon opens kitchen in Tampines, Lifestyle News,Easties won't have to travel all the way to Jalan Besar to get their Swee Choon fix anymore because the popular dim sum joint has just opened a cloud kitchen at Tampines Food Co. For the uninitia
Where to eat & drink: Authentic HK roast, Lady M's whisky chocolate cake & more, Lifestyle News,Always on the hunt for new dining spots? We bring you sound bites on where to eat, including new restaurant and eatery openings, the best places for your after-work tipple, and what’s new in the food
Japan's ninja arts hold key to survival, says first winner of graduate degree, Asia News,The mystique of Japan's once-feared covert warriors, spread by films and fiction, is embodied today in the world's first winner of a master's degree in ninja studies, who also grows his own c
Court to hear Russian's claim that Apple 'turned him gay', Digital News,A Moscow court on Thursday holds a preliminary hearing in the case of a Russian man who is suing US tech giant Apple for allegedly turning him gay. He is seeking 1 million rubles (S$21,295) in damages from Apple f
Instagram adds shopping feature for US users, Digital News,Facebook Inc's Instagram is trialing a feature that lets US users shop from the photo-sharing app by using a \”checkout\” option on items tagged for sale, the company said on Tuesday. The move is in line with Facebook's plan to monet
New Zealand increases fines for Covid-19 rule breakers, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand on Tuesday (Sept 21) announced higher fines of up to NZ$12,000 (S$11,400) for individuals breaching coronavirus restrictions amid concerns that the current outbreak may spread beyond Auckland to other regions
7 commonly missed factors by homebuyers that could be a real pain in the future, Money News,I know of a friend who bought a condo a few years back. On paper, it matched all his criteria – the overall location, layout, facilities, and size was great. However, there was a small detail that he did not
What I eat in my hood: Joo Chiat resident & food writer, Lifestyle News,In this edition, longtime food writer and Joo Chiat resident Koh Yuen Lin picks out the best edible gems in her hood. Taxi drivers often comment “Wah, a lot of good food here, hor”, and our postcode yields 684 options on Deliver
Aggressive photographers swarm cosplaying trio during Comiket for upskirt photos, Asia News,Cosplay photographers in Japan had their reputations dragged through the mud last year, after a couple of black sheep made headlines in August for surrounding a cosplayer with the intention of taking some ups
Parliament: No fraud involved in National Gallery's $12.4m waivers and contract variations, says Grace Fu, Singapore News,No fraud was involved in the National Gallery Singapore's waiver of contractual provisions, said Culture, Community and Youth Minister Grace Fu in Parliament on Monday
$18 for 10 Mao Shan Wang durian puffs, Lifestyle News,Get a box of 10 Mao Shan Wang durian puffs from Durian Puffers for $18. Purchase three boxes for a special price of $50 and enjoy free delivery islandwide too. Deliveries are made on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays after 5pm and the puffs should
COP explains why Pritam Singh's misconduct deserves further investigation, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The lies told by Leader of the Opposition and Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh to a parliamentary committee set up to look into the conduct of his party's former MP Raeesah Khan coul
Expert shares why a combination of Covid-19 vaccines and a mild infection is good, and why what is currently happening in Singapore may help the population, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Readers and viewers were intrigued when an infectious diseases expert said last week that the best protection agains
Google Play Music to shut down from Sept, replaced by YouTube Music, Digital News,Google Play Music will be shutting down from September and be replaced by YouTube Music. In a blog post published by YouTube, Google Play Music will be replaced by YouTube Music by Dec 2020. Starting from Sept, users i
Man allegedly molested male SCDF colleague in ambulance, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer was in an ambulance parked at a fire station last October when he allegedly molested a male colleague. The 61-year-old Singaporean man who appeared in a district court o
25-year-old woman gets 5 weeks' jail for leaving home despite given MC amid Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman who walked her son to his pre-school during the Covid-19 outbreak even though she was supposed to stay at home was on Wednesday (June 22) sentenced to five weeks
The budget warrior: Setting up a home office with $50, Lifestyle News,So, how's your Phase I been so far? For some, WFH might be a temporary situation, but for others, it might turn into a permanent or semi-permanent arrangement. Experts have predicted that, moving forward, as we learn how to l
Shenzhen orders big firms such as Foxconn into closed loop to curb Covid-19, China News,SHENZHEN, China – The Chinese city of Shenzhen told 100 major companies including iPhone maker Foxconn to set up \”closed-loop\” systems as it battles Covid-19, according to a document attributed to the local gover
Win cashback rewards with Google Pay's Lion City Cake game during National Day, Digital News,Birthdays are best celebrated with cakes and presents. Google knows that, so in celebration of Singapore's 57th birthday, Google Pay users can now join the Lion City Cake in-app game to help an ott
10 pieces of KFC chicken for only $18, Lifestyle News,Get 10 pieces of KFC chicken for just $18 (U.P. $33.50). Customers will not be able to select the chicken parts, and each bundle will include 5 chicken drumsticks or wings. Orders must be made on the KFC app or website for takeaway or delivery. E
Buying a used car in Singapore? Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid before making payment, Lifestyle News,With the latest COE results for Category A vehicles reaching $45,000, a more viable option is buying a used car instead of committing to a new car purchase. Here are five common mistakes to avoi
If you are high risk, do not wait for updated Covid-19 vaccines, experts say, World News,CHICAGO – People at high risk of severe disease who have yet to get a second Covid-19 booster should not wait for next-generation, Omicron-targeted vaccines expected in the fall, five vaccine experts told Reuter
Pre-orders for PlayStation 5 to start, price tbc, and is limited to 1 console per order, Digital News,The holiday launch of the next console generation is upon us, but we’re still pretty much in the dark about how to go about to purchase either the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X. After months of
