Tokyo governor says cancelling Olympics 'unthinkable', Asia News,TOKYO – Cancelling the 2020 Olympics is \”unthinkable\”, although the classification of the coronavirus as a pandemic will likely have some impact on the Games, the Tokyo city governor said on Thursday (March 12). \”It can'
Shanghai warns Covid-19 lockdown violators will be punished as cases hit 25,000, China News,SHANGHAI — The Chinese city of Shanghai warned on Wednesday (April 13) that anyone who violates strict Covid-19 lockdown rules will be dealt with strictly, while also rallying people to defend their city as i
2 bombs explode outside Thai government office in Yala, wounding 18, Asia News,BANGKOK – Two bombs exploded in front of a government office in Thailand's insurgency-hit southern Yala province on Tuesday (March 17), wounding 18 people, a security official said. The explosions took place in front
Andy Lau forfeits $1.7 million after cancelling Hong Kong concerts: Reports, Entertainment News,With the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, singers have been cancelling their concerts across Asia as a precautionary measure. Andy Lau is no exception. However, it was reported that the Heavenly King lost
China loses appetite for salmon, seafood on coronavirus contamination worries, China News,BEIJING/SHANGHAI – China's appetite for salmon and other seafood has crashed this month, after a resurgence in coronavirus infections in Beijing was traced to chopping boards for imported salmon in a whole
Universal Studios Japan to open Super Nintendo World area on Feb 4, Asia News,TOKYO – Universal Studios Japan will open its new Nintendo themed area on Feb 4, the Osaka-based theme park said on Monday, after pushing back the opening from the summer due to the coronavirus outbreak. The “Super Nintend
Country singer LeAnn Rimes turns to chants to relieve pandemic blues, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – After a nearly 25-year country music career, singer LeAnn Rimes is finding new ways to share her voice – through a podcast and her first chant record. The Grammy Award winner, 38, meditates regularly
Vietnam tightens movement curbs in economic hub to contain virus, Asia News,HANOI, July 6 – Vietnam's halted dozens of flights in and out of its biggest city on Tuesday (July 6) to try to contain the spread of the coronavirus, after reporting more than 1,000 new cases for a second successive da
Coronavirus: Nurse cancelled wedding amid outbreak because it was the 'responsible thing to do', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A nurse who cancelled his wedding reception earlier in February due to the coronavirus situation said on Friday (Feb 14) that this was the \”responsible thing to do\”.
Coronavirus: Life will not go back to normal after end of circuit breaker period, says Gan Kim Yong, Singapore News,Life in Singapore will not \”revert to normal\” when the circuit breaker period ends on May 4, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said yesterday. If necessary, it would be extended, he told re
In virus-hit 'ghost town' Wuhan, stranded Thai student waits for help, Asia News,BANGKOK – When Thai medical student Badeephak Kaosala dares to leave his rented apartment in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, he puts on a mask, gloves, a hat and layers of clothing to try to avoid infection
Many foreign employees let go recently as govt focuses on saving S'poreans' jobs: Josephine Teo, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The track record of the Government in protecting Singaporeans' jobs and livelihoods is \”crystal clear\”, Manpower Minister Josephine Teo said on Friday (July 3),
Studies find more clues to potential cause of severe hepatitis cases in children, World News,LONDON – The recent rise in cases of acute hepatitis among children is likely linked to a common childhood virus, two independent studies from British researchers have suggested. Countries across the world b
Yole takes disciplinary actions after employee eats from tub and dips spoon in it, SFA investigating, Singapore News,The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is investigating an incident in which an employee at Yole was caught on camera repeatedly dipping her spoon into a tub of fruits and eating from it. St
40-year-old player helps NBA team short on players win game, World News,Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 34 points, Robert Williams III added 21 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists and the Boston Celtics ran past the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Wednesday (Dec 22) night. Jayson Tatum a
South Korea says for first time it is battling 'second wave' of coronavirus, Asia News,SEOUL – Health authorities in South Korea said for the first time on Monday (June 22) that it is in the midst of a “second wave” of coronavirus infections focused around its densely populated capital, st
Covid-19 vaccine roll-out won't provide herd immunity quickly: Experts, World News,SYDNEY: The roll-out of coronavirus vaccines in many countries will not provide herd immunity from the global pandemic this year, health experts said yesterday (Jan 12), citing limited access for poor countries,
Coronavirus: Basic military training to be suspended for a month; recruits to stay home, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Armed Forces will suspend basic military training (BMT) from Tuesday (April 7) to May 4, in line with the Government's \”circuit breaker\” measures to stem the spread
3 SIA jumbo jets towed along public road to be scrapped, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three Singapore Airlines planes were towed on Monday night (Oct 4) from Changi Airport to the Changi Exhibition Centre, where they will be stripped for parts in a process taking two months. The towing operation, last
EU investigates chocolate-linked salmonella outbreak before Easter, World News,BRUSSELS – Europe's health agency said on Wednesday (April 6) it was investigating dozens of reported and suspected cases of salmonella linked with eating chocolate in at least nine countries. Italian confectionery g
Coronavirus was 'not man-made or genetically modified': US spy agency, World News,WASHINGTON – The top US spy agency said for the first time on Thursday (Apr 30) that the American intelligence community believes the COVID-19 virus that originated in China was not man-made or genetically mo
The stock market correction is here: Time to hunt for bargains?, Money News,So, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen 10 per cent over the past four days. As of Friday's close, the DJIA is down 14 per cent from its peak. The S&P 500, an index with 500 companies, is down almost 13 per
Social gathering rules to be tightened starting Saturday: No more hanging out in groups of 8 amid rising Covid-19 cases, Singapore News,Rules on social gatherings will be tightened starting this Saturday (May 8), as Singapore takes stricter measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 in the wider commun
The safest workouts to do during Covid-19 outbreak (and what to avoid), Lifestyle News,[UPDATED, April 6] In view of the new circuit breaker measures rolled out on April 3, public swimming pools will be closed, as will public sports halls and private gyms and fitness studios. Since measures have bee
Coronavirus sparks boom for local farmers in import-dependent Hong Kong, China News,HONG KONG – After a coronavirus-fuelled wave of panic-buying briefly left Hong Kong's supermarket shelves bare, residents are turning to local producers for fresh food in a city almost entirely reliant on import
WHO says it may be 'last chance' to find Covid origins, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation said on Wednesday (Oct 13) its newly formed advisory group on dangerous pathogens may be \”our last chance\” to determine the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and urged China to provide d
Thailand records 107 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 934, Asia News,Thailand has recorded 107 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 934, a health official said on Wednesday. The new cases consist of 27 patients linked to previous cases, 13 new cases including imported ones, and 67 people
Plague Inc.'s new game mode will have you stopping a pandemic instead, Digital News,Are you tired of watching yourself wreak havoc on people with vile plagues? Have you ever wondered what it would be like on the opposite side of the fence? Well, here's your chance. The developers of the po
More Chinese cities tighten controls as Shanghai Covid cases rise, China News,SHANGHAI – Shanghai reported a record number of symptomatic Covid-19 cases on Saturday and other areas across China tightened controls as the country kept up its \”dynamic clearance\” approach that aims to stamp out the high
Joanne Peh in Guangzhou: No kid-sized masks, stitching up adult ones to fit my kids, Entertainment News,On Tuesday (Jan 28), local actress Joanne Peh went on Instagram to talk about the situation in Guangzhou and how she felt about having to remain in the city with her two young children to settle s
Malaysia to charge Top Glove over worker accommodations after Covid-19 outbreak, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Tuesday (Dec 1) it had opened an investigation and would take legal action against world's largest glove manufacturer, Top Glove Corp, after finding that the firm did n
Panic buying is irrational, shows lack of trust, says Yaacob Ibrahim, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The recent rush to buy basic necessities after Singapore raised its Covid-19 alert level reflected anxiety and was an irrational response that showed the worst of Singaporeans, said Professor Yaacob Ibra
Nokia's Covid detection system automatically scans for temperature and mask, Digital News,Nokia has created an automated system that uses a thermal camera and real-time video analytics to determine if a person has Covid-19 symptoms and is wearing a mask, part of efforts to protect employees as
Man who spat on floor in hotel and shouted, 'Corona, corona', jailed for 2 months, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man smashed a plate and spat onto the floor of Azur restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport hotel after a waitress told him that the eatery was closed. Hotel staff later sa
