More than 40 injured in blast at two-storey Sapporo izakaya bar, Asia News,TOKYO – More than 40 people were injured in a major explosion at a two-storey izakaya bar in Sapporo on Sunday night (Dec 16), Japanese media reports have said, citing local fire department officials. Police are investigating
Los Angeles police promise release of video from fatal shooting of 14-year-old girl, World News,LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Police Department was expected to release video footage on Monday (Dec 28) from the accidental shooting of a teenage girl killed in a clothing store when a bullet pierced the
McDonald's delaying reopening till after May 5, but won't say when, Lifestyle News,Those hankering for a bite of McSpicy will have to wait a little bit longer, as the fast food chain says it will not be reopening on May 5 as earlier stated. This was before the Government announced the exte
'We are a battleground now': In Southeast Asia, US-China tensions flare on social media, Digital News,Tensions between the United States and China over the South China Sea have erupted into a war of words on social media, in what analysts see as a change in U.S. strategy amid a burgeoning
Earn up to $22k per month as a manager at Ikea Singapore, according to job listing, Money News,[UPDATED, Oct 9] Unlike many other businesses which have been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Ikea Singapore is planning to hire 200 people for its upcoming Jurong outlet, reported The Straits Times.
Jam Hsiao: I'm not here to compete with other bubble tea shops in Singapore, Lifestyle News,If there's one thing the Taiwanese and Singaporeans have in common, it's our love for bubble tea — Singapore's cravings for the sweet treat has caused snaking queues in the midst of the pa
Nimisski director Niki Han fined $3,000 after seen not wearing mask during livestreams, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A fashion store director was fined $3,000 in court on Thursday (June 2) for not wearing her mask at her shop in Far East Plaza on various occasions during the Covid-19 pandemic. Niki Ha
Too bright, too festive and a fire risk: LED funeral wreaths no longer welcome by some funeral parlours, Singapore News,They may seem to be a burgeoning trend when it comes to funerals, but it seems LED wreaths have gained a somewhat bad rep of late, especially among funeral parlours in Singapore. A
Changi Airport goes for retail high with billion-dollar mall, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A sprawling retail complex with the world's tallest indoor waterfall is what Singapore hopes will bring more travellers and visitors to the airport to shop and dine. As global competition for travellers hea
10 non-buffet restaurants for free-flow food – unlimited steak sandwiches, truffle fries & more, Lifestyle News,What do Singaporeans love the most? Ask anyone and they’d probably give you 1 of 2 answers: food and freebies. Today, we marry the two with an ultimate guide to restaurants that offer free
Get 1-for-1 soft-serves for only $4.90 at Matcha Saro from now till Aug 26, Lifestyle News,Soft-serves are best enjoyed when the weather's a little chilly outside. Even better when you can get two cones for the price of one. In celebration of National Day, 108 Matcha Sora is offering a 1-for-1
NBA suspends season after player tests positive for coronavirus, World News,LOS ANGELES – The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that it will suspend the season after the Wednesday (March 11) night schedule until further notice as it deals with the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement
South Korea's ruling party retreats on 'fake news' law after backlash, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's ruling party has backed down on a controversial bill to impose tougher penalties for the publication of false information, after critics at home and abroad labelled it a move to
The Weinstein Company to file for bankruptcy, Entertainment News,The board of directors of The Weinstein Company said late Sunday the New York film and TV studio planned to file for bankruptcy after talks to sell it collapsed, several media outlets reported. The company had been seeking a deal that
Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao opens new bubble tea shop in Singapore, location is currently a secret, Lifestyle News,We Singaporeans have never gotten over our love for bubble tea, as evident from the mad rush for it last year during the circuit breaker (it has almost been a year)! So, many of you woul
'Out of control': Small Australian firm wrongly named as Taliban hashish partner, World News,SYDNEY – A small Australian medical consulting firm got caught up in an unexpected publicity storm on Thursday (Nov 25) after being wrongly named as agreeing with Afghanistan's ruling Taliban
How much do haircuts at Singapore's most popular hair salons cost?, Singapore News,Thanks to an ill-advised bob that took forever to grow out, I somehow managed to avoid expensive hair salons for the past year or two. But now that my hair is out of shape and my split ends are taking over my lif
Russian editor sells his Nobel Peace Prize medal for $143.5 million to aid Ukraine children , World News,Dmitry Muratov, the co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize and the editor of one of Russia's last major independent newspapers, auctioned off his Nobel medal for a record US$103.5 million (
Wuhan virus: McDonald's closes all branches in virus-hit Chinese province of Hubei, China News,NEW YORK – US fast food giant McDonald's said on Wednesday (Jan 29) it closed all of its restaurants in Hubei, the Chinese province at the epicentre of a virus outbreak that has spread beyond the
