TLDR: Tips on bringing down your daily expenses amid inflation, Singapore News,With consumer prices continuing to climb and reaching a 14-year high in September, alongside the upcoming GST hike, it's no surprise that inflation and cost of living remain top-of-mind among Singaporeans. To offer g
Japan to boost anti-flu Avigan drug stockpile as part of coronavirus stimulus, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan is considering increasing the stockpile of Fujifilm Holding's Avigan anti-flu drug during this fiscal year so it can be used to treat two million people, according to a planning document seen
5 best spa treatments to bring mum to for quality bonding time , Singapore News,Besides taking Mum shopping and to brunch, you can up the R&R factor of your Mother's Day plans by booking one of these couple treatments. You'll not only get to have some quality bonding time together, bot
Fitness studios 'simply disappeared' overnight, users fear they won't get money back, Singapore News,Several police reports have been lodged against two fitness studios whose outlets have allegedly closed down overnight. Kyklos Studio and its affiliated brand X Fitness are run by Mr A
Plan to raise GST between 2022 and 2025 remains unchanged: Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The plan to raise the goods and services tax (GST) between next year and 2025 remains unchanged, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong told Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 5). Speaking during the debate on the I
Japan looks to launch driverless car system in Tokyo by 2020, Asia News,TOKYO – A self-driving car service could be on Tokyo's public roads in time for the 2020 Olympics as Japan looks to drive investment in new technology to drive economic growth, according to a government strategic review ann
'Even if there were police I'd still beat you': Delivery staff allegedly attacks hotel staff over order, Singapore News,Over at this hotel, guests are not permitted to have food delivery orders sent to their rooms nor have them dropped off at the reception desk. But in doing her job t
DPM Heng: GST increase can't be delayed forever, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – While the goods and services tax (GST) rate will remain at 7 per cent next year, the rate increase cannot be deferred indefinitely as the revenues are needed to support Singapore's spending needs to secure its long
Xiaomi or Xiao-miss? Man orders 32-inch TV, receives packet of tissue instead , Singapore News,When it comes to online purchases, the products can be either hits-or-misses. For one man, it was a definite miss when he received a packet of tissue paper instead of a brand new 32-inch TV. The man, surna
Coronavirus: Japan politician apologises for auctioning face masks, Asia News,TOKYO – A Japanese politician apologised Monday (March 9) after he made US$86,000 (S$120,000) auctioning face masks online as the country deals with a shortage during the new coronavirus outbreak. Mr Hiroyuki Morota, a mem
