Robinsons begins closing-down sale, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Robinsons will begin its storewide sales on Friday (Nov 6) at its last two stores in Singapore at The Heeren and Raffles City Shopping Centre. There will be a storewide discount on fashion, beauty, homeware, accessories and travel items,
PM Lee pays tribute to Xinyao singer Tang Yuxuan, 48, after she dies suddenly, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Local musician Tong Yek Suan, who rose to prominence in 1998 after performing a remix version of xinyao classic Xi Shui Chang Liu (Friendship Forever) with singers Joi Chua and Leelian Chua
SAF regular jailed after using Dark Web to buy credit card details for Fave vouchers, Digital News,A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) captain was sentenced to 20 weeks' jail on Monday after buying credit card details off the Dark Web to purchase vouchers on online application Fave. Yang Jiafeng, 32
Migrants, sex workers take pride of place in Bangkok art festival, Asia News,BANGKOK – Sex workers and migrant labourers feature prominently in an art festival in Bangkok, which features local and international artists tackling issues that the artistic director says are otherwise ignored in the city
Foodpanda clarifies after customer suspects cash-on-delivery scam, Singapore News,A simple food order turned out to be not so simple for one Foodpanda customer. After paying the delivery person cash for the food, Stomp contributor Vivian discovered that the app said her order was cancelled. Subseque
Covid-19 health insurance – 8 insurers with free coronavirus coverage, Lifestyle News,Ever since the global spread of Covid-19 – originating in Wuhan, China – Singaporeans (well, everyone, actually) has been fanatical about cleanliness, stocking up on surgical masks, hand sanitisers and whatnot. Not
Retirement planning in Singapore: A starter guide for confused millennials, Money News,When you think “retirement”, do you imagine travelling the world, cruising on your own yacht, and being surrounded by Playboy bunnies/boy toys? Sorry, but retirement in Singapore isn’t quite as cushy as that, unle
Ex-chief of Tokyo Medical University admits to backdoor admissions to 'increase donations', Asia News,A former board chairman of Tokyo Medical University has admitted to padding certain students' scores on its general entrance exam, according to sources. Masahiko Usui, 77, a former ch
3 stocks I will buy now with $10,000, Money News,As we get used to living with changed habits amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s also time to think of what lies ahead. What will life be like after factoring in changes to lifestyles and routines? Which industries and sectors will remain unscathed, or
German triathlete banned from Japanese buffet restaurant after gobbling up 100 plates of sushi, World News,A German triathlete has been banned from dining at a sushi buffet restaurant in the south-eastern city of Landshut, after he gobbled up 100 plates of food. Mr Jaroslav Bobrowski, 30, follows a
Hoolah, Rely & other credit card instalment plans to ease your payment pains, Money News,Been eyeing that new iPhone 12 or Secret Lab chair, but afraid to dip into your savings in these dark economic times? We always advocate making smart financial decisions and spending within your means. But if yo
Daily roundup: Girls' Generation Taeyeon reveals she is struggling with depression – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Girls' Generation Taeyeon reveals she is struggling with depression South Korean singer Kim Taeyeon opene
What should you check when buying a tenanted property in Singapore?, Money News,You’ve found the ideal property that’s five minutes from work and the children’s school, but there’s just one issue: a tenant is living there, and his lease only expires almost 10 months from now. That’s a long time to w
How Facebook is trying to prevent foreign interference in Singapore’s upcoming general election, Digital News,In a conference organised by the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies yesterday (Sept 26), Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam made clear that foreign attempts to influence p
Second minister resigns from Japan PM's cabinet over alleged scandal, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's justice minister stepped down on Thursday – the second resignation from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's newly formed cabinet in less than a week – after a media report that his office gave out
As foreigners depart, Singapore sees population drop for first time since 2003, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore’s population has shrunk for the first time since 2003 as travel curbs and job losses brought about by the coronavirus pandemic have pushed foreign workers from the global business hub
Singapore's 'fake news' laws stop Google accepting political ads as election looms, emails show, Singapore News,Google has stopped accepting political advertisements in Singapore months before a widely expected election, according to documents shared by a small political party which s
Hong Kong to end Covid-19 hotel quarantine starting Sept 26, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong will scrap its controversial Covid-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals from September 26, more than 2.5 years after it was first implemented, in a long-awaited move for many residents and businesses
Top Trump aide Hope Hicks to resign, World News,Hope Hicks, one of Donald Trump's longest-serving aides and perhaps his most trusted confidante, on Wednesday announced her resignation in the latest of a string of departures from the embattled White House. The 29-year-old former model and PR ope
CPF responds to 72-year-old who posted about getting just $575 in monthly payouts, saying he had withdrawn $140K since turning 55, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Facebook post by a 72-year-old man on how he had to resort to being a Grab driver after getting only $575 of Central Provident Fund (CPF) pa
From penny post to $10.8m as world's first stamp heads for auction, World News,LONDON – An example of the world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black, is being offered at auction, Sotheby's said on Tuesday (Oct 26), with a price estimate of up to $8.25 million (S$10.8 million). Datin
Lawrence Wong of Yanxi Palace fame to hold first Singapore fan meeting, Entertainment News,Were you among of the millions of people who tuned into the hit Chinese drama Story of Yan Xi Palace last year? Actor Lawrence Wong, who stole hearts around the world as Hai Lan Cha, an amiable palace guard, w
Civil Service Singapore: Pros and cons of working for Singapore, Lifestyle News,These days, the corporate sector is a dangerous place to be. With waves and waves of retrenchment in the news, everyone’s looking for a safe port: the Civil Service in Singapore. Pay rates are high, the system is incorru
18 seasons of Grey's Anatomy but Ellen Pompeo only watched 'a handful' of episodes, Entertainment News,Ellen Pompeo has only watched \”a handful\” of Grey's Anatomy episodes. The 52-year-old actress has played the leading role of Dr. Meredith Grey on the hit medical drama since it
Romeo Tan offended a director, made to stay on set despite not having any scenes, Entertainment News,Local actor Romeo Tan has made his mark in local showbiz but before that, he ran afoul of directors — for some reason. On the latest episode of the meWATCH talk show Hear U Out, Romeo, 36, spoke abou
HSBC to cut up to 10,000 jobs in drive to slash costs: FT, Business Wires News,HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA.L) is planning to cut up to 10,000 jobs as interim Chief Executive Officer Noel Quinn seeks to reduce costs across the banking group, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The plan represents the
