South Korea leaders apologise for navy ship Covid-19 outbreak amid vaccine furore, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's prime minister and defence minister apologised as hundreds of Covid-19-infected sailors were flown to Seoul on Tuesday (July 20) after a navy destroyer patrolling the waters off Af
Ownership transfer: HDB may seize flats over misleading or false statements, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Flat owners may have their flats seized by the Housing Board (HDB) if they intentionally make misleading or false statements when transferring flat ownership, following changes to a law that Parli
Beijing 2022 Olympics face 'special situation' after Tokyo delay, China News,Beijing 2022 organisers said they face a \”special situation\” after the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics means less than six months between the Summer and Winter Games. The Tokyo Olympics are now scheduled t
North Korea's Kim lays out 80-day campaign to attain goals this year, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on his country to embark on an 80-day campaign to attain its goals in every sector before a congress in January to decide a new five-year plan, state news agency KC
Hong Kong Disneyland visitor tests positive for Covid-19; park closes for a day for staff to take tests, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's Disneyland will close for a day on Wednesday (Nov 17) for staff to take compulsory Covid-19 tests after authorities found one person who visited the theme
Russian forces attack institute in Kharkiv which has experimental reactor, World News,KYIV – Russian planes bombed an institute in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv that is home to an experimental nuclear reactor and a neighbouring hostel is on fire, a senior Ukrainian official said on Thursday (March 1
38,000 sign petition to opt out of receiving NDP 2020 funpacks, Singapore News,It's a special birthday for Singapore this year as the nation focuses on celebrating the 55th year of its independence in August during an ongoing viral outbreak. About 1.2 million funpacks — normally given to parade
Top Gun: Maverick is now Tom Cruise’s biggest box office hit ever, passing $1.11b, Entertainment News,It was inevitable, Top Gun: Maverick has soared past US$800 million (S$1.11 billion) at the global box office, and is well on its way to the US$1 billion mark. By attaining this milestone, the movie
'Nobody else wants to praise me': Malaysia's ex-PM Muhyiddin defends track record, hopes to return to power in the future, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has defended his track record during the shortest premiership stint in the cou
Anna Faris had an 'immediate kind of intimacy' with fiance Michael Barrett, Entertainment News,Anna Faris had an \”immediate kind of intimacy\” with her fiance Michael Barrett. The 44-year-old actress began dating the cinematographer in 2017 and the pair revealed their engagement last year.
BHG to take over Robinsons at Raffles City by end-Jan, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – BHG Singapore will take over two floors at Raffles City Shopping Centre as Robinsons closed its last outlet there last Saturday (Jan 9). In partnership with Raffles City Singapore, the department store will open a new
Ballet to bicycle: Singapore conductor rides out pandemic with delivery job, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A year ago, Singaporean Chiya Amos was living his dream of leading orchestras around Russia as an aspiring classical conductor working with ballets and operas. Since January, he has been working 1
Woman's CNY cruise aboard Royal Caribbean cancelled after being told trip was overbooked, Singapore News,She had planned to enjoy her long-awaited family vacation on a cruise for the coming Chinese New Year celebrations. However, her plans went up in smoke just two weeks before the trip, when a
Learning in a pandemic: An online education executive shares tips, Lifestyle News,NEW YORK – In the darkest moments of the past year, Stephanie Dua, co-founder and president of HOMER, a New York City-based online learning program, turned to early lessons on hard work and optimism she learned on her
Cisco to launch new features for Webex, Digital News,Cisco Systems Inc said on Tuesday (June 8) it would launch a set of new features for Webex, ranging from background noise cancellation to adding polls and quizzes to make meetings more interactive. Conferencing platforms such as Webex, Zoom and Mi
Prince Harry and Meghan's first Netflix project to focus on Invictus Games, Entertainment News,Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will produce their first Netflix Inc series that will focus on athletes competing in the Invictus Games for injured veterans in The Hague in 2022. Harry will
Indonesia cancels haj pilgrimage again due to coronavirus concerns, Asia News,Indonesia has cancelled the haj pilgrimage for people in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation for a second year in a row due to concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic, the religious affairs minister said on Thursda
Riz Ahmed says Covid-19 has taught people to value those who were previously discriminated against, Entertainment News,Riz Ahmed thinks coronavirus will prompt society to \”migrate to online living\”. The 37-year-old actor-and-rapper believes there has been a gradual shift towards people living more i
Capri by Fraser Changi City hotel staff make creative video on good hygiene practices, Singapore News,One of the good things to come out of the current circuit breaker period is that it appears to be unleashing the creative potential of some people. Hotel staff members at Capri by Fraser Changi City
DJ Dennis Chew's first time having his own bedroom after 47 years: 'Now I love to nua in bed in my underwear', Entertainment News,DJ Dennis Chew never had his own bedroom until he moved into his bachelor pad in February. \”I turn 48 this year and this is the first time I have my own be
NSYNC singer Lance Bass and husband's surrogate mother backs out due to Covid-19, Entertainment News,Lance Bass and his husband have lost the surrogate mother they were hoping would help them welcome their first child. The 40-year-old NSYNC singer and his husband Michael Turchin have spent over
Malaysia unveils additional $3.3b Covid-19 economic stimulus measures, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced on Wednesday (Sept 23) an additional economic stimulus package worth RM10 billion (S$3.29 billion) in a bid to help industries and citizens badly hi
'I am paying about 30 to 40% more': Consumers thinking twice about overseas purchases as air and sea freight rates soar, Singapore News,SINGAPORE — Ms Caitlyn Cheng, who has been shopping on e-commerce platform Taobao for about eight years, became more selective in her purchases after noti
Indonesia passes 2 million coronavirus cases after new daily record, Asia News,JAKARTA, June 21 – Indonesia reported 14,536 new coronavirus cases on Monday (June 21), the highest daily increase since the beginning of the pandemic, taking its overall cases past the 2 million mark. Health ministry sho
Apple suppliers to make Apple Watch and MacBook in Vietnam, Digital News,Apple Inc's suppliers are in talks to produce Apple Watch and MacBook in Vietnam for the first time, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday (Aug 16), citing people familiar with the matter. Apple's Chinese supplier Luxshare
KTPH physician from the Philippines has not seen son for two years, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When the lifting of the travel leave ban for healthcare workers was announced on Oct 19, Dr Sharon Sarmiento Santos, 41, a Filipino resident physician at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), immediately applied
Outcome uncertain as Japan's ruling party heads to vote on next PM, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's ruling party votes on Wednesday (Sept 29) for the country's next prime minister in an election that has turned into the most unpredictable race since Shinzo Abe made a surprise comeback almos
Robert De Niro 'forced' to work by ex-wife's lifestyle, claims lawyer, Entertainment News,Robert De Niro is being \”forced\” to work by his ex-wife's lifestyle, his lawyer has claimed. The 'Irishman' star is divorcing Grace Hightower and his legal representatives are clai
India agrees to sell hydroxychloroquine to Malaysia to help fight Covid-19, Asia News,NEW DELHI/KUALA LUMPUR – India has agreed to sell hydroxychloroquine tablets to Malaysia for use in the treatment of Covid-19 patients, a Malaysian minister told Reuters on Wednesday (April 15), with New Delhi part
Singapore, African Union to accept each other's digital Covid-19 vaccination certificates, making travel easier, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From next Monday (May 23), Singapore and the African Union (AU) will begin recognising each other's digital Covid-19 vaccination certificates, making
Egyptian 12-year-old teaches neighbours during school closure, World News,ATMIDAH, Egypt – Every day up to 30 children gather for school lessons in a narrow village street in Egypt’s northern Dakahlia province. Their teacher is 12-year-old Reem El-Khouly, who started offering instruction to her youn
India reports first human death from bird flu, Asia News,NEW DELHI, July 21 – An 11-year-old boy has died in India from a bird flu virus of the H5N1 strain, the first such fatality in the country, highlighting a potential new risk for the world's second-most populous nation battling the coronav
Living on-site while renovating? Here are 6 tips that might help, Lifestyle News,Renovation delays are common due to Covid, and more buyers are unwilling to extend the date of vacant possession. For families waiting on the contractor, there may be a strong temptation to try and live with ongoing ren
Unlimited changes no more: SIA updates its ticket rebooking policy, Lifestyle News,It's the time of the year when many start planning for their end-of-year vacation. If you're considering flying with Singapore Airlines (SIA), this update from the airline carrier is something you should tak
Fast & Furious 9 will hit Singapore cinemas more than a month before the US, Entertainment News,This is quite the sneak preview. United International Pictures have announced that F9 (aka Fast & Furious 9) will hit Singapore cinemas more than a month before its release in the US. The ninth Fast a
Japan reports record daily coronavirus cases: NHK, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan reported a record high of 1,634 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, broadcaster NHK said. The previous record high occurred on Aug. 7, according to NHK. Japan is shifting toward easing restrictions to boost the economy hi
He was once undecided, but Hugo Ng finally buys a property in Sengkang, Entertainment News,It was just a year ago that Singaporean veteran star Hugo Ng hinted at the possibility of getting a house in Singapore. The semi-retired actor was shopping for a property then but was living in a rental proper
Coronavirus: Singapore schools step up to help needy students, families, Singapore News,Before home-based learning (HBL) kicked in, schools were worried that children who came from disadvantaged homes would start lagging behind their peers. They prepared accordingly, finding out which students neede
After 28 years, Ryan Lian reunited with brother given away at birth, all because of TV variety show, Entertainment News,Ryan Lian may be a familiar face to local viewers, but few would know of the actor's private family drama. The 36-year-old, who was in Jack Neo's Long Long Time Ago and A
I made my mum go through 5 TikTok challenges in 48 hours , Digital News,Mother's Day is just around the corner and because of the circuit breaker, we're all stuck at home this year. With everyone — grandparents, parents and kids alike — looking for diversions while stuck indoors, it’s no s
Want to reduce your carbon footprint? You can opt to pay more when flying, Singapore News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. SINGAPORE – A credit scheme for greener aviatio
Facebook to label all posts about Covid-19 vaccines, Digital News,Facebook Inc, which has been criticised by lawmakers and researchers for allowing vaccine misinformation to spread on its platforms, said on Monday it has started adding labels to posts that discuss the safety of the shots and will so
What's showing when local cinemas open on July 13? , Entertainment News,Cinemas here will finally reopen after more than three months with added safety precautions. Some of the measures include a limit of 50 patrons per cinema hall, and a one-metre social distancing seat configuration, with the
Billie Eilish, Harry Styles among Coachella lineup as festival returns, Entertainment News,Singers Billie Eilish and Harry Styles as well as rapper Kanye West and group Swedish House Mafia are among the lineup for this year's Coachella, organisers said on Thursday (Jan 13), as the music festiva
Ne-Yo wants to let the music speak for itself in new album Self Explanatory, Entertainment News,NEW YORK — US R&B singer Ne-Yo is letting his music speak for itself with the release of his eighth studio album Self Explanatory, which came out last week. The three-time Grammy winner said making mu
To keep Covid-19 patients home, some US states weigh house arrest tech, Digital News,WASHINGTON – How do you ensure that someone sick with Covid-19 stays home? As the United States begins reopening its economy, some state officials are weighing whether house arrest monitoring technology – including
Companies bet on AI cameras to track social distancing, limit liability, Digital News,OAKLAND, California – Stores and workplaces eager to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus are equipping existing security cameras with artificial intelligence software that can track compliance with health guideli
Data withheld from WHO team probing Covid-19 origins in China: Tedros, World News,GENEVA/ZURICH – Data was withheld from World Health Organisation investigators who travelled to China to research the origins of the coronavirus epidemic, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday
US deaths from antibiotic resistant 'superbugs' rose 15% in 2020, World News,US deaths from bacteria resistant to antibiotics, also known as 'superbugs', jumped 15 per cent in 2020 as the drugs were widely dispensed to treat Covid-19 and fight off bacterial infections during long
The Last of Us Part 2 releases in June but Ghost of Tsushima has been delayed, Digital News,At least we finally know when we're going to see Joel and Ellie again! Sony Interactive Entertainment just released an update, confirming new release dates for two of their biggest upcoming PlayStation 4
PAG, Platinum among bidders for Advent's stake in Singapore's The Learning Lab worth up to $500m: Sources, Money News,BEIJING/SINGAPORE — Private equity firms PAG and Platinum Equity are among bidders vying for Advent International's stake in Singaporean tuition chain The Learning Lab
New Zealand makes Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for health workers, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand will require teachers and workers in the healthcare and disability sectors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday (Oct 11), as she extended restric
