Kneeling down to 'bai nian'? 'Twinning' on outfits? Tay Ping Hui and other celebs on their favourite CNY traditions, Entertainment News,The arrival of Chinese New Year means that red packets are on the horizon. But they aren't the only focus of the festival. In fact, there a
Kim Kardashian praises climate activist Greta Thunberg and hopes for a meeting, Entertainment News,YEREVAN, Armenia – US reality TV star Kim Kardashian heaped praise on Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday (Oct 8), calling her a \”brave and amazing young woman\” and said she shar
Wuhan virus: Couple in Singapore attends own wedding via live-stream, Singapore News,[Update: Feb 5] M Hotel clarified that the couple voluntarily isolated themselves in an M hotel suite during their wedding. The room was cleaned and sanitised after use, the hotel added. An earlier version of this a
First baby with Down syndrome is Gerber's baby of the year, World News,An 18-month-old boy with Down syndrome has been named by baby food maker Gerber as its \”Spokesbaby\” for 2018, the company said on Wednesday, an action hailed by advocates for people with the genetic condition. Lucas Warren o
'I know what I'm meant to do in this life': 28-year-old finds her calling through debilitating skin condition, Lifestyle News,It feels like life has come full circle for 28-year-old Yeo Jing Rui. When we spoke to her, Jing Rui was experiencing the last vestiges of spring in the UK, ha
Parliament: Indranee Rajah gives stern reminder after PSP's Leong Mun Wai fails to substantiate allegations, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Leader of the House Indranee Rajah issued a stern reminder to MPs on Tuesday (Jan 11) after Progress Singapore Party Non-Constituency MP Leong Mun Wai failed t
You Do…What? Episode 6: Smartphone & Gaming Addiction Counsellor, Singapore News,Eyes glued to the smartphone screen all day, reluctant to go to work? If that's you, beware! You might already be addicted to your smartphone. The proliferation of digital devices has brought about an increase in
How these multicultural parents decided on their babies' names, Lifestyle News,Find out the big meaning behind these little ones' names. Finding a great baby name is one of the first big decisions you’ll make as a parent. These multicultural families who have lived in Singapore share their
Swedish pop-up restaurant fights coronavirus one guest at a time, Lifestyle News,A coronavirus-resistant restaurant in a meadow in Sweden with just one table and one chair has welcomed its first guest. The pop-up restaurant named Bord for En – Table for One in English – has no waiters and the food i
Tesco Malaysia apologises for age limit signage 'error' posted at an outlet, Malaysia News,Tesco Malaysia has apologised for signs that were put up at the entrance of one of its outlets prohibiting children below the age of 16 and senior citizens above 65 from entering its premises. The hy
Poly student who took videos, photos after getting young girl to undress sentenced to probation, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A polytechnic student lured an 11-year-old girl to his flat, where he snapped pictures of her clad only in her panties. Gan Ang Yang also recorded two videos of the girl while
Digging your own digital grave: How should you manage the data you leave behind?, Digital News,Throughout our lifetimes we consume, collate, curate, host and produce a staggering quantity of data – some by our own hand, some by others on our behalf, and some without our knowledge or consent. Collect
Google to pay out over $200 million on YouTube privacy claims: reports, Digital News,Google will pay US$150-200 million (S$208-278 million) to settle allegations YouTube violated a children's privacy law while gathering data to better target its adverts, US media reports said Friday. The US Fed
Jordan Chan says 'selling' his brother for $500 is the biggest regret in his life , Singapore News,Jordan Chan may be a successful film star and recording artiste now, but once upon a time, the 51-year-old couldn't have imagined his future being this rosy. The 'Young and Dangerou
Man charged over alleged rape of girl, 5, at US embassy in Delhi, Asia News,NEW DELHI – A man has been charged after a five-year-old girl was allegedly raped on the premises of the American embassy in India's capital New Delhi, police said Thursday (Feb 6). The 25-year-old was arrested at the h
CPF Enhanced Nomination Scheme (2022): What happens to my CPF after I die?, Money News,We’ve come a long way from the GiveMeBackMyCPF days. Now that Covid-19 has thrown the stock market into turmoil, people are actually rushing to give CPF their money, with CPF top-ups reaching a new annual record o
Alberto Ochoa, who beat Chinese USC student Ji Xinran to death, is sentenced to life without parole, World News,A man charged with the beating death of a Chinese student at the University of Southern California was sentenced to life in prison on Friday without the possibility of parole. Alberto Ocho
Ubisoft Singapore head responds to toxic culture and sexual harassment reports, as employment watchdog opens investigation, Digital News,After a lengthy expose by Kotaku on some rather questionable practices by Ubisoft Singapore, including sexual harassment by the former head of the well-known Frenc
Australian police search for 4-year-old girl missing from campsite, World News,SYDNEY – Australian police searching for a four-year-old girl who went missing from an outback campsite said on Monday (Oct 18) they would \”leave no stone unturned\” as they urged members of the public to come forward. Cle
Man in Indonesia mourns death of pet arowana after dad fries it for lunch, Asia News,One man's prized pet recently became another man's meal. The owner of an arowana — the most expensive aquarium fish in the world — was devastated after learning that his pet was fried for his family's
Actress Lori Loughlin pleads not guilty in college admissions case, World News,OSTON – Actress Lori Loughlin on Monday (April 15) entered a not guilty plea to charges that she participated in a wide-ranging college admissions scam by paying bribes to get her two daughters admitted to the University
US congressman posts family Christmas picture with guns, days after school shooting, World News,WASHINGTON – A US congressman on Saturday (Dec 4) posted a Christmas picture of himself and what appeared to be his family, smiling and posing with an assortment of guns, just days after four teenagers we
6 achievable New Year resolutions for busy mums, Lifestyle News,GET OFF THE GUILT TRIP According to clinical psychologist Vyda S. Chai from Think Psychological Services, guilt is a normal emotion for working mums wrestling with work and family life. If you've made it a part of your life, stop n
Zoe Kravitz has lost track of how many tattoos she has, Entertainment News,The 32-year-old actress was reported to have as many as 56 inkings across her body, but she can neither confirm nor deny the total number because she no longer knows how many she actually has. Zoe said she sees her tattoos as
9 surprising ways your baby has changed you for the better, Lifestyle News,Life has been most rewarding because you welcomed a baby! Whether you’re aware or not, here are nine ways parenthood has changed you for the better. 1. You are less self-focused Before you became a parent, you only had to thi
Netflix deletes suicide scene from popular youth show, 13 Reasons Why, Entertainment News,Netflix Inc. is removing a controversial graphic scene from its popular young adult drama 13 Reasons Why, which depicts a youth suicide, following advice from medical experts, the company said on its Twitter ac
$10 a pop? Fossa Chocolate co-founder explains why their chocolates are 'significantly more expensive' than supermarket brands, Lifestyle News,Why I Do What I Do is an original AsiaOne series where we showcase people with uncommon professions and what it takes to get there. Spicy mala, sal
Chinese family say they were scammed over $8.9m Stanford payment, World News,The mother of a Chinese student admitted Friday she paid $6.5 million (S$8.9 million) to the man at the heart of a US college admission scandal but said she was duped into believing the sum was a charitable donation. Americ
5 rare HDB types that are basically private houses, Lifestyle News,Urban lofts or SOHOs, tropical bungalows or ritzy penthouses? If an expensive condo or private property comes to mind – we're here to turn those thoughts on their heads and towards the humble HDB. More than just a developer of c
Simu Liu felt 'repressed' as a child, Entertainment News,Simu Liu felt \”repressed\” as a child. The 33-year-old actor felt invisible as an Asian-Canadian teenager, and so he decided to transform his life when he attended university and gained independence from his family. Simu – who was bor
Jade Seah: Why should a woman's self-worth be tied to her marital status?, Lifestyle News,By the age of 28, most B women in Singapore would have gotten hitched, according to Statistics on Marriages and Divorces, 2020 by the Department of Statistics. So, if she’s not married (or planning to marr
How Muangthai Was Driven To Achieve Muay Thai Greatness, Asia News,Outside the ring, Muangthai P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym is one of the most unassuming members of the ONE Super Series roster. The 24-year-old known as the “Elbow Zombie” recently hooked up with ONE Championship to join its formidable li
I got my finances reviewed to see if I can own a condo by the time I'm 30, Money News,When I was a child, my family ran into some financial difficulties, so money (or the lackthere of) was always a tense subject. Because I regularly worried about not having enough, I'd routinely collect co
Woman suffers multiple cuts after glass shower door falls on her during Sentosa staycation, Singapore News,A woman's family staycation turned sour after she had to be taken to hospital. Suziyana Hamid, 41, and her family had checked into Siloso Beach Resort on June 15 to celebrate her daughter&
9 Chinese restaurants with sumptuous Mother's Day menus, Lifestyle News,Is it Cantonese she craves? Or a sumptuous Teochew spread? This Mother's Day, if you looking for a Chinese restaurant to bring a Mum to, here are some of the spots to have on your radar. And some even have special perk
Beware the candyman: Sweets containing cannabis seized in CNB raid, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A total of 117 suspected drug offenders were arrested by the Central Narcotics Bureau in an islandwide operation between Oct 10 and 21. Drugs with an estimated street value of $19,000 were seized, includin
SingHealth doctor, 44, dies from leukaemia: She wanted to write letters to her 3 kids for every growing-up year she'd miss, Singapore News,A SingHealth Polyclinics director who helped to launch the government healthcare system's first 24-hour prescription collection service has died of leu
Man gets 15 years' jail, caning for sexually abusing 4-year-old daughter, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 33-year-old man who showed pornographic videos to his four-year-old biological daughter before he sexually assaulted her was sentenced to 15 years' jail and 15 strokes of the cane on Mond
$3,000 Baby Support Grant: Is my child eligible? When will I receive the money?, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new $3,000 grant announced on Friday (Oct 9) will help parents meet the costs of raising a child amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mums and dads of children born from Oct 1 this year to Sep 30,
MOH responds after caregivers of persons with special needs urge for empathy and clarity in Covid-19 testing, quarantine, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) will improve Covid-19 testing procedures and quarantine processes for persons with special needs, after caregivers took to social medi
