Indonesian white knights offer $530m rescue plan to troubled water treatment firm Hyflux, Business Wires News,A consortium comprising two major Indonesian groups – conglomerate Salim Group and energy giant Medco Group – has agreed to give Hyflux a S$400 million equity injection, in exchange for a 60
5 reasons why millennials stopped coveting country clubs in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Remember the good old days when a country club membership was right up there with the other Five Cs? While the other Four Cs (car, cash, condo, credit card) are still very much alive, nobody really cares about coun
India's Modi defends handling of Covid pandemic amid opposition protests, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic over the last two years, saying on Tuesday (Feb 8) they led to high economic growth and middl
Dwarf goats make the party scene in Los Angeles, World News,Spanky and Pippin are literally party animals in the Los Angeles nightlife scene. The Nigerian Dwarf goats are professional party-goers, bringing their special brand of magic to city celebrations and starry soirees. So-called goat mom Scout
IT retailer Newstead axes 100 staff in reorganisation; business as usual at some stores, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Home-grown electronics retailer Newstead Technologies will remain operational for now, following a reorganisation of the company that has seen 40 per cent of its 250 staff let go. The
Free at last to hug and party: UK reopens for business, World News,Friends will hug, pints will be pulled and swathes of the British economy will reopen on Monday (May 17) giving 65 million people a measure of freedom after the gloom of a four-month Covid-19 lockdown. Most of the British will be fre
Excluded from GE2020 live TV debate, PV's Lim Tean rails against CNA, saying he will edit himself in, Singapore News,Live political debates on TV have been said to be something the ruling government has not been keen on, unwilling to turn election campaigns into political theatre. So the announ
Signs point to huge turnout in Hong Kong polls, pro-Beijing parties may see support decline, Asia News,HONG KONG – All signs point to a huge turnout as Hong Kong votes on Sunday (Nov 24) to choose district councillors in local elections seen as a barometer of the government and Chief Executive Carri
Abbey Road Studios marks 90 years with festival for future music makers, Entertainment News,LONDON – London’s Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Amy Winehouse and Adele have made legendary recordings, is marking its 90th anniversary this week with a festival of events for the next ge
10 best baby shower venues in Singapore for an unforgettable celebration, Lifestyle News,Baby showers are a great opportunity for celebrations due to its party atmosphere that's complete with decorations, good food to eat, and often a variety of games of activities. However, what's a good
Unique Chinese 'Niu' Year snacks and goodies to binge on including dim sum macarons and golden prawn otah quiche, Lifestyle News,Chinese New Year is one of those times of the year where we willingly put aside our weight-loss resolutions so that we can feast on all those new year goodies. T
Topshop billionaire named in 'Brit #MeToo' scandal issues denial, World News,British fashion tycoon Philip Green has denied \”unlawful sexual or racist behaviour\” after a lawmaker named him Thursday as having used an injunction to suppress the publication of harassment allegations by five e
India's Congress pledges to scrap law punishing Muslim men for instant divorce if voted back to power, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India's main opposition Congress party said on Thursday (Feb 7) it would scrap a decree passed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government prescribing jail ter
PAP's Vivian Balakrishnan reiterates hard truth about Singapore on live GE2020 debate, Singapore News,The People's Action Party's (PAP) Vivian Balakrishnan reiterated the \”hard truth\” about Singapore's small size and lack of natural resources during the live \”Singapore Votes 2020
Angels ensure 'no means no' at Brazil's anything-goes carnival, World News,SAO PAULO – Under beating midday sun and samba drums, a glitter-sprinkled crew gather in Sao Paulo's historic centre, ready for carnival. While the rest of the shimmering, semi-naked crowd load up on vodka
Singapore GE2020: Facebook removes another pro-PAP page for violating its policies, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Facebook has taken down a pro-PAP page for violating its policies, about a week after removing a similar page. A Facebook spokesman confirmed it has unpublished another \”Fabrications About
