'You've won your weight in oysters!' Note in shells stops thieves, World News,LEUCATE – When thieves stole three tonnes of oysters from French shellfish farmer Christophe Guinot, he came up with a solution: planting secret notes inside oyster shells to help police track down the thiev
Nearly all ECs resold in the past 15 years made a profit averaging $300k, Money News,4,263 or 99.9 per cent of the executive condominium (EC) units sold in the resale market between 2007 and end-August 2022 yielded an average gross profit of $295,904 each. Most of these units were sold less than 10
Thailand rehearses elaborate $43 million coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Asia News,BANGKOK – Forty roads were closed in Bangkok as a band and officers on horseback marched past the Grand Palace on Sunday (April 28) in a dress rehearsal for the next weekend's coronation of King Maha Vaji
Getai veteran Wang Lei: I earn two to three times more selling seafood on livestreams, Entertainment News,Has local veteran singer-actor Wang Lei found a new calling selling seafood on livestreams? Not really. However, during a press conference yesterday (July 15), the 59-year-old admitted that he e
July hottest month measured, 2019 set to be among warmest years, World News,PARIS – July was the hottest month across the globe ever measured, and 2019 is on track to be one of the warmest years, according to data released Monday (Aug 5) by the European Union's Earth observation network. Searin
Indian PM Modi's personal Twitter handle 'briefly compromised', his office says, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal Twitter handle was \”very briefly compromised,\” the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a tweet early on Sunday (Dec 1
Food delivery rider scolds condo security guards despite parking in the wrong place, Singapore News,A food delivery rider's attempt at scolding a pair of security guards didn't go down too well with the internet, considering that he wasn't even right in the first place. The man flew i
Turkish florists race to meet soaring British demand after Queen Elizabeth's death, World News,ISTANBUL – Turkish florists are resorting to cargo planes instead of trucks as they rush to send as many flowers as they can to Britain to meet a deluge of orders after the death of Queen Elizabeth. O
Ah Boys To Men actor Maxi Lim’s wedding faces probe for Covid-19 breaches, Entertainment News,As the Covid-19 pandemic worsened in March, Ah Boys To Men star Maxi Lim postponed his wedding reception, writing on Instagram that it was \”the most socially responsible thing to do\”. But when he and his wi
China targets celebrities, fan groups in new month-long clean-up campaign, China News,BEIJING – The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Tuesday (Jan 25) launched a month-long \”clean cyberspace\” campaign, which it said would target online abuse, \”chaos\” in celebrity fan groups and \”money wors
Tony Fernandes resigns as acting group CEO of AirAsia X, Money News,KUALA LUMPUR – AirAsia’s Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has stepped down from his role as acting group chief executive of AirAsia X (AAX) with immediate effect, saying that he wants to focus on other commitments, according to the company’s
Coronavirus: 191 new cases of infection in Singapore, 90-year-old man becomes 8th death, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore reported 191 new cases of Covid-19 infection on Saturday (April 11). This means there are now 2,299 cases here, according to latest figures released by the Ministry of Health
How to get a little richer with the magic of compound interest, Money News,Have time on your side? Hone in on compound interest. Learn how compound interest works and why you should ride on it to grow your wealth. When it comes to the topic on growing wealth, there’s no escaping the fact that compou
KidZania Singapore to shut down for good after 4 years in Sentosa, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Local tourist attraction KidZania Singapore is closing its doors for good after four years, the company announced on Tuesday (June 16). In a Facebook post, the company said its theme park in Sentosa will no
More than half of Americans have had Covid-19 infections, US study shows, World News,Following the record surge in Covid-19 cases during the Omicron-driven wave, some 58 per cent of the US population overall and more than 75 per cent of younger children have been infected with the coronavirus since
UOB raises fixed home loan rates to 3.85%, following DBS' move, Money News,SINGAPORE – Home loan rates in Singapore on Tuesday hit as high as 3.85 per cent, a level not reached in many years UOB fired the latest salvo in raising home loan rates, launching two-year fixed rate packages at 3.75 pe
9 things every first-time HDB homeowner must know before renovating their flat , Lifestyle News,#1. ONLY ENGAGE RENOVATION PROFESSIONALS FROM THE DIRECTORY OF RENOVATION CONTRACTOR (DRC) You may earn a fine of up to $5,000 and other penalties if you did not engage renovation professionals from DRC,
Millions of children miss measles shots, creating outbreaks: UNICEF, World News,LONDON – More than 20 million children a year missed out on measles vaccines across the world in the past eight years, laying a path of exposure to a virus that is now causing disease outbreaks globally, a United Nations
Hong Kong reports first local Covid-19 cases in 2 weeks, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong has confirmed its first locally transmitted coronavirus cases in more than two weeks, fuelling concerns over its spread as restrictions on movement are relaxed. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Sun
Police, MOM looking into case of ex-maid acquitted of stealing from CAG chief in light of judge's comments, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Both the Ministry of Manpower and the police are looking into the case of a former domestic worker acquitted of stealing from Changi Airport Group chairman Liew
Moderna says booster dose of its Covid-19 vaccine can protect against Omicron, World News,NEW YORK – Moderna said on Monday (Dec 20) that a booster dose of its Covid-19 vaccine appeared to be protective against the fast-spreading Omicron variant in laboratory testing and that the current version of
Covid-19 vaccines hold strong against Delta, protection waning in older adults, World News,CHICAGO – Three US studies suggest Covid-19 vaccines offer strong protection against hospitalisation and death, even in the face of the highly transmissible Delta variant, but vaccine protection appears to be
6 warned for transgender protest outside MOE, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police have issued warnings to six people for their role in a protest without a permit outside the Ministry of Education headquarters in Buona Vista in January this year. The police did not name them in their statement on T
Coronavirus: Parents no longer allowed to drop off children daily at grandparents' place, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Parents are not allowed to drop their children off daily at their grandparents' place, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong, as the authorities considered further tightening me
Being a single dad can shorten your life: Study, Health News,The risk of dying prematurely more than doubles for single fathers compared to single mothers or paired-up dads, a study of Canadian families published on Thursday revealed. \”Our research highlights that single fathers have higher mortalit
China 'would fight to the end' in any US trade war, says embassy , World News,WASHINGTON: China is \”strongly disappointed\” in US President Donald Trump's decision to launch trade sanctions against Beijing but will not recoil from a trade war with the United States, the Chinese embassy
Remote working: The new normal for many, but it comes with hidden risks – new research, Lifestyle News,Many of us have had little choice but to resort to remote working in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. It is just days since Google, Apple and Twitter were making headlines by ordering their e
I've been working from home for more than a month. Here's what I've learnt so far, Lifestyle News,Working from home is fun, in case no one has told you that. But it also requires a lot of discipline. It's easy to get distracted and do nothing the whole day, but it's also eas
Project Hills: While fasting, they fed their neighbours living in rental flats, Lifestyle News,Daughters Of Tomorrow, a charity that trains, empowers, and helps find sustained employment for underprivileged women, recently celebrated its 7th anniversary by showcasing stories of resilient women in a
WHO is sending Covid-19 aid for North Korea, Asia News,SEOUL – Covid-19 aid supplies have arrived in North Korea but are being held in quarantine in its seaport of Nampho, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday (Oct 7), as the isolated nation shows few signs of easing strict border loc
Is the Keto Diet for You? | Health Plus, Health News,Weight loss diets are everywhere, and it can be overwhelming to figure out which ones are beneficial to your body, and which are simply the latest fads. The ketogenic diet is a hot topic at the moment, but is it effective in weight loss management
How does COE affect the resale value of used cars?, Lifestyle News,Planning to sell your car? Understanding COE prices can help you increase your returns when you do eventually sell your vehicle. Whether you are selling your car on your own, directly to a used car dealer, through a consignment agent
How a kampung tragedy sparked off a Singapore lifeguard’s journey, Singapore News,Of all the memories and experiences that George Lee had in the past 64 years of his life, one continues to haunt him till today: seeing a young boy drown in his old kampung’s pond. The boy was merely a few years younge
MCO: Malaysian misses birth of first-born after staying in Singapore for work, Malaysia News,Witnessing the birth of their child is one of the biggest milestones for any parent. But unfortunately for one couple, they were stuck on different sides of the Causeway. Jack Daniel, a Malaysian, missed the
Woman buys almost 20kg of pearls for bubble tea – only to realise they expire in 21 days, Singapore News,A woman bought almost 20kg of tapioca pearls from a local distributor so that she could share them with loved ones to make bubble tea, but later realised that they were expiring in three weeks in
Jennifer Lopez claims video of her singing at wedding to Ben Affleck was 'stolen without our consent', Entertainment News,Jennifer Lopez claims footage from her singing at her wedding to Ben Affleck was \”stolen without our consent\”. The On the Floor hitmaker tied the knot with the Tender B
How this woman is leading the charge against the coronavirus in Singapore, Lifestyle News,In the past 10 months, Professor Leo Yee Sin, executive director of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) had been working 12 to 14-hour days. And like the rest of us, she’s looking forward to trav
Hoods up, blades out: Here's how Assassin's Creed Mirage, Infinity and Codename Red fit in, Digital News,Well, this past weekend has certainly been spicy, if nothing else. Not only did we have the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase rolling out plenty of new content, but Ubisoft saw fit to ch
24-year-old man 'kills wife, toddler children' in Australia home, World News,A 24-year-old man killed his wife, three toddlers and mother-in-law at their suburban family home, where he remained for several days before turning himself in, Australian police said Monday. The alleged murders a
Can't resist splurging on online shopping? Here's why, Digital News,The demand for online shopping has obviously increased since Covid-19 restrictions were put in place. But less obvious are the subtle psychological drivers behind our collective online shopping splurge. In fact, online sho
How long should I use my reusable mask?, Lifestyle News,Singapore residents began collecting two reusable masks each on Monday (Sept 21), in the fourth nationwide reusable mask distribution exercise, to help shield against Covid-19. A Temasek Foundation initiative, the masks can be collected from St
Suicide games can spread online for months before parents know, Health News,Social media posts about suicide games may spread for months online before mainstream media reports help alert parents to the potential threat, a US study suggests. Researchers traced the path of one suicide game, the \”blue
Dashing hopes of travel-starved Singaporeans: Thailand unlikely to open its doors to tourists till 2021, says tourism rep, Lifestyle News,If you miss the sumptuous food, cheap shopping and night markets in Thailand and are hoping to travel there soon, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that
Up to $900 cash help for Singaporeans in supplementary budget, Government to freeze fees and charges for a year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Cash payouts announced in Budget 2020 last month will be tripled, with all adult Singaporeans receiving $300, $600 or $900 depending on their income, Deputy Pri
Crabtree and Evelyn to shut all but one store globally in move to online-only business, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Bath and body products retailer Crabtree and Evelyn will be shutting its 12 stores here in the coming months as it moves its operations online, with some outlets already emptied of good
What are the MOM retrenchment benefits in Singapore?, Singapore News,In the life cycle of a typical Singapore employee, a youth spent hustling and climbing the career ladder often ends in retrenchment in middle age, and ends in driving a taxi until retirement. Just kidding (or are we?). In any case,
Leasing or renting: Which is the way to go in Singapore?, Lifestyle News,With the costs of owning a car in Singapore being as high as they are, it makes little financial sense to buy a car if you're not going you use it every day. Thankfully those that only have an occasional need for a car now
Live Your Dream Season 2: Reach for the Sky, Singapore News,\”Why not just one, but two autistic children?\” It was a double whammy for Victor Tan and his wife June when both their sons, Royce and Dylan were diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. It took them some time to accept the hard reality. They
Singapore's Marie Kondo in the making, Lifestyle News,Musician Amanda Ling is better known as the keyboardist for homegrown rock band In Each Hand A Cutlass. Now, the 35-year-old is also Singapore's first KonMari consultant-in-training. The KonMari method of simplifying and organising your
A clown and an orchestra: Conductor brings love of music to the stage, World News,LONDON – Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra hopes to entice audiences with her love of classical music through a new multi-disciplinary performance in which she pairs an orchestra and a clown on stage. De la Parra,
Over 820m 'e-red packets' sent in China over Chinese New Year: WeChat , China News,SHANGHAI – More than 820 million electronic \”red packets\” were sent over China's Lunar New Year holiday, leading social media platform WeChat said, as the centuries-old practice of exchanging monetary
Repeat offender? Woman who refused to wear mask in MBS has pending charge over similar offence, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The woman seen in a viral clip refusing to don a mask while at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) last Saturday (May 15) is already facing a criminal charge over a similar offence allegedly
Robin Williams' death linked to rise in copycat suicides, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Suicide rates in the United States spiked almost 10 per cent following the death in 2014 of actor Robin Williams, and spiked even more among men and those who ended their lives, like Williams, by suffocat
A simple guide to COE renewal: How & when should you renew, Lifestyle News,Cars are very expensive in Singapore. Sure, you could buy a new car when your current COE expires, but COE renewal is always the most logical (and economical) choice – provided that your car is well-maintained, in good condit
Woman orders $100 worth of food for foreign workers stuck in Punggol dormitory. Here's how you can help others like them, Lifestyle News,[UPDATED, April 19]: As the numbers for new Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Singapore, particularly amongst foreign workers in Singapore where a record 654
