Bill on special arrangements for voters, candidates affected by Covid-19 restrictions, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – If the general election were to be held during the Covid-19 outbreak, voters subject to restrictions like stay-home orders will be allowed to vote outside their electoral divisions, unde
Facebook rejects talks with Australian publisher, testing world's toughest online law, Digital News,SYDNEY – Australia's competition watchdog is looking into a claim that Facebook refused a publisher's request to negotiate a licensing deal, the regulator told Reuters, setting the stag
Why we procrastinate and 11 ways to overcome it, Lifestyle News,When was the last time you left a project to the last minute while fiddling with miscellaneous things like thumbing through Facebook? Not too long ago, we’ll bet. We all procrastinate. There are a myriad of reasons why, but it is far fr
August 2022 HDB BTO overview: Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Merah, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong East, Tampines and Woodlands, Lifestyle News,Now that the May 2022 BTO and SBF sales exercises have ended, it's time to look at the location of the upcoming HDB BTO projects to be launched in August! For starters, ther
Why I bought Jervois Mansion as my first home: My journey as a first-time homebuyer in Singapore, Lifestyle News,I’ve always thought buying a home was a very straightforward process. First, you determine your budget. Then, you come up with a list of ideal homes, narrow down the list through pros and
Beijing's massive new airport 'on time' for 2019 launch, China News,BEIJING – Amid farmlands on the outskirts of Beijing, a massive construction site rising above the horizon bustles with activity as 8,000 workers build a new mega airport. Aimed at easing passenger load from Beijing&#
Windsor residents split on royal wedding hoopla, World News,As Windsor gears up for Saturday's royal wedding, some local residents are loving the party buzz, while others are sick of the whole shebang. The streets are lined with barricades, armed police are on patrol and even more tourists than
Analysing 3 condo floor plans in Bukit Timah: Which is the best family friendly unit?, Money News,Unlike buying a home if you’re single, buying a home for your family is a whole different proposition. Why? Put simply, you no longer have to contend with just what you want – you now have to account fo
Go splurge with your first paycheck: Sharon Au explains why that's okay, Money News,What do you do with your first paycheck? For some, a large chunk of it goes towards paying off student loans. Other people might put the cash into a piggy bank in case of a rainy day. So when we caught up with h
Best museums and exhibitions for kids in Singapore 2020, Lifestyle News,Looking for fun indoor activities to do to avoid the recently unpredictable weather in our city? Then you’ll be glad to know that your favourite museums are not only offering indoor entertainment, they are also packed with lots
15 affordable bridesmaids dresses that aren't ugly, Lifestyle News,So you've been invited to a wedding. Yes, you're finally at that age when your friends and colleagues are started to get hitched, and you find yourself bao-ing more money in a year than you've ever done for the pa
Passport renewal Singapore (2022): How to renew, how long does it take, where to take passport photo, Lifestyle News,I've learnt this the hard way. Before you proceed to book your holiday to Bangkok for the next school holidays 2022, the very first thing you should do is check the validity of y
Some nations rethink Covid-19 isolation, testing rules as Omicron sweeps globe, World News,ROME/WASHINGTON – Global Covid-19 infections hit a record high over the past seven-day period, Reuters data showed on Wednesday (Dec 29), as the Omicron variant raced out of control and governments tried to co
How the patch of Kranji woodland evolved, and was erroneously cleared, Singapore News,In Parliament on Friday (Feb 26), Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing outlined the background and chronology of development at a site near Kranji Road and how a patch of woodland was erroneously cleared with
NEA asks for tray return ambassador job listings to be taken down, Singapore News,The National Environment Agency (NEA) has asked that several job listings advertising for \”tray return ambassadors\” at hawker centres be removed, as no contract for these roles has been awarded yet. This comes after cl
Former tennis star Alexandr Dolgopolov swops racket for gun to defend Ukraine, World News,Former tennis player Alexandr Dolgopolov said on Wednesday (March 16) he has travelled home to Ukraine to defend the country after undergoing weapons training. The 33-year-old, who won three ATP titles and reac
Apple, Google update coronavirus contact tracing tech ahead of launch, Digital News,Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday updated technical details of the coronavirus contact tracing system they plan to release next month, saying new features would strengthen privacy protections and giv
