At least 12 die in Costa Rica plane crash, World News,SAN JOSE – A plane crashed in Costa Rica on Sunday (Dec 31), killing at least 12 people, most of them foreign tourists, the country's security ministry said. The crash, whose cause is not yet known, took place in the mountainous area of Punt
Myanmar's trishaws turn campaigners as virus curbs canvassing, Asia News,YANGON – As surging coronavirus infections make election canvassing difficult in Myanmar, humble trishaw drivers are becoming unlikely champions for a nationwide ballot just a few weeks away. Lockdowns have put the brakes
Apex Legends getting Solos Mode for limited time, Digital News,Apex Legends is set to get a Solos Mode for a limited time from August 13. Respawn Entertainment has announced the new mode — which will enable playing the battle royale game alone — is coming for a week as The Iron Crown Collection Even
Fugitive giraffe found dead in Thai canal, Asia News,A giraffe whose daring escape from convoy en route to a Thai breeding station won hearts online was found dead in a lotus-clogged canal on Thursday after a two-day search using drones and hang gliders. Two giraffes made a bid for freedom from the
Body found in search for missing British backpacker in Australia, World News,SYDNEY – Australian police on Tuesday (Nov 26) found a body they believed to be that of a British backpacker who ran from a campsite on the weekend, prompting an intensive search. \”Officers are yet to formally identify the
Daily roundup: $20 season passes for Gardens by the Bay on sale; unlimited visits to Flower Dome and Cloud Forest — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Season passes for Gardens by the Bay on sale at just $20; enjoy unlimited visits to Fl
Former AOA member Kwon Mina attempted suicide, now unconscious: Reports, Entertainment News,South Korean media reported earlier this afternoon (July 29) that K-pop singer Kwon Mina has attempted suicide. A friend was unable to contact Mina on the phone and went to her home to check on her this morni
Twitter rolls out bitcoin tipping, safety features in product push, Digital News,Twitter Inc will allow people to tip their favourite content creators with bitcoin and will launch a fund to pay some users who host audio chat rooms on its Spaces feature, the company said on Thursday (Sept 23). The Sa
'Hollywood has always been more concerned about Hollywood': Michelle Yeoh on showbiz realising there are Asian talents, Entertainment News,Over the last couple of years, a change has swept over Hollywood as they're starting to embrace and discover a hidden trove of Asian talents. Not
Kelly Brook once let out the smelliest fart in front of Madonna, Entertainment News,The 40-year-old star once dined with the Queen of Pop at her house with other star-studded guests, but the macrobiotic food that Madonna served didn't agree with her. Speaking with JK on their Heart radio show,
Selina, Hebe from S.H.E part ways with record company after 17 years, Entertainment News,It's official, Taiwanese girl group S.H.E has parted ways with record company HIM International Music. Selina Jen and Hebe Tian have also followed in bandmate Ella Chen's footsteps, by setting up their
A shoo-in for shoe care: How to keep your sneakers \”new\” , Lifestyle News,I must confess, I’m a budding sneakerhead. While I don’t have a mountain of shoes at home (yet), I always stop by sneaker shops to look out for cool kicks or head online to try and find good lobangs. Like all sneaker aficionad
Chinese action RPG Faith of Danschant: Hereafter shows off stunning martial arts gameplay, Digital News,Just about a year ago, the utterly impressive-looking Black Myth: Wukong came out of nowhere and stunned the gaming world with its visuals and action. The take on Chinese mythology provided fresh
Myanmar's Suu Kyi dizzy and drowsy, skips court appearance, Asia News,Deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi was unable to appear at a court hearing on Monday (Sept 13) for health reasons, a member of her legal team said, describing her condition as dizziness caused by motion sickness. Suu Kyi
After killing scripted shows in 2018, YouTube finally shuts down original content channel, Entertainment News,YouTube is scaling back their YouTube Originals productions. YouTube Originals has been publishing original content such as scripted series, educational videos and celebrity programming for
What to do this weekend (Feb 11 to 13) – stay safe!, Lifestyle News,Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. 1. Total Defence 2022 @ Singapore Discovery Centre [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CYq9G1Vj4Ik/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[/embed] In commemoration of th
Coronavirus: Italy's slowing infections boost case for lockdowns, World News,ROME – Italy's coronavirus infections rate slowed for a fourth successive day on Wednesday (March 25) as fresh evidence emerged that long and painful lockdowns against pandemics will work. The latest data from the
How Long Do Veneers Last? A Comprehensive Guide – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,Veneers have become one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments, offering a fast and effective way to achieve a brighter, more symmetrical smile. Whether it’s for chipped, stained, misaligned, or irregularly shaped teeth, ve
14 best ramen restaurants to get your noodle fix in Singapore, Lifestyle News,A piping bowl of ramen is probably the go-to Japanese comfort food for many Singaporeans, especially if it’s sweater weather. TBH, nothing beats the authentic experience of noisily slurping down ramen at a hole-in-the-wall
Thailand plans to close bars, schools, halt cockfights to curb coronavirus, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand plans to close schools, bars, movie theatres, cockfighting arenas and other entertainment centres as well as postpone next month's Thai New Year holiday to help limit the spread of coronavir
Post-GE2020: Meme highlights from Polling Day (and night), Digital News,After weeks of intense politicking, Singapore’s most unusual general election yet is finally over, with the nation pulling off a successful election amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, it’s all done and dusted. The ruling
Ariana Grande's 'thank u, next' bests Adele to fastest 100 million views, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Ariana Grande's breakup anthem \”thank u, next\” has become the fastest music video to reach 100 million views, video hosting service Vevo said on Tuesday. The single, release
50-plus movies added to Apple TV+,More than 50 movies have been added to Apple TV+ and will be available only for a limited time. The collection of movies ranges from classic and popular …
Apple potentially making a return to X advertising,Apple has had conversations about making a return to X for advertising, but it is still not yet seen, and details on events that have had an impact on …
Marilyn Monroe statue returns to Palm Springs, to cheers and jeers, World News,June 24 – Marilyn Monroe is back in Palm Springs, California, in a big way – but not everyone is thrilled. A 26-ft (7.9-m) tall statue of the Hollywood icon in her famous billowing white dress was unveiled in front of the
TikTok to roll out option to create longer videos of up to 3 minutes, Digital News,July 1 – Short-form video app TikTok said on Thursday (July 1) it will introduce an option over the next few weeks to let users on its platform create longer videos of up to three minutes. TikTok, which allows users t
Li Nanxing, managed by Vicki Zhao in China, says he's not affected by her being blacklisted, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Singapore actor Li Nanxing, who is managed by actress Vicki Zhao's company for work in China, says her recent scandal will not affect him. \”The management contract is
BioShock movie lands at Netflix, Hunger Games' Francis Lawrence to direct, Entertainment News,Netflix is adapting BioShock, a renowned video game franchise and helming the pic is Francis Lawrence. Netflix first announced that the streamer is partnering with Take-Two Interactive and 2K to produc
Topshop and Topman to close last physical stores in Singapore on Sept 17, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – British fashion brands Topshop and Topman will close their last outlet here next Thursday (Sept 17) and instead go online, with retail experts saying that more brands might follow suit. On Friday (Se
Venture out of your infant's playroom with these 8 indoor play areas for babies, Lifestyle News,Finding safe, indoor play areas for babies used to be somewhat challenging a couple of years ago, with most play facilities catering only to toddlers and older children. But now, take your pick from
Fuel pump prices across Singapore drop; 92-octane petrol prices fall below $3 a litre since April, Singapore News,SINGAPORE — All fuel pump prices have fallen since Esso initiated a sharp 14-cent cut in rates last week. According to Fuel Kaki, a pump price tracker set up by the Consumers Association
Samsung adds Galaxy Buds 2 to special Pokemon edition collection in Korea, Digital News,After releasing a Pokemon-themed edition of its Galaxy Z Flip 3, Samsung is expanding its offering to include a limited-edition pair of Galaxy Buds 2 earphones. The buds will arrive with a separate Pokeball case
India makes ban on TikTok, WeChat, 57 other Chinese apps permanent, Asia News,India ’s ministry of electronics and information technology has issued fresh notices to make permanent a ban imposed on video app TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps in June, Indian media reported late on Monday. When it firs
Itching for a drive? Why not check out these scenic spots, Lifestyle News,One of many Singaporeans' favourite activities is to head up north into Malaysia. Some go for the good food and shopping, while others like us go for the long highways and scenic routes that make for an excellent road tri
1 killed in hot air balloon crash on Jeju, Asia News,Seoul, South Korea – One person died and a dozen tourists were injured in a hot air balloon crash on South Korea's popular resort island of Jeju Thursday morning, police said. The balloon was carrying 12 passengers and a pilot – who suffered
AirAsia apologises for 'Get off in Thailand' ad, Asia News,AirAsia's come under fire again. This time, the budget airline's new ad campaign in Australia has got many social media users steaming. Plastered on public buses there was the slogan \”Get off in Thailand\”, advertising Air
How much does it cost to rent a room or home in 2022?, Money News,With the wait for a BTO flat on an ever-increasing time, many newlyweds or couples might look towards renting in the meantime. Sure, renting might be an expensive sinkhole where your money goes towards someone else’s equity, but for s
Post-GE2020: Meme highlights from Polling Day (and night), Digital News,After weeks of intense politicking, Singapore’s most unusual general election yet is finally over, with the nation pulling off a successful election amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, it’s all done and dusted. The ruling
7 facial sheet masks under $5 for the budget-conscious, Lifestyle News,If you belong to the masking type of skincare lover, how often do you mask – and more importantly, how much do you spend on your facial masks ? Considering that most masking lovers enjoy putting on cooling, soothing masks on a da
Frustrated in getting a delivery slot? This web tool will ease your online grocery shopping needs, Digital News,As more households take to online shopping for all their daily essentials, the streamlined supply and delivery chains are under strain to meet our daily demands. One aspect that consumers
Japan's PM Shinzo Abe criticised as tone deaf after lounge-at-home Twitter video with pet dog, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday (April 12) prompted an angry response from some Twitter users after sharing a video of himself lounging on a sofa with his dog, drinking
10 places to get flowers and dessert gift bundles under $135 for Mother's Day, Lifestyle News,Indulge in the taste of spring with these pretty-in-pink, strawberry-flavoured treats – which run the gamut from cakes and tarts to lamingtons and ice cream. The start of spring – which brings about wa
What makes top MMORPG in Vietnam, Jian Xia Qing Yuan R, worth playing?, Digital News,Old-school massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) from the 2000s are going through a mobile renaissance. Gamers want to experience the nostalgic gameplay that gave them many fond memories, of a cl
Halo Infinite Multiplayer finally gets SWAT, FFA and Fiesta playlists this week, Digital News,SWAT is finally coming! Developer 343 Industries announced that Halo Infinite is finally getting a Tactical Slayer (SWAT) playlist this week, and fans everywhere breathed a sigh of relief. This will happen
Eat & drink at Jewel Changi airport: A guide to the most anticipated restaurants, bars and cafes, Singapore News,As if Changi Airport wasn't impressive enough, Jewel will no doubt leave a mark on Singaporeans and visitors alike. Set to open its doors on Wednesday, 17 April 2019, the architectur
K-drama idol Ji Chang-wook tests positive for Covid-19, filming of Netflix series halted, Entertainment News,[UPDATE: July 27] The article has been edited for clarity. SEOUL – South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook has tested positive for Covid-19, becoming one of the biggest names in the country's e
10 places that serve the best claypot rice in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Cooking rice is an essential skill that runs in the blood and culture of any Asian. Claypot rice, however, takes that skill and elevates it as rice is cooked in a clay vessel usually atop a charcoal-fired flame while being toppe
New Lord of the Rings rights owners considering Gandalf and Aragorn spin-off movies, Entertainment News,Swedish video game and media holding company Embracer Group may have just acquired the rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, but it already has plans on how to expand the fantasy world.
Iconic anime-themed karaoke centre in Japan's Akihabara to close down, Digital News,Things are not looking particularly peachy for folks in Tokyo, Japan, and for potential visitors from abroad recently. In August, it was announced that the Sega Akihabara Building 2 arcade was closing down perma
