Italian cruise ship docked in Japan has 14 more coronavirus cases: NHK, Asia News,TOKYO – Nearly 50 crew members on an Italian cruise ship docked for repairs in Japan's Nagasaki have tested positive for the new coronavirus, raising concern about the strain on the city's hospitals if condit
Urban Commons Announces Strategic Partnership with Encore Enterprises, Business Wires News,● Urban Commons to partner with successful commercial real estate investor, Encore Enterprises SINGAPORE, September 1, 2020 – Urban Commons (UC), the Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development fi
Onitsuka Tiger partners with Tomohisa Yamashita for global e-sports tournament, Intel World Open, Digital News,In light of the global opening of the Intel World Open esports tournament, Japanese fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger has announced a surprise collaboration with actor-singer Tomohisa Yamashita,
'Just stay home': Thai PM urges compliance as coronavirus cases hit record, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand’s prime minister on Monday (Jan 4) urged the public to stay home to help contain the country’s biggest coronavirus outbreak yet and avoid a strict lockdown, as authorities confirmed a d
Pause in AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine trial a 'wake-up call', says WHO, World News,GENEVA – AstraZeneca's pause of an experimental vaccine for the coronavirus after the illness of a participant is a \”wake-up call\” but should not discourage researchers, the World Health Organ
Indonesia says 'Jurassic Park' project on track despite Unesco warnings, Asia News,JAKARTA – Construction on an Indonesian tourism project dubbed \”Jurassic Park\” on social media will continue, the Southeast Asian country's environment ministry said on Thursday (Aug 5), despite Unesco
REITs with overseas properties: Yay or nay?, Money News,Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust and Eagle Hospitality Trust, two REITs that are listed in Singapore with overseas assets, have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. If you are not familiar, Festival Walk, one of Mapletree North Asia
'He emails filth, normally': Taron Egerton on friendship with Sir Elton John, Entertainment News,Taron Egerton gets \”filthy\” emails from Sir Elton John. The 32-year-old actor struck up a friendship with the Cold Heart hitmaker and his husband David Furnish while working on the 2019 biopic
TikTok tells US lawmakers it does not give information to China's government, Digital News,WASHINGTON – An executive at TikTok faced tough questions on Tuesday (Oct 26) during the video-sharing app's first appearance at a US congressional hearing, saying it does not give information to the
Vaping-linked lung injury may be caused by toxic fumes: US study, World News,WASHINGTON – Lung biopsies from 17 people affected by a US outbreak of severe pulmonary disease linked to vaping have revealed the injuries are consistent with exposure to noxious chemical fumes, scientists reported on Wedn
10 days on, wild boar remains elusive but parts of Yishun Park finally open, Singapore News,Over the past 10 days, homemaker Koh has been feeling a little restless. You see, this 61-year-old used to frequent Yishun Park a few times a week to exercise and to use it as a shortcut to get to Yishun Park
Can you buy a commercial property before you complete your HDB MOP? Apparently yes, Money News,Most of us know that when we buy a BTO or HDB resale flat, we are required to stay a minimum of five years as part of the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), before we can invest in a second residential prope
Quake of magnitude 6.2 strikes near Indonesia's Aceh province: USGS, Asia News,BANDA ACEH, – An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck on Tuesday southwest of Indonesia's province of Aceh on the island of Sumatra, at a depth of 20.3 km, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. On Twitter, the Ind
As Omicron emerges, countries weigh need for Covid-19 booster shots, World News,WASHINGTON – Many countries are rolling out Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, but there is no consensus among scientists that they are necessary and the World Health Organisation wants the most vulnerable people worldwide
Price of 50-year-old HDB flat can appreciate over the next 10 years: Khaw Boon Wan, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Those who buy a 50-year-old Housing Board (HDB) flat today can expect prices to continue to appreciate over the next 10 years, Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan said at a dialogue with y
Uncontactable lawyer and missing $33 million: Allied Tech recuses 3 directors, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Allied Technologies recused three directors from all decisions and recommendations by its board because of conflict of interest in relation to the missing $33 million held in escrow by law firm
Mould-breaking Pokemon Legends: Arceus gets anime series in summer 2022, Digital News,Pokémon Legends: Arceus is arguably the Pokémon game that best brings the world of pocket monsters to life thus far. Players run around the world finding Pokémons in a manner similar to action RPGs, which makes the
'This can also be a strength': 25-year-old trainee lawyer opens up about her ADHD and depression, Lifestyle News,To the average person, the legal industry can seem like a high-pressure, high-stress work environment. Budding lawyer Bernadette Loh would attest to that. Despite that, Bernadet
Kanye West files to legally change name to Ye, Entertainment News,Kanye West is reportedly looking to legally change his name to Ye. The 44-year-old rapper was born Kanye Omari West, but according to new legal documents filed in California this week, the star is looking to have his moniker legally c
Coronavirus antibodies found in breast milk of 80% of Covid-19 survivors: Research, Lifestyle News,Commonly referred to as 'liquid gold', breastmilk has been widely known for its incredibly powerful benefits with immunity-boosting components for babies, while helping to fight against certa
The other owners agreed to an en-bloc right after I moved in: Now what?, Money News,You could see from the dated exterior that the condo was old. Perhaps your property agent, or even the mortgage banker, made a face when they saw the remaining lease. But whatever the case, the old property was perfe
More meat options: Asia's largest cell-cultured chicken facility to open in Bedok, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Meat lovers here will have more options in their diet when Asia's largest cultivated chicken facility is built in Bedok early next year. California food technology firm Eat Just&#x
Australia enacts sweeping lockdown powers to combat coronavirus spread, World News,SYDNEY – People in Australia's most populous state of New South Wales, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in Australia, could be heavily fined or jailed for leaving their home without a good reason from Tu
Gotham Knights gameplay spotlights Nightwing and Red Hood, last-gen versions cancelled, Digital News,It has certainly taken a while, but we finally have more details about the upcoming Gotham Knights from Warner Bros (WB). Games following the news that it would be delayed to October. The latest game
Singapore GE: Tan Cheng Bock urges government not to hold general election during coronavirus pandemic, Singapore News,Dr Tan Cheng Bock, who leads the Progress Singapore Party, strongly urged the Government not to hold polls during the Covid-19 pandemic, even suggesting that a caretaker government
Citibank launches Citi Plus: What is it and who is it for?, Money News,To cater to the younger generation with their banking needs, Citibank Singapore has launched Citi Plus, its first digital wealth solution that extends from its Win in Wealth strategy. With this one-stop solution catered to the gr
