Tradition vs credibility: Inside the Southeast Asian meet that snubbed Myanmar, Asia News,Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore pushed for a harder stance against Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing at a \”tense\” meeting that decided to exclude him from a regional summit this month, fou
Hideo Kojima: enigmatic games creator inspired by movies, Digital News,Hideo Kojima, creator of the hugely anticipated Death Stranding game released this week, turned a family obsession with film into a talent for making highly cinematic video games. Best known for his acclaimed Metal Gear series, K
Viral photo prompts Indonesian government moves towards banning child marriage, Asia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Indonesia is moving towards a ban on child marriage, officials said on Tuesday (April 24) after a photo of a teenage couple who tried to tie the knot went viral on social media. Indonesia, the wo
Australia to lift cap on citizens returning as thousands left stranded , World News,SYDNEY- Australia will slightly lift the cap on the number of citizens and permanent residents allowed to return each week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday (Oct 23), as local Covid-19 cases slow to singl
What does Indonesia's new placement fee policy for domestic helpers mean for you?, Lifestyle News,There are nearly 260,000 domestic workers in Singapore, with approximately 50 per cent of them coming from Indonesia. To ensure fair treatment their domestic workers face abroad, the Indonesian gov
Man Utd supporters call for 'real investment' from any new owner, World News,The Manchester United Supporters Trust (Must) said on Thursday (Aug 18) any new owner of the Premier League club must be willing to invest heavily to restore its former glory amid speculation of a sale by the Glaz
After Khashoggi murder, some Saudi royals turn against the king's favourite son, World News,LONDON – Amid international uproar over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, some members of Saudi Arabia's ruling family are agitating to prevent Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from becomin
Instagram launches test where users can choose to see likes, Digital News,Instagram is launching a small global test on Wednesday (April 14) where users can choose whether to hide like counts on their own posts or other people’s posts, a Facebook spokeswoman said. The photo-sharing site, which is ow
The latest Apple Pencil Pro lets you create digital masterpieces easily. Today, it’s down to just $99 from its original price of $130 on Amazon.Advertisements.gadsense_slot_2{ display: inline-block; width: 336px; height: 280px;}@media (min-width:300px) { .gadsense_slot_2 { width: 300px; height
With Trump's help, Israel and the United Arab Emirates reach historic peace deal, World News,DUBAI/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Aug 14) managed to pull off a rare victory for US diplomacy in the Middle East ahead of his Nov 3 re-election bid by helping to broker
The Matrix Resurrections cast members say they were invited to audition via a mysterious email, Entertainment News,The movie title The Matrix Resurrections speaks volumes, not just about reinvigorating an almost 20-year-old franchise, but also for certain cast members of the upcoming film, who have
Alaska heatwave shatters city's record with 32 deg C reading, disrupts jobs and lives, World News,LOS ANGELES – Temperatures in Alaska's largest city Anchorage have soared to a sweltering all-time record of 32 deg C as a heatwave grips the US state which straddles the Arctic Circle. Fourth
'We have never regretted having you': Mark Lee expresses as youngest child, who has rare health condition, turns 8, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Actor-host Mark Lee's wife Catherine Ng has talked about the journey she went through with her younger daughter Calynn, who was diagnosed
Malaysia PM orders misconduct probe into former attorney-general, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday (Sept 30) ordered a probe into possible misconduct by a former top prosecutor who had brought corruption cases against several senior members of his r
China censored virus news for weeks, say researchers, Digital News,China began censoring online discussions on the new coronavirus weeks before officially acknowledging the scope of the disease, according to a report published Tuesday. Although Chinese authorities did not publicly acknowledge the se
Guide to subsidised healthcare for senior citizens in Singapore, Money News,Key highlights With the introduction of the Pioneer Generation Package (PGP) and Merdeka Generation Package (MGP), the elderly are now eligible for all enhanced CHAS benefits – regardless of their household income. CareShiel
Indian billionaire proposes funding Facebook rival, Business Wires News,An Indian billionaire who promised to help fund a rival to Facebook said Wednesday he had been \”overwhelmed\” with the response as the world grapples with concerns about data privacy. Anand Mahindra, whose Mahindra Group business
South Korea, US to announce suspension of major military drills this week: Yonhap, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea and the United States are expected to announce the suspension of \”large-scale\” military drills this week, with the provision that they would restart if North Korea failed to keep its prom
157 suspected serious reactions to Covid-19 vaccine reported out of nearly 3.7 million doses given in Singapore: HSA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There have been 157 reports here of suspected reactions to the Covid-19 vaccine severe enough to be life-threatening or result in hospitalisation, among ot
Omicron variant could outcompete Delta, South African disease expert says, World News,JOHANNESBURG – The Omicron coronavirus variant detected in southern Africa could be the most likely candidate to displace the highly contagious Delta variant, the director of South Africa's communicable diseas
Volkswagen CEO: Smart cars, not e-cars, are 'gamechanger', World News,MUNICH, Sept 5 – Volkswagen head Herbert Diess on Sunday said autonomous cars, not electric vehicles, were the \”real gamechanger\” for the auto industry, which is facing the end of combustion engines in Europe by 2035. Di
4 dead, runways closed as 'bomb cyclone' pounds eastern US, World News,NEW YORK – A giant winter \”bomb cyclone\” walloped the US East Coast on Thursday with heavy snow and freezing cold that made for treacherous travel conditions and bone-chilling misery. Four people were reported killed in
Ikhsan Fandi on meeting David Beckham and getting 'valuable advice' from the football legend, Lifestyle News,Most of us probably idolised celebrities growing up, but rarely do we get the chance to meet them in person. So it's no surprise that Ikhsan Fandi was more than excited to shar
Chinese horoscopes 2022: What will the Year of the Tiger bring you in love, sex and relationships, Lifestyle News,Everyone wants a happy and enduring relationship, filled with love and understanding. But sometimes life gets in the way! As we welcome the Year of the Tiger, we got the experts at Way F
