Wu Ching-feng and Stefanie Sun team up for psychedelic dance tune , Entertainment News,After posting a few teaser videos of themselves hamming it up together on social media earlier this week, Taiwanese singer-songwriter Wu Ching-feng and Singaporean singer Stefanie Sun released their new musical co
North Korea denuclearisation in a year not likely: US intelligence chief Dan Coats, World News,WASHINGTON – US Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said on Thursday it was technically possible for North Korea to eliminate its nuclear weapons programme within a year, but added that it was not
Using AI to Build Your Single Person Brand on Instagram,Are you ready to see how AI is changing the game on Instagram? In our digital world, Instagram is more than just a place to share photos—it's a crucial …
'I was mistaken for someone else': SIA passenger shares 'painful' business class experience, Singapore News,He was looking forward to a relaxing flight back to Singapore. It turned out to be anything but. A Singapore Airlines (SIA) business class ticket-holder was downgraded at t
NDP 2019 ticket applications open from Thursday, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From Thursday (May 23) to June 2, Singapore citizens and permanent residents can apply for tickets to two preview shows for the National Day Parade (NDP) and the actual parade. Preview 1 will take place on July 27, and Previ
Singapore's fake news law may hurt innovation, says Google, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Google said on Thursday an anti-fake news law passed by Singapore's Parliament could stunt innovation, a quality that the city-state wants to nurture under plans to expand its tech industry. Singapore&#x
'My money is gone': More migrant workers and maids in Singapore falling for scams , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When Sam (not his real name), a migrant worker, accepted a job offer on June 20 last year, all he wanted was to earn more money quickly, so that he could build a bigger and more c
Philippine tourist island scrambles as shutdown looms, Asia News,The Philippines' tourism industry scrambled Friday to manage the fallout from the temporary shutdown of its world-famous Boracay island, which threw into chaos trips planned by hundreds of thousands of tourists. President Rodrigo
E-Junkies: 'Wrinkle many, old woman face, you eat, very good', share Henry Thia and Mark Lee on buying durians, Entertainment News,If the next durian you open looks a little like a grandmother's face, Henry Thia would highly recommend eating it. Henry and Mark Lee discussed how they w
Like son, like father: Canadian dad gets tattoo to match son's birthmark, World News,A Canadian father endured painful hours under a tattoo needle to help his “self-conscious” son accept a birthmark on his torso. Edmonton-based Derek Prue Sr was inspired to get inked after noticing his son did
Modified iPhone with USB-C port up for auction on eBay, highest bid now at over $135k, Digital News,Early last month, Ken Pillonel, a robotics engineering student, showed off his iPhone X which has been modified to have a totally functional USB-C port. It took Pillonel months of research and testing
Life hack: How to save money on… everything, Money News,A recent YouGov study found that out of the eight key issues mentioned by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech this year, economic challenges due to inflation and rising costs of living was most likely to be ranked
Russia aiming to fly solo without Airbus and Boeing, World News,MOSCOW – Russia's aviation industry will aim to go it alone without the West, using locally built parts to produce 1,000 airliners by 2030 and end a reliance on Boeing and Airbus, state-owned engineer Rostec said. The remarks from
British police find 39 bodies in a truck container, World News,ESSEX, England – British police found the bodies of 39 people in a truck container at an industrial estate to the east of London on Wednesday (Oct 23). Police said the truck was believed to have come from Bulgaria and to have entered Bri
SBS Transit and SMRT Trains apply for fare increase, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Public transport operators have formally submitted applications for a fare increase which could see bus and train rides costing up to 7 per cent more by year-end. The Public Transport Council (PTC), a fare watchdog appoi
Waste not: South Africa makes world's first human urine brick, World News,One day, when nature calls, your urine could be put to better use than to be flushed down the loo. Instead it could be a key ingredient in the construction of a greener office or new home. In one of the latest innovations
Relocated 3 times in 10 days: Chen Hanwei reveals what it took to bring mum to Singapore, Entertainment News,A year ago, Chen Hanwei shared his feelings about being apart from his mother due to the travel restrictions. The Malaysia-born veteran actor is based in Singapore for work but his mother liv
Winter Olympics: China accused of ignoring hockey player's human rights as isolation complaints grow, China News,BEIJING – The coach of the Finland men's ice hockey team accused China of not respecting a player's human rights on Sunday (Feb 6) as complaints about Covid-19 isolation pr
This is what our grandparents did to manage risk and save money, Money News,Back in those days where insurance or investments were inaccessible to ordinary folks and collaterals were hard to secure, tontine schemes – or \”hweis\” and \”duit kutu\” as your grandparents may have called them – was one of t
Musk says $61 billion Twitter deal on hold over fake account data, Money News,Elon Musk tweeted on Friday (May 13) that his US$44 billion (S$61b) cash deal for Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) was \”temporarily on hold\” while he waits for the social media company to provide data on the proportion of its fake acc
Japan scientists grow cancer-fighting drugs in chicken eggs, Health News,Japanese researchers have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including cancer, in a bid to dramatically reduce the cost of treatment, a report said Monday. If the scientists are
Twitter, Facebook fail to corral Trump's misinformation about US vote count, Digital News,As US President Donald Trump and his allies flooded social media on Wednesday with false claims of victory and unsupported allegations of voter fraud, social media companies warned users that the president
These canned food products are actually good for you, Lifestyle News,Not all canned foods are unhealthy Canned foods are often regarded as convenience food: Easy to prepare and high in sodium, sugar and preservatives. Given a choice between canned and fresh food, you would opt for the latter, right?
10 best nail salons in Singapore: Where to get your mani-pedi fix and feel utterly pampered , Lifestyle News,Getting a mani-pedi has to be one of the best forms of self-care . Nothing comforts the soul more than the feeling of clean cuticles and perfectly symmetrical nail arches. Plus, one of the ke
Best fuss-free savings accounts with no conditions in Singapore 2021, Money News,We’ve previously seen the best saving accounts for working adults. Most of them come with different requirements, including salary crediting or credit card spend. But what if you’re just looking for a zero-effort, fuss-
From cosplayer to prop maker: He can turn your imagination into reality , Lifestyle News,Why I Do What I Do is an original AsiaOne series where we showcase people with uncommon professions and what it takes to get there. \”A lot of people consider me crazy.\” After all, 32-year-old Shannon Sng left be
Tokyo to further relax coronavirus curbs on Monday, governor says, Asia News,TOKYO – Curbs in Japan's capital of Tokyo to contain the coronavirus are to be eased further from Monday (June 1), Governor Yuriko Koike said, citing the recommendation of an advisory panel. Cram schools, gyms, and the
Beyonce announces TV special Making The Gift, Entertainment News,Beyonce has announced a TV special giving fans an inside look at the making of her The Lion King: The Gift album. The 38-year-old superstar – who voiced Nala in this year's The Lion King remake – released the LP inspired by the Di
Covid-19 spike in Singapore: Should we be worried about the new Omicron subvariants? Will my treatment still be covered by subsidies? , Singapore News,Singapore is experiencing a spike in Covid-19 community infections that are largely driven by newer Omicron subvariants. ST answers some questions on
'Lightsaber'-wielding woman harasses Yishun coffee shop patrons, kicks and headbutts cop during arrest, Singapore News,A woman wielding a toy samurai sword not only harassed patrons at a coffee shop but resisted arrest, kicking and head-butting a female police officer during the process. S
Sparse crowds at Sentosa beaches on first day with online booking requirement, Singapore News,Sentosa's beaches were significantly less crowded than usual on Saturday (Oct 17), the first day guests were required to pre-book their visits during peak periods. Groups of not more than five people w
Cecilia Cheung in Singapore, enjoys lunch at kopitiam in Balestier, Entertainment News,Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung has landed in Singapore, but this time, it's not for leisure. Cecilia is in town presumably in preparation for her guest appearance at this year's Star Awards on Sunday (
The Beatles: Get Back documentary by Peter Jackson will debut on Disney+, Entertainment News,The Walt Disney Studios, Apple Corps Ltd. and WingNut Films Productions Ltd. have announced that Disney+ will bring The Beatles: Get Back, a Disney+ Original documentary series directed by Peter Jackson, to
Singapore to propose law to enable virtual marriage solemnisations amid Covid-19 outbreak, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Couples may have their marriages solemnised virtually from next month amid the coronavirus outbreak, if a coming Bill gets passed by Parliament. Minister for Social and Family Developm
Baby given overdose of antibiotics by Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital nurse, Singapore News,Worried because her baby's high fever wouldn't subside, Diane Giam took him to Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital for treatment on Jan 28. As a result of an infection in both ears, the 10-month-old boy
A 'new Koreatown' silenced by Canada van attack, World News,TORONTO – The van that killed 10 in Toronto on Monday plowed through the heart of a vibrant Korean community in Canada's largest city, barreling past a cluster of Korean restaurants, a grocery store and a popular street vendo
Australia honours bravery of divers involved in Thai cave rescue, World News,SYDNEY – Australia gave state honours on Tuesday (July 24) to nine people who helped rescue most of a Thai boys' football team trapped in a flooded cave, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull saying their teamwork had s
