Jakarta warns residents of big fines for refusing Covid-19 vaccine, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's capital Jakarta is threatening residents with fines of up to five million rupiah (S$474) for refusing Covid-19 vaccines, an unusually stiff penalty aimed at ensuring compliance with a new regulat
Japan aims to put a person on the moon by late 2020s, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan revised the schedule of its space exploration plans on Tuesday (Dec 28), aiming to put a Japanese person on the moon by the latter half of the 2020s. \”Not only is space a frontier that gives people hopes and dreams but it
Boris Johnson's Covid-19 response 'a joke,' irked airline chief says, World News,A leading airline industry official on Tuesday (June 7) blasted British politicians for criticising long airport lines and cancelled flights once Covid-19 cases eased and in turn assailed Prime Minister B
Sad: Superstar JJ Lin sings at home during CNY but nobody cares, Entertainment News,Celebrities often say their family and friends keep them grounded. Local singing superstar JJ Lin recently gave us proof of that. The 39-year-old — who returned to Singapore recently from Taiwan where he is now based
Hong Kong actress Shirley Yeung confirms pregnancy after keeping her marriage under wraps, Entertainment News,Actress Shirley Yeung, the 2001 Miss Hong Kong winner, confirmed on Sunday (Oct 13) that she is pregnant with her second child, after earlier speculation in the media about her slightly bulg
I always see Zoe Tay holding a cane with her kids at home: BFF Wang Yuqing, Entertainment News,Local TV Ah Jie Zoe Tay occasionally posts loving messages to her three sons on social media. Now, one of her close friends has revealed another side of the 53-year-old as a mother. Zoe, who is mum to 16-y
Over 4,600 jobs offered by start-ups, top 5 job roles pay $2,700 to $6,000 a month: MOM, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More than 4,600 jobs and 860 traineeships in some 1,600 start-ups are available to local job seekers as part of the SGUnited Jobs and Skills programmes. The top five jobs offered are s
As Japan loses training camps, Olympics buzz fades, Asia News,Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the Japanese city of Kamo spent 70 million yen (S$843,000) on horizontal bars, gymnastic mats and other upgrades to training facilities for 42 Russian gymnasts and coaches who now won’t be coming. The tea
What to do this weekend (July 2-4) – stay safe!, Lifestyle News,Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. 1. Visit the newly opened Lego store at Resorts World Sentosa [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CQn5tBcnIpG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[/embed] Lego lovers, un
French billionaire Drahi to acquire Sotheby's in $5.1 billion deal, World News,French telecoms and media mogul Patrick Drahi is acquiring Sotheby's auction house, one of the world's biggest art brokers, in a $3.7 billion (S$5.1 billion) deal, the British-founded company announced Mond
Steroid should be kept for serious coronavirus cases, WHO says, World News,LONDON/GENEVA – A cheap steroid that can help save the lives of patients with severe Covid-19 should be reserved for serious cases in which it has been shown to provide benefits, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesda
Uber hits brakes on self-driving trucks, World News,Uber on Monday said it is hitting the brakes on self-driving trucks, shifting gears to focus just on autonomous cars. Uber is among a number of technology and car companies racing toward what some contend is an inevitable future in which vehicles d
Singer Zaina Sze found to have Covid-19, TVB closes headquarters for 2 days, Entertainment News,A 24-year-old TVB artist has become the first Hong Kong entertainer confirmed to be diagnosed with Covid-19, prompting fears of more infections even as the broadcaster closed its headquarters TVB City for
Malaysia unveils additional $3.3b Covid-19 economic stimulus measures, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced on Wednesday (Sept 23) an additional economic stimulus package worth RM10 billion (S$3.29 billion) in a bid to help industries and citizens badly hi
Kim says Trump summit 'historic' chance to build 'good future': KCNA, Asia News,North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed a planned meeting with US President Donald Trump as a \”historic\” opportunity during talks with America's top diplomat Mike Pompeo in Pyongyang, according to
Japan mulls limited resumption of inbound tourism from spring: Media, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan’s government is considering the resumption of inbound tourism on a limited basis from the spring as Tokyo prepares to host a delayed summer Olympics, the Asahi newspaper reported on Sunday (Dec 6). Prime Mi
4 key factors to keep in mind to secure your SME loan in Singapore, Money News,As a small business, it is not uncommon that cash flow will be tight. In such circumstances, small businesses may turn to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) loans to finance their expenses. While there are numerous loan c
Housewife, 72, unable to take mRNA vaccine, among 30,000 who could soon get jab via private providers, Singapore News,She wanted to get vaccinated when seniors were given the green light to get vaccinated earlier this year. But with a history of anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reactions, Madam Doris
Singapore at risk of heatwaves, rise of rare dengue virus due to climate change: Report, Singapore News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. SINGAPORE – Health problems cause
Donald Trump received Kim Jong Un's letter seeking second meet: White House, World News,WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump has received a \”very positive\” letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seeking a follow-up meeting after their historic summit in Singapore, the White Ho
StarHub revamps rewards system to let loyal customers enjoy daily discounts and deals , Digital News,Starting today, StarHub customers will get to enjoy daily perks, discounts and deals in the telco’s revamped rewards system. Firing up the new and improved My StarHub app will let customers browse th
NUS, NTU, SMU and other Singapore university degrees: How much do they cost in 2023?, Lifestyle News,Generally speaking, Singaporeans are a privileged bunch. For tertiary education, most of us focus on getting into our school of choice-be it NUS, NTU, SMU or any other university-and hardly stop to t
Tuas Power Supply review: Comparison of Tuas Power electricity plans and promotions, Money News,Now that the Open Electricity Market (OEM) has been rolled out, all households in Singapore can switch away from SP Group and choose their preferred electricity retailer. There are currently 12 electricit
Taiwan to start contested roll out of first domestic Covid-19 shot, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan will on Monday (Aug 23) begin administering its first domestically developed Covid-19 vaccine with President Tsai Ing-wen leading the way in getting the shot, as the government casts aside objections they h
Trump seeks South Korea's help for medical equipment to tackle coronavirus, World News,SEOUL – South Korea said it will send medical equipment to the United States to fight the coronavirus if it has any spare after an urgent request from US President Donald Trump in which he promised to help Ko
Man boasts online about misguidedly busting traps used by foreign workers to 'eat stray dogs', Digital News,A man thought himself a hero when he personally dismantled what he believed were metal traps used by foreign workers to capture stray dogs for the purpose of eating the animals. He e
