Personal loan vs debt consolidation vs personal line of credit: What's the difference?, Money News,Getting a loan from a financial institution can be tricky for those unfamiliar with finance in general; since there are many different jargon and products and services that serve different purpose
North Korea to attend Olympics in rival South, Asia News,North Korea will send its athletes to the Winter Olympics in the South, the rivals said Tuesday, after their first formal talks in more than two years following high tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme. At the meeting in P
Apple Watch Series 8 review: How do you make the best smartwatch better?, Digital News,Apple unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 8 last week. But before we start the review, let's recap the history of the Apple Watch a little to understand what we are looking at. The Apple Watch has been with u
Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex unions, Asia News,BANGKOK – Lawmakers in Thailand on Wednesday (June 15) passed at first reading four different bills on same-sex unions, moving a step closer towards becoming the second territory in Asia to legalise same-gender marriages. Thailand has on
Brain-boosting foods to add to your child's diet, Lifestyle News,Are you looking for foods that help brain development in kids? Brain development is extremely important at any age, and there are foods which can help with this. In this article, we’re going to talk about some of the foods that wi
'Carry by staircase': Construction company cops flak for banning workers from using lifts at Jurong HDB block, Singapore News,They may be doing the heavy lifting to help improve Singapore's HDB dwellings, but are construction workers being taken for granted? Following online outrage a
M1 users islandwide report issues accessing fixed broadband services, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Customers of local telco service M1 reported issues accessing fixed broadband services on Tuesday (Feb 1) evening, with the company confirming through Facebook that some users might have been experiencin
What are fixed income investments, and how they fit into your portfolio, Money News,For investors who want to take on less risk with more modest returns, fixed income investments (also known as bonds) could be what you’re looking for. Here’s how they fit into your portfolio. In today’s world of meme
Apple dives deeper into autos with software for car dashboard, Digital News,CUPERTINO, Calif – Apple Inc on Monday (June 6) announced it would more deeply integrate its software into the core driving systems of cars, while the iPhone maker rolled out a slew of features for payments and business coll
Takashimaya revamps Level 3 offering new activewear, swimwear and lingerie; enjoy up to 30% off, Lifestyle News,There are so many things to love about Takashimaya Department Store. From a wide assortment of food to an extensive range of apparel, you can find everything you want under one roof. So wh
Proteins in Covid-19 patients' blood could predict severity of illness, study finds, World News,LONDON – Scientists have found 27 key proteins in the blood of people infected with Covid-19 which they say could act as predictive biomarkers for how ill a patient could become with the disease. In
$1.2 million lost in Facebook impersonation scams this year, Digital News,The number of impersonation scams on Facebook in the first nine months of this year, compared with the same period last year, has almost doubled. The police said this in a statement on Monday (26 Nov), with 45 cases between Ja
Apple developing a hydration sensor for the Apple Watch, Digital News,Apple is exploring a hydration tracking feature for the Apple Watch. The US Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple a patent that describes hydration measurement with the smartwatch and band. The innovative sensor in the patent
North Korea calls UN rights investigator report 'malicious slander', Asia News,SEOUL – A report this month by a United Nations rights investigator expressing concern about the human rights and humanitarian situation in North Korea is \”malicious slander\”, a North Korean organisation said on
8 coastal style Singapore homes with perpetual holiday vibes, Lifestyle News,One of our favourite interior design trends this year is the coastal or nautical style. It is a look that conjures up an easy, breezy vibe so you will always feel like you are on a holiday. With its penchant for natural lig
Cloud computing: Invisible, versatile and highly profitable, Digital News,San Francisco – With each passing quarter, Amazon, Microsoft and Google have been setting new records, while cloud computing has become the invisible backbone supporting much of our daily lives. Its potential to become an even
North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for 'absolutely loyal' military officers, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country’s military education system must redouble efforts to turn out officers who “remain absolutely loyal” to the country’s ruling party, state media
New bus and MRT interchanges in Singapore to have more nursing rooms for breastfeeding mothers, Lifestyle News,In a bid to increase the presence of more nursing rooms in Singapore, all new bus and MRT interchanges will have more breastfeeding-friendly spaces, according to Transport Minister Khaw Boo
Aaron Carter, 34, found dead in his home: Reports, Entertainment News,Aaron Carter, who won early fame as a child pop star and toured with his brother's hit band Backstreet Boys before pursuing careers in rap and acting, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles on Saturday (Nov 5), according
Record sum of $18.8m lost to China officials impersonation scams this year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The year has not ended and there has already been more money lost to cheats in more cases of scams involving the impersonation of China officials compared to last year and the year before. The poli
Thai government reverses Bangkok's easing of Covid-19 measures as city battles its worst outbreak so far, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's government has reversed a decision by the authorities in its capital Bangkok to ease some coronavirus restrictions, as the city battles its worst outbrea
What is a Colonoscopy and How to Prepare for It? | Health Plus, Health News,Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in Singapore. Early colorectal cancer may not come with any symptoms, and is thus difficult to detect without regular screening. Early detection of colon cancer through screening m
Andy Hui still slated to sing on cruise ship, Kenneth Ma praised for conduct amid scandal, Entertainment News,HONG KONG – Singer Andy Hui's fling with Jacqueline Wong has not sunk his scheduled performance on a cruise ship. A check with Genting Cruise Lines' customer services centre shows
The AirPods Pro 2 has been marked $80 off on Amazon, featuring Apple’s custom H2 chip, personalized spatial audio, smart noise control, and hearing health.Advertisements.gadsense_slot_2{ display: inline-block; width: 336px; height: 280px;}@media (min-width:300px) { .gadsense_slot_2 { width: 30
SMRT Trains hauled to court over incident where train rolled over worker's foot, leading to amputation, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – SMRT Trains was hauled to court on Tuesday (Feb 8) over a 2018 incident in which a train rolled over a worker's foot that later had to be amputated. A represen
Are subscription services slowly making you poor?, Lifestyle News,Whether it's your favourite show, fresh vegetables, music, or flower bouquets, there's probably a subscription service for it in Singapore. A recent survey found that 69 per cent of Singaporeans over the age of 16 have a sub
Sales of Trump properties suggestive of money-laundering: researcher, World News,WASHINGTON – Testimony to the US Congress by the head of a political research firm indicates that the Trump Organisation's sales of properties to Russian nationals may have involved money-laundering, the top Democr
Will frequent drinking of bubble tea raise your risk of diabetes?, Lifestyle News,\”I drink bubble tea three times a week, but I also watch my food intake and exercise three times a week. Should I be worried about diabetes?\” Yan Yin Phoi, an accredited practising dietitian of The Thoughtful Dietitian
China says Canadian citizen detained for drug offences, China News,BEIJING – Chinese police have detained a Canadian citizen in relation with a drugs case involving students, China's foreign ministry said on Monday (July 15), an incident that comes amid a deep chill in relations between the two
How to best motivate & manage a remote team, Lifestyle News,Working remotely had been a growing trend in the past few years, but in recent months, businesses around the globe are forced to jump on the bandwagon due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many companies were caught unprepared, yet the enforcement
How to Google effectively for the best hotel for your holiday, Lifestyle News,Don’t know how to do something? Google it. The search tool is so widely used that it’s now used as a verb. So it’s a given that when one is planning a holiday, one uses Google to find information, from the weather to place
17,000 households in Kulai go dry after ammonia pollution in Johor river; PUB also stops treatment of water at Johor plant, Malaysia News,SINGAPORE – High-level of ammonia pollution in Johor's Sungai Sayong, which has disrupted water supply to about 17,000 households in Kulai, has also forced S
MP Louis Ng under police investigation for not getting permit before holding placard supporting hawkers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nee Soon GRC MP Louis Ng is currently being investigated by the police for not applying for a permit before he visited hawkers with a placard in June last year. Mr Ng h
MOH disputes Gilbert Goh's story of patient who allegedly died of Covid-19 after being sent home twice from A&E, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Monday (Nov 8) it has found no record of a female patient under the age of 50 that allegedly died from Covid-19 infect
Crowded Chinatown sees little safe distancing and SafeEntry practice at the weekend, Singapore News,The Chinese New Year bazaar may have been cancelled, but that has not stopped crowds from thronging Chinatown during this festive season. When The New Paper team was there for three hours on Saturday,
Amidst the ongoing China-US tech war, M1 stands together with Huawei , Digital News,Not everyone’s putting themselves against Huawei in the ongoing China-United States tech war. While the likes of Google, Microsoft, Intel and other tech giants may have cut ties with the Chinese firm, Huawei should b
Bigger average unit size expected to temper condo prices in Singapore, Business Wires News,The average size of new private flats outside the central area will have to be at least 85 sq m, a regulatory change that will cut the number of units allowed in a project – something that developers say would
Scammers target logistics firms with new ruse, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new scam variant has emerged, targeting logistics and moving companies, the police said on Thursday (March 24). In March, at least 10 victims fell prey to such scammers, with losses amounting to at least $9,000, the police a
Coronavirus: Students to do home-based learning once a week from April as schools step up safe-distancing measures, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Starting April 1 next week, all schools will conduct one day of home-based learning a week, in the light of the recent spike of Covid-19 cases in Singapore.
