Wave of promising study results raise hopes for coronavirus vaccines, World News,CHICAGO – Early data from trials of three potential Covid-19 vaccines released on Monday, including a closely-watched candidate from Oxford University, increased confidence that a vaccine can train the immune system to
Tokyo's new see-through toilets aim to enhance public spaces, Asia News,TOKYO – Public toilets are usually a welcome sight to anyone who has had too much to drink, but some might do a double take when they come across the ones that have just opened in a Tokyo park. Made of special glass, the cu
After days of restraint, Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser, World News,President Donald Trump on Tuesday openly mocked the university professor who has accused his Supreme Court nominee of sexual assault, joking about her inability to remember details surrounding the night of the alleged attack. It mark
Voter rolls updated, open for public inspection until March 11: Elections Department, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The voter rolls have been updated and Singaporeans will be able to check their particulars in them from Tuesday (Feb 26), said the Elections Department in a statement on Monday. Those who
Temasek abandons $4 billion bid for Keppel after conglomerate's loss, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore’s Temasek Holdings is terminating its $4 billion conditional offer for conglomerate Keppel Corp by invoking a material adverse change (MAC) clause following the company’s poor financial re
Cool runnings too as Malaysia, Singapore take up Winter Olympics, Singapore News,In tropical Malaysia and Singapore, Winter Olympics medals are rarer than snowflakes — but a dedicated group of athletes are hoping to change that as they make their countries' debut Games appearances. A Singapore
Covid-19 tests: Over-the-counter test, breathalyser, antigen rapid test – what's the difference?, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – A variety of Covid-19 tests – with the latest being over-the-counter test kits – are now under Singapore’s belt, allowing fast, extensive, easy and accurate tests to be c
Daily roundup: 7 affordable 4-bedroom condos for bigger families going for $1.1m or cheaper – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 7 affordable 4-bedroom condos for $1.1m or cheaper (for bigger families) As many homeowners know, the t
Saviour in the sky: Meet the RSAF's A330 MRTT, Singapore News,Let's face it – many of us often take the roar of our RSAF jets for granted, even grumbling about them. So Singaporean, right? Tsk. Deep down inside, however, we all recognise and appreciate how the guardians of our skies not on
Thai protesters plan big march to PM's office next week, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai anti-government activists on Wednesday (Sept 9) announced plans to hold an overnight protest and to rally up to 100,000 people to march on Government House next week, piling more pressure on the military-backed ad
