BooksActually co-founder Kenny Leck under fire after female ex-employees allege misconduct, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For nearly 16 years, iconic independent bookstore BooksActually has been held up as one of the pillars of Singapore's literary community. But owner Kenny Leck, 42, is stepping
10 signs that you're too hard on your child, Lifestyle News,You want the best for your kid, but sometimes, you wonder if you are too hard on your child or pushing your child too much. Child psychologist Dr Richard C. Woolfson draws up a checklist of possible telltale signs that you may be too h
Fire breaks out in Marsiling flat, 3 children taken to hospital, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three children were taken to hospital after fire broke out at a Housing Board flat in Marsiling late on Saturday night (May 14). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that it was alerted to the fire a
Can you find your perfect lipstick shade with this TikTok trick? We try it out, Lifestyle News,TikTok has a lot of lifehacks and tricks, especially when it comes to makeup and beauty – some which mislead and some which actually work. On July 30, a TikTok user from Singapore, who goes by Unbiden, sha
Designer Karl Lagerfeld to be cremated without ceremony, World News,PARIS – Karl Lagerfeld will be cremated without ceremony and his ashes are likely to be scattered with those of his mother and lover, his own eponymous label told AFP Wednesday (Feb 20). \”His wishes will be respected,\” said a spokes
Coronavirus: Joey Yung 'busks' impromptu at Paris train station after concert was cancelled, Entertainment News,Her concert may have been cancelled, but Hong Kong singer Joey Yung is going to sing regardless. The 39-year-old is now on her Love in Europe tour; however, she's had to can
Eva Longoria told to 'put on her male privilege pants' in audition for director, Entertainment News,Eva Longoria was told to \”put on her male privilege pants\” when she wanted to bag a directorial role. The Desperate Housewives star was talking to the show's producer Brian Tanen ahead
Taylor Swift pulls out of Melbourne Cup gig after protests from animal rights activists, Entertainment News,MELBOURNE – Pop superstar Taylor Swift has cancelled a performance at the Melbourne Cup, with animal rights activists taking credit after a campaign to highlight cruelty to racehorses. The Gra
NDP organisers exploring opt-out option for funpacks, says MP; Govt seeks feedback on issue, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The National Day Parade (NDP) executive committee is exploring the option of letting people opt out of receiving NDP funpacks, said MP Louis Ng. The Nee Soon GRC MP, who has been w
Everyone's trying to reinvent the PC. But why?, Digital News,Call me old-fashioned, but the idea of a foldable laptop still holds little appeal for me. Back at CES, we got to see all sorts of creative ideas from companies trying to package traditional laptops and desktop PCs into newfangled for
Do you go 'plogging'? Craze goes global as fitness fanatics take out the trash, World News,STOCKHOLM – The Swedish phenomenon of \”plogging\”, where joggers combine their run with picking up the trash they find in nature, is going global as both environment and fitness fanatics benefit from
Thirstdays episode 5: Where we gush over superheroes, Entertainment News,Are we worthy enough to be superhero fans? Do we know our Captain Angmoh from Captain America? (To Le En, they're actually the same person!) Well, you be the judge! With Tom Holland swinging his way back into our hearts as
Apple now has 1.8b active devices, could exceed 2b this year, Digital News,Besides hitting its biggest quarter earnings ever, Apple also shared the total number of active devices around the world. Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri said during the earnings call that the company now has 1.8 bill
Old Mercedes car goes up in flames near Joo Koon MRT, Singapore News,An old Mercedes-Benz car went up in flames near Joo Koon MRT station on Saturday morning (May 18). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident in Benoi Road near 1 Joo Koon Circle at 10.06am. There
Legend of Mana remastered (PS4): This crisp and timeless RPG classic has aged beautifully, Digital News,Although I didn't play the original Legend of Mana when it first came out in 1999, I did grow up listening to all of the hearsay about it being a fantastic game, and I'm just glad that t
Coronavirus: Singapore will not rule out lockdown, but not on the cards for now, says Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore will not rule out a lockdown to tackle the growing threat of the coronavirus outbreak, but it is not an option currently on the cards, said National Development M
Chinese cities using anal swabs to screen Covid-19 infections, China News,BEIJING – Some Chinese cities are using samples taken from the anus to detect potential Covid-19 infections as China steps up screening to make sure no potential carrier of the new coronavirus is missed amid regional outbreaks
Childish Gambino, Lady Gaga to perform at Grammys, Entertainment News,Pop superstar Lady Gaga and the psychedelic rapper Childish Gambino will perform at the Grammy Awards on January 28, organizers of the music industry's biggest night announced Thursday. Unveiling the first acts for the televi
Yip Pin Xiu gets $800,000 for 2 Paralympics golds; cash reward doubled as DBS named new sponsor, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – DBS Bank has thrown its weight behind national Paralympic athletes by becoming sponsors in the Athletes Achievement Awards (AAA). Their involvement in the award scheme, which i
Salma Hayek signs multiple movie deals with Marvel, hints at reprising Eternals role, Entertainment News,Salma Hayek has signed up with Marvel for \”multiple\” movies. The 55-year-old actress — who makes her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as Ajak in Eternals — has confirmed she could reprise the role
EV ownership costs in Singapore – can you afford an electric car? , Lifestyle News,The whole world is moving towards Electric Vehicles (EV), powered solely by electricity. Without any tailpipe emissions, EVs are a means of transport with minimal cost to the environment. At the moment, EVs make up me
Car meetup at open carpark in Kallang draws local motorheads, traffic police spotted at the scene, Singapore News,[UPDATE May 4] The police confirmed with AsiaOne that the gathering of cars at the open carpark outside Decathlon Kallang occurred on the night of April 29. They are currently looking in
Climate change protest throws Sydney traffic into chaos, 11 arrested, World 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. SYDNEY — Climate change protesters marched in Sydney on
Coffee shops, canteens offered 'flexibility' on vaccination-differentiated safe management measures from March 7, Singapore News,From Monday (March 7), coffee shops and canteens will have three options on how vaccination-differentiated safe management measures (VDS) will be implemented to
George Takei reveals how popularity of Leonard Nimoy's Spock caused tension on Star Trek, Entertainment News,George Takei has revealed how the popularity of Leonard Nimoy's Spock caused tension on the set of Star Trek. The 83-year-old actor, who played Hikaru Sulu in the legendary sci-fi f
Despite Covid-19, our fave Ah Beng opens A mee hoon kueh stall, Lifestyle News,\”Siao ah? Open a hawker stall now?\” You won't be faulted if that was your first thought, given how badly the food and beverage industry has been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Amid this landscape of restaurant closure
Hospitalisations during Tokyo 2020 Games higher than initially reported: Organisers, Asia News,TOKYO – A total of 25 people were hospitalised due to Covid-19 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, instead of the initially reported five, organisers said on Tuesday (Sept 28) evening. \”The initial five w
'It's none of our business': KL restaurant boss tells diner who found fishing hook in fish head curry, Malaysia News,While having dinner at a restaurant, one Malaysian family found something fishy in their food. A woman took to Facebook on June 22 to detail her family's dreadful
Chris Pratt auditioned for Captain America, Entertainment News,Chris Pratt auditioned for the role of Captain America. The Jurassic World star has become a key member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe through his portrayal of Star-Lord in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, but he could have been
Chris Martin contracts 'serious lung infection', Coldplay forced to cancel gigs, Entertainment News,Coldplay have been forced to cancel a string of gigs after Chris Martin contracted a \”serious lung infection\”. The Viva la Vida hitmakers have postponed next week's concerts in Rio de J
'I don't bite': Viral gambling ad star Benjamin Ng says it's okay to say hi if you spot him, Lifestyle News,Viral Video Stars is a biweekly series where we hunt down viral icons. What's it like to be famous? What have they been up to? We catch up with them to find out all ab
Sarah Michelle Gellar thinks she is too old for a Buffy reboot, Entertainment News,Sarah Michelle Gellar thinks she is too \”long in the tooth\” for a Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot. The 43-year-old actress has given her opinion on a potential remake of the hugely popular TV series but has ruled hers
Everything you need to know about HDB fire insurance in Singapore, Money News,You may have heard of instances of fire breaking out in houses, shops, buildings etc in the newspapers, media channels, or even from your family and friends. Just recently, a fire had robbed a family of a precious family m
Tokyo Olympics: Tan Chuan-Jin, Edwin Tong in 'friendly race' to photograph Team Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There are 23 Singaporean athletes flying the Republic's flag at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and while they are at their competitive best in their respective sports, that s
New site allows online shoppers to buy exclusively from Singaporean businesses and sellers, Digital News,No doubt, all businesses have been majorly impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic. It might be even direr for local business operators, most of whom run their enterprises independently through var
Grab investigating incident of man confronting delivery guy for allegedly speeding on PMD, Singapore News,Grab told Stomp it is investigating an incident where an argument erupted between a man and a GrabFood delivery rider at Bishan Park on Saturday evening (July 20). A video of the confrontation w
Free nasi briyani and TV sets? New eatery opens in Tampines to snaking queues, Lifestyle News,If there is something all Singaporeans can unanimously agree on, it is that long queues are often worth checking out. TikTok user Ahteekat had a vantage point of ABC Eating House's grand opening on Fri
Miley Cyrus is finding it 'hard to connect' with her dad since his divorce, Entertainment News,Miley Cyrus is finding it \”hard to connect\” with her dad since his divorce. The 29-year-old pop star is the daughter of country singer Billy Ray, 61, and his estranged wife Tish, 55 – who filed f
Poly student who took videos, photos after getting young girl to undress sentenced to probation, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A polytechnic student lured an 11-year-old girl to his flat, where he snapped pictures of her clad only in her panties. Gan Ang Yang also recorded two videos of the girl while
E-scooter led to fire in Cashew Road flat on Monday night, injuring 3 people, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The fire that broke out in a Cashew Road flat on Monday night (Feb 4), injuring three people, started from an electric scooter placed in one of the bedrooms. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SC
Philippine woman wears 2.5kg worth of clothes after her overweight luggage gets rejected, Asia News,Desperate times call for desperate measures, even if it means risking looking like a fool in public. A photo shared by a woman in the Philippines recently went viral on Facebook — it showed her wearin
Coronavirus: Netherlands recalls defective masks imported from China, World News,THE HAGUE – Dutch officials have recalled tens of thousands of masks imported from China and distributed to hospitals battling the coronavirus outbreak because they do not meet quality standards, the health ministry sai
South Korea candidates kick off presidential race dominated by scandal, third-party challenge, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's presidential candidates formally began campaigning on Tuesday (Feb 15) in what is set to be the tightest race in 20 years between its two main parties, dominated by sca
Britain to toughen rules for terror convicts after London attack, World News,LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out tougher rules on releasing people convicted of terrorism offences after an Islamist attacker injured two people in a stabbing spree days after he was set free halfw
China regulators fine Alibaba $3.69 billion for anti-monopoly violations, China News,SHANGHAI – Chinese regulators have fined Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 18 billion yuan (S$3.69 billion) for violating anti-monopoly rules and abusing its dominant market position, marking the highest ever antitrust fine
No joke: Boy in China 'blows up' holiday homework with firecrackers , China News,Some students may have wished that holiday homework would disappear — a kindergartener in China recently made it happen. Taking his grandfather's lighter and his cousin's firecrackers, the five-year-
Strong quake strikes off Indonesia, no tsunami potential seen, Asia News,JAKARTA – A powerful earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island early on Monday (March 14) and was felt strongly in some areas, including the city of Padang, though there were no immediate reports o
Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart 2022 expansion heralds an insect invasion, Digital News,Two years ago, the first Jumpstart was lauded and criticised for different reasons. For one, it had great reprints in the form of Rhystic Study and Craterhoof Behemoth, but on the other hand, it was bogged down by
AirTag helps find man’s lost luggage,Apple’s tracking device has been used to recover a missing suitcase in Germany.
'He made us champions': Leicester pays tribute to Thai owner killed in helicopter crash, World News,LEICESTER – Fans laid down hundreds of football scarves, shirts and flowers outside Leicester City's stadium on Sunday, a day after the club's Thai billionaire owner died in a heli
Vietnam calls in Russian experts to help preserve corpse of Ho Chi Minh, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam has formed a special team of experts, including four Russian scientists, to help preserve the embalmed body of the Communist-ruled state's founding leader, Ho Chi Minh, according to a written copy
MacOS Monterey is now available, but it's missing some key features, Digital News,The day is here. MacOS Monterey is now available for users to download. To recap, macOS Monterey was announced at WWDC 2021 early last month and it has a number of new features including a redesigned Safari, Short
Multi-agency effort helps 2,000 employers find housing for Malaysian workers, but some still stranded, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A multi-agency effort headed by the Manpower Ministry (MOM) helped around 2,000 employers properly house most of their Malaysian workers over the last three days, but a f
Tennis: Naomi Osaka first Japanese to win US Open after beating Serena Williams, World News,NEW YORK – Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese to win a Grand Slam singles title on Saturday (Sept 8) as her idol Serena Williams angrily imploded, calling the chair umpire in the US Open final \”a thief\”. O
Huge fireball in Johor frightens Singaporeans in northeast, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A fire at a petrochemical plant in Johor was so huge it could be seen from Singapore, causing some witnesses to report the incident to the authorities here. Malaysian news publication, The Star, reported that the
Jennifer Aniston: My acting career is 'really blooming', Entertainment News,Jennifer Aniston feels like her acting career is starting to \”really bloom\”. The Horrible Bosses star says this is the best she has felt about her career in so long and she is in \”one of the most creatively fulfill
How you can beat professional investors, Money News,It's only natural for us to believe that individual investors don't stand a chance against professional investors. After all, the pros have access to research capabilities, analytical support, and technology that individuals don't. B
Taiwan gay pride parade pushes key referendum vote, Asia News,TAIPEI – Thousands gathered for Taipei's Gay Pride parade on Saturday (Oct 27) – the biggest in Asia – ahead of a landmark vote next month on LGBT rights on the island. Taiwan's top court in May 2017 legalised gay marriage, the
Britney Spears tells her mum to 'go f*** yourself' amid Instagram rant, Entertainment News,Britney Spears has told her mom to \”go f*** yourself\”. The Hold Me Closer hitmaker has accused her family of not standing up for her during her 13-year conservatorship – which ended in November 2021
Jennifer Lawrence once 'peed herself' when Josh Hutcherson played a prank on her, Entertainment News,Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson starred together in the Hunger Games movie series and loved springing jokes on one another, but one day, Josh's gag left his co-star \”terrified\”.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker premiere takes Hollywood by storm after hype on an intergalactic scale, Entertainment News,The final film in the epic Star Wars trilogy of trilogies brought Hollywood to a standstill on Monday, as a galaxy of VIPs from the space saga that began four decades ago desce
Thaksin's daughter gets married in Hong Kong with royalty in attendance, Asia News,The wedding of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's youngest daughter in Hong Kong has drawn much attention two days before a general election in Thailand. Lots of coiffured hair, lace and glitter
George Clooney once took a dog to an audition, Entertainment News,George Clooney once took a dog to an audition. The 59-year-old star used to be a \”big props guy\” and took random objects along to make him memorable to casting directors, but he admitted it wasn't always a successful approach. He
CEO Tan Min-Liang celebrates Razer's impressive customer service ranking with surprise giveaway, Singapore News,Razer CEO Tan Min-Liang surprised fans on Wednesday (April 24) when he announced an impromptu giveaway event on social media. The cause for celebration? Razer ranked second for their
Sent packing: Hong Kong's elderly cardboard collectors, Asia News,Her fingers are bent from 20 years of collecting cardboard from Hong Kong's streets, but Au Fung-lan says she has no desire to give up the gruelling work. At 67-years-old she is one of around 2,900 collectors, mainly women o
3 hours in 'hell room': Myanmar protester describes beating in custody, Asia News,YANGON – A protester in Myanmar who says he was detained by troops for three hours as part of the crackdown against opponents of last month's military coup has described being beaten with belts, chains,
2 US children, armed with AK-47 and shotgun, engage in shoot-out with officers, World News,Two children in Florida ran away from a group home, broke into a house and engaged in a shoot-out with law enforcement officers responding to the scene, authorities said on Wednesday (June 2). A 12-year-old bo
Police accused of 'taunting' maskless woman, 85, in viral video were actually helping her home, Singapore News,Did four police officers really gang up on an elderly woman who took her mask off? Through a series of Instagram stories, uploaded on Tuesday (May 18), a netizen alleged the polic
Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2020 cancelled & will take place online instead, Digital News,For the past 12 years since 2008, Anime Festival Asia (AFA) has been held at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, where it provided a space for fans of anime and cosplay to congregate and ha
3 awful consequences of trying to invest your CPF money, Money News,You can’t touch your CPF money, so might as well try to invest it, right? Wrong. Here are three consequences of investing with your CPF savings. From Oct 2018 to Sept 2019, only 46 per cent of people who invested their CPF Ordinary
Daily roundup: Expats wait anxiously as Singapore weighs Covid-19 reopening — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Expats wait anxiously as Singapore weighs Covid-19 reopening For months, Briton Jamie Pierre has been trying to get app
No new state of emergency as nightlife drives Tokyo's coronavirus spread, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan will not reintroduce a state of emergency to tackle the coronavirus, a government spokesman said on Friday (July 3), as cases in Tokyo rose to a two-month high driven by the spread of the virus in
What to look for in an older condo before you buy, Money News,New launch condos have a lot of psychological appeal, until you hear the horror stories – like Laurel Tree and Sycamore Tree condos going unfinished , or the $32 million lawsuit over defects at The Seaview. [embed]https://www.facebook.com
How we're Keeping up with Singapore's New Normal, Lifestyle News,Keeping a healthy social distance away from people around us and wearing a mask whenever you’re out of the house. Ask anyone last year and this would not have been how we pictured life would be like in 2020, but yet as we com
