Gossip mill: Former popular Thai actress, mentally ill after accident, found dead – and other entertainment news this week, Entertainment News,Former popular Thai actress, mentally ill after accident, found dead Former popular Thai actress Tai Manusanan Pandee was found dead on July 24 by an 81-year
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble flights postponed, Singapore News,HONG KONG – Travel bubble flights under the Singapore-Hong Kong arrangement has been \”postponed\”, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau said on Saturday (Nov 21), adding that the two governments will announce ea
130 locally transmitted Covid-19 infections on July 23, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) preliminarily confirmed 130 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases as of Friday (July 23) afternoon, of which 78 are linked to the Jurong Fishery Port cluster and six belong to the KTV cluster. 64 cas
Locally transmitted Covid-19 cases climb to highest in almost a year, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) preliminarily confirmed 163 new locally transmitted cases of Covid-19 infection as of Monday (July 19) afternoon, of which 106 of these cases belong to the Jurong Fishery Port (JFP) clus
Australia lowers Covid-19 death toll after 'youngest victim' found not to have virus, World News,SYDNEY – A man thought to be the youngest person to have died from coronavirus in Australia did not have the virus at the time of his death, officials said. Late last month, officials said a 30
Thailand reports 15 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand on Sunday reported 15 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths, bringing the total number of cases since its outbreak in January to 2,922 cases and 51 deaths. Of the new cases, four were linked to previous cases, a
Vietnam reports first local Covid-19 cases in 35 days, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam said on Thursday (April 29) it had detected its first locally transmitted cases of the coronavirus in 35 days, as the authorities ordered tighter surveillance to prevent a new outbreak. Four members of a family in the n
Australia records first Omicron death, authorities stick to reopening plan, World News,SYDNEY – Australia on Monday (Dec 27) reported its first confirmed death from the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 amid another surge in daily infections, but the authorities refrained from imposing new restriction
Coronavirus: Another 81-year-old female Singaporean case reported on Wednesday, Singapore News,[UPDATE: 10.35PM] The Ministry of Health confirmed an additional 569 cases of Covid-19 infection in Singapore on Wednesday (June 3), majority of whom are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dorm
129 locally transmitted Covid-19 infections on July 29, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) preliminarily confirmed 129 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases as of Thursday (July 29) afternoon, of which 30 are linked to the Jurong Fishery Port cluster and two belong to the KTV cluster. 68 c
'Quarantine Diaries' sitcom makes fun of Spanish women's coronavirus struggles, World News,A new Spanish sitcom about life under coronavirus lockdown shows how women are juggling parenting, work and housekeeping in one of the worst-hit countries – with a humorous twist. \”Quarantine Di
Handstands in North Korea: Swedish ambassador takes yoga to streets amid coronavirus lockdown, Asia News,SEOUL- Barefoot and blonde, Swedish Ambassador Joachim Bergstrom makes an unlikely sight in North Korea’s capital, Pyongyang, as he practices yoga poses near some of its most iconic landmarks. On
Covid-19 patient, 51, tests positive just before CNY reunion dinner, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Mr Roy Wong, 51, has never missed a Chinese New Year reunion dinner and was looking forward to another sumptuous feast at his parents’ place on Jan 31. Though he felt well, he decided to take an antigen r
Coronavirus: Indonesian tycoon donates $500,000 to underprivileged households here, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An Indonesian tycoon and philanthropist, Dr Tahir, has donated $500,000 to help needy individuals and families who are affected by Covid-19 in Singapore. The monies have been given to Singa
Bangladeshi man who came to S'pore for non-Covid-19 medical treatment is first imported case since May 10, Singapore News,A Bangladeshi man who came to Singapore to seek medical treatment that was not related to Covid-19 later tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the first imported c
TraceTogether token or app required from June 1 at all malls, workplaces, schools, Digital News,SINGAPORE – From June 1, digital check-ins for contact tracing at places with higher footfall or where people are likely to be in close proximity can only be done using the TraceTogether app or token. The
Viral content: Pandemic offers influencers captive audiences, Digital News,PARIS – The coronavirus may be causing global chaos, but for social media influencers it is a golden opportunity to grab the attention of giant captive public forced to stay at home. Some have even been sharing their experien
Virus-stricken cities go digital to boost solidarity, wellbeing, World News,BARCELONA/KUALA LUMPUR/TBILISI – On the streets of Barcelona, a few lone shoppers and dog walkers, their faces obscured by masks, are the only signs of life in this once-vibrant city – but online it's a different story.
Vietnam to evacuate 80,000 people from Danang after virus outbreak, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam is evacuating 80,000 people, mostly local tourists, from the central tourism hot spot of Danang after three residents tested positive for the coronavirus at the weekend, the government said on Monday. The S
131 locally transmitted Covid-19 infections on July 30; 52 cases unlinked, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) preliminarily confirmed 131 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases as of Friday (July 30) afternoon, of which 28 are linked to the Jurong Fishery Port cluster and one belongs to the
