Indonesian forest fires putting 10 million children at risk: UN, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian forest fires are putting nearly 10 million children at risk from air pollution, the United Nations warned on Tuesday (Sept 24), as scientists said the blazes were releasing vast amounts of greenhouse gase
Should Facebook shareholders be concerned over regulations?, Money News,Facebook has faced growing scrutiny among regulators. Here are my thoughts on what will happen if it is further regulated or forced to break up. Most of us don't go a day without using Facebook or Instagram. But despite its
Powerful new Nintendo Switch model rumoured to be launching in 2021, Digital News,According to reports from Taiwanese newspaper United Daily News, Nintendo might be releasing a new Nintendo Switch model in early 2021. The news report cited a number of hardware manufacturers involved in the productio
Millions of children miss measles shots, creating outbreaks: UNICEF, World News,LONDON – More than 20 million children a year missed out on measles vaccines across the world in the past eight years, laying a path of exposure to a virus that is now causing disease outbreaks globally, a United Nations
2 senior Grab executives quit as company rejigs unit to stem losses: Sources, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two top executives at Grab Holdings' fintech business have quit, adding to other senior departures in recent months, as the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery firm rejigs the key unit
Pfizer says Covid-19 pandemic could extend until 2024, vaccine data for toddlers delayed, World News,WASHINGTON – Pfizer on Friday (Dec 17) forecast that the Covid-19 pandemic would not be behind us until 2024 and said a lower-dose version of its vaccine for two- to four-year-olds generated a weaker
YouTube faces complaints of lax approach to overseas election misinformation, Digital News,SINGAPORE – After facing heavy criticism for not doing enough to stem misinformation ahead of the US presidential election, YouTube announced last week it would remove videos that alleged fraud had changed the
HDB to compensate Punggol BTO flat buyers after completion delay of over a year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Buyers of flats in a Build-To-Order (BTO) project in Punggol will be compensated as its completion date has been delayed for more than a year, said the Housing Board (HDB) on Saturday (Oct 9).
Macau's casino losses engulf gambling hub as no quick fix in sight, China News,HONG KONG – Plunging casino revenues in Macau, the world's largest gambling hub, are taking a heavy toll on the wider economy, forcing hundreds of businesses to close down and pushing unemployment to its highest
No appointment needed for Covid-19 vaccine and booster jabs, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From Thursday (March 17), anyone who is of eligible age for the Covid-19 vaccine in Singapore can get their shot at a vaccination centre any day of the week without booking an appointment. They can do this before
9 HDB blocks in Marsiling to be cleared for Woodlands Checkpoint expansion: How's the redevelopment like? Are there any compensation?, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nine Housing Board blocks in Marsiling Crescent/Lane will be acquired by the HDB to make way for a further expansion of the Woodlands
The Anker MagGo Qi2 MagSafe Power Bank 10,000 mAh is $25 Off,Anker’s latest MagSafe chargers are priced attractively low. Today, the MagGo Qi2 Power Bank 10,000 mAh is down to just $64.99 from its original price of …
No ERP charges at all gantries until at least June 28: LTA, Singapore News,Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) charges at all gantries will stay suspended until at least June 28, after which new rates might take effect. A review of ERP rates by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) starts tomorrow and new pr
