Russian hackers targeted Nato, eastern European militaries: Google, World News,LONDON — Russian hackers have recently attempted to penetrate the networks of Nato and the militaries of some eastern European countries, Google's Threat Analysis Group said in a report published on Wednesday (March
Paradise lost: Tourist spots in danger of being loved to death, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines' most famous resort island Boracay reopens on Friday (Oct 24) after a six-month clean-up intended to fix the damage done by unrestrained mass tourism. Here are some other global hotspots that the
Indonesia extends Covid-19 restrictions for outside Java, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia extended restrictions outside Java island by another week in efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus, local media reported on Sunday (Aug 1) citing an interior ministry senior official. The highest level
New Zealand to adopt new system of living with Covid-19 from Dec 3, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand will adopt a new system of living with the coronavirus virus from Dec 3, which will end tough restrictions and allow businesses to operate in its biggest city, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said o
Back to P2HA: No dining in, social group sizes cut to 2 from July 22, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Covid-19 measures will be tightened again from Thursday (July 22) to August 18, as Singapore goes back to phase 2 heightened alert to stem the recent spike in community cases. Dining in will not be allow
Features and acronyms you should know if you’re getting a new TV in 2022, Digital News,It can be difficult to shop for a TV in 2022. After all, there are so many acronyms, so many different types of HD, and an onslaught of features that one needs to decipher. Here, we will explain the features and a
Singapore could ease Covid-19 dine-in rules from July 12, may allow SHN-free travel by year end: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The next relaxation of Covid-19 measures is expected on July 12, as part of a three-step plan for the country's further reopening that could potentially see t
Apple Watch Series 8 alerted woman to heart condition, Digital News,The Apple Watch Series 8 is credited for saving the life of a woman. A reader shared with 9to5Mac how his Apple Watch Series 8 saved his mother from irregular heart rhythm. His mother reportedly felt dizzy and her heart was pounding
Singapore tightens monetary policy in off-cycle move to fight inflation , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's central bank said on Tuesday (Jan 25) it was tightening its monetary policy settings, in an out-of-cycle move, as global supply constraints and brisk economic demand fan inflation ri
Amid coronavirus crisis, British PM Johnson's fiancee gives birth to boy, World News,British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's fiancee, Carrie Symonds, gave birth to a baby boy at a London hospital on Wednesday, slightly earlier than had been expected. Symonds, 32, had said previously that th
Does higher income equal more happiness for Singaporeans?, Money News,Just the other day, I came across this study from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) entitled Lived Experiences in Singapore: Key Findings From The World Values Survey on our Seedly communit
China bans private tutors from giving online classes, China News,SHANGHAI – China on Wednesday (Sept 8) banned private tutors from giving classes online or in unregistered venues such as residential buildings, hotels and coffee shops, ramping up its effort to stamp out all for-profit tutoring. The a
Singapore refutes Oxfam report on its performance in tackling inequality, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Republic may not spend as much as other countries on healthcare and education, but the outcomes it achieves in these areas are significant, and better than most. Social and Family Development Min
POSB SAYE account review: Earn additional interest on your monthly savings, Money News,POSB SAYE (Save As You Earn) is a special savings account that allows you to earn additional interest on your monthly savings. The game-like mechanism compels you to save regularly every month, making it easy to s
Sembcorp Power: Comparison and review of Sembcorp electricity plans, Lifestyle News,Part of the same group as publicly-listed Sembcorp Marine, Sembcorp Power is one of the biggest names in the open electricity market in Singapore – one might even say they’re a real power player in the market. They h
10 important things to note before renewing your COE, Lifestyle News,Do you find Singapore's COE renewal process confusing, troublesome and costly? Here are 10 important things to note before renewing the COE of your car. Renewing COE is the go-to option in recent years as the prices of cars ar
Human antibodies made in cows could be developed to treat MERS, Health News,LONDON – Human antibodies made in genetically engineered cows have proved safe in an early stage clinical trial, US scientists said on Wednesday, and could be developed into a treatment for the fatal viral disease, MERS. MER
Indonesia displays dummy coffin as coronavirus warning, Asia News,JAKARTA – Authorities in Indonesia's capital are experimenting with some shock tactics to fight Covid-19, by displaying an empty coffin at a busy intersection as a reminder of the dangers of the highly contagious virus. The words
Coronavirus: Malaysia reports 156 new cases with 2 new deaths, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) – Malaysian health authorities on Wednesday (April 8) reported 156 new cases of coronavirus infection, pushing the total number to 4,119 cases as South-east Asia's third-largest economy continues
How much money could you theoretically spend in League of Legends?, Digital News,Gaming has become increasingly popular, especially in Singapore where the average gamer plays more than 7 hours daily. Many play League of Legends, one of the most popular and successful games in recent times. Though th
How a Singaporean couple saved $30,000 a year living in a DIY van in the US, Lifestyle News,In a country with nearly 90 per cent home ownership, even renting is considered unusual by some Singaporeans – but what about living in a van instead? This week, we talked to a couple who live in a van in the
S. Korea lawmaker grills official nominee for not giving birth, Asia News,A South Korean lawmaker provoked outrage Monday when he berated a female economics professor nominated as the country's antitrust chief for not \”fulfilling her duty to the nation\” by having a child. Despite its economic a
COE renewal after 10 years – Car owners, should you even bother?, Singapore News,Singapore is probably the only country in the world where cars are so expensive that owning a Toyota Altis can be considered a luxury. If that wasn't bad enough, your car will be de-registered after 10 years unless
HDB downpayment guide: How much do you need for BTO, resale & EC?, Money News,Balloting for a BTO flat used to be the standard procedure for first-time home owners in Singapore. But these days, many are considering resale flats and executive condominiums (ECs) too. That’s largely because of recent d
Kia Stonic M-Hybrid review: Efficient and affordable practical compact crossover, Lifestyle 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 I am no foodie, but the Most Yellow (yes,
'Living with Covid-19': Vietnam's biggest city proposes economic restart, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam's coronavirus epicentre Ho Chi Minh City is proposing to emerge from a strict lockdown and resume economic activities from Sept 15, shifting from its \”Zero-Covid-19\” strategy to li
4,248 new Covid-19 cases, 16 deaths on Oct 29, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Sixteen people aged 44 to 90 years old have died of complications linked to Covid-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Friday (Oct 29). All had various underlying medical conditions, said MOH in its daily virus update. The
Suicides among Japanese children at record high during pandemic: Media, Asia News,TOKYO – Child suicides in Japan are the highest they have been in more than four decades, local media have reported, citing the country's education ministry. As the Covid-19 pandemic prompted school closings and d
Best alternatives to Savings Accounts in Singapore (2020), Money News,Ever since banks started reducing their deposit interest rates, we’ve started seeing a slew of non-traditional alternatives to savings accounts. Some popular ones you might have heard of are the Singlife Account, Dash EasyEarn, Et
Jack Neo making new film Ah Girls Go Army for CNY 2022, auditions now open, Entertainment News,Besides Mark Lee and Xiang Yun's Reunion Dinner, there'll be another local movie hitting cinema screens next Chinese New Year. Earlier this afternoon (Sept 29), veteran director Jack Neo held a v
A computer can guess more than 100 billion passwords per second. Still think yours is secure?, Digital News,Passwords have been used for thousands of years as a means of identifying ourselves to others and in more recent times, to computers. It’s a simple concept – a shared piece of information kept
Diabetes tied to worse word recall in older adults, Health News,Older people with type 2 diabetes may struggle more with verbal memory than their peers without the disease, a recent study suggests. Researchers followed 705 older adults without dementia for an average of 4.6 years. At the start, part
