ESM Goh responds to 'heated reactions' to remarks on ministerial pay, says salaries not starting point in talent hunt, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has acknowledged the \”heated reactions\” from Singaporeans to his comments on ministerial salaries last we
China central bank urges wider acceptance of cash as payments go digital, Digital News,BEIJING – China’s central bank has called for wider acceptance of cash in economic activities and vowed to punish those who refuse to accept cash payments in the wake of a widening gap in access to digital service
Australia's Qantas to require all employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19, World News,SYDNEY – Qantas Airways said on Wednesday (Aug 18) it would require all of its employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of its broader commitment to safety, in line with some other airlines glob
Afghanistan's Taliban bans women from flying without male chaperone, World News,KABUL – The Taliban has told airlines in Afghanistan that women cannot board domestic or international flights without a male chaperone, two sources told Reuters on Sunday (March 27). The move comes after the Taliba
'Returning to the earth': Over 1,300 want to scatter loved ones' ashes over Choa Chu Kang garden, Singapore News,The idea of scattering a loved one's ashes into a garden may sound taboo to some Singaporeans. Chinese tradition, for example, requires that the deceased's ashes
23 pieces of luggage, 450kg: Wu Chun and family move to China, Entertainment News,Former Fahrenheit member Wu Chun and his family have successfully completed their journey from Brunei to China, but this isn't just any tourist trip. For Wu Chun and his family, this trip signifies new beginnings
2 pig heart transplants succeed in brain-dead recipients, World News,Surgeons at New York University (NYU) have successfully transplanted genetically-engineered pig hearts into two brain-dead people, researchers said on Tuesday (July 12), moving a step closer to a long-term goal of using pig parts t
Breaking down the costs of development: Is property development unsustainable in Singapore?, Money News,There’s a common misconception today that property developers are the cause of higher property prices in Singapore. After all, it seems obvious that developer pricing is the main factor in a condo
Don't take this North Korea guidebook with you, warns publisher, World News,PARIS – A French publisher has produced a rare guide to North Korea, highlighting its history, cultural wealth and beautiful landscapes but advising tourists not to take the politically sensitive book with them. Tourism
New Zealand measles outbreak prompts travel warning, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand is asking travellers to make sure they are immunised for measles before travelling to its biggest city, Auckland, as the country faces its worst outbreak in over 22 years. \”If you're thinking of travelling
Top 5 Crucial Reasons Why Men’s Health Is Important,Discover 5 crucial reasons why men’s health matters. Discover information on prostate care, early detection, mental wellness, and practical lifestyle tips for promoting longevity.
Willow Smith open to polyamory, would consider having 2 partners at once, Entertainment News,Willow Smith would consider having two partners at once. The 'Whip My Hair' hitmaker would happily be in a relationship with two people at once as she is open to polyamory as it gives a \”freedom to
Bernard Madoff dying, seeks early release from prison: Lawyer, World News,NEW YORK – Bernard Madoff is dying of kidney failure and has fewer than 18 months to live, and is seeking to end his 150-year prison sentence for masterminding what prosecutors have called the largest Ponzi scheme ever. In a c
'Stay at home': Boris Johnson locks down England as UK's Covid-19 cases pass 1 million, World News,Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered England back into a national lockdown after the United Kingdom passed the milestone of one million Covid-19 cases and a second wave of infections thr
3 Reasons to Attend Schneider Electric’s All-digital Innovation Summit World Tour, Business Wires News,This year we’ve been challenged to do things differently, to think in a disruptive way, and to find solutions to issues never addressed before. We’ve been called to adapt to the circumstances and t
16 common birth control mistakes to avoid, Lifestyle News,How does birth control work? What are the common birth control mistakes to avoid? Babies are beautiful creatures and bringing them into the world should never be considered a mistake. However, if one is not yet ready to become a parent or get
'Cheapskate gold digger': iPhone dispute leads to exes asking for each other's gifts back, Singapore News,A man and his current partner are in a dispute with his ex-girlfriend over the ownership of an iPhone. The couple insist that the iPhone was a loan from the man and now want it re
Blizzard pushes Diablo Immortal to 2022, Digital News,Due to significant changes to PvE, PvP, and controller support, Diablo Immortal is now delayed to 2022. One would think that recent drama at the Blizzard might have to do with the delay as well. Regardless, in a recent blog post update by the com
Jessica Simpson loses 45kg in 6 months, Entertainment News,Jessica Simpson has lost 100lbs in six months. The 39-year-old singer ballooned to 240lbs when she was pregnant with her now-six-month-old daughter Birdie but has managed to drop back to her pre-baby weight in half a year and is \”so proud\” t
The Science Behind Why We Fall in Love | Health Plus, Health News,We talk about the moment of falling in love as if we have been hit by Cupid’s arrow – it is intense, overwhelming, sometimes fast and can feel like fate. As time passes, this initial bust of feeling often fades into a comfortable clos
