25-year-old woman flexes ripped bod, leaves netizens 'gasping for air', Lifestyle News,If you've got it, go ahead and flaunt it. For fitness influencer Syimah Mac, there's no denying she's got 'it'. The ripped 25-year-old knows it too as she regularly posts clips o
Homeware and furniture stores are non-essential during circuit breaker time. But here's what they can do., Lifestyle News,They might be closed from today to 4 May 2020 (or beyond), but it doesn't mean they have nothing to offer. Online shop, tele-sales, free design consultation – find out
Would you pay $1m for a recipe? This Maxwell hawker is looking for a successor, Lifestyle News,How much is decades of cooking experience worth? This hawker feels that a million dollars is the right price for his 80-year-old brand and recipe. Frequent diners of the bustling Maxwell Food Centre may ha
Google Meet catches up to Zoom in banning disruptive attendees, Digital News,In its latest update, Google Meet has caught up to video conferencing rival Zoom in allowing meeting hosts to silence disruptive participants and remove them from the discussion. Making the announcement in a Google Workspac
PM Lee Hsien Loong and ministers to speak on post-Covid-19 future in national broadcasts from June 7-20, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and four other ministers will deliver a series of national broadcasts, starting from Sunday (June 7
Police warn of scams involving SMS threats to burn down home, Singapore News,If you receive an SMS message threatening to burn down your premises unless you pay a ransom, do not panic. It is most likely a scam, the police said in a public alert yesterday. About 70 reports have been made by would-be
Myanmar junta shifts Suu Kyi trial to prison venue; no explanation given, Asia News,Myanmar's military rulers have without explanation ordered all legal proceedings against deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved from a courtroom to a prison, a source familiar with her cases said on Wednesd
Global luxury brands chasing China's cash-rich millennials armed with family money, China News,HONG KONG – Global luxury brands from Prada to LVMH are investing in China for the first time since a crackdown on conspicuous spending five years ago, focusing on smaller, less developed cities even
'Sad' Prince Harry says no other option but to end royal role, World News,Britain's Prince Harry spoke on Sunday of his sadness at being forced to give up his royal duties in a deal with Queen Elizabeth and senior Windsors that will see him and his wife Meghan exit official roles to s
Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of Covid-19 lockdown in sight, China News,SHANGHAI/BEIJING – More Shanghai residents were given the freedom to go out to shop for groceries for the first time in nearly two months on Thursday (May 19) as authorities set out more plans for exiting the city-wi
Blue skies in China's capital Beijing spark joy, scepticism, China News,BEIJING – Every day for the last five years, Zou Yi has photographed Beijing's smog-cloaked skyline from his 13th-floor apartment, but there is something different in the air this year. This winter, save a few grey day
Chef Shigeru Koizumi of popular Michelin-starred Esora fired over 'staff mistreatment', Singapore News,THE Lo & Behold Group has cut ties with the chef of its one Michelin-starred restaurant Esora with immediate effect, citing his mistreatment of staff. In a cryptic post on Instagram,
Disney to shut Hong Kong Disneyland again as coronavirus cases rise, China News,HONG KONG – Walt Disney Co is temporarily closing its Hong Kong Disneyland theme park from July 15 amid rising coronavirus cases in the Chinese-ruled city, the company said Monday (July 13). The announcement came two day
Pandemic speeds labour shift from humans to robots: Study, Digital News,ZURICH – Robots will destroy 85 million jobs at mid-sized to large businesses over the next five years as the Covid-19 pandemic accelerates changes in the workplace likely to exaggerate inequalities, a World Economic Forum (WEF)
Grammy organisers change rules after allegations of corruption, Entertainment News,The organizers of music’s Grammy Awards on Friday announced an end to the so-called “secret” committees that have led to allegations that the highest honors in the industry are open to rigging. The Recording Academy s
Huawei re-releases the P30 Pro, calls it the New Edition, Digital News,With the US trade ban still in force, Huawei is unable to ship Google's apps or services on its new phones other than the P30 series and earlier models. That didn't stop the Chinese company from getting around the ban b
5 classic isolation movies – recommended by a film scholar, Entertainment News,As a film scholar, I am constantly being asked if I am enjoying the lockdown because it has given me more time to watch films. My answer is not simple. Yes, it is good to catch up on some films I missed at the cinema, or
How typical divorce proceedings differ from that of Wang Leehom's saga, Lifestyle News,In December last year, Wang Leehom announced that he and Lee Jinglei had filed for divorce. Word quickly spread that the split was because the singer's mother and Lee couldn't get along, but Lee pen
South Korea president-elect's pledge to shutter gender ministry stirs debate, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's decision to use the country's gender wars as a campaign platform for his successful election earlier this month may have backfired. Yoon, who wo
'It's very cruel, it's a youth industry': Pornsak almost gave up pursuing TCM dream because his showbiz career couldn't wait, Entertainment News,It's been a great few days for Singapore-based host Pornsak. First, the 39-year-old snagged a coveted spot in the Top 10 Most
UK's Prince Philip, 99, moves hospital for heart tests, World News,LONDON – Britain’s Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, was transferred to a different hospital in central London on Monday to have tests for a pre-existing heart condition and receive treatment for an infe
Casino hub Macau launches third round of Covid-19 testing as infections rise, China News,HONG KONG — Macau launched a third round of mandatory Covid-19 testing for its more than 600,000 residents on Monday (June 27), in a push to curb a rise in infections in the world's biggest gambling hub. Au
Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden, World News,President Vladimir Putin on Monday (Sept 26) granted Russian citizenship to former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, nine years after he exposed the scale of secret surveillance operations by the National Security Agen
1 year of Covid-19 in Singapore: A timeline of milestones, Singapore News,One year after Singapore confirmed its first case of the disease, here's a look at the milestones in the nation’s response to the pandemic. Jan 23, 2020 • Singapore announces its first confirmed case of Covid-19 – a 66-ye
Singapore passports to be valid for 10 years for applications from October: ICA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore passports will be valid for 10 years, up from the current five. This will be the case for citizens over 16 years old who apply for their passports on or after Oct 1, 2021. The fee re
No more VTLs: Travellers entering Singapore will only need to do pre-departure Covid-19 test, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All travellers vaccinated against Covid-19 and children aged 12 and below will be able to enter Singapore with just a pre-departure Covid-19 test from 11.59pm on March 31. In Sing
China demolishes Christian megachurch, China News,BEIJING – Authorities in northern China have demolished a Christian megachurch in a move denounced by a religious rights group as \”Taliban-style persecution\”. China's officially atheist Communist authorities are wary of any organised movements o
Van drives on pavement along Woodlands Road to beat traffic jam; driver apologises for incident, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – To beat a traffic jam, the driver of a van drove his vehicle on a pavement along Woodlands Road and was filmed in a clip uploaded online on Tuesday evening (Sept 4). The video,
Philippine children back in school for first time in over 2 years as pandemic restrictions ease, Asia News,MACABEBE, Philippines – Millions of Philippine students returned to classrooms for the first time in more than two years on Monday (Aug 22), after the country lifted most remaining Covid-19 cur
Jaime Teo fined $65,000 for role in underpaying Twelve Cupcakes staff, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Artiste Jaime Teo Chai-lin, 43, was on Tuesday (March 9) fined $65,000 for failing to prevent Twelve Cupcakes – a home-grown confectionery chain which she co-founded – from underpaying its foreign worke
US authorises Pfizer oral Covid-19 treatment, first for at-home use, World News,The United States on Wednesday authorised Pfizer Inc's antiviral Covid-19 pill for people ages 12 and older at risk of severe illness, the first oral and at-home treatment as well as a new tool against the fast-spre
Russell Crowe joins Sony's Spiderverse in Kraven the Hunter, Entertainment News,Russell Crowe is joining the Spiderverse! The Oscar-award-winning actor is set to star in Sony’s Kraven the Hunter. Crowe’s role is yet to be disclosed, but he will appear alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who plays t
$30 Ikea Christmas buffet, free sushi at Nihon Mura & other deals this week, Lifestyle News,We scour the island for the best deals to help you stretch your dollar, and keep you in the loop on the hottest shopping trends. 'Cos good things must share. CHRISTMAS BUFFET AT ALL IKEA RESTAURANTS 
Lava from La Palma volcano burns cement plant, prompting lockdown, World News,LA PALMA – A stream of red-hot lava gushing from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma engulfed a cement plant on Monday (Oct 11), raising a thick cloud of smoke and prompting authorities to order peop
31 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, lowest daily number in 5 months, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 31 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Tuesday noon (Aug 25), taking Singapore's total to 56,435. This is the lowest daily figure in more than five months since March 22, when there were
Toyota eyes Olympic platform to boost hydrogen vehicles, Digital News,Toyota showcases its next-generation hydrogen-powered Mirai model at yesterday's Tokyo Motor Show, but with the technology still lagging behind electric, the Japanese firm is hoping for an Olympic boost. The automaker is a le
Singapore to stop printing $1,000 banknotes from 2021, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore will stop printing $1,000 banknotes from Jan 1 next year, its central bank said on Tuesday, to curb the risk of them being used for money laundering and to finance terrorism. Existing notes will remain legal
All-new Honda HR-V officially debuts in Singapore, Lifestyle News,The all-new Honda HR-V is now officially available in Singapore. Kah Motor, Honda’s appointed agent, is offering two versions of the crossover: the petrol-powered DX and the petrol-electric hybrid e:HEV. The DX model, which is in Cat
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 97, discharged from hospital after Covid-19 treatment, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was discharged from hospital on Sunday after being admitted for Covid-19, his office said in a statement. The 97-year-old, who served for more
