Bridgestone to use desert shrubs for rubber tyres, 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. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – As part of its efforts to achieve carbon neutral
5 tips to overcome retrenchment and get your career back on track, Money News,Suffering a retrenchment during a recession can be unnerving. Here's what you can do to get your life and career back on track
Woman gets doxxed after posting rant against Indians on Instagram Stories over safe distancing, Digital News,A woman has become a target for doxxing after an Instagram Story of hers surfaced online in which she called for the death of all Indians. A screenshot of her Instagram Story started spreadin
Too much emphasis on Disney in Orchard Road Christmas light-up, says Dick Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singer-songwriter and Cultural Medallion recipient Dick Lee has joined in the discussion on this year's Orchard Road Christmas light-up, saying its Christmas elements are \”too insignificant
WHO's pandemic project faces cash crunch amid Covid-19 vaccine, oxygen shortages, World News,BRUSSELS – The World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking US$11.5 billion (S$15.5 billion) in urgent funding to fight the more infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus, a draft report seen by Reuters
Faking address for digital subscriptions in Singapore could be tax evasion with new 'Netflix tax', Digital News,Subscribers of streaming and other digital services, take note. Providing a fictitious overseas billing or residential address in order to game an account with overseas-based ven
Dodge is looking for a Chief Doughnut Maker, and the application process is rather wild , Lifestyle News,Think you're great at making doughnuts? Dodge could be looking for someone just like you. And no, they're not thinking about glazed pastries, but rather doughnuts makers of the smoking
Sperm containing coronavirus raises small risk of Covid-19 spread via sex: Study, World News,LONDON – Chinese researchers who tested sperm of men infected with Covid-19 found that a minority of them had the new coronavirus in their semen, opening up a small chance the disease could be transmitted se
Man who breached stay-home notice for bak kut teh fix will be investigated: Shanmugam, Singapore News,One man has landed himself in hot water after breaching a stay-home notice (SHN) to satisfy his bak kut teh craving and posting about his meal on Facebook. Speaking in Parliament today (March 25), H
Mount Everest, the high-altitude rubbish dump, World News,Decades of commercial mountaineering have turned Mount Everest into the world's highest rubbish dump as an increasing number of big-spending climbers pay little attention to the ugly footprint they leave behind. Fluorescent tents, discar
This entire Peking duck is available for just $1, but there's a catch, Lifestyle News,A whole Peking duck for just $1? It sounds too good to be true, but we aren't joking around. From Nov 19 to Dec 31, you can redeem the entire bird for just a dollar at Hong Kong restaurant Pi Food but the
Rooftop yoga at MBS was the mental health break I didn’t know I needed, Lifestyle News,Ever since gym closures happened and safe distancing restrictions were put in place as a result of Covid, I’ve pretty much been on home workout mode. Working out to YouTube videos and subscription-based videos, se
Facebook picks London as base for its upcoming WhatsApp payment system, Digital News,Facebook has chosen London as its base for a payment system on WhatsApp, its mobile messaging service confirmed Wednesday, highlighting the capital's attractiveness as a fintech hub despite Brexit strains. The
Here are the steps to follow if you're a close contact of a Covid-19 case, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – More Singaporeans will likely become close contacts of Covid-19 patients amid a rise in the number of cases here. Those who are placed under a quarantine order will get a notification, usually
Monkeypox patients can isolate and recover at home starting Aug 22, says MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – People who have monkeypox can recover at home from next Monday (Aug 22). This is provided that they are assessed to be clinically stable by a doctor and their place of residence is suitable for h
What's the difference between Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji?, Lifestyle News,Selamat Hari Raya Puasa! It’s almost time for the Festival of Breaking the Fast, which falls on 13 May this year. But, it’s not to be confused for Hari Raya Haji, which follows on 20 July – they’re different days
Round-the-clock vigil to give thousands a chance to bid Queen Elizabeth farewell, World News,LONDON – Mourners in their thousands will be able to file past the coffin of Britain's late Queen Elizabeth in a round-the-clock lying-in-state from Wednesday (Sept 7) evening to early on the day of her
Tencent, Sina apps targeted in Chinese privacy crackdown, Digital News,China on Thursday criticised 41 apps including Tencent messaging app QQ and Sina's sports app for allegedly forcing users to hand over personal data, part of an ongoing campaign to boost digital privacy protections. Tencent&
Apple Maps will begin showing Covid-19 travel guidances at airports, Digital News,Countries around the world are ramping up their Covid-19 vaccination campaigns. And with any luck, we could be travelling again soon. In anticipation of that, Apple Maps will now display Covid-19 travel guidance inform
Part-time jobs and where to find them during circuit breaker, Lifestyle News,A tumultuous economy, a volatile job market , and a constantly nagging fear of health risks are just some side-effects of this global pandemic. At a time like this, though, we need to cling on to hope more than ever— the ho
1-for-1 McDonald's 2pc crispy chicken, Lifestyle News,Enjoy one-for-one two-piece crispy chicken at McDonald's, when you order takeaway or drive-through and flash the app to redeem. The promotion is redeemable from 12pm to 11.59pm daily on the McDonald's app, with no minimum purchase
K2, P2 to P6 students to stay home on Jan 4 when schools reopen, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All Ministry of Education (MOE) kindergartens as well as special education, primary and secondary schools will start the school year from Jan 4, while junior colleges (JCs) and Millennia Institute (MI) will s
Japan heatwave kills 65 in one week, classified as natural disaster, Asia News,TOKYO – An \”unprecedented\” heatwave in Japan has killed at least 65 people in one week, government officials said Tuesday (July 24), with the weather agency now classifying the record-breaking weather as a \”natural disast
Musk's $61 billion Twitter buyout challenged in shareholder lawsuit, Digital News,Elon Musk and Twitter Inc were sued on Friday (May 6) by a Florida pension fund seeking to stop Musk from completing his US$44 billion (S$61 billion) takeover of the social media company before 2025. In a proposed
Death toll rises to 24 in Turkey train derailment, hundreds injured, World News,ISTANBUL – Twenty-four people were killed and hundreds injured when a train packed with weekend passengers derailed in northwest Turkey due to ground erosion after heavy rains, officials said on Monday (July 9). The trai
Elon Musk sued by shareholders over delay in disclosing Twitter stake, World News,NEW YORK — Billionaire Elon Musk was sued on Tuesday (April 12) by former Twitter shareholders who claim they missed out on the recent run-up in its stock price because he waited too long to disclose a 9.2 per cent sta
21-year-olds get 21% off at Ichiban Boshi as it celebrates its 21st anniversary, Lifestyle News,Being 21 comes with its perks. For its 21st anniversary, Japanese restaurant Ichiban Boshi is celebrating the occasion with other 21-year-olds in Singapore with a sweet 21 per cent discount off the total
