China extends crackdown on Jack Ma's empire with enforced revamp of Ant Group, China News,BEIJING – China has imposed a sweeping restructuring on Jack Ma’s Ant Group, the fintech conglomerate whose record $37 billion (S$49.6 billion) IPO was derailed by regulators in November, underscoring Beij
Woman who lost lawsuit over master's degree faces $178,000 legal cost bill from NUS insurers, Singapore News,A former master's degree candidate who lost her lawsuit against the National University of Singapore (NUS) last year has to pay its insurers about $178,000 in legal costs. Ms Jeanne
Orgasmic birth and delivery: What you must know about its benefits and risks, Lifestyle News,As your due date nears, your anxiety levels might also rise. While you are probably excited to meet your little one, you may have heard nightmarish stories about the pain and difficulty of childbirth. Perhap
Medical screenings for domestic helpers: Here are the most affordable clinics to visit, Lifestyle News,Medical screenings are an essential part of ensuring that we are in good health. That’s even more important for our domestic helpers who need to be in the pink of health to carry out their duties a
It's alive! How belief in AI sentience is becoming a problem, Digital News,OAKLAND, California — AI chatbot company Replika, which offers customers bespoke avatars that talk and listen to them, says it receives a handful of messages almost every day from users who believe their online friend is
Virtual Singapore project could be test bed for planners – and plotters, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – With the click of a button, Singapore's security forces could soon use a digital version of the city-state to simulate a bomb threat at a sports stadium – and learn how to respond if there was a
US media company gets slammed for calling dried cuttlefish Singaporeans' alternative to chewing gum , Singapore News,Talk about a blur sotong moment. In an attempt to paint Singapore as an exotic Asian city, US media company Tastemade ruffled the feathers of some people online after they claime
Suntec will open 24/7 to position itself as the preferred gaming and esports venue, Digital News,Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre is looking to position itself at the front of the local gaming and esports scene. A new move will see it become the first exhibition space in Singapore to operate
5 investing mistakes that are easily avoidable, Money News,It’s natural for many investors to focus on their recent wins and good investment decisions that they made. On the other hand, it is rare for investors to put their mistakes up for scrutiny. However, it’s only through the admission of errors
Man who says he invented Bitcoin wins fight over $73.9 billion in the virtual coin, Money News,NEW YORK – A computer scientist who has claimed to be the inventor of Bitcoin largely prevailed on Monday (Dec 6) in a Florida jury trial over whether the estate of a former business partner deserved half
This 23-year-old animal lover opened a studio so people can attend yoga classes with their dogs, Lifestyle News,Audrey Sin first learnt about animal-themed yoga, where participants enjoy their downward dogs with dogs, goats, horses, bunnies and more, in 2019. She was so taken by the concept that she
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
'Vladdy daddy please no war…' Gen Z posts on Russia-Ukraine tensions, World News,The teens, tweens and adults of Gen Z are turning to TikTok and Instagram to hash over the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, some appealing to a leader they call \”Vladdy Daddy\” to refrain from starting a
No sperm or egg required: Mouse proto-embryo made in the lab, Health News,PARIS – Scientists have for the first time created embryo-like structures in the lab from stem cells, without recourse to eggs or sperm, they reported on Wednesday (May 2). In experiments, bundles of mouse stem cells – one typ
Is pleasant-smelling, anti-sweat clothing in our future?, Lifestyle News,Could your workout gear actually leave you smelling better after an intense workout? This is what a group of Portuguese researchers have set out to create when they developed textiles infused with a fragrance that would mask th
Yes, counting steps might make you healthier, Lifestyle News,People who track their daily steps may not only be more active, they may also be less likely to develop health problems that lead to events like heart attacks or broken bones, a new study suggests. Researchers examined data on 1,297 partic
Twitter expands research group to study content moderation, Digital News,Twitter Inc plans to provide more data to external researchers who study online misinformation and moderation, the social media company said Thursday (Sept 22), part of what it says is an effort to increase transparency on the
5 bathroom renovation tips to make it worth the cost, Money News,Whatever the reason for your bathroom renovation, you should set yourself up for success by preparing for what could easily become a major financial commitment. Learn if your bathroom renovation is worth the investment and read our top
Singapore workers want employers to meet their flexi-work needs, IPS survey shows, Singapore News,SINGAPORE- Whether it is work from home or return to the office – and for how many or on which days – Singapore workers would like employers to listen, communicate and adjust new work arrangements to su
MAS warns of job losses, slower wage growth as recession looms, Singapore News,The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) expects increasing job losses and fewer pay rises this year as the economy heads into its worst recession on record. The central bank said the job market will worsen amid a sharp
Coronavirus in children: Risk factors, contagiousness, viral load – what we know so far as schools consider reopening, World News,As countries start to emerge from shutdowns imposed during the coronavirus pandemic, the issue of how the virus affects children – and whether schools should be reopened
Google has a reason for disabling face retouching by default on Pixel phones, Digital News,Google is disabling the face retouching feature by default on the Pixel phones despite the huge popularity of beauty filters and beautification apps among smartphone users. Based on several studies done across
Google goes global with 10 events for new Pixel phones, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Alphabet Inc's Google will unveil the third edition of its Pixel smartphone at 10 media events across the world on Tuesday, a hint that it is prepared to expand geographic distribution of a device it hopes some
Liver cancer top cause of cancer death among men in their 40s and 50s, Health News,The statistics about hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary liver cancer, are troubling. Eighty per cent of all the cases in the world occur in Asia, and it has come to be known as an \”Asian d
Why did T-Rex have tiny arms? New 'gargoyle' dinosaur offers clues, World News,Fossils found in Argentina of a ferocious dinosaur with a huge head covered in bumps and crests reminiscent of a gargoyle are providing insight into the evolution of some of Earth's biggest predatory dinosa
Big fat Indian weddings go on a diet as slowdown bites, Asia News,MUMBAI – India's weddings are famously lavish – lasting days and with hundreds if not thousands of guests – but this season, many families are cutting costs even if it risks their social standing. It is symptomatic of a sharp slo
