Could homemade masks help stop infected people from spreading coronavirus?, World News,PARIS – Is a homemade mask better than nothing at all? With an unknown number of asymptomatic coronavirus carriers, some experts are advising people to fashion their own face coverings to prevent them spreading th
How much insurance coverage should you have in Singapore?, Money News,It doesn’t matter how old you are or how much income you earn every month — everyone needs insurance. Most people already know that, but how much insurance coverage do you need? The hard truth (ha ha) is that too many Singaporeans
Latest 'loophole' in PMD footpath ban sees rider rolling on top of sheltered walkway, Digital News,It sure must be tough being an owner of an e-scooter in Singapore these days. No riding allowed on footpaths, no riding allowed on roads, no riding on grass turfs (that’s a $5,000 fine), and
WHO says more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox globally, most in Europe, World News,LONDON – There have been more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox reported globally from 78 countries, with the majority in Europe, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday (July 27). The WHO declared the outbreak a
End Rohingya genocide or face prosecution: Nobel peace laureates to Aung San Suu Kyi, Asia News,DHAKA – Three Nobel peace laureates have urged Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the military on Wednesday (Feb 28) to end the \”genocide\” of Rohingya Muslims now or face prosecution. The United Nations
Cheap gyms in Singapore: 10 gym memberships under $100/month (Sept 2022), Lifestyle News,These days, spending upwards of $200/month on fancy gyms like Fitness First and Virgin Active is the norm. But after a certain point, you'll realise you're actually paying more for the lifestyle and br
Macron prepares response to 'yellow vest' protesters as Paris cleans up, World News,PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron will address the country on Monday as he seeks to placate \”yellow vest\” anti-government protesters who wreaked havoc in Paris this weekend. On Sunday, workers in Par
Hepatitis B: Symptoms, causes, stages and treatment, Lifestyle News,Hepatitis B is the most common chronic liver infection worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation's findings, an estimated 296 million people live with hepatitis B in 2019, with 1.5 million new infections per year, a
Smoking or vaping increases vulnerability to coronavirus, says NYC mayor, Lifestyle News,Smoking or vaping makes people more vulnerable to suffering severe illness once infected by coronavirus, a spokeswoman for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday. De Blasio told a press conference ear
Here's how to get your car loan approved quickly, Money News,Unless you are financially blessed, chances are you do not have the disposable income to pay for your car. That’s what car loans are for. But applying for one can be frustrating, especially if you are unaware of the prerequisites. You
How to keep your bathroom clean longer, Lifestyle News,Your bathroom is not just your home's most important room to keep clean, it is also one of the most difficult to keep pristine for a long time. No matter how long you've been on your knees scrubbing the tile floor off with grime or bru
Several Beijing districts shut schools as China Covid-19 cases rise, China News,BEIJING — Students in schools across several Beijing districts buckled down for online classes on Monday (Nov 21) after officials called for residents in some of its hardest-hit areas to stay home, as Covid-19 cases in C
Protein found on infected cells protects virus from immune system; remdesivir helps prevent hospitalisation, World News,The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that have yet to be certified by pe
China warns Taiwan it won't tolerate separatist activities, China News,BEIJING – China will never tolerate any separatist schemes for self-ruled Taiwan and will safeguard China's territorial integrity, according to prepared remarks by Premier Li Keqiang at the opening of China's annua
Russian ex-wife of Kelantan Sultan claims she pawned wedding ring to pay for medical bills while pregnant, World News,Russian beauty queen Oksana Voevodina has claimed in an interview with the British Daily Mail news website that she had to pawn her wedding ring to pay for her medical bills after fo
Singapore crypto billionaire looking to buy $48.8m GCB as trustee for 3-year-old, Money News,Zhu Su, Singapore crypto billionaire and his wife, Tao Yaqiong Evelyn, were recently granted an option to buy a GCB in Yarwood Avenue for $48.8 million. This property will be bought in trust under their thre
How to choose your material: Tempered glass, Lifestyle News,Tempered glass is a safety glass processed to have high levels of strength, stability, safety and impact resistance. This material is popular because of its relatively high strength, but since the glass, as a material is still breakable, wr
5 habits to build now to retire rich, Money News,When it finally becomes time to exit the workforce, everyone wants the freedom to pursue their passions and spend time with their friends and family. Retirement should be a period of reduced stress, cherished memories, and cultivating hobbies that you
Taiwan raises coronavirus alert level in the wake of 180 new domestic infections, Asia News,TAIPEI (REUTERS) – Taiwan raised its coronavirus alert level on Saturday (May 15) in the capital, Taipei, and the city around it, bringing curbs for a period of two weeks that will shut many venues and restri
FIFA to choose North America or Morocco for 2026 World Cup, World News,FIFA members vote Wednesday on whether to award the 2026 World Cup to frontrunners North America or to underdogs Morocco, which has African support to bring football's showpiece event back to the continent. On the eve of the
Man under fire for racy subscription scheme SgInstaBabes, Singapore News,Members pay up to $5k a month for photos of girls in skimpy outfits, their company at parties A former bodybuilder has come under fire after he offered pictures of girls, and the chance to spend time with them, in exchange for
Man jailed 33 years for raping, sexually assaulting all 3 daughters, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 55-year-old man who sexually assaulted all three of his biological daughters at various points in time over a period of 14 years was sentenced to 33 years in jail on Tuesday (March 9). The man, who work
Win a bath bomb from Netflix Kingdom Season 2!, Entertainment News,It's a blood bath! To celebrate the arrival of Kingdom season two, AsiaOne is giving away a bath bomb each to five fans so you can take a \”royal soak in the blood that spills in your bathtub\” after your Kingdom binge. Series syn
Asia reaches crossroads in fight against coronavirus as cases surge, Asia News,SYDNEY – Countries across the Asia-Pacific region reported record new coronavirus numbers and fresh outbreaks on Monday, with Japan facing mounting pressure to reimpose a state of emergency and South Korea warning it was
Lawyer allegedly linked to missing $33 million had stolen Malaysian passport, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The lawyer who vanished after more than $33 million parked at his firm went missing had left Singapore for Malaysia in a private-hire car on May 13, a district court heard on Thursday (June 20).
Can you buy a commercial property before you complete your HDB MOP? Apparently yes, Money News,Most of us know that when we buy a BTO or HDB resale flat, we are required to stay a minimum of five years as part of the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), before we can invest in a second residential prope
Instagram most common platform used to approach victims as cyber extortion cases up 47%, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Cyber criminals have exploited the increase in online activity and digital services over the last couple of years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with 203 cyber extortion cases reported
'I hate seeing uncles, granddads with the mask on': Man, 39, arrested after refusing to wear mask on MRT, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 39-year-old man who refused to wear a mask while on the MRT train was arrested by the police on Sunday (May 9) for allegedly causing public nuisance and fl
Cycling: Spectator who caused Tour de France crash arrested, World News,LAVAL, France, June 30 – The spectator who caused a massive pile-up during the first stage of the Tour de France has been arrested after presenting herself at a police station, a source close to the investigation told Reuters on
\”I was in coma during delivery. Breastfeeding saved my life!\”, Lifestyle News,Today, Dr Wong Boh Boi is a well-known lactation consultant in Singapore. But did you know that for both her deliveries, she had to be put into medically induced coma, and that it was breastfeeding that saved her life? In
Aspirin does not improve survival in Covid-19 patients: UK study, World News,LONDON – Aspirin does not improve the chances of survival in severely ill Covid-19 patients, early results from one of Britain's biggest trials studying the commonly used painkiller and blood thinner showed on Tuesday
China's peak Chinese New Year air travel season fizzles as Covid-19 cases rise, China News,BEIJING – Ms Iphie Nie, a 30-year-old designer in Beijing who usually travels to visit family in her hometown of Shenzhen during the Chinese New Year has, like many Chinese, reluctantly decided against bo
TikTok users, K-pop fans say they helped sabotage Trump rally with false registrations, Lifestyle News,TikTok users and fans of Korean pop music took partial credit for inflating attendance expectations at a less-than-full arena at President Donald Trump's first political rally in months, held
US track star Allyson Felix joins teammates in criticising Nike maternity policy, World News,LOS ANGELES – Olympic track and field star Allyson Felix joined a chorus of recent criticism against Nike on Wednesday (May 22), accusing the US sporting goods giant of penalising female athletes who took ti
How Hong Kong's greatest tycoon went from friend of China to punching bag, Asia News,HONG KONG – In January of 1993, an ambitious Chinese Communist Party boss, a 39-year-old official with chubby cheeks and a mop of black hair, visited Hong Kong. He was seeking out the city's rich among the
Beijing curbs public transport as Covid-19 spreads in China, China News,BEIJING/SHANGHAI — The Chinese capital Beijing shut dozens of metro stations and bus routes on Wednesday (May 4) in its campaign to stop the spread of Covid-19 and avoid the fate of Shanghai where millions of residents have been
3,155 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; weekly infection growth rate rises to 2.7, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 3,155 new Covid-19 cases detected in Singapore on Friday (Jan 21), reported the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its daily update. The weekly Covid-19 infection growth rate rose to 2.70
'It just feels like flu': Doctor shares home recovery experience before Covid-19 protocol changes announced, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A doctor has shared his Covid-19 home recovery experience on social media, hoping to destigmatise the disease as a \”life-threatening\” one. Dr Lai Kah Weng
