Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex unions, Asia News,BANGKOK – Lawmakers in Thailand on Wednesday (June 15) passed at first reading four different bills on same-sex unions, moving a step closer towards becoming the second territory in Asia to legalise same-gender marriages. Thailand has on
Trump taps fierce World Bank critic to take its helm, World News,President Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped a well-known World Bank critic to lead one of the world's primary development lending institutions. David Malpass, a senior official in the Treasury Department, is a controversial choice
This real estate agent mastered psychology to understand his clients better, Lifestyle News,In this series entitled Agent Success Stories, we sit down with agency leaders to find out their side of the story. From their humble beginnings to the challenges they have faced on the road to success, we le
No takers for Malaysia's 5G plan as major telcos baulk over pricing, transparency, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – None of Malaysia's major mobile carriers have agreed to use the government's 5G network yet due to transparency and pricing issues, ahead of a roll-out planned for next mont
No parking for visitors? Netizens argue over banner at public multi-storey carpark, Singapore News,If there's one thing that's the bane of every driver's life, it's finding a parking space. So when one netizen took to Facebook yesterday (Oct 29) to share a photo of a banner reque
Bishan murder: Victim's wife says helper kept asking for money, claimed to be scam victim, Singapore News,A 49-year-old domestic helper was charged in court on Saturday (April 30) with the murder of a 73-year-old man in a Bishan flat. The murder took place at Blk 222 Bishan Street 23, according
US pastors, advocacy groups mobilise against Covid-19 vaccine mandates, World News,DELAWARE – From the outside, First Harvest Ministries in Waveland, Mississippi, could almost be mistaken for a storage shed, were it not for the steeple. From the modest building however, Shane Vaughn, the Pentecostal
Singapore Prisons refutes claims of officers 'placing impossible obstacles' for court application by death row inmates, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) on Thursday (Aug 4) rebutted claims by the sister of a death row inmate scheduled to be hanged on Friday tha
Climate change creates mutant fugu, a deadly Japanese delicacy, Asia News,SHIMONOSEKI, Japan – The road, hemmed in on one side by empty warehouses and the other by a concrete seawall, ends abruptly in a desolate parking lot. Men step out of their cars and into the darkness, then slip behind the slid
Crack found on track near Changi Airport MRT station; slower service expected till Jan 21, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Commuters taking the train to and from Changi Airport MRT station should expect additional travel time of less than five minutes, after a crack was found on the track near the statio
Thailand reports record number of Covid-19 cases for fourth day, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand reported on Monday (July 19) 11,784 new Covid-19 cases, the fourth consecutive day of record infections, as the country struggles to tackle its worst outbreak to date. The South-east Asian nation's Cov
Diplomatic dance or stand-off? North Korea and US tread cautious line, Asia News,SEOUL – While North Korea's barrage of complaints about US President Joe Biden's policies over the weekend might appear to be ratcheting up tensions, some signs suggest Pyongyang has not ruled out diplomacy wi
Philippines to reimpose stricter coronavirus lockdown in capital as cases spike, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines will reimpose a stricter coronavirus lockdown in and around the capital for two weeks from Tuesday, authorities said on Sunday, as the country struggles to contain infections that have
Thailand's Democrat Party deputy leader resigns after sex scandal, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's Democrat Party has found itself mired in a sex scandal with its deputy leader, who quit all his party posts this week, facing three counts of sexual assault charges. Four women have filed comp
TransCom officers approached madrasah students to meet quota? It's fake, say police, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Allegations that Public Transport Security Command (TransCom) officers conducting checks had approached two madrasah students because they had a quota to hit are untrue and irresponsi
Covid-19 raises risk of mental health problems; new Omicron version not making people sicker in South Africa, 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 has yet to be certified by pe
Fans upset over promoter's failure to get OK to reschedule Andy Lau concerts, Entertainment News,HONG KONG – One fan from Singapore revealed that she had paid 2½ times the original price of an Andy Lau concert ticket, only to be disappointed when the gig – part of a 20-show series in Hong Kong
These guys are running 4,107km to raise $20k for migrant workers, Singapore News,How far would you go to help someone? In the case of amateur football club Purple Monkeys, the answer is 4,107km – or the distance between Singapore and Bangladesh capital Dhaka. With group activities paused due to Covi
Haze in Singapore: Better air quality expected with PSI set to improve over 24 hours, Singapore News,SINGAPORE -Singaporeans may breathe better when they wake up on Monday morning, with improvements to the air quality expected. The National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Sunday (Sept 15) that the
US judge won't block extradition linked to 2014 South Korea ferry sinking, World News,NEW YORK – A US judge on Monday (Nov 1) refused to block South Korea from seeking the extradition of a man wanted on embezzlement charges related to a 2014 ferry sinking that killed 304 people. US District Jud
Inspired by #MeToo, Australia launches inquiry into workplace sexual harassment, World News,SYDNEY – Australia launched an independent inquiry on Wednesday (June 20) into workplace sexual harassment, one of the first of its kind in the world, hoping to find solutions to problems brought to light by
