With China in focus, Biden makes $210 million commitment to Asean leaders, Asia News,WASHINGTON — US President Joe Biden opened a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to spend $150 million (S$210 million) on their infrastructure, security, pandemic preparedness and other efforts aimed
One-third of Singapore parents hesitant to get child vaccinated against Covid-19, study finds, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – About one in three parents in Singapore is hesitant to get his child vaccinated against Covid-19, a study has found. The study was conducted by a team of paediatricians from Khoo
'Never too old to learn English,' say Vietnam's grannies, Asia News,HANOI – Every Tuesday (Nov 29), 79-year-old Nguyen Thi Loc joins a group of grey-haired students to study English at a house in Hanoi, with the aim of socialising and keeping her brain sharp. The informal classes are
Korean Air headquarters raided in probe into 'nut rage' sister: Yonhap, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean police raided Korean Air Lines headquarters in Seoul on Thursday as part of a probe into the youngest daughter of the airline's chairman, Yonhap News Agency said. Cho Hyun-min, a sen
Liz Truss' phone hacked by suspected Putin agents when she was British FM, says report, World News,LONDON – Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss' personal phone was hacked by suspected agents working for Russian President Vladimir Putin when she was foreign minister, the Daily Mail repo
Ever Given, the ship that blocked Suez Canal, is back for another crossing, World News,The giant container ship Ever Given, which blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March, crossed the waterway on Friday (Aug 20) for the first time since it left Egypt after the incident. The ship, en route from B
Facebook fixes glitch that exposed millions of user passwords to employees, Digital News,Facebook Inc said on Thursday it has resolved a glitch that exposed passwords of millions of users stored in readable format within its internal systems to its employees. The passwords were accessible to as many
Duke-NUS researcher spied on US for Russia, lived a double life with 2 wives, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – He was a scientist at Duke-National University of Singapore (Duke-NUS), contributing to research on heart disease since 2016. Hector Alejandro Cabrera Fuentes, 36, has authored more than 20 cardi
Are we seeing more Hong Kong residents buying or renting properties in Singapore?, Money News,Even before Covid-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020, Hong Kong was already in crisis with pro-democracy street protests, curfew rumours and disruptions to commuters due to the controversial extraditi
HardwareZone Forum hit by security breach involving 685,000 users, investigation in progress, Singapore News,About 685,000 registered user profiles on the HardwareZone (HWZ) Forum website were found to be affected in a security breach, following an investigation into a suspicious posting on Feb 18,
Trump agreed to meet Kim because he is North Korea's decision-maker: Official, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump agreed to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un because Kim is the ultimate decision-maker in his country, a senior administration official said on Thursday. \”Presiden
Indonesia looks to export chickens to shortage-hit Singapore, Asia News,SINGAPORE/JAKARTA – Indonesian authorities hope to reach an agreement with Singapore to start exporting chickens within weeks, officials said, as the city-state scrambles to find alternative supply sources after another neighbou
More BTO flats in non-mature estates for first-timers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – First-timer applicants will now stand a better chance at securing a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat in non-mature estates, starting with the upcoming sales launch next Tuesday (Aug 30). At least 95 per cent of the four-room
Flight data recorder retrieved from wreckage of Nepal plane crash, Asia News,KATHMANDU – Investigators have retrieved the flight data recorder from the wreckage of a US-Bangla Airlines passenger plane that crashed at Kathmandu airport, killing at least 49 people on board, a senior airport official s
Taiwan warns off Chinese fighters that approached island, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan’s air force warned off several Chinese fighter jets that briefly entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone to its southwest on Tuesday (June 9), the defence ministry said. The Su-30 fighters, some of China’s m
Getting complained about in a WhatsApp group chat while having the sniffles is a big mood, Digital News,It's just like that sometimes. During a developing viral outbreak, you can’t fault people for being extra wary (though you can totally poke fun at people who are unnecessarily kiasu). While c
Singapore-based doctor dies after rescue from Nepal's Mount Annapurna, the world's 10th highest mountain, Singapore News,A Singapore-based Malaysian doctor died yesterday, after he was rescued from Nepal's Mount Annapurna where he was stranded in sub-zero temperatures for nearly two d
Suhaimi Yusof, 50, says zumba got him teased for 'mixing around with young girls', Entertainment News,Suhaimi Yusof is known for his comedic chops on our local screens, but did you know that he can also bust a move? On the fifth episode of Real or Not?!, Suhaimi revealed that he has actual
129 locally transmitted Covid-19 infections on July 26, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) preliminarily confirmed 129 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases as of Monday (July 26) afternoon, of which 61 are linked to the Jurong Fishery Port cluster and six belong to the KTV cluster. 76 cas
Indonesia investigating alleged data breaches at state-owned firms, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia is investigating alleged personal data breaches at state-owned telecoms firm PT Telkom Indonesia's Internet service IndiHome and state utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), its communications
Bring back your empty oxygen tanks to help conquer Covid, Nepal urges Everest climbers, Asia News,Nepal is so short of oxygen canisters that it has asked climbers on Mount Everest to bring back their empties instead of abandoning them on mountain slopes, an official said on Monday, as it struggles w
Thai prisoners forced to make fishing nets under threat of violence, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai prisoners are being forced to make fishing nets for private companies under threat of punishment including beatings and delayed release, a Thomson Reuters Foundation investigation has found. Jails around th
Corals die, farmers suffer through Australia's third-hottest year, World News,SYDNEY – Australia had its third-hottest year on record in 2017, the country's weather bureau said on Wednesday (Jan 10), as global warming changed the continent's climate and farmers warned unpredictable se
Phone app may help conquer fear of heights, Health News,People who are terrified of heights may be able to conquer their phobia using a virtual reality app and an inexpensive set of cardboard VR googles, a Dutch study suggests. Study volunteers using the self-guided cognitive behavioural therapy app
Taiwan scrambles to prepare for influx of people fleeing from Hong Kong, Asia News,TAIPEI/HONG KONG – Taiwan is gearing up to welcome Hong Kong people fleeing their city as China tightens its grip, but the island has little experience of handling refugees and is scrambling to prepare and to keep out
Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia, World News,The government of Ukraine is asking for volunteers from the country's hacker underground to help protect critical infrastructure and conduct cyber spying missions against Russian troops, according two people involved in th
Major repair work starts at Stonehenge's stone circle, World News,LONDON – Vital repair work to fix cracks and holes in Stonehenge's prehistoric megaliths begins on Tuesday (Sept 14) in one of the biggest conservation jobs at the world heritage site in decades, English Heritage said. The w
Panel calls for PMD riders to be at least 16 and to pass a theory test before riding on public paths, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Personal mobility device (PMD) users should be aged at least 16, and pass a theory test before they are allowed on public paths, said the Active Mobility Advisory Panel (A
Free Sentosa entry extended to end-June as part of efforts to woo more local visitors, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Visitors to Sentosa will enjoy free admission from March 14 to June 30 as part of efforts to boost local visitorship and prop up business on the resort island, which has been hard hit by
Daily roundup: Singapore couple suspected of dumping newborn baby in Taipei – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Singapore couple suspected of dumping newborn baby in Taipei In a video captured outside a restaurant in Ximending, a man i
No evidence that coronavirus can be spread through aerosol transmission: MOH, Singapore News,There is no evidence the coronavirus could be airborne. If it could be spread through the air, it would be a disastrous setback in attempts to control the outbreak. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said yesterda
South Korea nepotism scandals cast shadow over Yoon's political honeymoon, Asia News,SEOUL – Just two weeks in office, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces clouds over his political honeymoon after a second cabinet nominee withdrew from consideration due to allegations about favouritism i
Yen softens past 150 per dollar for first time since 1990, Money News,SINGAPORE/LONDON – The dollar hit the symbolic level of 150 yen (S$1.43) for the first time since 1990 on Thursday as the greenback was supported by Treasury yields trading at multi-year highs, keeping markets on high alert for in
Amazon brings Samuel L. Jackson's voice to Alexa to bolster use of virtual assistant, Digital News,Amazon.com on Wednesday (Sept 25) said actor Samuel L. Jackson and other celebrities will voice speech for the company's virtual assistant Alexa, one of a range of new features designed to at
Ukraine president says positions of Ukraine, Russia at talks sound more realistic, World News,KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a video address released early on Wednesday (March 16) that the positions of Ukraine and Russia at peace talks were sounding more realistic but more ti
North Korea celebrates founder Kim Il Sung with dance, music but no military parade, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea celebrated the 110th anniversary of the birth of late founder Kim Il Sung on Friday with fireworks, a procession, and an evening gala in Pyongyang's main square, with thousands of
Russian diplomat quits over Ukraine war: 'Told to keep my mouth shut', World News,A Russian diplomat at the country’s permanent mission at the United Nations in Geneva said on Monday he was leaving his post because of his disagreement with Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, a rare political res
Jeff Bezos offers Nasa $2.7 billion in exchange for Blue Origin moon mission contract, World News,Fresh off his trip to space, billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos on Monday (July 26) offered to cover up to US$2 billion (S$2.7 billion) in Nasa costs if the US space agency awards his company Blue Origi
Indian mother and newborn die in botched C-section delivery by drunken doctor, Asia News,A doctor from the western Indian state of Gujarat was arrested on Tuesday (Nov 27) for allegedly performing a caesarean delivery on a 22-year-old woman while drunk. Local media reports say that the newborn girl
Israel set to offer fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine to people over 60, Asia News,JERUSALEM – Israel announced on Tuesday (Dec 21) that it will offer a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to people older than 60, amid concern about the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. A Health Minist
Hair salon review: You Are My Sunshine takes things to a new level at Ngee Ann City, Lifestyle News,From the folks that brought us award-winning concept beauty lounges – Leekaja Beauty Salon and Walking on Sunshine Salon & Cafe – comes yet another lifestyle destination, You Are My Sunshine. Span
Kim Jong-Un's sister to visit S. Korea this week: Seoul, Asia News,Seoul – The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un will visit the South this week for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, Seoul said Wednesday. Kim Yo-Jong, who is a senior member of the ruling Workers' Party, will be part
Chinese phone maker Huawei punishes employees for iPhone tweet blunder, China News,HONG KONG – China's Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] has punished two employees for New Year greetings sent on the smartphone maker's official Twitter account using an iPhone, an internal memo showed. Huawei, wh
Thailand cites positive results from Sinovac-AstraZeneca vaccine formula, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's health ministry said on Thursday (Sept 2) that its Covid-19 vaccine regimen of China's Sinovac followed by British-developed AstraZeneca was safe and successfully boosted immunity among
