Stephen Hawking auction of personal items raises $2.48m, World News,A copy of Stephen Hawking's doctorate thesis signed in a shaky hand was the highlight of an auction of the British physicist's personal items in London, which raised nearly $1.8 million (S$2.48 million) The copy, one of on
4 things I like about Budget 2020, Money News,Singapore's Budget 2020 has probably come in within expectations after so many test balloons were floated in the weeks leading up to the Finance Minister's speech in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 18). At $10.9 billion, this year's budget defi
Rui En's advice to Chantalle Ng: Stay you, don't get chewed up and spat out by the industry, Entertainment News,Sitting down with a local celebrity for a heart-to-heart talk is all the rage these days. You've got meWATCH's Hear U Out, Channel 8's The Inner Circle (all 10 epi
'I saw doomsday', says survivor of Kabul airport blast, Asia News,KABUL – Even for a city as used to violent death as Kabul, the scenes after twin blasts tore through crowds thronging outside the airport in hope of evacuation were apocalyptic. For one man, a former employee of an internati
Crowd-limiting measures at malls, public venues as new safe distancing rules kick in, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From spaced-out queues to enter malls to the use of alternate stools at hawker centres, safe distancing was largely in place across the island on Friday (March 27), as strict new regulati
Diana Ser on helping kids learn Chinese, other languages; and her PSLE tips for parents, Lifestyle News,Effectively bilingual in English and Chinese, Diana Ser understands in the benefits of mastering more than one language. In a recent chat with theAsianparent, Diana shares tips on how to help chil
To save money, ex-MP Lee Bee Wah used only half packet of instant noodle seasoning, Entertainment News,Former Member of Parliament (MP) Lee Bee Wah was 20 years old with just 20 ringgit ($6.44) in her pocket when she ventured solo from her village in Melaka to Singapore for her tertiary education. H
GE2020: PAP introduces most senior crop of election candidates so far, including ex-IMDA chief, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The People's Action Party (PAP) on Thursday morning (June 25) rolled out a third batch of new candidates to contest the election on July 10. The line-up this time included
2 seconday school students lose their way in MacRitchie jungle trying to find WWII Japanese shrine, Singapore News,On a whim, two teenagers decided to look for the remnants of a World War II Japanese shrine and ended up lost for several hours in the forest at MacRitchie Reservoir. Broadrick Secondar
Meet 5 kid entrepreneurs who are earning their own pocket money from a young age, Lifestyle News,Outside of school, there are a lot of life skills that children can learn from their various activities and projects. Trying their hand at entrepreneurship is one of them. In Singapore, there are camps f
Mum guilt: I forced my kid to go for riding lessons and she was almost paralysed, Lifestyle News,Three years after a freak horse-riding accident almost left her daughter Abby (not her real name) permanently paralysed waist down, Marina B. is still struggling with overwhelming mum guilt and regret. O
Sing Our Song: Meiting's Eclectic Imagination, Singapore News,Like many youngsters, Ng Meiting didn't know what she wanted, but she clearly knew what she didn't like. This self-awareness saw Meiting quit her studies at National University of Singapore to pursue a Diploma in Music and
Myanmar floods, coup complicate growing Covid-19 outbreak, Asia News,YANGON – Flooding in Myanmar has displaced hundreds of people, slowing efforts to battle a fast-growing coronavirus outbreak amid the chaos that followed the South-east Asian nation's military coup, residents told Reuters on T
GTA 6 will reportedly only launch in 2025 with a Fortnite-like evolving map, Digital News,GTA Online will have to do for now. It’s been eight years since Grand Theft Auto 5 launched in 2013, so one might think its sequel is just around the corner – but sadly, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Accord
This Premium Gaming Chair is 50% Off Today,It’s extremely rare for a premium gaming chair to drop to just half its price. For those who are looking to upgrade, the X Rocker Trident Pedestal 4.1 …
Demi Lovato liked it 'a lot more' when she hooked up with a woman, Entertainment News,Demi Lovato \”liked [it] a lot more\” when she hooked up with a woman. The 28-year-old star – who described herself as \”queer\” last year – admitted her encounter with the unnamed female felt \”better\” than b
Bar review: Smoke & Mirrors turns art into cocktails with The Real Art of Drinking Volume II, Lifestyle News,Home to the world's largest public collection of Singapore and regional modern art, National Gallery Singapore is considered the art and soul of Southeast Asia, and perched on level six
Wuhan Shake, and other jolly handshake alternatives to avoid a coronavirus infection, Digital News,A deadly virus outbreak getting you all anxious about shaking hands with people? Don’t sweat it chief, you could always shake legs — and we’re not talking about the Singlish colloquialism for lazing ar
Friends describe bravery of Raybe Oh, woman severely burned trying to save fiance in fatal Tanjong Pagar accident, Singapore News,As she fights for her life in hospital, her courageous attempt to save her boyfriend from a blazing car has left a deep impression on those who know her. When the speedin
Family and friends had no clue of 16-year-old Singaporean's violent plans to attack mosques, kill worshippers , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The 16-year-old student who planned to attack Muslims here had spent time online researching hate material and sourcing weapons. But his school friends and
'Ah Long', bandung suit? Elvin Ng's not letting the Star Awards memes get to him, Entertainment News,When local star Elvin Ng appeared in his ombre red Alexander McQueen suit on the red carpet, it didn't take long for the internet to realise that it was a bad idea. One netizen —
Carrie Fisher gets her star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame , Entertainment News,For many Star Wars fans, Carrie Fisher is an iconic actress that played Princess Leia Organa to perfection. Now, five years after her death, she is finally getting her well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The
Getting along with colleagues as important as salary, study finds, Lifestyle News,As it turns out, good relationships with colleagues is as important as a good salary when it comes feeling happy in your job. In celebration of International Week of Happiness at Work (September 20th to 26th), market r
This dad next door (and dad of 4!) makes perfumes for a living, Lifestyle News,Have you ever smelled something that transported you to a specific scene from your life? Jason Lee — entrepreneur, father of four, and \”The Perfume Man\” on Instagram — has just the story: \”Years ago, during winter, I trav
Big thaw hits Harbin ice sculptures in China, China News,BEIJING – Ice and snow sculptures carved by nearly 10,000 artists in the city of Harbin have melted during a sudden warm spell, forcing the earliest closure of the main venue at China's biggest winter festival. Daytime temperatures have p
4 questions to ask before applying for supplementary cards as a couple, Lifestyle News,Getting married is an incredible thing, but it also opens up a whole lot of questions on the finance front. Apart from the usual \”Should we get a joint account?\” and \”How do we split expenses?\”, a common question
Biden promises candour on human rights as US-China talks begin, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden told Chinese leader Xi Jinping that he hoped to have a candid conversation about human rights and security issues as the two began a meeting meant to lower tensions between the two global s
7 ways to deal with mum guilt, according to Singapore mums and experts, Lifestyle News,If you're suffering from mum guilt, you're definitely not alone. Almost nine in 10 mums she currently sees in her practice share some form of Mummy guilt, says clinical psychologist Vyda S Chai of Think
2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ review: Setting a high bar for luxury EVs, Lifestyle News,When Mercedes puts 'S' in a model name, expectations run very high. Good thing that the Mercedes-EQ EQS – basically the Nouveau S-Class for the electric age – meets and sometimes exceeds those expectations.
