UOB service disruption affects internet banking and ATMs, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Customers of United Overseas Bank (UOB) found themselves unable to access internet banking or use UOB automated teller machines (ATMs) on Sunday (July 4). The disruption began just before noon, preventing customers
Huawei P40 smartphone may come with HarmonyOS in 2020, Digital News,The Huawei P40 to be launched next year may be the Chinese firm's first smartphone to run its own HarmonyOS operating system instead of Google's Android, revealed Mr Richard Yu, the head of Huawei's consumer business.
Facebook parent Meta says its new AI supercomputer will be world's fastest, Digital News,Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc said on Monday (Jan 24) that its research team has built a new artificial intelligence supercomputer that it thinks will be the fastest in the world when completed in mid-
Coronavirus: South Korea reports 161 new cases, bringing total to 763, 7th death reported, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea reported 161 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infected patients in the country to 763, health authorities said on Monday (Feb 24), a day after the govern
Japanese actor Hirofumi Arai arrested for sexual assault, Entertainment News,TOKYO – Award-winning Japanese actor Hirofumi Arai was on Friday (Feb 1) arrested on suspicions of sexual assault. The prolific 40-year-old, who made his on-screen debut in 2001 and won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Supp
France offers citizenship to Malian immigrant who scaled building to save child, World News,PARIS – France on Monday (May 28) offered citizenship to an illegal immigrant from Mali who scaled the facade of a Paris apartment block to save a boy who was about to fall from a fourth-floor balcony, Presid
Huawei shows off 'most powerful' chipset as company forges ahead with 5G smartphone plan, Digital News,Huawei Technologies showcased its chipset for a new high-end smartphone on Friday, pressing ahead with plans to launch its Mate 30 range, despite uncertainty about whether the new phones
My thoughts on Elite Commercial REIT, Money News,Elite Commercial REIT is the first REIT listing in Singapore in 2020. I know this article is a little late as the REIT is currently already trading. However, if you are still considering buying units in the open market, here are some factors to consid
US man teaching dog how to drive arrested after high-speed chase, World News,A resident of the western US state of Washington was arrested following a high-speed chase that left officers dumbfounded after they found the man's pit bull behind the wheel. The incident unfolded Sunday afternoon aft
Android tablets and smartphones can now access Apple TV+,Apple TV+ can now be accessed on tablets and smartphones with Android OS and can be downloaded from Google Play. Subscribers who own Android devices now …
Malaysia's chicken export ban lifts on Oct 11 but local importers say live chickens will only come in later this week, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singaporeans will have to wait a little longer for fresh broiler chicken from Malaysia. The Malaysian authorities had confirmed on Sunday that the ch
Selected private clinics to offer SinoVac's Covid-19 vaccine: Where to get it and how much it'll cost, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Twenty-four private healthcare institutions have been selected by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to be licensed providers of Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine. MOH
11 dead after river boats collide in Russia World Cup host city, World News,MOSCOW – Eleven people on a river cruise were killed when their boat collided with a tugboat late on Monday in the Russian city of Volgograd, which is hosting matches in the football World Cup, rescue services said. Emergenc
These are the skills Singaporeans urgently need in the next 3 years: SkillsFuture report, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The skills most urgently needed by Singaporeans have been identified in a new report by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). The inaugural Skills Demand For The Future Economy report was lau
Snow shuts Eiffel Tower as winter blast hits France, World News,The Eiffel Tower turned away tourists on Tuesday as snow swept across northern France, causing traffic chaos in Paris during the French capital's first real dose of wintry weather this season. The Meteo France weather service put t
Google fined $230m by India antitrust watchdog for abuse of Android platform, Digital News,NEW DELHI – India's competition regulator on Thursday (Oct 20) ordered Alphabet Inc's Google to change its approach to its Android platform and fined the US tech company 13.38 billion Indian rupees (
We reveal how much property agents in Singapore are really making, Money News,With commission rates of around 2 per cent (it can even be 3 to 4 per cent for new launches), there’s an impression that property agents are rolling in dough. Many clients certainly feel that way, with the average commissi
Baby born on British roadside after snow blocks hospital dash, World News,It may have been a frosty welcome, but the dramatic birth of a British baby on a snowy roadside has warmed hearts as the country shivers in a blast of freezing weather. The child was named Sienna but quickly earned her own soc
Katherine Leong: Giving reassurance to Covid-19 patients at Tuas South CCF, Lifestyle News,Despite working numerous shifts under the hot sun swathed in layers of PPE, Katherine Leong remains upbeat for her team and her patients Imagine being diagnosed with a new and unknown virus when you’re all alo
Third Russian agent who carried out reconnaissance mission for spy poisoning in Britain identified, World News,LONDON – A third Russian military intelligence officer who carried out a reconnaissance mission before the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal has been identified by counter-terr
JB-Woodlands train service restarts on June 19; weekend peak tickets already sold out, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Travellers have snapped up weekend peak-time tickets for the train service between Johor Bahru and Woodlands, which resumes operations this Sunday (June 19). The Keretapi Tanah Melayu (K
Ex-Orchard Towers resident shares what it's really like to live in the 'shady' part of town, Lifestyle News,Famed for sex and violence, Orchard Towers is one of the spiciest parts of Singapore. It's even more surprising that it's located in the very heart of Orchard Road; an
June school holidays brought forward – what parents need to know, Lifestyle News,Following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's address to the public on Tuesday (April 21) announcing the extension of the circuit breaker period to June 1, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said the June school holidays
'He was consuming his bodily fluids': SCDF paramedics share their most memorable experiences on the job, Singapore News,For Singapore Civil Defence Forces (SCDF) paramedics, a day on the job can include dealing with medical emergencies and managing distressed family members — both of which
SMRT technician killed, another injured in accident at Ang Mo Kio bus depot, Singapore News,An accident at Ang Mo Kio bus depot on June 6 morning killed an SMRT technician and left another injured. The men sustained injuries while carrying out repair work on a mini-bus at the Automotive Services com
You are no longer covered for Covid-19 if you choose to travel overseas: 5 things to know, Lifestyle News,In its sternest warning thus far to people who (for some reason) still travel overseas during a time the Covid-19 pandemic is worsening globally, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that Sing
SingPost fined record $300,000 for failing to meet service standards in 2018, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – SingPost has been fined $300,000 for failing to meet standards on the delivery of local and international basic letters and registered basic mail in 2018, its highest fine to date. The fine by th
Jailed and fined: Takashimaya manager accepted bribes to cover up shortfall in security officers , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean in charge of Takashimaya's security department who accepted bribes was sentenced to 10 months' jail and ordered to pay a penalty of $42,500 on Tuesday
MAS proposes measures on crypto trading, stablecoin, Money News,SINGAPORE – To put a check on cryptocurrency speculation by retail investors, the Republic’s regulator is proposing a list of rules that will not only make it harder for users to start digital asset trading but also ensure industry play
Earthquake strikes near New Zealand's capital Wellington, no immediate damage reported, Singapore News,WELLINGTON (REUTERS) – A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near New Zealand’s capital Wellington on Monday (May 25), but there were no immediate reports of damage. The earthquake was 37 kms deep
Netflix CEO calls resisting ads a mistake, Digital News,Netflix Inc co-founder Reed Hastings on Wednesday (Nov 30) said he was \”wrong\” to resist ads for his streaming service. Hastings said Hulu proved streaming services could support advertising and offer consumers lower prices. \”I wish we had flip
60kg metal sheets fall 6 storeys, nearly hit woman at Changi building; BCA orders inspection, Singapore News,A woman was nearly hit by heavy metal sheets that dislodged from the roof of a Changi building on Thursday morning (April 4). In response to queries, the Building and Construction Authority (
NUH has reviewed processes, implemented improvements after incident with pregnant woman: Janil Puthucheary, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The National University Hospital (NUH) has taken steps to improve the coordination of transfers between its emergency department (ED) and its delivery suite. It foll
Funeral director, 38, charged with culpable homicide of ex-boyfriend, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 38-year-old woman was charged on Thursday (Dec 3) for her alleged involvement in the death of her former boyfriend. Alverna Cher Sheue Pin, who appeared in court via video-link, faces a charge for culp
Local start-up baits charity donors with luxury car as a lucky draw prize, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new social enterprise is raising money for charities by enticing donors with a lucky draw that offers such luxury prizes as cars or even private apartments in future. Its move has, however, trigge
Phase 2 before end-June if Singaporeans act responsibly: Wong, Singapore News,Social gatherings, restaurant dining and retail therapy at the malls may become a reality again in less than a month, if Singaporeans play their part by being vigilant and staying socially responsible. At a press conferenc
Family of American killed in downed MAS jet sues Russia banks, money-transfer firms, World News,NEW YORK – The family of an American killed when a Malaysian Airlines plane was shot down over Ukraine in 2014 filed a lawsuit on Thursday against US-based money transfer companies and two Russian banks t
Nintendo online game network hit by outage, Digital News,NEW YORK – Nintendo said its online games were shut down on March 17 as a result of an unspecified network problem as internet-based systems faced pressures from people at home due to the global coronavirus outbreak. The outage affected people
22 per cent increase in reports related to family violence since circuit breaker: SPF, Singapore News,Since the start of the circuit breaker, the police have seen a 22 per cent increase in reports of family violence-related offences. From April 7 to May 6, they received 476 reports for cases such as
Binance to stop Singapore users buying or trading crypto on main platform, Money News,HONG KONG – Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said on Monday (Sept 27) that users in Singapore would no longer be allowed buy and trade cryptocurrencies on its main platform, to com
Agency that 'sold' maids on online marketplace Carousell suspended , Singapore News,SRC Recruitment under probe by MOM and could face prosecution if it has broken the law The employment agency that \”sold\” maids on the online retail platform Carousell has had its licence suspended. In a sta
The 'Netflix' tax: GST policy changes that will take effect in 2020, Money News,Sigh… We've only just started to forget about the goods and services tax (GST) hikes announced during the annual Budget 2018 and 2019 speeches, but alas! It's now time for them to take effect. A lot w
