Elon Musk threatens to tear up Twitter deal over 'material breach', Digital News,Elon Musk warned Twitter Inc on Monday (June 6) that he might walk away from his $44 billion (S$61 billion) deal to acquire the social media company if it fails to provide the data on spam and fake accounts th
Girl nearly drowns during Sunday swim at Siloso Beach, Singapore News,What was meant to be a pleasant weekend swim almost turned into a nightmare when a young girl nearly drowned in the waters off Sentosa's Siloso Beach on Dec 26 evening. The young girl was swimming at Siloso Beach when she was
Kim Kardashian praises climate activist Greta Thunberg and hopes for a meeting, Entertainment News,YEREVAN, Armenia – US reality TV star Kim Kardashian heaped praise on Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday (Oct 8), calling her a \”brave and amazing young woman\” and said she shar
Philippines lifts 9-year-old ban on new mines to boost revenues, Asia News,AsiaOne is launching a new section dedicated to environmental issues. Because we love the planet and we believe science. Starting from Earth Day 2021 (April 22), you’ll be able to find articles like this in one place. MANILA
BTS's songs can cure depression, insecurities and broken hearts, say Singaporean fans, Entertainment News,Ask not what you can do for your idol, but what your idol can do for you. This seems to be the message that resonates strongly with ARMY, the official name for K-pop boyband BTS's (Ban
Best ice cream & gelato in Singapore: 18 cafes & stores to beat the tropical heat, Lifestyle News,Nothing beats the heat like a cooling summer treat. If you’re going to brave the sweltering Singapore sun, you might as well combat the heat waves by gearing up with a frozen creamy treat in your hands.
Kore-eda brings Korean road trip drama to Cannes with Broker, Entertainment News,CANNES, France – Acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda collaborated with an all-star Korean cast for his story of three crooks and a baby in Broker, which premiered Thursday (May 27) at the Cannes Film Festival
How to prepare for Primary 1 registration 2021: A helpful guide for parents, Lifestyle News,As announced last month by the Ministry of Education (MOE), registration for Primary 1 classes in 2022 will start from Wednesday (June 30) up to Oct 29, 2021. Since the big day is just around the corner, we&#
The best things to do in Singapore this week: Feb 14 to Feb 22, Lifestyle News,History buffs and art lovers will find Singapore hopping with buzzy events this week. If your definition of Valentine’s Day leans toward the unconventional, look no further than these plays, exhibits and tours. Here are t
'This is for you, Singapura': Filipino maid runs 57km to celebrate National Day , Singapore News,A Filipino domestic helper completed a 57km run on the morning of National Day to celebrate Singapore's 57th birthday. If that sounds familiar, that is because Stomp had reported earlier t
Popular Japanese actor Haruma Miura, 30, dies in suspected suicide, Entertainment News,TOKYO – Popular Japanese actor Haruma Miura died on Saturday (July 18) at age 30 in a suspected suicide, sending shockwaves through the country's entertainment scene. Mr Miura, a former child actor who made h
3 emotions that get in the way of your comfortable retirement, Money News,Investing is one of the best routes to secure a comfortable retirement . However, as with any journey, the road can often be bumpy. Stock markets fluctuate regularly and can remain volatile for long periods. Even great compani
CPF Basic, Full and Enhanced Retirement Sum: How do they affect you?, Money News,Every salaried employee in Singapore makes CPF contributions each month, but the CPF system is understood by few. There are more fun things to do with those precious post-work hours than to spend it on the CPF Board
Man snatches 7-year-old boy off Johor streets, passers-by chase and stop him, Malaysia News,A seven-year-old boy's walk home took a turn for the unexpected when a man attempted to abduct him in broad daylight. The man offered the child a ride home on a motorcycle but the latter refused, reporte
Westlife's The Twenty Tour made me feel old but proud to be a 90s kid, Entertainment News,Stepping into the National Stadium last night (Aug 10) for Westlife's The Twenty Tour to commemorate their 20th anniversary, I was immediately cognisant of my age. As the unfamiliar faces of the conce
ALS ice bucket challenge co-creator Patrick Quinn dies at age 37, World News,NEW YORK – Patrick Quinn, whose personal battle with ALS helped power the Ice Bucket Challenge fund-raising campaign, died on Sunday at age 37, seven years after his diagnosis, supporters announced on Facebook. Quinn, who w
Microsoft rebrands Office 365 and introduces new Office-related features, Digital News,Microsoft just announced a rebranding of its Office 365 and several new features. Office 365 will be rebranded as Microsoft 365 on 21 April, and replaces the existing Office 365 Personal and Home subscription plan
GE2020: Lee Hsien Yang joins Tan Cheng Bock's Progress Singapore Party but mum on whether will contest July 10 election, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Mr Lee Hsien Yang, estranged brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has joined Dr Tan Cheng Bock's Progress Singapore Party (PSP), the par
What's next for Singapore's hospitality REITS?, Money News,For many investors, REITs are seen as a stable and predictable income-generating asset class. But that has changed in the era of Covid-19. Income-seeking investors have relied on REITs as a stable source of dividends for many years
Joe Biden seeks to keep China in focus by welcoming Asean leaders, World News,WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden will host Southeast Asian leaders in Washington this week, seeking to show his administration remains focused on the Indo-Pacific and the long-term challenge of China despite the Ukraine cr
Good Samaritans lift overturned car outside Parliament House to rescue accident victims, Singapore News,A traffic accident involving a blue Honda and a black BMW caused the former to overturn outside Parliament House, leaving five people injured. The Singapore Civil Defence Force told AsiaOne that t
Dividend stocks vs growth stocks vs value stocks: Which is the best investment strategy for you, Money News,When it comes to investing in stocks, I would think that majority of investors are looking to fulfil two main objectives: Buy stock and sell it at a higher price for capital gains Buy stock fo
Chefs Kirk Westaway, Jeremy Gillon launch 1-night-only dinner in Singapore, Lifestyle News,If you enjoy dining at two Michelin-starred JAAN, perched on the highest floors of Swissôtel The Stamford, then move fast to savour the flavours of its namesake chef, Kirk Westaway, at a one-night-only collabo
GoPro cuts staff, considers selling company after weak holiday sales, Business Wires News,NEW YORK – GoPro announced Monday(Jan 8) it will cut more than 20 per cent of its staff and signaled it was willing to consider a sale following weak holiday-season sales. The camera and technology company said
3 things you must know to survive a market meltdown, Money News,As stock markets around the world tumble into a bear market, I am reminded of the experience I went through more than ten years ago. For investors old enough to remember, the Global Financial Crisis was raging during 2008-2009. It was s
These 3 REITs are still cheap. But are they worth buying?, Money News,The REITs sector took a big tumble back in March when the stock market crashed. Back then, fear was swirling over whether REITs would be forced to drastically cut their distribution per unit (DPU) to weather the Covid-19 storm. Wh
A simple framework for picking low-risk stocks, Money News,Risk management is an essential component of investing. We can try to reduce the risk of permanent loss by investing in low-risk stocks. Risk management is essential when building a stock portfolio. But it is impossible to remove risk comple
True story: \”I was in an abusive relationship but didn't know it\”, Lifestyle News,Like many people, I always believed that an abusive relationship was one in which there was physical abuse, like slapping, hitting or kicking. I didn’t know that a relationship was also abusive if one partner bull
Katy Perry hints at musical collaboration with Taylor Swift, Entertainment News,Katy Perry has hinted at a musical collaboration with Taylor Swift. The American Idol judge was inspired by two female contestants on the reality singing competition series to create a duet with Taylor, with whom she pre
Is my handmade red packet okay? Foreigner wows Singaporeans with CNY gift for friend's son, Singapore News,A thoughtful gesture goes a long way, especially for a friend who's away from home during the festive season. This Chinese New Year, an artist in Germany will warm the heart of her Si
Apple and Warren Buffett saw value, and acted, Business Wires News,SAN FRANCISCO – Apple Inc was not the only one to leap on a chance to buy its stock at a fat discount last quarter as Warren Buffett stepped in to scoop up an additional 75 million shares for Berkshire Hathaway at the same time. Betw
PM Lee to address nation at 4pm on Covid-19 situation, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will address the nation at 4pm on Friday (Apr 3), saying in a Facebook post that the Government would take additional steps to control the Covid-19 situation. \”Since Covid-19, we have res
Adele feels 'free' after filing for divorce, Entertainment News,The 'Chasing Pavements' hitmaker had her husband Simon Konecki have officially filed for divorce after splitting up earlier this year and she is now reportedly getting ready \”both mentally and physically\” to release
Grieving mothers raise awareness of youth suicides with new advocacy group, PleaseStay., Singapore News,SINGAPORE – On the way to the crematorium two days after her young son's suicide, Ms Doreen Kho vowed that his death would not be in vain. Eleven-year-old Evan Low jumped off the 16th floor o
Super Nintendo World coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023, Lifestyle News,After successfully opening in Japan last year, a new Super Nintendo World theme park is opening up in Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023. Currently, the Japanese park hosts a variety of attractions based on Nintendo
'Cheers mate': Netizens applaud as Singapore sends 500,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses down under to Australia, Singapore News,Half a million Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine doses from Singapore will be making its way to Australia, and netizens from both countries are applauding this initiativ
Huawei is the world's biggest smartphone maker in April, says report, Digital News,Huawei is apparently the world’s biggest smartphone maker in April 2020, according to this Gizmochina report that cited Counterpoint Research. In his mail to Gizmochina, Neil Shah, who is the Vice President of Re
Singapore-based reality TV show contestant dishes out tips to ace the dating game , Lifestyle News,Dating isn't easy, which is why we're always on the lookout for tips regardless of the stage of a relationship we're at. Sure, our girlfriends may give really sound advice, but sometimes
4 financial platforms to help you manage your money from home, Money News,As technology continues to advance, a number of Fintech products and services have been disrupting the traditional finance and banking industry. These Fintech platforms offer users more options for investment and trading, as w
Facebook allows users to broadcast live large video calls, Digital News,Facebook Inc said on Thursday it was rolling out a feature that would allow users to broadcast live a video call with up to 50 people. Users can invite people to join “Messenger Rooms”, including those who do not have a Facebook
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung: Jurong Fishery Port and KTV Covid-19 clusters linked, Singapore News,The Jurong Fishery Port and KTV Covid-19 clusters are linked and studies are ongoing to establish their relationship, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said. In a Facebook post on Monday (July 19), Ong said f
This made my day: Singaporean couple packs gifts for neighbours to apologise for renovation noise, Singapore News,With a good number of us still working from home, nobody wants to deal with noise from the hacking of tiles and walls from our neighbours' units. To appease their new neighbours, a
All the hidden (and not-so-hidden fees) to know about when investing in stocks, Money News,From commission fees to custodian fees and GST, what other costs do you have to consider when making trades on the stock market? Here’s a look at the brokerage fees and market-level fees that you could incur.
Not always $2: Daiso to implement new 15-tier pricing system, prices range from $2.14 to $25.47, Lifestyle News,Two weeks ago, Daiso Singapore, which is known for selling its items at a flat rate of $2, announced that its prices were set to rise from May 1. Yesterday (April 24), the Japanese lifesty
Apple's AirDrop discovered to leak users' personal data 2 years ago, still not fixed, Digital News,Apple’s AirDrop is reported to be leaking users’ personal information like emails and phone numbers. According to the researchers at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Da
Ong Ye Kung explains why median wage band of Singaporeans in financial sector is lower than those of PRs, foreigners, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In the financial sector, Singaporeans in the middle of the income spectrum for citizens earn less than permanent residents and foreigners at the same point
Unverified messages: To share or not to share?, Singapore News,A few weeks ago, Frank Lee received a WhatsApp message containing a long list of places to avoid in Singapore where suspected and confirmed cases of the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) had allegedly been. There were also stories circulating
What to do this weekend (March 4 to 6) — stay safe!, Lifestyle News,Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. 1. Sakura featuring tokidoki Although we can't travel to Japan yet, you can still enjoy the elegant beauty of cherry blossoms with Sakura season at Gard
