Which is the right type of pillow for you?, Lifestyle News,Is your pillow flat, lumpy and generally uncomfortable to sleep on? It’s time to toss it out and get one that provides optimum head and neck support. Here are the four most common types of pillows and tips on which one you should get for the
Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games, World News,SYDNEY/BEIJING – Australia will join the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday (Dec 8), as other allies weighed similar moves to protest Chin
Chua Chu Kang MP rebuts accusations of him telling elderly residents to move out if they were unhappy, Singapore News,Following a Facebook post alleging that he told a pair of elderly residents to move out, Chua Chu Kang Member of Parliament (MP) Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim has stepped out to say that w
A gunman shoots at New Delhi protesters, Asia News,NEW DELHI – The protests outside New Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University on Thursday started out small and relatively low-key – another show of anger by students who oppose a citizenship law they say discriminates against Muslims. But that
Taiwan denounces China's peaceful 'reunification' pledge, Asia News,TAIPEI/BEIJING – Taiwan will never allow China to \”meddle\” in its future, the government said on Wednesday (Sept 21), after a Chinese government spokesperson said Beijing was willing to make the utmost effort to striv
What to watch this June on your favourite streaming platforms if you're not a kid, Entertainment News,The June holidays have been traditionally kid-centric. After all, it's when school is out and the kids are home most of the time. But, who says the rest of us can't have a little fun
'All children like winning': Singapore's youngest esports champ Simone Lim, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Simone Lim had the easy air of a seasoned campaigner, and not that of a seven-year-old who had just snatched victory from the defending champion. \”All children like winning,\” she said
Seniors not getting Covid-19 jab out of fear of side effects: Study, Singapore News,Concerns over the safety and efficacy of the vaccines is the main reason seniors are reluctant to go for Covid-19 jabs. This was one of the lessons drawn from a study conducted by Singapore Management University'
Chinese tourists among passengers in fatal New Zealand bus crash, World News,WELLINGTON – A bus carrying 27 people, mostly Chinese tourists, rolled over on a highway in New Zealand's North Island on Wednesday, killing five people and injuring six, police said. Police are investigating the accid
10 online shops for ultra-cool furniture and home decor, Lifestyle News,If you're the midst of decorating your home or in the mood for a makeover, it may not be the time to go out furniture shopping right now. So, we've gathered a list of online stores with the coolest furniture and home a
The new Vauxhall Astra is something to admire, Lifestyle News,Like the Opel Manta GSe we featured a while back? Well, you can now get your hands on something that looks rather close. Enter the new Vauxhall Astra. And there’s more headline news as well, for, just like the restomod-ed Manta, the new A
Motorcyclist dies after accident with private bus in Tuas, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 37-year-old motorcyclist died in an accident with a bus in Tuas on Monday (Jan 28). In response to queries, the police said they were alerted to the accident near 59 Gul Road at 5.23pm. The male motorcyclist was
Coldplay to release new album in November?, Entertainment News,Coldplay will reportedly release their first album in four years next month. The British rock band hasn't released a record since 2015's A Head Full Of Dreams, but according to an insider they are planning to drop an \”experimen
3 steps you can take when a bear market hits, Money News,It's been a turbulent two weeks for the stock market. And that is an understatement. It has been more than two months since the news of Covid-19 surfaced. The reality of the virus' impact is starting to sink in. From the epicentre in
Manchester United remind Singapore again and again they beat us 8-1, Singapore News,Eighteen years ago, at the old National Stadium, Manchester United thrashed a Singapore selection team 8-1. Eighteen Julys on, United, arguably the most supported football club here, finally returned, although this t
40 years of brotherhood: Michael Miu helped to find a spirit tablet for Felix Wong's late wife, Entertainment News,What does 40 years of brotherhood look like? For Hong Kong celebrities Michael Miu and Felix Wong, it's the image of trust and dependence. The two appeared on an episode of Ho
Maplebear Moulmein incident: Toddler ends up with cut on forehead, Singapore News,When it comes to caring for young children—especially toddlers who tend to be more active—we can never be too careful. This was especially true for Edwin Ng whose 19-month-old daughter suffered an injury resulting in a
Car buyer's guide: Nissan Serena e-Power Hybrid, Lifestyle News,Built to comply with specific regulations set by the Japanese Vehicle Classifications, the Nissan Serena is restricted in length, width, height and engine capacity, as spelt out by the Japanese Government's Road Vehicle Act of
Zheng Wanling willing to lose 25kg for good acting role, Entertainment News,Losing even a kilogram of body weight can be difficult and daunting, but Zheng Wanling is willing to lose far more than that for a good acting role. Twenty-five kg — that's how much the veteran actress is willing to dro
Former NMP Calvin Cheng and NUS associate professor Ben Leong weigh in on housing policies and prices, Money News,Over the past week, in light of new record million-dollar HDB resale flats being sold and the Sept 30 cooling measures, many have given their assessment of runaway HDB housing prices and
US nurse tests positive over a week after receiving first dose of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, World News,WASHINGTON – A 45-year-old nurse in California tested positive for Covid-19 more than a week after receiving Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, an ABC News affiliate reported on Tuesday (Dec 29). Mr
Indonesia's Gojek reorganises management structure to spur growth, Money News,SINGAPORE – Indonesian ride-hailing company Gojek will reorganise its management team into two separate arms, the company said on Friday. From Jan 1, Gojek group CEO Andre Soelistyo will take charge of the company’s d
WFH: How to communicate effectively in emails and video calls, Lifestyle News,With the circuit breaker in place since April 7, a lot of us have been working from home for almost a month by now. With the extension of the circuit breaker, working from home continues to be our new reality until the Cov
Top 6 tech IPOs to watch in 2020 and how to invest in them, Money News,Do you like parties? If you do, you’ll be glad to know that there are parties in the world of stock investing as well. I am talking about initial public offerings or IPOs for short. For the uninitiated, an IPO is the process wher
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid review: The right formula, Lifestyle News,Most drivers — especially non-enthusiasts — want a car that looks good, is roomy, offers value for money, and attracts low road tax. In short, they want the biggest possible car with the smallest possible engine. Hyundai may have just
Hong Kong Stand News arrests 'beyond reproach': Chinese embassy, China News,SHANGHAI – The police raid on Hong Kong media organisation Stand News this week was \”completely lawful and beyond reproach\”, said a spokesperson with the Chinese embassy in Britain, hitting back at foreign criticis
Razer Blade 15 (2020): A sleek powerhouse laptop to play Doom Eternal on during work meetings, Digital News,It should go without saying that 2020 is a highlight year for gaming, what with all of us aching for distractions while being cooped up at home because of the Covid-19 pandemic. So naturally,
Blaming and shaming witch-hunt: Jade Seah on 'influencer types' who post videos of people not wearing masks to get likes, Entertainment News,It seems that everyone with a phone and a Facebook social media account feels a sense of responsibility to call out and shame people who break the Co
Enjoy afternoon or high tea at these places in Singapore in phase 2, Lifestyle News,Phase 2 means we’re allowed to have social gathering of up to five people. For some of us, it means catching up with family and friends whom you’ve not met for months. Which means, it’s a great time to treat ourselve
Internet laughs at antics of inattentive woman who got knocked down by carpark gantry arm, Digital News,Before you head off to your Lunar New Year family gatherings tonight, I’d just like to nudge your attention to a dashcam clip that popped up on Facebook yesterday (Jan 23). In a video simply capti
Indonesia walks back claims Chinese vaccine 97% effective in trial, Asia News,Indonesia ’s state-owned pharmaceutical company Bio Farma said late on Tuesday (Dec 8) the efficacy of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac could not yet be determined, after previously saying that interim data
How Jomary Torres’ Grandmother Helped Inspire Her To Martial Arts Success, Asia News,Jomary Torres may be one of the rising stars of the ONE Championship women’s atomweight division, but she admits she owes everything to her grandmother, Feliciana. Torres’ parents left her and her one-year-old broth
A beginner's guide to Korean skincare terminology, Lifestyle News,So you’ve mastered the straight eyebrows , poreless skin , and now you’re ready for the next stage in your K-beauty life. It’s time to learn the language. There’s no surprise that in the land of glass-skinned unnis and oppas, the
Secretlab's first Monster Hunter gaming chair features Rathalos , Digital News,You don't even need to do quests for this gear. Secretlab has unveiled its new Titan Evo 2022 Monster Hunter Edition gaming chair, co-designed with Japanese games company Capcom. The chair comes emblazoned with
Singapore to co-sponsor resolution condemning human rights violations in Ukraine, Singapore News,GENEVA – Singapore's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Umej Bhatia said Singapore will co-sponsor the resolution on the \”situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian a
Matthew Perry had 2% chance to live after burst colon from opioid overuse, Entertainment News,Matthew Perry only has to \”look down\” at his stomach scars from 14 surgeries to remind him to stay sober. The Friends actor, 53, went under the knife several times, had to use a colostomy bag for nine month
15,540 children aged below 12 had Covid-19 in 2021, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – About a fifth of the 15,540 children aged below 12 who were infected with Covid-19 last year had been in a hospital or Covid-19 facility. None of these 3,145 children remain hospitalised as at last Saturday (Jan 8), said
Touring Eastwood landed estate: Affordable 99-year landed living with an upcoming MRT and good amenities, Money News,Another week, another reader’s request! This week, we’ve had someone ask for a tour of Eastwood estate so off to the East I went. I had previously shortlisted Eastwood but, after view
