Police officers in Parti Liyani's case neglected their duties with 3 lapses found: Shanmugam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police officers who were involved in the case of Ms Parti Liyani were found to have neglected their duties and fallen short of expectations. Both officers have been fined
Bleeding risks may offset aspirin's benefit vs heart disease, Health News,Should healthy people take aspirin to ward off heart disease? The notion has been controversial, and the medical advice mixed. But a review of scientific data on the topic Tuesday showed that any benefits are slight, and
Air pollution plays significant role in diabetes: study, Health News,Air pollution caused one in seven new cases of diabetes in 2016, according to a US study, which found even low levels raised the chances of developing the chronic disease. Diabetes has primarily been associated with lifestyle facto
Belgium says investigating 'significant' meat fraud, World News,Belgium on Monday said at least three nations had received falsely labelled meat products from an abattoir in the south of the country in what it called a \”significant\” food fraud operation. The Belgian food security authority
Huawei's US-based research arm Futurewei builds separate identity, Digital News,The US-based research arm of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd – Futurewei Technologies Inc – has moved to separate its operations from its corporate parent since the US government in May put Huawei on a trade
40% price hike for Hawker Chan's roast pork rice shocks regular customer, Singapore News,A customer was shocked to discover that the price of his beloved roast pork rice has gone up by 40 per cent, from $5.80 to $8.10. According to Shin Min Daily News, the customer had visited Liao Fan Hawker C
Ocean warming threatens more frequent bleaching of Great Barrier Reef, report says, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. MELBOURNE — Waters off Australia face more
Choosing an industrial UPS for harsh environments, Business Wires News,As we noted earlier, the industrial uninterruptible power supply, or industrial UPS, is vital in protecting the smooth operation of critical applications such as those in power plants to manufacturing environments. This need exte
Pfizer says Covid-19 treatment Paxlovid fails to prevent infection of household members, World News,Pfizer Inc on Friday said a large trial found that its Covid-19 oral antiviral treatment Paxlovid was not effective at preventing coronavirus infection in people living with someone infected with the
TikTok on 'high alert' in Malaysia as tensions rise over election wrangle, Digital News,KUALA LUMPUR – Short video platform TikTok said on Wednesday (Nov 23) it was on high alert for content that violates its guidelines in Malaysia after authorities warned of a rise in ethnic tension on so
Could taking fish oil tablets really improve your night vision?, Lifestyle News,New British research suggests that taking a daily fish oil supplement could improve your ability to see in the dark. Carried out by researchers from Loughborough University, the new study set out to investigate whether t
A fresh graduate's guide to buying their first car (2020 edition), Lifestyle News,After around 16 years of education, you’re now looking to make your mark in the corporate world. With your newfound income, public transportation suddenly doesn't seem that appealing any more. You’re deciding
Mike Tyson to return to ring for exhibition fight, World News,Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will make a much anticipated return to the ring when he faces four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout on Sept 12, Triller, the virtual social media and music platform,
US closes door on combat aircraft for Ukraine, citing 'high risk', World News,WASHINGTON — The US on Wednesday (March 9) closed the door on supplying combat aircraft to Ukraine, saying the intelligence community assessed it would be a \”high risk\” move that could increase the chances of a R
Australia surf lesson turns bloody after shark attack, World News,SYDNEY – A man taking part in a surf lesson off Australia's east coast suffered serious cuts after a shark attack on Saturday (Nov 17)- the latest in a spate of recent encounters. The attack is a sixth off Australia's beache
Parliament: Singapore unaffected by Pasir Gudang pollution, says Masagos Zulkifli, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The air and water quality in Singapore have not been affected by recent pollution incidents in Johor's Pasir Gudang town, said Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Z
Adobe is acquiring rival Figma for $28 billion, Digital News,Adobe has just announced it is acquiring Figma, a popular design platform that competes with Adobe's XD product, for around US$20 (S$28 billion) billion in cash and stock. This will be Adobe's largest ever acquisition by some mar
Airlines cut back flights as Boracay braces for closure, Asia News,MANILA – A decision by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to shut the holiday hotspot of Boracay, which he has called a \”cesspool\”, prompted airlines to cut flights on Thursday, as hotels prepared for cancellations and businesses a
3 recent rule changes to floor area, land betterment and remnant land that will likely affect future property prices and en bloc sales, Money News,Over the past few weeks, several developments have taken place that many analysts predict will impact future property prices. If you're a homeowner
Is it safe to use mobile phones around babies? What doctors wants you to know, Lifestyle News,Mobile phones give off radiation, so is it safe to use yours around Baby or let her play with one? There are many studies conducted over the years to determine if there is an increased risk of brain tumour
8 feng shui tips for the bedroom by Joey Yap, Lifestyle News,Does feng shui in the bedroom really matter? We’ve all had varying advice, including sleeping in a particular direction or placing different objects in the room, to ensure the smooth flow of qi or material energy. Some even believe this ha
Far from zen: Japan monk sues temple for overwork, Asia News,A Japanese monk is suing his temple, claiming he was forced to work non-stop catering to visiting tourists and that the heavy workload gave him depression, his lawyer told AFP on Thursday. The monk in his forties is seeking 8.6 million yen
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg to forgo 'tens of millions of dollars' in compensation, World News,WASHINGTON – Boeing chief executive officer Dennis Muilenburg said on Wednesday (Nov 6) he would forgo\”tens of millions of dollars\” in compensation after asking the company's board of direc
Innopac's outgoing CEO gets $491,920 for unused leave dating back to 2008, Business Wires News,INNOPAC Holdings paid its outgoing chairman and CEO Wong Chin Yong just shy of S$492,000 in the quarter ended September 2018 for unused leave dating back to 2008, disclosed the firm on Wednesday night
China attack on Taiwan would hit global trade more than Ukraine war, says Taiwan, China News,GENEVA – Any Chinese military attack on Taiwan would have a greater impact on global trade flows than the Ukraine war, Taipei's top trade negotiator told Reuters on Tuesday (June 14), saying it would le
Flushed contact lenses are big source of microplastic pollution, World News,Contact lenses that are flushed down the toilet or dropped in sink drains contribute vastly to microplastic pollution in the oceans, researchers warned Monday. The amount of plastic waste created by lenses and their packagin
Why are Singapore property prices returning to pre-Covid-19 levels so quickly? , Money News,There’s been some recent buzz over a report by Colliers, predicting a return to pre-Covid-19 levels for Singapore property. Before we get too excited, this isn’t specific to Singapore’s residential property s
Why is the number of Covid-19 clusters at bus interchanges growing?, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The number of Covid-19 clusters involving bus interchanges has grown in the last few weeks, from two on Aug 14 to eight on Monday (Aug 30). By Aug 29, a total of 120 bus captains were infected as well. Th
This is why lawyer and philanthropist, Dr Tai-Heng Cheng, is so invested in art, Lifestyle News,An international lawyer, Singaporean art collector and philanthropist, Dr Tai-Heng Cheng recently made the news for the Cheng-Harrell Graduate Internship – five-year-long support to five graduate interns
6 in 10 Singapore residents think drug traffickers should be sentenced to death: MHA study, Singapore News,About six in every 10 Singaporeans and permanent residents think drug traffickers should be sentenced to death. A study commissioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and conducted by the I
