New species of beetles named after three legendary Pokemon, Digital News,Remember when Pokemon's names were inspired by animals? When a professor and student found a new species of beetles in Australia, they decided to switch it up. Dr. Darren Pollock and Yun Hsiao were documenting their findin
12 new cafes in JB that quietly opened while the border was closed , Lifestyle News,Back in the pre-pandemic days, I, like many others, enjoyed crossing the border to Johor Bahru (JB) to do some cafe hopping. Since land travel to Malaysia is officially open again, you bet that I'm excited to ch
Vaccines appear weak at blocking Omicron, better against severe disease, World News,The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Vaccines appear weak vs Om
Man apologises for false corruption claims against Josephine Teo, husband over Covid-19 care facilities, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – One of two men who made false corruption allegations against Manpower Minister Josephine Teo and her husband has apologised and taken down the offending post after lega
Punggol Northshore HDB owners, check out these 3D knock-ups!, Lifestyle News,There are plenty of firsts that deserve to be highlighted about the Punggol Northshore HDB development: It's Singapore's first smart-enabled housing precinct, has the first sea-front neighbourhood centre to be bui
Air samples collected on MRT rides to detect and monitor viruses: Duke-NUS study, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School have successfully detected common airborne viruses on board MRT trains, including influenza, adenovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which cau
How to convince your loved one to seek help for dementia, Lifestyle News,Talking about dementia is never easy, especially when someone in the family is on the verge of losing their ability to think, remember, and make decisions in their daily activities. While having that conversation is already a s
Australia's drug regulator approves Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's drug regulator has approved Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for use with 12- to 15-year-olds, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said on Friday (July 23), as the country fight
US sentences accused Chinese spy to 20 years in prison, World News,WASHINGTON – A US federal court in Cincinnati sentenced a Chinese national to 20 years in prison on Wednesday (Nov 16) after he was convicted last year of plotting to steal trade secrets from several US aviation and aerospace compani
Woman loses both daughters to cancer; helps raise $360k for other families, Singapore News,In a span of just five years, Amberly Woo lost both her daughters to cancer. And heartbreakingly, they both succumbed to the same type of cancer – that of the esophagus. In an interview with Shin Min Daily New
Millennials get little satisfaction from democracy: Study, World News,LONDON – Young people are less satisfied with democracy and more disillusioned than at any other time in the past century, especially in Europe, North America, Africa and Australia, a study by the University of Cambridge has found
Asset managers on alert after WhatsApp crackdown on banks, Digital News,LONDON – Asset managers are tightening controls on personal communication tools such as WhatsApp as they join banks in trying to ensure employees play by the rules when they do business with clients remotely. Regulators had alre
Dogs born in summer prone to heart disease: Study, Health News,Dogs born during summer months run a higher risk of heart and artery problems, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports. The seasonal difference was especially marked — 74 per cent higher in July than Ja
Keep your hands to yourself: Netizens laud man who defended woman from handsy train passenger, Singapore News,Was this man sleeping on the train? Not quite, a fellow passenger, Dwayne Low, noted. For five minutes, he watched the other feign slumber, inching closer and closer towards a woman seated n
New Half-Life: Alyx gameplay trailers show off impressive VR gaming mechanics, Digital News,Several impressive new gameplay videos for Half-Life Alyx have been released, showing off what just might be the next big step in VR gaming. In these clips from Valve's Half-Life 2 prequel, you'll s
Single and 35 years old? Here are your HDB options (BTO + resale affordability calculations), Money News,The Singapore public housing market, while often regarded as one of the most successful in the world, comes with one little glitch. A common complaint is that for single Singaporeans – or couples
Queen Elizabeth is hiring a pastry chef, Entertainment News,The 95-year-old monarch is seeking a \”Demi Chef de Partie\” who will be required to create a range of culinary delights for the numerous functions held by the royals over the year. The job description on the Royal Household website has an \”a
Free rides between Stevens and Gardens by the Bay on the Thomson-East Coast Line on Nov 11, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Commuters will be able to travel for free along the third stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) on Friday between 10am and 9pm, but only between the 11 new stations. Trains wil
Feeling anxious? A breathing pillow can help, says study, Lifestyle News,Are you always feeling stressed or anxious at work or from your roles and responsibilities as a parent? Here’s something new that can help you once it’s out in the market — a breathing cushion. Breathing pillow to reduce anxiet
Shopee lays off staff across region to 'optimise operations', Asia News,SINGAPORE – South-east Asian e-commerce giant Shopee will lay off some workers in its ShopeeFood and ShopeePay teams in the region. It will also let go part of its teams in Mexico, Argentina and Chile, as well as a cro
Australian government on course for election defeat: Poll, World News,SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is on course for defeat at this weekend's national election, a political poll showed on Friday (May 17), as campaigning ahead of the ballot was overshadowed by the death one o
How much do you really save by booking your vacation early?, Money News,Getting a great deal on your holiday is difficult, especially when airlines and hotels seemingly change their pricing at a whim. Conventional wisdom maintains that the best time to book your trip is around two-three months in ad
5 ways to prepare your child for the Covid-19 vaccine, Lifestyle News,The Covid-19 vaccine rolled out earlier this year and there's finally a light at the end of this tunnel. Yes, with Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) underway, Singapore is reporting fresh coronavirus cases, but it still remains cont
Singapore announces VTL with Malaysia – but only for air travel, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Vaccinated travellers will be able to take flights between Singapore and Malaysia without quarantine from Nov 29. The long-awaited reopening between the neighbouring countries will pave the way for families a
LG V60 ThinQ 5G has a 6.8-inch OLED screen, 8K video support and 5,000mAh battery, Digital News,LG just announced its latest flagship smartphone, the V60 ThinQ 5G. The V60 ThinQ 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with Snapdragon X55 5G modem, 8GB RAM, Android 10 and a massive 5
Japan PM's support slides, hit by anger over church and funeral, Asia News,TOKYO – Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tumbled to its lowest since he took office, hit by anger over his ruling party's ties to a controversial church and a state funeral for former leader Shinzo
Guilty verdict overturned in South Korea #MeToo case, Asia News,SEOUL – A former prosecutor who was tried following groping allegations that fuelled South Korea's #MeToo movement walked free on Thursday (Jan 9) after his conviction was quashed by the country's top court. Ahn Tae-geun, 53,
Pricey American Dream mall makes huge bet on 'experiential retail', World News,NEW YORK – Former Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn was among the luminaries on hand last month to christen \”Big Snow,\” North America's first indoor ski facility, part of a new US$5 billion (S$6.7 billion) mega-ma
Marks made on ballot papers with self-inking pens will not disappear: ELD, Singapore News,No, the mark you've made on your ballot paper on Polling Day won't disappear. The Elections Department (ELD) has quashed rumours alleging that ballot papers and self-inking pens provided at polling bo
Food caterers Pro*3 Institutional and Chilli Api get hygiene grade cut to 'C' after 45 people fall ill, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two food caterers had their hygiene grade recently lowered to \”C\” after a total of 45 people suffered food poisoning on separate incidents in December last yea
Apple launches third-generation 2021 entry-level AirPods with spatial audio, Digital News,Apple has now brought spatial audio across its audio hardware family. With the new third-generation AirPods getting spatial audio, this brings it to parity with the existing AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. Priced
Chinese woman who stormed Tesla display at car show detained, China News,SHANGHAI – An unhappy customer who invaded the Tesla booth at the Shanghai auto show by clambering atop a car in protest, creating a social media stir, will be detained for five days, Shanghai police said on Tuesday (April 20).
Are gambling and investing similar?, Money News,The Singapore Pools finally reopened its doors on the June 15, 2020, with 4D bets restarted on the June 24, 2020. This means that we have finally returned to the days where many Singaporeans like my Uncle John (name changed for privacy reasons) can rel
Brad Pitt got recognised as a dinosaur, Entertainment News,Brad Pitt was stunned to get recognised while wearing a dinosaur mask. The 55-year-old actor admitted his features always seem familiar to people, even when he's largely hidden away, so can't help but get spotted out in public. Spe
Couple who allegedly called nurse's family 'Covid spreader' also harassed others, Singapore News,\”Covid spreader\” and \”virus family\” were some of the insults a couple repeatedly hurled at their frontliner neighbours since May last year. They were charged in court today (May 21) with s
Warning signs you've crossed the line with your work spouse, Women News,A work spouse is great. He provides support in an environment that can get competitive and hostile (and where you also spend most of your day). But between the coffee runs and inside jokes, the lines can get blurred fast. S
Singaporean charged in Taiwan for alleged investment ploy that made $1.8m, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man and his Malaysian girlfriend are in the news in Taiwan for allegedly running an investment ploy there that generated profits of more than NT$37.2 million (S$1.83 million). Victor S
Fann Wong says no to second child with hubby Christopher Lee, Entertainment News,Fann Wong came bearing news, but it wasn't about a bundle of joy. The 48-year-old veteran actress attended a promotional event in Taipei for her upcoming Taiwanese-Singaporean drama series, All Is Well, on Monday (
Hunter x Hunter creator teases comeback after 4-year manga hiatus, Entertainment News,Unfinished works and hiatuses aren't uncommon in the world of manga, but it appears popular series Hunter x Hunter might actually return to the fray. After a four-year hiatus, Yoshihiro Togashi, the manga arti
Youth who cheated friends of over $330k from age 16 sentenced to reformative training, Singapore News,A youth cheated seven of his friends of more than $330,000 in an investment scam, claiming that he would help them invest in the foreign exchange and cryptocurrency markets. He started cheating his
Myanmar army chief accuses government of 'unacceptable mistakes' ahead of election, Asia News,YANGON – Myanmar's army chief said on Tuesday (Nov 3) the civilian government was making \”unacceptable mistakes\” in the run-up to a pivotal general election on Sunday, the second democratic v
Minds behind the missiles: North Korea's secretive weapons developers, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea’s flurry of new missile tests, including what it calls “hypersonic” weapons, has underscored the importance of the country’s missile engineers and scientists, a group that is high profile within
What you should do with your investments in an economic slowdown, Money News,We've seen economic growth decelerating globally over the past year. Specifically, in 2019, the US economy grew at a much slower pace than it did the previous year, and Singapore narrowly escaped a technical recession.
For pandas, it's been 2 'thumbs' up for millions of years, China News,WASHINGTON — Fossils unearthed in China are helping scientists get a better grasp on one of the marvels of evolution: The giant panda's false thumb, which helps this veggie-loving bear munch the bamboo that mak
Instagram 'back to normal' after bug triggers temporary change to feed, Digital News,Facebook Inc's photo-sharing social network Instagram said on Thursday it has fixed a bug that led to a temporary change in the appearance of its feed for a large number of users. The bug led to a sma
Looking for a suite escape? 4 Singapore staycations under $200, Lifestyle News,With multiple travel advisories and restrictions still in place, it may seem unrealistic to get away during the upcoming months. For those itching to travel overseas, staycations are a practical alternative to unwind with
OnePlus patent provides a hint of the company's foldable phone plans, Digital News,OnePlus may not be making a foldable phone anytime soon, but its patent provides some hints of what to expect from the company when it does. Based on the illustrations in the patent, OnePlus plans to use two hing
Care at home: Professional caregiver or at-home nurse?, Lifestyle News,As time goes by, you might find that your elderly loved ones might require more care when it comes to carrying out their daily activities, or when it comes to regular medical attention. There are several eldercare options availab
A value investor's guide to 'exploiting' the Singapore Savings Bond, Money News,‘You can park your money in Singapore Savings Bonds!’ I am sure you’ve heard something like that before. As investors, we want to keep a war chest of cash that’s ready to be deployed in the stock market wh
HP introduces a budget-friendly Victus 16, an entry-level gaming laptop , Digital News,It's been almost 10 years since OMEN started representing HP's gaming line. But this year will be a little different; joining the new OMEN 16 is its spiritual sibling, the Victus 16, which is essentially
Trump escalates China trade fight, threatening US$100 billion more in tariffs, World News,WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had instructed US trade officials to consider $100 billion (S$132 billion) in additional tariffs on China, fueling an already heated trade dispute between
Costly Covid-19 tests, travel insurance deter Singapore travellers from flocking to reopened Phuket, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The resort island of Phuket reopened its doors to international travellers on Thursday (July 1), but travel agents say would-be tourists from Singapore have not rushed to m
UK to fine tech companies that fail to remove self-harm material, Digital News,LONDON — Britain's government intends to make it illegal to encourage others to harm themselves online and will fine social media companies that fail to remove such material, as part of a revamp of legislation govern
Lower pre-school fees and more help with fertility treatments to encourage marriage and parenthood, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Low-income families from next year may only have to pay $3 for full-day childcare, even as the monthly household income ceiling for additional childcare and kindergarten sub
NParks investigating incident in which blow darts were used on pigeons, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The National Parks Board's Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) is looking into an incident in which blow darts were allegedly used on two pigeons, and urged the public to help with investigations
Gucci has a carrying case for the AirPods Max, Lifestyle News,Fancy a more fashionable carrying case for your AirPods Max? Well, Gucci has you covered with its Ophidia case. Gucci states that the Ophidia case brings vintage and contemporary together through its archive-inspired elements. The Ophidia
