Philippines turns up heat on China over boats massing in South China Sea, Asia News,MANILA – Aides of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (April 5) criticised China for what they called territorial incursions by hundreds of its vessels, which his legal counsel warned could damage ties and
14 useful items you can buy from the SAF eMart – That you can use in your civilian life, Lifestyle News,On a personal level, there are many valuable things that Singaporean men gain from National Service and are still immensely practical and useful even after they've collected their pink NRIC (
mRNA booster generates stronger antibody response after J&J shot: Report, World News,WASHINGTON – People who received Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine will have a stronger neutralising antibody response if they get an mRNA shot as the second dose, Axios reported on Tuesday (Oct 12), cit
How much does it cost to live in Singapore's 3 hottest HDB estates?, Money News,HDB flats in Punggol, Sengkang, and Choa Chu Kang are in high demand this year, as all three towns came out with the highest resale registered application counts in Q1 2021. These popular HDB estates are growing in
Singapore heiress Kim Lim opens up about her new penthouse and shows off her fabulous wardrobe, Lifestyle News,For someone who’s known for being a billionaire’s daughter, the first thing that strikes you about Kim Lim is that she is refreshingly, utterly low-key — no entourage or huge security detai
Touring Westwood Park: More affordable landed homes from under $2 million in the west of Singapore , Lifestyle News,When a reader asked for a tour of Westwood, I must confess, I sighed. (No offence to anyone living there!) After viewing several 99-year landed estates, I'd noticed that parking i
K-pop juggernaut BTS talks road to success on South Korea's Youth Day, Entertainment News,SEOUL – Members of hugely popular K-Pop band BTS visited South Korea’s presidential office on Saturday, talking about their “roller coaster” road to success and giving a message of hope for young people fo
Woman gets 11 years' jail in one of Singapore's worst cases of maid abuse, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman who used an array of household items – such as a hammer, chopper, bamboo pole and stone pestle or pounder – to hit her Indonesian maid, causing permanent disfiguration, was on Thur
Microsoft has just revealed the official specs and features of the Xbox Series X, Digital News,Marketing for Sony and Microsoft's next-generation consoles seems to be operating on a 'whenever we feel like it' schedule. Late last night, Microsoft dropped more juicy details on their nex
All-new EQS from Mercedes-EQ goes on sale in Singapore, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Billed as the first all-electric luxury car from Mercedes-EQ, the EV branch of Mercedes-Benz, the EQS is now available in Singapore in two variants, the regular EQS 450+ with 333 horsepower, and the very bonkers AMG E
Daily roundup: Chinese mother pleads with motorists to clear the road for injured son – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Chinese mother forced to make desperate plea to motorists blocking ambulance with injured son The child's di
BTS breaks another Guinness World Record for Dynamite, Entertainment News,BTS have broken yet another Guinness World Record for Dynamite. The chart-topping South Korean boy band – comprising RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook – officially hold the title for having the most simultaneous vi
K-pop group BTS to debut music video in Fortnite, Digital News,Epic Games’ popular battle royale game Fortnite is no stranger to having prominent musicians and singers featured in its game, with artists such as Marshmello, Deadmau5, and Kenshi Yonezu having taken to the virtual stage in-game. This t
Daily roundup: Pornhub acquisition could mean a happy ending for Tumblr – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Pornhub acquisition could mean a happy ending for Tumblr Tumblr, the internet’s favourite microblogging meme platform, was onc
BMW reveals 2022 line-up for Singapore, Lifestyle News,2021 has been a milestone-setting year for BMW with their introduction of the BMW iX flagships in Singapore. In 2022, they aim to head further beyond with a packed line-up waiting to be launched in every quarter. The line-up includes multiple el
Microsoft travels back in time to announce Windows 1.0, possible Netflix crossover, Digital News,In the beginning, there was the command line, and in 1985, there was Windows 1.0. Fast forward to 2019, and Microsoft appears to be revisiting the best decade (this is not a debate) with a mysterious tea
Save $200 on the MacBook Air M2 13-Inch,The MacBook Air M2 13-inch is on sale for $799 on Amazon. If you’re looking to get a new laptop or upgrade your device without breaking the bank, the Air …
Adobe Creative Cloud 2020 brings AI-powered upgrades to Photoshop & more, Digital News,Regardless of whether you actually use it or not, you will no doubt have heard of Adobe’s many programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom which content creators have been using over the years. To ensure that their u
This new cat cafe in the East has adorable kitty meringue biscuits and a cute owner to boot, Lifestyle News,[UPDATE: Sept 22] A previous version of this article included Paws Claws Petstore's menu. The cat cafe clarified today (Sept 22) that it will not be serving food and drinks for the time b
Possible suicide pact in macabre German crossbow murders, World News,Investigators were on Tuesday pursuing leads that five mysterious deaths, including three by crossbow bolts, may have been a murder-suicide pact among Germans with a reported passion for medieval folklore and weaponry. Police probi
Myanmar confirms first 2 coronavirus cases, Asia News,YANGON – Myanmar confirmed its first cases of coronavirus late Monday (March 23) after weeks of increasing scepticism over the under-developed South-east Asian nation's claims to be free of the disease. The country of 54 million people had b
Looking for a DVD player? Poh Kim is giving it out for free when you buy DVDs, Lifestyle News,We've heard of free drinks, free cakes and even free lobsters as part of a good deal, but free Digital Video Discs (DVD) players? As unbelievable as it sounds, Poh Kim is indeed offering customers a fr
Tay Ping Hui facepalms after noisy moviegoer gets upset at him, Entertainment News,There's a special place in hell for noisy moviegoers who ruin the experience for everyone else. And it seems that local actor Tay Ping Hui would agree. Ping Hui, 48, recently took to Instagram to share an unpleas
Axtro launches new fitness tracker for the National Steps Challenge Season 5, Digital News,A new season of National Steps Challenge calls for a new fitness tracker for participants! Axtro announced its next-generation fitness tracker, the Axtro Fit 2 which is developed in collaboration with the Heal
Google to make two-factor authentication compulsory for users soon, Digital News,Two-factor authentication (2FA) will soon be made compulsory for Google users. In a statement to PC World on World Password Day, Mark Risher – the director of product management for identity and user security at Google
Loans, CPF and grants: 3 ways to help finance your very first home, Money News,Congratulations! If you are reading this, you are properly considering buying a home for yourself and your family. As a big ticket item with high long-term commitments, purchasing a house for the first time can be a huge
Friendship over: Why we can't help abandoning friends after marriage, Lifestyle News,The joys and struggles of marriage sometimes make us forget the lives we lived before saying \”I do\”. Because of this, most of us find ourselves abandoning friends after marriage. Marriage opens the door to new
I travelled to the land of bubble tea during circuit breaker, without moving an inch from my couch, Lifestyle News,Given that Singaporeans are currently still fretting about not having readily available BBT, I think it was serendipitous I was invited for a trip to the homeland of bubble tea itself,
Please resign,' Thai opposition tells PM at protest debate, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's biggest opposition party called on Monday (Oct 26) for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign, as Parliament opened a special session called by the former junta leader to discuss months of protes
Streaming into Normal and Express in secondary schools to stop in 2024; to be replaced by full subject-based banding, Singapore News,Subjects to be taught at 3 levels – G1, G2 or G3 Those who reach Sec 4 in 2027 will take a common exam, and graduate with common cert SINGAPORE – Forty years after str
Sip rare spirits in this invite-only lounge with a view, Lifestyle News,Tired of dark, swanky bars where you can nurse a drink while feeling like James Bond? We jest – but why not get some light for a change, in a sun-drenched space with a view to boast? The Rare Attico Space, an invite-only, 28th-f
Top 5 wireless sound system for the ultimate home theatre setup, Digital News,Wireless devices seem like the way to go in the 21st century and it is no wonder that many consumers are riding on the craze of convenience. Cables and cords simply get in the way and having to deal with tangled cords is p
Heart-shaped plants you'll fall in love with, Lifestyle News,With their endearing appearance, heart-shaped plants are probably one of the easiest potted beauties to fall in love with. And unlike other romantic gestures, it's a gift that keeps giving — yummy chocolates or soft plushies aren
A shocking find: New high-voltage electric eels revealed, World News,Call it a shock discovery: DNA research has revealed two entirely new species of electric eel in the Amazon basin, including one capable of delivering a record-breaking jolt. The findings are evidence, researchers say, of the incre
Tesla owners report more 'phantom braking' issues, Lifestyle News,United States – Electric carmaker Tesla is facing increasing scrutiny in the USA with increasing reports of its cars exhibiting phantom braking behaviour. Phantom braking is when a car brakes autonomously despite there being
Facebook, Instagram and Messenger is down worldwide,If you are having problems accessing Facebook, Instagram and Messenger, you aren't alone. The website appears to have gone down just now and the reason …
