What a global recession means for you and how to protect yourself, Money News,There’s no sugarcoating it: The Singapore economy has started to lose steam in recent months. In August 2022, the Ministry of Trade and Industry revised Singapore’s GDP forecast for 2022 to 3 – 4 per cent, down from the pr
Deliveroo, Foodpanda & GrabFood promo codes in Singapore (July 2020), Lifestyle News,Remember the 2008 Pixar film Wall-E? The premise of the animation is a future world where human beings became lazy and gross due to an over-dependence on robots and automation. With services like Foodpanda, Delivero
China tennis star Peng Shuai denies that she made accusation of sexual assault, China News,BEIJING – Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said on Sunday (Dec 19) that she had never accused anyone of sexually assaulting her, and that a social media post she had made early last month had been misunderstood.
SIA slips to No. 2 in best airline list, wins top spot for its premium suites, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore Airlines (SIA) could not retain its crown as the best airline in 2020, slipping a spot to No. 2 behind Air New Zealand, according to airline safety and product rating review website Ai
Miss shopping in JB? New online store delivers groceries across the Causeway, Lifestyle News,It's undeniable that Singaporeans really miss Johor Bahru. We've even found ways to satisfy our cravings for Malaysian street food — stalls that sell lok lok and Ramly Burgers have been springing u
US ready to offer North Korea security assurances, investment: Pompeo, Asia News,The United States is prepared to offer North Korea security assurances and bountiful private investment if it makes the strategic choice to give up its nuclear weapons, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledged Sunday.
Covid-19 vaccination: German pilot makes point with syringe in the sky, World News,FRANKFURT – German pilot Samy Kramer has traced a giant syringe in the sky, flying 200 kilometers to remind people about the start of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign in Europe. The 20-year-old pilot mapped out the r
Human limbs found inside belly of Indonesia crocodile: Police, Asia News,BALIKPAPAN – A human leg and arm have been found inside the belly of a huge crocodile suspected of mauling a man to death in Borneo, Indonesian police said Friday (March 2). The authorities shot and killed the 6m-long crocodile
Google reveals more about its Singapore operations, Digital News,Colour us surprised when we realised Google wrote a detailed blog post about its Singapore operations, revealing tons of interesting tidbits about its offices here and the Googlers toiling away on our tiny island. Over at the official
Blackpink's Lisa scammed of $1.1 million by ex-manager, Entertainment News,Blackpink's Lisa has been scammed of 1 billion won (S$1,148,621), according to her management agency YG Entertainment. The 23-year-old, who is a member of the highly successful South Korean music girl group Blackpin
No decision made about who Malaysia's next PM will be: Anwar, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's King has asked that a cross-coalition unity government be formed, after an audience with Pakatan Harapan (PH) leader Anwar Ibrahim and his rival Muhyiddin Yassin of Perikatan Nasional (PN)
Top 4 trending industries in Singapore in 2018, Business Wires News,Now that you’ve received your year-end bonus, you have probably made up your mind about whether you’re going to stay in your job this year, or leave in search of greener pastures. But searching for a new job in 2018 isn’t just about
Enhypen's bodyguard shoves female fans, Girls' Generation to make comeback for anniversary, Twice members start own Instagram accounts, Entertainment News,Enhypen's bodyguard shoves female fans roughly Was the bodyguard overzealous in protecting the idols, or did the fans \”deserve\” it
The perks of joining an NFT wine club, Lifestyle News,The value of cryptocurrency has plunged in recent weeks, and with it, much of the value locked within the lucrative, loony world of NFTs. But that doesn’t mean the bubble has burst for good – after all, more companies are coming up with ways to u
NSF found hanged at Sembawang Air Base, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A full-time national serviceman (NSF) from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) was found hanged in his office at Sembawang Air Base on Friday (Sept 28) at 8.22am. The NSF was a transport operator from 706 Squadron. His unit called the p
Iran releases about 70,000 prisoners because of coronavirus: Judiciary chief, World News,DUBAI – Iran has released approximately 70,000 prisoners because of the coronavirus outbreak in the country, Iranian judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday (March 9), according to Mizan, the news site of t
Amazon faces online backlash in China for T-shirts with Hong Kong democracy slogans, Digital News,Chinese social media users directed their fury at online marketplace Amazon.com on Thursday, after discovering T-shirts on its website sporting slogans that support anti-government protesters in Hong Ko
Head-on train collision in Bangladesh kills at least 16, Asia News,DHAKA – Two trains crashed head-on in eastern Bangladesh early on Tuesday (Nov 12), killing at least 16 people and injuring nearly 60, officials said. The accident took place when a train heading for the port city of Chittagong colli
Indian express train derails killing 6, injuring dozens, Asia News,NEW DELHI – At least six passengers were killed and more than 20 injured on Sunday (Feb 3) after an express train derailed in eastern India's Bihar state, officials said. Nine coaches of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express came o
Macron vows to rebuild Notre-Dame within five years, World News,PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Tuesday (April 16) to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral \”within five years\”, after a fire that toppled the steeple of the 850-year-old landmark and caused major damage to the roof. \”We will r
1 killed, 6 injured in China after flying off glass slide, China News,They were looking for a thrill at a scenic spot but a family in China ended up in great pain after going on a popular ride. A man was killed, and six of his relatives were injured after he crashed through the guardrail of a 260-me
Elon Musk says Twitter's ban on Trump after Capitol attack was 'grave mistake', Digital News,WASHINGTON – Twitter's ban on then President Donald Trump after the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol by his supporters was a \”grave mistake\” that had to be corrected, Chief Executive
New condos that saw prices fall soon after completion: What went wrong?, Money News,We all say we want a running start to our home values; but we don’t mean a running start off a cliff. Sometimes though, that’s exactly what happens: The price looks like it’s going to hike up all the surrounding prop
Goh Meng Seng accuses Government of lying about TCM treatment for Covid-19, MOH responds, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – People’s Power Party chief Goh Meng Seng’s claims that the Government is lying about having studied a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment for mild Covid-19 infections are bas
16 condominiums near a nature reserve or park that will help boost your mental health , Money News,“One with nature” You may have heard that phrase being uttered at many a new launch project today. There’s a reason why developers are increasingly focusing on the green and nature aspects of their pro
North Korea's Kim Jong Un says to scrap missile sites, visit Seoul, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea agreed on Wednesday to \”permanently\” abolish its key missile facilities in the presence of foreign experts, and said it is willing to close its main nuclear complex if the United States takes unspe
The hottest new gyms and fitness studios to kickstart your fitness resolutions, Lifestyle News,New studios and workouts are constantly emerging on Singapore’s radar. Whether you’re a seasoned gym-goer alternating fitness goals, new to the city, or motivated to start a fitness regime in the upcoming
Rescuers search for victims after buildings collapse in Marseille, World News,MARSEILLE (AFP) – French rescue workers were searching into the night Monday (Nov 5) for possible victims under the wreckage of two dilapidated buildings that suddenly collapsed in the centre of Marseille. Officials in the
URA Master Plan for property buyers: How to read and understand it, Money News,The first thing savvy property buyers do when researching to buy a unit, house or project they’re interested in is to check the URA Master Plan. Created by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the Master Plan is the “
Spanish court jails man for website mapping out 'Wolf Pack' gang rape, World News,MADRID – A Spanish judge on Tuesday sentenced a 39-year-old man to a year and a half in prison for creating a website that mapped out a notorious 2016 gang rape at a bull-running festival. The website, whose
Already Marie Kondoed your house? Try the FlyLady technique now, Lifestyle News,With many of us in self-isolation, reinventing our living space appears as a simple stress-relieving technique to incorporate in our daily life. Tidying and decluttering your interior seem particularly important in the w
5 Valorant pros from RSG have received bans for attempted match-fixing, Digital News,For most gamers in Singapore, the pro esports scene tends to be viewed as something of a pipe dream – it's something that we'll never really be able to achieve unless the stars (and our skills) happen to f
Taxi crashes into woman crossing Jalan Besar junction when traffic light is in her favour, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A taxi hit a woman while she was crossing the road at the junction of Kitchener Road and Jalan Besar on Sunday morning (April 14). Police said they were alerted to the accident at 9.
Train and truck collide in Japan's Yokohama, 30 injured, Asia News,TOKYO – An express train and a truck collided in Japan’s second-largest city of Yokohama on Thursday (Sept 5), train operator Keikyu Corp said, with fire officials confirming that about 30 people were injured. The collision on a
Millions tested in Shanghai as China grapples Covid-19 resurgence, China News,Millions of people in Shanghai queued for a third day of mass Covid-19 testing on Thursday (July 7) as authorities in several Chinese cities scrambled to stamp out new outbreaks that have rekindled worries about growth in
Iceland tops Europe as most expensive, Travel News,The hot springs of Iceland are not the only thing making tourists sweat, as a look at the hotel or lunch bill will tell you that most things cost more, sometimes much more, than anywhere else in Europe. On the subarctic island, consumer prices were
Printed in days, a house: New York firm takes 3D printing to the next level, Digital News,Most homes are built block by block, or brick by brick. But a demo house in Calverton, New York, was constructed scan by scan – its walls made using a giant three-dimensional printer. The demo house was built b
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones lashes out at critics at trial over Sandy Hook hoax claims, World News,NEW YORK – Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ignited a courtroom shouting match on Thursday (Sept 22) railing against critics as he testified in a trial to determine how much he owes families of victim
Rescuers dig for survivors in new Philippine landslide, Asia News,Rescuers were digging through a landslide that buried at least 10 homes and killed three people in the central Philippines Thursday, as monsoon rains unleashed more misery on the already-battered country. The new tragedy comes just da
Over 300 endangered turtles hatch in Singapore, Singapore News,More than 300 hawksbill turtles have hatched on beaches in Singapore this month and been released into the sea, authorities said Friday, in a boost for the critically endangered creatures. They hatched on three beaches across the tropica
8 alternative wedding venues in Singapore that don't cost a bomb (2019), Lifestyle News,If we’re going to be totally honest, hotel wedding venues in Singapore are a snore for everyone but the happy couple. In between the Powerpoint presentation, the champagne tower, the swirling dry ice and the
'We cannot wait for Covid-19 to blow over': Chan Chun Sing on Singapore charting new path, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore will not return to a pre-Covid 19 world, and must chart a new path by building a new economy now, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing. At a press conf
