New York Times takes down curry video after getting roasted by Singaporeans, clarifies what went wrong with recipe, Lifestyle News,Last week, freelance journalist Clarissa Wei caused quite an uproar with her rendition of \”Singapore Chicken Curry\” , which was featured in the The New York Times (NYT)
Hong Kong to limit dining, close gyms and beauty salons to curb virus, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong said on Tuesday (Dec 8) the city would once again ban dining in restaurants after 6 p.m. (1000 GMT) and close all gyms and beauty salons, to curb a rise in coronavirus cases in the densely packed
Woman nabbed for failing to stop for immigration clearance at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 24-year-old woman was arrested on Friday (June 7) for failing to stop for immigration clearance at Woodlands Checkpoint. In a statement on Friday, the police and the Immigration and Check
Thailand to extend coronavirus emergency to end of June, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand will maintain its state of emergency over the coronavirus until the end of June, its Covid-19 task force said on Friday (May 22), in an effort to keep infections under control as the government prepares to ease res
My real Singapore life: How this American mum breaks bad news to her children, Lifestyle News,Last year was a wild year. The global pandemic was the biggest headline, of course, but 2020 actually kicked off with my dad’s passing. In addition, for Americans, it was a turbulent time with Black Lives M
China's foreign minister Wang Yi slams 'hurried' US withdrawal from Afghanistan, China News,WASHINGTON – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (Aug 16) that the hasty pullout of United States troops from Afghanistan had a \”serious negativ
Govt to table Bill making provisions for holding a safe election amid Covid-19 outbreak, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Bill will be introduced in Parliament next week to facilitate the temporary arrangements necessary for holding a safe general election while Covid-19 measures are in effect. Respondi
Coronavirus: Chinatowns in cities feel brunt of virus panic, World News,MELBOURNE – Normally bustling century-old Chinatowns from Melbourne to San Francisco have fallen quiet and businesses are struggling to survive as fears over the deadly novel coronavirus outbreak ripple around the world. \”Scarem
North Korea's Kim sends 'get well soon' wishes for South's coronavirus battle, Asia News,North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a letter expressing hope for South Korea to overcome a coronavirus outbreak, President Moon Jae-in's office said on Thursday, as the South battle
Japan reports first bird flu outbreak of season, culls 143,000 chickens, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan has detected its first outbreak of bird flu for the 2021 winter season, with confirmation of a case of \”highly pathogenic avian influenza\” at a poultry farm in the northeast of the country, the agricultu
Freed California siblings face daunting road to recovery, World News,LOS ANGELES – Thirteen siblings whose parents locked them away for years inside the family's California home suffered the \”ultimate betrayal\” and will likely find it difficult to trust others, kidnapping survivor and advocate
'I'm a woman, okay?': Food handler shouts at SDA for questioning her gender, police investigating, Singapore News,A fiery clash between a food handler and two safe distancing ambassadors (SDA) took a turn for the worse when one of the SDAs asked for the woman's IC — not to take d
Nadow Lin suffers cerebral haemorrhage, keeps operation low-key, Entertainment News,TAIPEI – Taiwanese actor Nadow Lin, who had a role in director Jack Neo's action-comedy Killer Not Stupid (2019), has gone for an operation for a cerebral haemorrhage. In a statement to the Taiwanese media on Tu
Akita dog honoured by Japanese police after coming to rescue of elderly woman, Asia News,An akita dog will be honoured for distinguished service after coming to the rescue of an elderly woman in Japan. The 12-year-old dog, called Mame, found the woman slumped on the road side in Senboku, Akita prefe
6 things I wish I knew before I became a 'micro-influencer', Lifestyle News,The first time I heard someone gasp my name in public, I thought I was in trouble. \”S***\”, I thought, \”Did I forget to flush the toilet (again)?!\” I wanted to run like the irresponsible adult that I was, but it was
Germany imposes curbs on unvaccinated, to make shots mandatory, World News,BERLIN – Germany on Thursday (Nov 2) imposed restrictions on the unvaccinated as it sought to break a dramatic surge in daily coronavirus infections exacerbated by the discovery of the Omicron strain. Outgoing Chancellor Ange
Next station, snack corner: Singaporean makes 'Stay Home MRT Line' to add some cheer during circuit breaker , Lifestyle News,I've lost count of the number of days since I last took the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) and bus because I've been working from home even before the circuit
EU adds Singapore to safe traveller list, World News,BRUSSELS – The European Union is set to cut Canada, Georgia and Tunisia from a “white list” of countries from which travellers can visit the bloc without Covid-related restrictions such as quarantines or mandatory tests, while adding Singapore. A
Several Beijing districts shut schools as China Covid-19 cases rise, China News,BEIJING — Students in schools across several Beijing districts buckled down for online classes on Monday (Nov 21) after officials called for residents in some of its hardest-hit areas to stay home, as Covid-19 cases in C
Murder probe sought for South Korea sect at centre of coronavirus outbreak, Asia News,SEOUL – The government of Seoul asked for a murder investigation into leaders of a Christian sect at the centre of the country's deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying the church was liable for its refusal to coo
Rotiboy is now at Kinex — here's how you can beat the queue, Lifestyle News,It's official — Rotiboy's new outlet at Kinex is now open and we can now get their legendary coffee buns without crossing the border! [embed]https://www.facebook.com/RotiboySingapore/posts/2178323515632532[/em
8 inspiring Asian celebrities who have fought against breast cancer, Entertainment News,Breast cancer does not discriminate. It can affect any woman regardless of age, with the risk increasing as you grow older. In Singapore, it is the most common cancer among women, and more than 25 per cent of all
Myanmar should stop using lethal force, free Suu Kyi immediately, says Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday (March 1) urged all parties in Myanmar to find a way to return to the path of democratic transition. \”We believe this can on
SingHealth to give out digital MCs from March 31, Digital News,Patients visiting hospitals, polyclinics and most national speciality centres under SingHealth will receive digital medical certificates (MCs) instead of hard-copy versions from tomorrow. The new DigiMC system developed by the Government
Brad Bowyer resigns from PSP amid controversy over Facebook post, Singapore News,Former general election candidate Brad Bowyer has resigned from the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) on Wednesday (Aug 11) after one of his Facebook posts stirred controversy. A day earlier, he shared an image with words
Jason Godfrey on how one woman tamed him forever, Lifestyle News,I love women, like all heterosexual men. These days, I love only one – my wife. At one point of my life, I was exclusively dating fashion models. Mainly because I was one – and models usually hang out in the same circle. The plus: Fash
Monsoon floods kill 42 people, millions stranded in Bangladesh, India, Asia News,DHAKA/ASSAM – At least 25 people were killed by lightning or landslides at the weekend in Bangladesh, while millions were left marooned or homeless in low-lying north-eastern parts hit by the worst monsoon floods in the
The sandwich generation: How to juggle between caring for your parents and looking after your children, Lifestyle News,Last month, OCBC Bank launched its OCBC Financial Wellness Index. The results of this index caught the attention of the public. If you don't already know about this Financial W
Jack Ma, Trump and Xi: How the Chinese billionaire flew close to the sun, China News,HONG KONG – This was supposed to be Jack Ma's finest hour: A year ago to the day, his Ant Group was meant to go public in a $37 billion (S$50 billion) blaze of glory. Instead Beijing reined in his empire, abrup
3 findings from DBS' latest earnings update, Money News,Earnings season is coming around again. This time around, though, many companies have opted for voluntary disclosures and operational updates based on the new risk-based framework set out by the Singapore Exchange. The three big banks in S
How Tarik Khbabez Bounced Back From Adversity To Become A ONE Super Series Star, Asia News,Tarik Khbabez will make his 50th appearance as a kickboxing professional when he takes on Ibrahim El Bouni at ONE: PURSUIT OF GREATNESS in Yangon, Myanmar, but in some respects, he is lucky to reach that miles
Fans fishing for answers to question of whether singer Fish Leong and husband have split up, Entertainment News,The water is murky over whether Malaysian singer Fish Leong has really divorced her Taiwan wine merchant-husband. It has not helped matters that she has kept mum even as media outlets like
Thailand reports 54 new coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand reported 54 new coronavirus cases and 2 more deaths on Thursday (April 9), including a 74-year-old French national. An 82-year-old Thai man also died, said a spokesman for the government's Centre for Covid-19
WHO warns against mixing and matching Covid-19 vaccines, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation's chief scientist has advised individuals against mixing and matching Covid-19 vaccines from different manufacturers, saying such decisions should be left to public health authorities. \”It
Nintendo online game network hit by outage, Digital News,NEW YORK – Nintendo said its online games were shut down on March 17 as a result of an unspecified network problem as internet-based systems faced pressures from people at home due to the global coronavirus outbreak. The outage affected people
North Korea reports no new fever cases for first time since Covid-19 outbreak, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea reported no new fever cases on Saturday (July 30) for the first time since its acknowledgement in mid-May of a Covid-19 outbreak in the isolated country, state-run media reported. North Korea
China, North Korea halt border rail crossing over Covid-19 fears, Asia News,BEIJING/SEOUL – China has suspended cross-border freight train services with North Korea following consultations after Covid-19 infections in its border city of Dandong, the foreign ministry said on Friday. The suspension ca
