Emma Watson names Hermione Granger as her 'favourite fictional character of all time', Entertainment News,Emma Watson has named Hermione Granger as \”her favourite fictional character of all time\”. The 31-year-old actress – who first brought the bookish character to life in 2001's Harr
South Korea's disgraced ex-president Park Geun-hye freed after nearly 5 years in prison, Asia News,Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye was released from prison on Friday nearly five years after being convicted of corruption, fuelling debate over whether she would play any role ahead of
Coronavirus: Office floor at Ngee Ann city cordoned off after DBS staff working there infected, Singapore News,A floor at Ngee Ann City Tower A has been cordoned off and the area is being cleaned after a DBS staff working there tested positive for the coronavirus. He is the second employee from the
Japanese confirmed as world's oldest living man aged 112, Asia News,TOKYO – Masazo Nonaka from Japan was recognised Tuesday (April 10) as the world's oldest man at the ripe old age of 112, as his family revealed his secret: sweets and hot baths. Nonaka, who was born on July 25, 1905 – just
Ed Sheeran buys Lewis Capaldi a 7-metre vinyl dinosaur as housewarming gift, Entertainment News,Ed Sheeran helped Lewis Capaldi find his house online. Both are good pals and Ed recalled how he helped Lewis find the house of his dreams near Glasgow in Scotland after searching for homes in the area.He
Western envoys, allies walk out on Russian foreign minister's speech to UN rights forum, World News,GENEVA – More than 100 diplomats from some 40 Western countries and allies including Japan walked out of a speech by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the top UN human rights forum on Tue
Taiwanese bubble tea chain Milksha to open its first Southeast Asian outlet at Suntec City Mall, Lifestyle News,Can there be any more bubble tea shops in Singapore? The short answer is, yes. Milksha, voted the top bubble tea brand among Taiwanese university students, is set to open two outlets in Si
New Zealand approves euthanasia, set to reject recreational marijuana, World News,New Zealand has provisionally voted to legalise euthanasia but is on course to reject law changes that would allow recreational marijuana use, the country’s Electoral Commission said on Friday. New Zealand voted on the
The Xbox Game Pass will have 12 new games in its roster by the end of May, Digital News,If you're an existing Xbox Game Pass subscriber, please do us a favour and act just a teensy bit surprised when we tell you that the team is bringing twelve new titles on board by the end of May. In fact, so
Shoppers split on whether Orchard Christmas light-up is merry or muted, Singapore News,A debate has lit up over the festive lights in Orchard Road, with some shoppers and merrymakers saying they seem to be less bright than before, while others are quite happy with them. The number of lights is the s
Couple's traditional themed wedding is like Yanxi Palace drama in modern times, Singapore News,A couple's wedding in Woodlands was a sight to behold as the bride, groom and their entourage decked themselves out in traditional attire and walked from Drive 16 to Woodlands Ring Road on Sunday
France returns stolen ancient artifacts to Pakistan, World News,PARIS – France returned more than 400 stolen artifacts to the government of Pakistan on Tuesday, including ancient busts, vases, urns and goblets, some dating to the second and third millennia B.C. Many of the pieces turned up in France
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi slams 'unacceptable' violence in Hong Kong, China News,PARIS – China's foreign minister on Monday (Oct 21) denounced the \”unacceptable\” violence by protesters in Hong Kong, saying they had been encouraged by \”foreign forces\”. \”What is happening in Hong
Keanu Reeves axed by Chinese video platforms after Tibet concert, Entertainment News,BEIJING – Chinese streaming platforms including Tencent Video and iQiyi have taken down films and video content starring Canadian actor Keanu Reeves after he participated in a Tibet-related concert organised by a no
'Bird s*** is everywhere': Commuter says Eunos Bus Interchange is dirtiest in Singapore, SBS Transit responds, Singapore News,A commuter has given Eunos Bus Interchange the dubious honour of being the dirtiest in Singapore. The Stomp contributor shared a photo and a video taken on Oct 22,
Valorant is available to play. Here's what you need to know, Digital News,Valorant has all the makings of a great shooter After two months in closed beta, Riot Games' free-to-play shooter Valorant will be available to play at 8am here in Singapore on June 2. Other than the mainstay that is
The LinkBuds are Sony's newest true wireless earbuds and they look weird for a reason, Digital News,Sony has just announced new true wireless earbuds called the LinkBuds and they are truly weird-looking. Available in grey and white, the portion that sits in your ear features a doughnut-style ri
Malaysia floods caused nearly $2 billion in losses, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Floods that had devastated much of Malaysia in recent weeks have caused an estimated RM6.1 billion (S$2 billion) in overall losses, a government report said on Friday (Jan 28). Dozens of people died while more than 120,
Brisbane to enter 3-day lockdown after Covid-19 variant case, World News,SYDNEY – Australia’s Queensland state will enforce a three-day lockdown in Brisbane, the state capital, from Friday (Jan 8) evening after a quarantine hotel worker tested positive for the more contagious variant of Covid-19 tha
Ellen DeGeneres to end talk show in May, Entertainment News,Ellen DeGeneres will be ending The Ellen DeGeneres Show in May. The 64-year-old comic's talk show – which has been frequented by stars such as Taylor Swift, Channing Tatum, Michelle Obama and The Duchess of Sussex- has racked up over 4
South Korea reports 142 more coronavirus cases, total 346, Asia News,South Korea reported 142 more coronavirus cases on Saturday (Feb 22) morning, bringing the nationwide total to 346. An additional death was also reported, bringing the total to two. Among the latest cases, 92 were connected to a ho
This chief nurse ensured her nurses were well cared for during the pandemic, Lifestyle News,The chief nurse at Tan Tock Seng Hospital made sure that staff could carry out their duties safely during the Covid-19 pandemic When she was tasked with getting the hospital ready to receive Covid-19 patients
The Walking Dead movie on hold due to Covid-19 but will be 'worth the wait', Entertainment News,The Walking Dead movie will be \”worth the wait\”, according to screenwriter Scott M. Gimple. Andrew Lincoln is set to return as Rick Grimes in the first movie adaptation of the hit TV series alth
Olympics: With glue and tape, figure skaters strive to keep covered up, Asia News,GANGNEUNG, South Korea – Olympic ice dancers are taking extra precautions to ensure their costumes get attention for all the right reasons, using tape and glue to guarantee they stay covered up as they glide around the
Apple's $29 polishing cloth is back-ordered to 2022 , Digital News,The most popular Apple product is not the recently announced MacBook Pros or the iPhone 13. It's the $29 polishing cloth! According to the New York Times, an anonymous Apple official says the company is \”not surprised\” by t
Harry Potter quiz shows for fans to mark movie's 20th anniversary, Entertainment News,Know your Gryffindors from your Dementors? Who was the Half-Blood Prince and what can you buy at Ollivanders? Fans of Harry Potter can test their knowledge of the books and films in a new TV quiz competition s
RuPaul among big winners at Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Entertainment News,RuPaul was among the big winners during the first night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday (Sept 14). The 58-year-old star – who has hosted RuPaul's Drag Race since 2009 – won the Outstanding Host gong for the f
Road tax, special tax and other things you should know before getting an EV, Lifestyle News,Electric cars are constantly in the news these days. Be it the growing number of available models or the fact that more charging points are sprouting up around Singapore, electric vehicles (EVs) give everyone
Best 1-for-1 food deals in Singapore this 11.11 , Lifestyle News,11.11 is better known as Singles' Day, however, we believe that good things come in pairs, so grab a friend and enjoy these 1-for-1 deals and more, available all around Singapore! There are no excuses to spend this day alone anymo
Famed male Italian director tells Venice he was born a woman, Entertainment News,VENICE – Award-winning Italian director Emanuele Crialese revealed on Sunday (Sept 4) that he had been born a woman as he presented his highly autobiographical movie L'Immensita, starring Penelope Cruz, at the Veni
E-Junkies Episode 4: Tosh has a message for his haters, Entertainment News,Catch trending showbiz news and gossip, movie and TV show recommendations, as well as behind-the-scenes insight with AsiaOne writers in our new entertainment video and podcast series E-Junkies. In this episode, Bryan and Kar
CPF Special Account (SA) Shielding: How you can perform this retirement 'cheat code', Money News,If you’re living in Singapore, the planning of your finances and your retirement cannot exclude your CPF. From the day you start working, you’ll be contributing to your CPF Ordinary Account (OA
TV's Keeping Up with the Kardashians to end after 14 years, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The American television reality show that shot Kim Kardashian and her family to fame is ending in 2021 after 14 years, the E! network said on Tuesday. Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which helped make
12-year-old girl in US dies after severe head lice infestation causes heart attack, parents charged, World News,In an unbelievably shocking case, a 12-year-old girl has died after being savaged by a head lice infestation that subsequently triggered a heart attack. Based in Macon in Georgia, Kaitlyn
Russia says 'no need' to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, World News,MOSCOW – Russia has \”no need\” to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, its defence minister said on Tuesday (Aug 16), describing media speculation that Moscow might deploy nuclear or chemical weapons in the conflict as \”absolute
Unlikely to have new episodes of Friends, says David Schwimmer, Entertainment News,It is unlikely that new episodes of Friends will ever happen, according to star David Schwimmer. The 54-year-old actor played Ross Geller in the worldwide hit sitcom — which ran from 1994 to 2004 and focused on six cl
Lazada teams up with Mediacorp to redefine shoppertainment for upcoming National Day mega sale, Digital News,This year, Lazada will be teaming up with Mediacorp in a first-of-its-kind collaboration in the region for the e-commerce site’s National Day Mega Sale happening from August 8 – 10, 2020. Thi
What did Jun Ji-hyun 'beg' for during filming of Netflix's Kingdom: Ashin of the North?, Entertainment News,When the South Korean Joseon-era TV series Kingdom first streamed on Netflix in January 2019, the ferocious and rabid zombies captured the horrified attention of many viewers, p
Senja Parc View review: Unblocked greenery views but noisy environment, Money News,Reviewed by Reuben on Nov 17, 2021 Project: Senja Parc View HDB Town Bukit Panjang Address: 636A-C Senja Road Lease Start Date: Nov 1, 2015 No. of Units: 577 Senja Parc View is one of the newer HDBs in Bukit Panjang.
Good deals must share June 17-23: Up to 90% off at Popular and 1-for-1 KFC chicken, Lifestyle News,We scour the island for the best deals to help you stretch your dollar, and keep you in the loop on the hottest shopping trends. 'Cos good things must share. UP TO 90 PER CENT OFF AT POPULAR We&#x
How one woman's artisan jewellery brand helped people to connect during the pandemic, Lifestyle News,Carolyn Kan was on a year-long sabbatical when she learnt how to make her first ring in Florence. She fell in love with silversmithing so much that upon her return, she left her job as Managing
8 great reasons (that aren't food!) to visit Tiong Bahru over and over again, Lifestyle News,DOES IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE? When it comes to Tiong Bahru, the dining options here are endless! For local fare, the Tiong Bahru Market is your best bet. Alternatively, check out the cool cafes and baker
'I hope he's fine': Trump says he knows how North Korea's Kim Jong Un is doing, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Monday (April 27) he knows how Kim Jong Un is doing and hopes he is fine, after days of speculation over the North Korean leader's health
Dick Lee to celebrate 30th anniversary of Mad Chinaman album with Esplanade concert, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Home-grown singer, musician and composer Dick Lee will mark the 30th anniversary of his seminal album, Mad Chinaman, with a concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall on Sept 15. Tickets ar
10 worst movies of 2021, Entertainment News,After a sad year for movies in 2020, 2021 saw the entertainment industry bounce back to deliver major highs. The year delivered edge-of-the-seat action moments in Fast and Furious 9, unforgettable fan moments in Spider-Man: No Way Home, and stunning cinema
Oppo celebrates 18th anniversary, launches Global Community for users, Digital News,As part of its 18th anniversary celebrations, Oppo launched the Oppo Global Community for its users. Oppo says the Global Community is its \”catered interest\” in users, and what the individual voices bring to a tech c
All 26 Hua Zai food outlets closed until June 14 after MOH finds likely ongoing Covid-19 transmission, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) is investigating cases of Covid-19 infection among people who work at Hua Zai food outlets after finding likely ongoing transmission. To brea
'Hedgehogs' versus tanks, as Kyiv braces for Russian onslaught, World News,KYIV – As Russian troops closed in on Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Thursday (March 3), a muddy construction site in a local neighbourhood was teeming with workers and welders of the KAN real estate developer. Inst
How to get started with Magic: The Gathering's Streets of New Capenna expansion, Digital News,Magic: The Gathering (MTG) will be getting its 92nd expansion, Streets of New Capenna, on April 29, 2022. This design and theme of the new expansion is based on 20th century organised crime, noir gangs
Britons to get $610 a month to open homes to Ukraine refugees, World News,LONDON – Britain will pay people to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion as the government moves to deflect anger over its response to the refugee crisis. The new scheme called \”Homes for Ukraine\” will l
