Complete guide to HDB grants: Find out what you qualify for with these 5 easy questions, Lifestyle News,As a potential first-time home owner, finding out which of the many HDB Grants you qualify for can be really confusing. We explain the different HDB grants available with this simple article. By a
Partner of Growing Up actress Irin Gan dies, Entertainment News,Former actress Irin Gan announced on Thursday (July 25) that her partner, Hawk Tan, has died. She wrote in a Facebook post: \”You have been so strong and positive to the last min(ute), second. Truly a fighter.\” \”I guess God has a better
12 S. Korea students gain weight 'to dodge military service', Asia News,Twelve inventive South Korean college students deliberately made themselves overweight to dodge mandatory military service, a branch of the armed forces in Seoul said Tuesday. The students — all classical music majors
Top gun: Blue skies ahead for iFly Singapore boss and ex-Red Lions leader, Lifestyle News,Skydiving is almost like a dream – many fantasise about it, but never actually follow through with it or get to do it because the barrier to entry is so high (up). Even professionals and parachuters in our Sing
World Mental Health Day: She created an app to provide on-demand counselling, Digital News,Many of us young adults would have no qualms about splashing out $100 to $200 a month on a gym membership to keep ourselves physically fit. But when it comes to ensuring our mental health is in tip-top conditi
Queen Elizabeth looking forward to seeing great-granddaughter Lilibet for the first time at her Jubilee: Insiders, World News,Queen Elizabeth is said to be looking forward to seeing her great-granddaughter Lilibet for the first time at her Jubilee and \”will welcome Harry and Meghan with open arms.\”
'Why do you keep touching girls?' Woman confronts man who allegedly used spare change as excuse to harass strangers, Singapore News,At first, she took pity on the poor man who had approached her asking for spare change. However, her sympathy soon turned to disgust after realising that he w
Like ET, but with a robot, Ron's Gone Wrong a heartwarming movie focused on friendship and connections, Entertainment News,There are so many ways to make friends in today's day and age. The older generation prefers the in-person, face-to-face way, while the younger folks can easily do the
From engineering to fintech: Here's how I successfully landed jobs unrelated to my degree, Lifestyle News,I remember it was the last year of uni when it all started. “So… where are you headed?” “What are you planning to do after graduation?” “Which industry are you looking at?” At that point, I
In mutant variants, has the coronavirus shown its best tricks?, World News,LONDON/CHICAGO – The rapid rise in different parts of the world of deadly, more infectious coronavirus variants that share new mutations is leading scientists to ask a critical question: Has the Sars-CoV-2 virus shown its bes
Japanese firms resist hiring foreign workers under new immigration law: Reuters poll, Asia News,TOKYO – Only one in four Japanese companies plan to actively employ foreign workers under a new government immigration scheme, a Reuters poll found, complicating Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's efforts t
South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area to battle resurgent coronavirus, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea on Tuesday ordered most schools in Seoul and surrounding areas to close and move classes back online, the latest in a series of precautionary measures aimed at heading off a resurgence in cor
Former MP Alvin Yeo, 60, dies after battling cancer for 2 years, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Lawyer and former Member of Parliament (MP) Alvin Yeo died at home on Saturday morning (July 30) after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 60. He was an MP for Hong Kah GRC from 2006 to 2011 and for Chua Ch
Philippines tightens controls on inbound travellers over Covid-19 variants, Asia News,Travellers entering the Philippines will be required to undergo 14 days of quarantine, up from a week previously, as authorities try to contain more infectious coronavirus variants, the presidential spokesman said
First-ever Marvel Virtual Run Singapore teased, Digital News,In a year of the Covid-19 pandemic, all the runs have gone virtual. Earlier this year saw Southeast Asia’s first-ever Star Wars Virtual Run, and there’s even a first-ever Virtual Gundam Run currently ongoing for Southeast Asia. It looks li
Singapore trading platform recognises crypto assets of accredited investors, Money News,SINGAPORE – Singapore-based private securities platform ADDX said it has become the first financial firm in the city-state to recognise cryptocurrency in their assessment of assets of high-net worth clients. The
Jetstar's Hello Tokyo sale will get you to Japan from as little as $271, Lifestyle News,With Japan re-opening its borders, some of you might have already added it to your list of potential travel destinations. With Jetstar's latest Hello Tokyo Sale, there's no excuse to stay grounded
8 CNY traditions to follow if you want extra huat, Lifestyle News,The Lunar New Year is riddled with many dos and don'ts and superstitions, which at times may feel as though you're navigating through a field of landmines. But as unique and unpredictable some of these traditions may be, it&
West Mall, Paya Lebar Square and IMM among places Covid-19 patients visited, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – West Mall, Paya Lebar Square and IMM are among the newly added places that Covid-19 patients visited, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (July 2). A patient also visited Fu Chan Coffees
Japan joins Israel in barring foreigners as Omicron worries spread, World News,TOKYO/SYDNEY – Japan said on Monday it would close its borders to foreigners, as the world's third-largest economy joined Israel in taking the toughest measures against the new coronavirus variant Omicron, which also
Rockstar is reportedly remastering three classic Grand Theft Auto games, Digital News,Vice City, here we come. Three classic Grand Theft Auto games will soon be remastered for modern platforms, according to a recent Kotaku report. These games are reportedly GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas – a trilo
IMDA challenges Kenneth Jeyaretnam's claims RP not given due notice for broadcast recording, Singapore News,This general election, the Reform Party (RP) is fielding its biggest contingent in Ang Mo Kio GRC, directly taking on an incumbent People’s Action Party (PAP) team helmed by Prime Ministe
Holiday song Baby It's Cold Outside axed because of 'inappropriate lyrics', Entertainment News,NEW YORK – An American radio station is giving the cold shoulder to the classic Baby It's Cold Outside, removing the song from its lineup of holiday music because its lyrics are inappro
Tokyo area sees daily coronavirus cases topping 100 for first time: NHK, Asia News,TOKYO – Some 118 people were newly infected with the novel coronavirus in the Japanese capital of Tokyo, NHK public broadcaster reported on Saturday (April 4), citing metropolitan government officials. It marked the f
Emotions run high as Hong Kong bids farewell to pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong residents snapped up last-edition copies of the final edition of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily on Thursday (June 24) after it was forced to end a 26-year run amid a national se
Conspiracy theories after GovTech ad hiring TraceTogether/SafeEntry manager spotted, Singapore News,TraceTogether and SafeEntry have become a part of our lives since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. However, could they be here for the long haul? Reddit user Usukmordanidoo uploaded a screenshot of
How to properly plan your timeline when upgrading to a resale condominium, Money News,One of the main hassles of upgrading that many people don’t think about is the timeline. From getting the sale proceeds of your flat, to being able to move in on the right date, there’s always the risk that you cou
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 is the one to get if you want to focus on running or working out while listening to your favorite tracks. Today, it’s down to just $199.95 from its original price of $250 on Amazon.Advertisements.gadsense_slot_2{ display: inline-block; width: 336px; height: 280px;}@m
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Who's a good doggy? Martha Stewart launches cannabis pet products, Entertainment News,Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart on Tuesday (Jan 26) launched a line of cannabis-infused oil drops and soft-baked chews for dogs, months after the successful release of her cannabidiol (CBD) gummie treats for hum
China will 'eat our lunch,' Biden warns after clashing with Xi on most fronts, World News,WASHINGTON/BEIJING – U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held their first phone call as leaders and appeared at odds on most issues, even as Xi warned that confrontation wo
Friend with benefits? Wilson Lam reveals he only met ex-wife 8 to 10 times a year before they got married, Entertainment News,Before they were married, the number of times Wilson Lam met his now ex-wife could be counted on both hands. In a text response to Hong Kong media outlet HK01, the former TVB
Tokyo governor warns of possible 'explosion' in Covid-19 cases, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo’s coronavirus outbreak is severe and could explode in the coming days just as Japan begins its New Year’s holiday period, in which millions of people usually move around the country, the city’s governor
I'm not reckless: China courier braves coronavirus to keep city supplied, China News,BEIJING/SHANGHAI – Guo Qiang, a deliveryman, knows his family is worried that he's returned to work during the coronavirus epidemic. The 29-year-old went back to his hometown in central China's Henan
Discharged coronavirus patients here no longer have viable virus and will not spread disease: NCID, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The 62 Covid-19 patients who have been discharged here no longer have the virus in them and cannot pass the infection on to others, experts at the National Centre for Infect
Eleanor Lee wanted to separate from mum Quan Yi Fong so that she could stop studying Chinese, Entertainment News,How far would you go in order to drop a school subject you disliked? For actress Eleanor Lee, she would willingly be separated from her mum, local TV host Quan Yi Fong. The 20-year-old is
Germany extends Covid-19 curbs as infections threaten infrastructure, World News,BERLIN – Germany on Monday (Jan 24) extended its current pandemic measures as the experts panel appointed by the government has warned that the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant could bring critical infrastruct
Over 130 collection points for free N95 and surgical masks for each household from Aug 26, Singapore News,[UPDATE: Aug 19] CapitaLand malls, selected Sheng Siong, Prime Supermarket, Cold Storage, FairPrice Xtra and Giant outlets are just some of the locations Singapore residents can collect their fr
All households with at least one Singaporean will receive $100 subsidy on utility bills: DPM Heng, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All households with at least one Singaporean member will receive a one-off $100 sum to cover their utility bills, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced on Tuesday (M
Asset-rich, cash-poor scenarios: Singaporeans review DBS' Home Equity Income Loan, Money News,In mid-August 2021, DBS announced its Home Equity Income Loan (EIL), which allows Singaporeans and PRs aged 65-79 with a fully paid private housing asset in Singapore to obtain up to a 30-year loan tha
Are home prices finally cooling again in 2021? , Money News,2021 has been a tough year for buyers; especially first-time home seekers. We’ve seen prices rise in almost every property segment, from resale flats to condos to landed homes. The end of Q2 2021, however, may give buyers a glimmer of hope
Leandro Ataides says he’s ready to showcase his grappling against Vitaly Bigdash, Asia News,Leandro Ataides and Vitaly Bigdash have been at the very top of the ONE middleweight division for a while now, but they’ve never met inside the cage. That will all change on Saturday, 12 May, however, when th
Thailand delays hosting of first foreign tourists since April, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand is pushing back plans to receive its first batch of foreign tourists due to administrative issues, a senior official said on Thursday (Oct 8), adding to uncertainty about when it will welcome back visitors vi
Google Maps in India now alerts users if taxi drivers take them off-route, Digital News,According to folks at XDA-Developers, Google Maps has a new off-route feature that will alert the user when your ride gets sidetracked. This feature is currently only available in India and is meant to ensure pas
$270 million in Medisave top-ups for eligible Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation seniors in July, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singaporeans from the Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation will receive Medisave top-ups of between $200 and $800 next month. The 2019 Medisave top-ups will cost t
Youth fined $11k for breaching Covid-19 stay-home order, meeting friend during circuit breaker, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 20-year-old was fined $11,000 on Thursday (Sept 2) for breaching his Covid-19 orders to stay home after he was diagnosed with an upper respiratory tract infection, and for mee
Queen Elizabeth marks 95th birthday, days after husband's funeral, World News,Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the world's oldest monarch, turns 95 on Wednesday (April 21), but there will be no public celebrations of an occasion that comes just days after she bade a sad farewell to her husb
19 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases on July 13, including 8 linked to emerging KTV cluster, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health (MOH) preliminarily confirmed 19 new locally transmitted cases of Covid-19 infection as of Tuesday (July 13) noon. Of these, five cases are linked to previous cases
Behind 4 walls: This Malaysian woman has already been social distancing for years before the pandemic, Malaysia News,For the past four years, she has spent her days within the four walls of her home, with her four cats for company. Juno (not her real name) refers to herself as a hikikomori, the Japa
Defying the circuit breaker: Groups allegedly gambling at Marsiling bus stop, Singapore News,Groups of people were found to be flouting safe distancing measures after they were spotted gathering at a bus stop in Marsiling for suspected gambling activities, Chinese daily Shin Min Daily News reported.
How we're Keeping up with Singapore's New Normal, Lifestyle News,Keeping a healthy social distance away from people around us and wearing a mask whenever you’re out of the house. Ask anyone last year and this would not have been how we pictured life would be like in 2020, but yet as we com
