Thai opposition figure says government seeks to silence him on vaccine, Asia News,BANGKOK – A banned Thai opposition politician, who is facing a criminal complaint of defaming the monarchy, on Thursday (Jan 21) defended his criticism of the government’s coronavirus vaccine strategy that relies on a
Mookata eatery at Golden Mile Complex loses $6,000 worth of food due to 35-hour power outage, Lifestyle News,Over the weekend, tenants and residents of Golden Mile Complex went through a gruelling 35 hours after the compound experienced a power outage. As a result of the outage, the building's
Singapore student takes on Mahathir at Oxford Union, Asia News,A Singapore student at Oxford University took on Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad last Friday, asking the elder statesman candid questions on the prickly diplomatic relations between the two countries. Mr Darrion Mohan, a second
Vitamin D levels during pregnancy may be linked to child's IQ: Study, Lifestyle News,Vitamin D intake is important for everybody, including pregnant mums who want their babies to grow with healthy and strong bones. In fact, according to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition, the rol
Japan issues warning over possible power crunch on Monday, Asia News,YOKOHAMA — The Japanese government warned on Sunday (June 26) that electric power supplies would be strained in the Tokyo area on Monday, calling on people to save energy as scorching summer heat batters the capital. In Tokyo and e
A stress-free guide to buying a water heater, Lifestyle News,A water heater will be one of the major appliances to get for your new home. For new homeowners, buying a water heater can be somewhat overwhelming if you don’t know where to start looking. To make it easier for you, we’ve put together a g
Key points in Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam's policy address, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam gave her second annual policy address on Wednesday (Oct 10), mapping out her priorities for the former British colony which returned to Chinese rule in 1997. The following are highlight
Apple discounts iPhones in China to cushion company from virus blow, Digital News,SHANGHAI – Apple Inc's discounts on the iPhone 11 in China and the release of a new low-price SE model have put the company in a better position than rivals to weather a coronavirus-related plunge in global smartp
Brands for Good Awards 2021-2022 spotlights on ethics and sustainability, Business Wires News,Bringing Authentic Ethical Voices of SMEs to the Limelight with This Year's Theme of \”Your New Ethical Voice\” Surviving, Transforming, Thriving Through Brand Innovation and Digital Transformation Throu
Gallstones: When Upper Abdominal Pain Isn’t Gastric Pain | Health Plus, Health News,Dr Stephen Chang, general surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital specialising in liver, pancreas, gall bladder and bile duct surgery, explains gallstone disease and its treatment options. In clinical practice, very ofte
Bigger fries off the menu as Japan McDonald's faces supply crunch, Asia News,TOKYO – McDonald's Holdings Company Japan said on Tuesday (Dec 21) it would suspend the sale of medium- and large-sized french fries for a week starting on Friday due to supply chain bottlenecks. The company is se
You can take MC for mental health, doctors don't need to state your condition, Lifestyle News,According to a study done by the Institute of Mental Health last year, one in seven people in Singapore has experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime. Yet, a 2016 study showed that more than thre
'This shop is like my child': Old-school bakery in Bedok sold for $4 million after a 3-year search for successor, Lifestyle News,As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. After almost four decades, the owner of Borobudur Snacks Shop at 537 Bedok North Street 3 has decided to
