Telcos TPG and Singtel in social media spat over mobile number porting, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's fourth telecoms company TPG Telecom sparked a war of words after accusing market leader Singtel of blocking number-porting requests from subscribers looking to switch. TPG, which launc
South Korea's president hints at dog meat ban amid debate over animal rights, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Monday (Sept 27) there might be a need to prohibit dog meat consumption amid debate over the controversial practice and growing awareness of animal ri
Baby and adult brain activity is in-sync during playtime, finds new study, Health News,New US research has found that playful interactions between a baby and adult spark similar types of measurable brain activity in each individual. Carried out by researchers at Princeton, the new study included 18
China expands state jobs for graduates as coronavirus hits private sector, China News,BEIJING – China's thousands of state-owned enterprises, local governments, and public institutions are expanding hiring as a record number of students graduate into a job market left reeling by the Covid-19 pa
Japan's 7-Eleven to replace leader as firm considers changing 24-hour policy, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's biggest retail group Seven & I Holdings Co Ltd said it is replacing the head of its 7-Eleven convenience store business, amid pressure to abandon its 24-hour store policy due to a sh
Ikea's Rognan robotic furniture collection is the solution for small homes, Digital News,Small apartments in cities around the world are what urbanites are struggling with today. In response to this problem, Ikea is collaborating with American startup Ori, which specialises in robotic furniture
Virtual reality experiences can help ease severe pain , Digital News,Playing virtual reality games or relaxing in a virtual nature setting might help ease chronic pain, particularly when symptoms are severe, a new experiment suggests. The 120 hospitalised patients in the study had rated their pain a
CPF members can nominate their beneficiaries online, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Those looking to make their Central Provident Fund (CPF) nominations can now do so online. In a statement on Wednesday (Jan 22), the CPF Board said that the move will bring convenience to CPF members and protect their pr
LG's new air purifier has double the capacity and a toddler-friendly feature, Digital News,LG has expanded the PuriCare air purifier range with two new models – the LG PuriCare 360° Double, and the PuriCare Mini Air Purifier – for families currently cooped up at home and want fresher, cleaner a
How safe is the air quality on your plane? Here's everything you need to know, Lifestyle News,As the coronavirus pandemic hits the world, prompting bans, cancellations, and suspensions, travellers all over are left with worries and confusion.Many are scrambling to change their plans following w
