Former actress Yvonne Lim and family in full PPE for flight back to Taipei, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Former Mediacorp actress Yvonne Lim and her family, including two young children, wore full protective gear for their flight back to Taipei, where they are based. Yvonne, 45, and her husband, f
China complains over support for Taiwan at COP27 climate summit, Asia News,SHARM EL-SHEIKH – China on Tuesday (Nov 15) criticised calls made by some COP27 delegations for Taiwan to be included in the annual climate talks process. Using a 'right of reply' statement at the end of a day of sp
Philippines and Vietnam press China over vessels massing in South China Sea , Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed concern to China’s ambassador about Chinese vessels massing in the South China Sea, his spokesman said, as Vietnam urged Beijing to respect its maritime sov
Asia accelerates AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine rollouts, even as trust plunges in Europe, Asia News,TAIPEI/CANBERRA – Many Asian countries are accelerating the rollout of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine after confidence in its safety was hit, following reports that the shot was linked to rare blood cl
Last Madame actor Jeff Chou watched sex scenes on YouTube for research, Entertainment News,Jeff Chou was intimidated by his leading lady Joanne Peh on the first day they met on the Last Madame set. He told The New Paper: \”It was a big challenge (for me) as we had to shoot an outdoor scene where we w
Google Play Games kicks off limited beta for PC users in Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Digital News,Multi-device gaming has caught on in recent times, and Google Play Games is looking to have its share of the PC market. Following an earlier announcement that players would soon be able to enjoy seamle
'We will see a ray of light': Singer Jimmy Lin's wife holds his hand in latest photo, Entertainment News,TAIPEI – Taiwanese singer Jimmy Lin looks to be on the mend after he suffered injuries to his face and body after a traffic accident 26 days ago. On Tuesday (Aug 16) morning, his w
Hacker tournament brings together world's best in Las Vegas, World News,LAS VEGAS – A team of hackers from two US universities won the \”Capture the Flag\” championship, a contest seen as the \”Olympics of hacking,\” which draws together some of the world's best in the field. In the carpeted b
Historical documents show Japan's role in WWII sex slaves, Asia News,Japan's army during World War II asked the government to provide one sex slave for every 70 soldiers, according to historical documents reviewed by Kyodo News service that highlight the state role in the so-called \”comfor
As Omicron threatens a global surge, some countries shorten Covid-19 booster timelines, World News,A growing number of countries are reducing the wait time for Covid-19 vaccine boosters from six months to as few as three in a bid to ward off a new surge in infections from the Omicron variant. They a
Miracles do happen: JJ Lin's coffee joint is coming to MBS on Sept 30, local fans celebrate, Lifestyle News,JJ Lin is coming to town soon — or at least his coffee chain is. Miracle Coffee is set to open in Singapore on Sept 30 as part of a collaboration with Marina Bay Sands (MBS). The coffee b
'Barbeque goddess' in Taiwan offers a feast for the eyes too, Asia News,Besides providing a feast for the stomach, it appears some eateries are dishing out a feast for the eyes as well. Photos of a bosomy Taiwanese barbeque seller who helps out occasionally at her family-owned joint along
Ariel Lin reveals how she gets along with her in-laws, Entertainment News,For many of us, winning over the in-laws may be the most challenging part of marriage. But there are also those who are lucky to be welcomed by them like they are your own child. And Ariel Lin is one of the lucky ones to get a
