Gunman takes dozens hostage in popular Manila shopping mall, Asia News,MANILA – A gunman is holding dozens hostage at a popular shopping mall in a city east of Manila on Monday (March 2). At least one person has been shot and taken to hospital, San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora told reporters. Brigadier
As demand for delivery surges, food deliverers are not seeing returns, Singapore News,The ban on dining-in under the circuit breaker measures has been a shot in the arm for food delivery services. But while food orders have shot up, many delivery riders claim that they have not been reaping the bene
27 of the best 11.11 deals in Singapore to score now, Lifestyle News,By now, you should know that the Singles’ Day sale is a big deal, especially in China. In fact, the one-day shopping marathon is so popular that in 2019, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba hit $52 billion in sales, setting a new reco
'50 drivers fight for 1 order': South-east Asia's gig economy battered by virus, Asia News,SINGAPORE/JAKARTA – Indonesian motorcycle taxi driver Aji chain-smokes and checks his smartphone constantly while waiting for orders by the roadside in downtown Jakarta on a hot June morning, bu
US warns against inadvertently hiring North Korean IT workers, World News,WASHINGTON – US officials have warned businesses against inadvertently hiring IT staff from North Korea, saying that rogue freelancers were taking advantage of remote work opportunities to hide their true identities and earn m
Philippine journalist and Duterte critic Maria Ressa pleads not guilty in tax case, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, whose news website is critical of President Rodrigo Duterte, pleaded not guilty Wednesday (April 3) to the first of a series of criminal charges she says are gove
How to prepare financially for life's unexpected challenges, Money News,Whether it's a small mishap, such as a fender bender or a big life event, such as a medical diagnosis, you'll likely encounter an unexpected challenge at some point in your life. Not only do these curveballs take
Trauma of South Korea Halloween party tragedy is pervasive, expert says, Asia News,SEOUL – As South Korea mourns the deaths of more than 150 people in a Halloween party crush, many people – even those not directly involved – are dealing with trauma and a search for answers that has at times blamed t
UN says 13 people reportedly killed by typhoon Kammuri in Philippines , Asia News,UNITED NATIONS – UN humanitarian officials say typhoon Kammuri reportedly killed 13 people and displaced nearly 400,000 others as it crossed the Philippines with fierce winds and rain this week. U.N. spokesman Stephane
Millions in China mourn 'giant star' Stephen Hawking , China News,SHANGHAI – Millions of Chinese mourned Stephen Hawking on Wednesday (March 14), bidding farewell to a \”giant star\” admired in China for stoically rising above physical disability and posting heartfelt messages to his Chinese
Britain wants to revive imperial measurements to mark Queen's jubilee, World News,LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to revive Britain's traditional system of imperial measurements, such as pounds and ounces, in a post-Brexit move that has divided the public and businesses. Coinci
Tempers flare in Italy as coronavirus toll keeps climbing, World News,MILAN – From insults for dog walkers to furious local officials telling residents to stay home and people from other regions to stay out, Italians' forbearance is fraying as their coronavirus epidemic enters its second month.
Over 900 Carousell users join movement to give away free masks and supplies, Singapore News,While some are busy turning their storerooms into minimarts, hundreds of Carousellers are going above and beyond to spread the spirit of giving. Proving that we aren't all selfish hoarders, over 900 Caro
Baby insurance: What's worth buying for your newborn?, Lifestyle News,Thinking about what kind of insurance your newborn needs (if at all)? We give you a breakdown of the common types of insurance to consider for your baby, some advantages of getting policies early, plus a few plans to consider
Cleanup operation underway as Hong Kong reels from violent protests, Asia News,Hong Kong awoke to what is expected to be a day of relative calm on Sunday (Nov 3) following a violent night in which protesters set fire to metro stations and vandalised buildings, including an office of China's off
Hallmark reverses position on same-sex couple ads after public outcry, World News,The chief executive officer of Hallmark Cards apologised on Sunday night and said the company would reverse an earlier decision to pull television advertisements featuring same-sex couples from the wedding registry and
Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts, people warned to stay away, Asia News,JAKARTA — Indonesia's Semeru volcano on Java island erupted early on Sunday (Dec 19) spewing a 2km high ash column, prompting authorities to warn people to stay away from the eruption range. Earlier this month, the er
Australia to detect coronavirus spread by testing raw sewage, World News,SYDNEY – Australian researchers said on Thursday they expect to roll out wide testing of raw sewage for the presence of coronavirus within weeks to help pinpoint communities at risk, after a successful regional pilot. The trial
Robots replace waiters in China restaurant, China News,SHANGHAI – The little robotic waiter wheels up to the table, raises its glass lid to reveal a steaming plate of local Shanghai-style crayfish and announces in low, mechanical tones: \”Enjoy your meal.\” The futuristic restaurant concept is the lat
Google's Starline shows promise and perils of 3D chats, Digital News,Google's Project Starline 3D videoconferencing system, unveiled last week, is well-timed for a post-pandemic world but still has a long way to go in seamlessly marrying the in-person and the virtual, three people who have
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Delay on Russia oil embargo decision is costing lives, World News,KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday (April 7) called on Western politicians to quickly agree on an embargo of Russian oil, complaining that their failure to do so was costing Ukrainians
Russian anti-satellite missile test endangers space station crew: Nasa, World News,WASHINGTON – An anti-satellite missile test Russia conducted on Monday (Nov 15) generated a debris field in low-Earth orbit that endangered the International Space Station and will pose a hazard to space activities fo
Ukraine accuses Russia of civilian 'massacre'; Moscow denies it, World News,MOSCOW – Russia on Sunday (April 3) denied Ukrainian allegations that it had killed civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, describing footage and photographs of dead civilians as a \”provocation\” and a \”staged pe
Facebook 'operating in the shadows' says whistleblower as US lawmakers demand probes, World News,WASHINGTON – US lawmakers pounded Facebook on Tuesday (Oct 5), accusing CEO Mark Zuckerberg of pushing for higher profits while being cavalier about user safety, and they demanded regulators in
Birds fall from the sky as heatwave scorches India, Asia News,AHMEDABAD, INDIA — Rescuers in India's western Gujarat state are picking up dozens of exhausted and dehydrated birds dropping every day, as a scorching heatwave dries out water sources in the state's biggest city, veterinary doc
Myanmar releases prisoners for New Year, though likely not dissidents, Asia News,Myanmar's junta released 23,184 prisoners from jails across the country on Saturday (April 17) under a New Year amnesty, a Prisons Department spokesman said, though few if any democracy activists arrested since a F
Asia-Pacific travel slow to recover; drop in Russian tourists won’t help, Lifestyle News,Travel in Asia-Pacific is trailing the rest of the world and should expect a bumpy recovery, a Booking.com executive says, with countries in the region slower to open borders than other destinations. Given that
'Unprecedented' mental health issues seen in Hong Kong amid virus fears, Asia News,HONG KONG – As Hong Kong tries to contain the coronavirus outbreak, medical experts say many in the Asian financial hub are reeling from increased anxiety and an unprecedented level of mental health issues.
