Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions ov
Trump says 'I'm not a racist', World News,WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump insisted Sunday (Jan 14) that he was \”not a racist,\” after his reported denunciation of immigration from \”shithole\” countries triggered a global firestorm of criticism. Trump on Friday tweeted a convoluted d
Small cup of Milo for $4 goes viral, Singapore News,What can $4 get you? A burger at McDonald's, a set of mixed rice at a coffee shop or even a plate of chicken rice. Unfortunately, at Changi Airport Terminal 1, $4 will only spare you one small cup of Milo. On May 29, a customer at Anjappar Res
Kidnapper serving life sentence at Changi Prison killed himself, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man sentenced to life imprisonment and three strokes of the cane in 2004 for his role in a seven-year-old girl's kidnapping the previous year killed himself on July 8 this year at Changi Prison. Chua S
More than two passengers allowed, only if from same household when taking taxis, private-hire cars starting May 16: LTA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Commercial car-pooling services will cease, and taxis and private-hire cars can take more than two passengers only if they are all from the same househo
Lovers kept apart by coronavirus reunited as border fence comes down, World News,KREUZLINGEN, Switzerland – He happens to live in Switzerland. She happens to live in Germany. Before the coronavirus, that didn’t mean much for Lukas and Leonie, a cross-border couple. Then suddenly, a fence was built b
Biggest supermoon of 2019 lights up sky on Tuesday, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singaporeans kept their eyes peeled to the sky for the supermoon on Tuesday night (Feb 19), when the full moon was said to be the biggest and brightest this year. The supermoon coincided with the annual Lantern Festival,
Singapore's first 'hunky guy cleaning service' notches up 5.8 million views, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A \”Hunky Man Cleaning Service\” promotional offer on Facebook for April 10 and 11 has gone viral, notching up more than 5.8 million views. \”Singapore 1st hunky guy cleaning service\”
Daily roundup: How a couple moved from an EC to a 999-year landed home — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. From an EC to a 999-year landed home: How I helped my clients achieve their dream home For this couple who are aged 39 and 4
True story: 'I thought I had bad period pain but it turned out to be endometriosis', Lifestyle News,For a long time, Claudia* assumed that her abdominal pain was due to severe menstrual cramps. It took several years for doctors to diagnose her with endometriosis. The 38-year-old shares her
Singapore proposes measure to bar communications from terror attack sites, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore on Tuesday (Feb 27) proposed a new law to deal with terror attacks by preventing people in the area from taking photos or videos of the incident and communicating about police operations.
4 simple and immediate ways to begin improving your health, Lifestyle News,Singaporeans are among the healthiest citizens in APAC. However, there is still room for improvement. For instance, the study found that Singaporeans have higher rates of binge drinking, sedentary lifestyles, and non-HDL chol
Woman suspected of drink driving arrested after Mercedes-Benz crashes at Fairmont Hotel, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing a Mercedes-Benz sports car into Fairmont Hotel on Saturday night (May 14). The impact knocked down the hot
E3 2021: The complete schedule guide for all press conferences & shows, Digital News,This week will finally see E3 2021descend upon us. The limitations of reality have forced the annual convention of all things gaming to move into the digital space, but that will hardly dampen the excitement fans wo
Online film about alleged Putin's 'palace' watched over 100m times: Data, Digital News,MOSCOW – A film made by jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny alleging President Vladimir Putin owns an opulent palace in southern Russia has been viewed more than 100 million times, according to You
'See you in court' says By2's Yumi to Li Jinglei in Weibo post showing legal letter, but Wang Leehom's ex not named in suit, Entertainment News,The feud between Singaporean singer Yumi and Li Jinglei continues, over allegations that the former was involved in an affair with Li&#x
Jail, fine for A*Star scientist who performed sexual act in common area of his condo while staring at neighbour, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A scientist from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) who exposed himself and performed a sexual act in a common area of his condominium com
'S-hook lady is why I will never eat luncheon meat again', Entertainment News,Dear Ms Lerine Yeo, Just when I thought it was safe to watch Facebook videos again… You know that Nas Daily guy? His videos are so annoying, right? If you like Singapore, just say you like Singapore lah. Why must
Free wedding solemnisation venue for couples, 1-for-1 night stay at Raffles Hotel Singapore & other deals this week, Lifestyle News,We scour the island for the best deals in the time of Covid-19 to help you stretch your dollar and keep you in the loop on the hottest trends. 'Cos good things mus
Badminton: Loh Kean Yew is first Singaporean to be nominated for BWF Male Player of the Year award, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Rather aptly, the world’s top three men’s singles players have been shortlisted for the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) Male Player of the Year award. They are Denmark’s
No safe distancing, empty shelves: I went for A&F's 50% sale so you don't have to, Lifestyle News,By now, some of you would probably have heard that American retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) is shuttering their one and only outlet at Knightsbridge, Orchard Road. For most, the hig
Top Gun: Maverick is now Tom Cruise’s biggest box office hit ever, passing $1.11b, Entertainment News,It was inevitable, Top Gun: Maverick has soared past US$800 million (S$1.11 billion) at the global box office, and is well on its way to the US$1 billion mark. By attaining this milestone, the movie
Advertising firm owner charged with assaulting security supervisor at Roxy Square, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who allegedly punched a security supervisor at Roxy Square shopping centre in East Coast Road earlier this month was taken to court on Wednesday (April 24). The incident was caught on
South Korea's LG becomes first major smartphone brand to withdraw from market, Digital News,SEOUL – South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc will wind down its loss-making mobile division after failing to find a buyer, a move that is set to make it the first major smartphone brand to completely withdra
43 Singapore schools to get new principals in 2021, Singapore News,In the Ministry of Education (MOE)’s update on school principals in Singapore, 43 schools will see new leaders next year as part of MOE’s annual reshuffle exercise. MOE said in a statement on Friday (Oct 16) that the process of appoi
Two parishioners shoot and kill gunman in Texas church attack, World News,WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas – Congregants shot and killed a man who opened fire in a church near Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday (Dec 29), killing the attacker, police said. A person shot by the suspect also died and a second parishi
Paper stuffed in Woodlands lift landing wall; HDB says building structure, lift operation unaffected, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Paper wrappers were found stuffed inside a wall at a Woodlands Housing Board block lift landing, raising concerns among some residents. A resident of Block 729 Woodlands C
Decision on 4G team leadership 'deadly serious': PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The issue of choosing the next prime minister is an important matter that cannot be put off indefinitely as the Covid-19 situation stabilises, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Nov 28). \”The 4G
Powering up Singapore's drive towards electric vehicles, Business Wires News,Schneider Electric – Earlier this year, the Singapore Green Plan 2030 was launched. It is a whole-of-nation movement towards sustainable development, to inspire people to embrace green practices as a way of life. Aspir
Shoppers split on whether Orchard Christmas light-up is merry or muted, Singapore News,A debate has lit up over the festive lights in Orchard Road, with some shoppers and merrymakers saying they seem to be less bright than before, while others are quite happy with them. The number of lights is the s
Marina Bay New Year's Eve fireworks cancelled for 2nd year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There will be no fireworks at this year's New Year's Eve countdown celebration at Marina Bay to minimise crowds and to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Instead, the public can stay home and enjoy fir
VTL travellers say they face problems dining at restaurants as South Korea tightens Covid-19 rules, Asia News,SEOUL – Singaporean Jannah Monjiat and her husband landed in Seoul on a vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flight last Sunday (Dec 5), eager to revisit familiar sights and enjoy what they love mos
Green spaces in urban areas could improve city dwellers' morale, World News,A new German study using epidemiology, psychology, neural imaging, and geo informatics shows that green spaces in cities help preserve their population's mental health. According to a new study published in Nature
Daily roundup: Kate Pang has a genius trick for all travelling mums who miss their kids — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Kate Pang has a genius trick for all travelling mums who miss their kids But even though it is a genius trick fo
CD Projekt to release Witcher 3 for next-gen consoles on Dec 14, Digital News,GDANSK – Video games maker CD Projekt announced in a Twitter post on Monday (Nov 14) that it will release the next-generation update to its flagship game Witcher 3 on Dec 14. [embed]https://twitter.com/witchergame/status/1
Katy Perry screamed and ran out of a studio after seeing Russell Brand lookalike, Entertainment News,Katy Perry once screamed and ran out of a studio after she saw a lookalike of Russell Brand. The 37-year-old singer was married to comedian Russell, 47, for a year from 2010 to 2011, and BBC Radio DJ
Thailand's tourist haven Pattaya devastated as coronavirus hits travel, Asia News,PATTAYA – Beaches are deserted, go-go bars stand empty and cabarets have shut their doors in Thailand's tourist haven of Pattaya, as business has ground to a standstill after worldwide travel restrictions bec
Genius or reckless? Chinese boy, 13, attempts to pilot 2 planes by himself, China News,When staff arrived at an airplane hangar in Zhejiang, China, on July 15, they were greeted with a strange sight — two seaplanes haphazardly parked outside, with one of them crashed against the guardrail. They fou
Siberian student scales birch tree for internet access as classes move online, World News,STANKEVICHI, Russia – Russian student Alexei Dudoladov has been forced to go to great lengths – or rather great heights – to attend classes online, having to climb a birch tree in his remote Siberian village ev
Inspirational quotes to get you through the pandemic, Lifestyle News,With another few weeks of an albeit softer circuit breaker ahead of us, we can all do with some words of encouragement. So here we go. Nelson Mandela \”I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The
From a new mum who 'failed miserably' to beauty tech startup founder: Mugdha Hedaoo launches the world's first personalised liquid lipstick dispenser, Lifestyle News,When Mugdha Hedaoo moved to Singapore in December 2012 as a trailing spouse with a four-month-old in tow, she found the
'A love story that touched the heavens': Elderly woman miraculously recovers from life-threatening Covid-19 after husband tends to her, Singapore News,The Beatles may have sung it, but this elderly couple proved it — all you need is love and anyone can be saved. In an e-book published by A
‘It’s a crazy world for women’: Billie Eilish thinks she tried too hard to be desirable, Entertainment News,Billie Eilish thinks she \”tried too hard to be desirable.\” The 20-year-old singer showcased a radical change of image when she shed her baggy clothes and dyed her green hair blonde to pose on
The Legend of Zelda NES cartridge auctioned at record $1.2m, Digital News,If you are a collector of any kind, chances are, you are always on the lookout for a holy grail. The one special item that outstrips everything else in the collection in terms of rarity, value, or just nostalgia. For fans of T
Fires in Johor still the likely cause of lingering burning smell in Singapore; third hot spot found, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Fires in Johor continue to be the likely culprit behind the lingering burning smell here, with a third hot spot detected by the National Environment Agency (NEA). Singapore
Upset that she found a new lover, man uploaded ex-girlfriend's nude videos to porn site, Digital News,Upset that his ex-girlfriend had found a new boyfriend, he uploaded obscene photos and videos of her to a porn site and forum. He then took satisfaction from his \”fans\”, who subscribed to and c
US 'sex slave guru' who branded victims nabbed in Mexico, World News,NEW YORK – An American \”self-help\” guru who presided over a secretive society of women sex slaves branded with his initials is due in court on Tuesday (March 27), five months after fleeing to Mexico. Keith Raniere, 57, fr
Greek hologram billionaire told to pay $79m in harassment case, World News,Greek billionaire Alkiviades \”Alki\” David was ordered to pay $58 million (S$79 million) damages to a Hollywood assistant in one of the largest sexual harassment awards in US history, her attorney said Monday. David, an heir t
National Day 2022: 5 local shows to binge watch on Netflix, Entertainment News,National Day is almost upon us. If you're planning on staying in this year to enjoy the celebrations from the comforts of your home-and air conditioning, given the recent heat in Singapore-there's no better occa
30,000 users of NTUC's e21 services lose personal data to malware attack, Digital News,The personal data of 30,000 users who utilised NTUC’s e2i services from Nov 2018 till March 12, 2021 has been lost to a malware attack. e2i provides skills training and job matching services for workers. Acco
Singapore grants further 14-day stay for former Sri Lankan president, Singapore News,Singapore has granted another stay of 14 days to former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the city state's Straits Times newspaper said on Wednesday (July 27). A short-term visit pass issued when Rajapak
Malaysian biker in Mandai collision taken off life support; family donates his organs to help others, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The family of a Malaysian motorcyclist who was declared brain dead following a road accident has decided to donate his organs after taking him off life support. Mr Tan Min
'How dare you comment on the quality of the Opposition': RP's Jeyaretnam to PAP's Shanmugam, Singapore News,The opposition dispute between Reform Party (RP) and Progress Singapore Party (PSP) over Nee Soon GRC has been a topic of contention this general election. Even People'
Korean boyband The East Light speaks out about being abused by producer, Entertainment News,The leader of Korean boyband The East Light, Lee Seok Cheol, held a press conference earlier today to speak out against the physical violence they have endured at the hands of a producer in their agency, Medi
Keira Knightley won't strip for nude scenes anymore because of droopy nipples, Entertainment News,Keira Knightley has joked she will no longer strip for nude scenes because her \”nipples droop\” after having two children. The 34-year-old mother-of-two – who has Edie, four, and Delilah, born in 20
2 lions break free of container at Changi Airport, sedated after stand-off, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two lions on their way to an overseas facility caused a mild scare at Changi Airport on Sunday (Dec 12) when they broke free of a container they were being transported in, with one reportedly lying
6 men and 2 women arrested for illegal racing on KPE during circuit breaker, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Six men and two women have have been arrested for dangerous driving and illegal racing on the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) during the circuit breaker period. In an incident captured by a ca
Plane lands at Changi Airport wearing 'mask', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The blue mask is a common sight these days but on Thursday (Aug 27) morning, it was spotted on a Cargolux Airlines Boeing 747-8 at Changi Airport. Flight CLX 7952 landed in Singapore \”masked up\”, four months after mas
Veteran prosecutor G. Kannan, 52, dies while on holiday in Phuket, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Veteran prosecutor G. Kannan died on Tuesday (June 14) at the age of 52. He is believed to have died while on holiday with his family in Phuket. A spokesman for his family said that they have asked for priv
Would you quit your job to travel? She did, Lifestyle News,Thuymi Do quit her job at an advertising firm to travel the world with her husband. They eventually settled down in Dubai before moving to Singapore to open up a boxing gym. That is when life as they knew it, completely changed, as a result
AVA recalls 'kok zai' peanut snack after metal fragment found in Malaysian product, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Chinese New Year snack has been recalled following a report that a metal fragment was found in the pastry. On Saturday (Jan 19), the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) sai
Singapore registers 84% increase in online overseas purchases for the past year, Digital News,Online shopping is the new way of life for many, and the numbers from e-commerce platforms and services like Amazon only serve to reinforce the statement. While the rise in popularity of online marketplaces
Shanghai death numbers raise questions over its Covid-19 accounting, China News,SHANGHAI – China's biggest Covid-19 outbreak, in Shanghai, has again raised questions about the country's official data – especially a death rate that despite a recent jump, remains far lower than elsewhere. Sh
Water pipe collapses in Yishun mall carpark, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A pipe gave way in the carpark of Yishun 10 Multiplex on Saturday evening (March 23), causing water to spray from the damaged pipe. Civil servant Darren Yong, 25, who parked his car there when he went to watch a movie at the mal
Hong Kong protest 'bottle flip' moment goes viral, Asia News,HONG KONG – A \”bottle flip\” brightened the moods of Hong Kongers waiting near a closed Mass Transit Railway (MTR) station last Saturday (Sept 7), in a moment that has since gone viral on social media. Hong Kong protesters took to
K-pop festival HallyuPopfest off to roaring start at Singapore Indoor Stadium, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Fans of K-pop stars such as boy band Winner and female soloist Hyolyn saw their idols in the flesh at a red carpet event on Saturday (May 25), on the first day of music festival HallyuPopfes
Why do we dream?, Lifestyle News,Although science knows what dreams are, it is still not known exactly why we dream, although plenty of theories exist. Dreams are patterns of sensory information that occur when the brain is in a resting state – as in asleep. It is generally assumed that dreams only
Woman who refused to wear mask at MBS asks for charges against her to be dropped, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman who had been captured on video refusing to wear a mask at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has been offered bail, after she was remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for two weeks. Phoon C
Kobe Bryant card sells for $2.7 million, World News,A Kobe Bryant card sold for $2 million (S$2.7 million) to make it one of the highest selling basketball cards of all-time, PWCC Marketplace said on Thursday (Feb 24). The 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Emerald Kobe Bryant card was a pri
'I've always had a sort of strange life even before': Olivia Rodrigo on why growing up in Hollywood doesn't bother her, Entertainment News,Many might agree that the entertainment industry isn't a conducive environment for a child. However, American singer-songwriter Olivia R
Live rat at McDonald's outlet in Ang Mo Kio has been removed: Spokesman, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A customer found a live rat at a McDonald's outlet in Ang Mo Kio on Wednesday evening (Sept 12). In a video posted to Twitter, the rat can be seen moving frantically on a table beside a tray
Biden says US will provide Ukraine with advanced rocket systems, World News,WASHINGTON — US President Joe Biden said the United States will provide Ukraine with more advanced rocket systems and munitions so it can \”more precisely strike key targets on the battlefield.\” In an opinion piece in the New
Singaporean fans serenade Liverpool to make National Stadium 'like Anfield', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Starved of top-class football action in the pandemic years, fans began partying outside the National Stadium hours before the start of the highly anticipated match between Liverpool and
Genki Sushi now has 1 pax yusheng sets for people who don't want to share due to Covid-19, Lifestyle News,This year's Lunar New Year celebrations will definitely be more muted and toned down thanks to the pandemic. Changes that have spoiled our festive plans include restrictions on the num
How Breathe Essentials' Charlene Koh's brush with cancer inspired the creation of her aromatherapy label, Lifestyle News,When Charlene Koh, a former tech entrepreneur, was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer at the age of 35, her immediate focus was on treatment and recovery. But as i
Are we safe? Killing of UK lawmaker makes colleagues nervous, World News,LONDON – Last week, British lawmaker Christian Wakeford opened his office door in the market town of Radcliffe to a passer-by who wanted to talk about the area's regeneration. A day later, Wakeford said, he would not have
3 taken to hospital after sports car and motorcycle collide at Kaki Bukit, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three people were taken to hospital after a motorcycle and a sports car collided in Kaki Bukit on Thursday (Sept 6). In response to queries, the police said on Friday that they were alerted to the a
Singaporean who helps poor in Vietnam seeks aid to pay hospital bills after accident, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man, who has been helping orphans and the needy in Vietnam for eight years, is now seeking help to pay his hospital bills. Mr Poh Wei Ye, a social entrepreneur, dislocated h
Yoga and cheesecake for new mums in plush Chinese 'sitting centres', Women News,Yoga class starts shortly, the pristine massage centre is open for business and cheesecake is served on a platter of pastries and fruit. And then the muffled cry of a baby emerges down the hallway. The setting
72-year-old man pulls wheelchair-bound wife out of burning car after accident along Eng Neo Avenue, Singapore News,A motorcycle in the opposite lane lost control and flew over the road divider towards his car along Eng Neo Avenue. Retired lorry driver Tan Cheng Whatt, 72, hit the brakes but the bike
This made my day: Chicken rice shop offers free meals to hospital staff despite suffering losses, Singapore News,It's easy to pay lip service, but the boss of a local chicken rice shop is putting his money where his mouth is. To date, OK Chicken Rice has delivered 1,180 free meals to healthcare
'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett charged with faking racist attack, World News,Actor Jussie Smollett was charged on Wednesday with lying to police when he claimed he was attacked and beaten on the streets of Chicago by two masked men shouting racist and homophobic slurs, police said on Wedne
Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh founder injured in car crash at Nassim Road, passenger killed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A passenger in a car driven by the founder of Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh died after the vehicle crashed into a tree on Tuesday evening. Mr Ng Siak Hai, 86, was driving the car with two passenge
Mongolian winter 'dzud' kills 700,000 head of livestock , China News,ULAANBAATAR – Mongolia's harsh winter has killed more than 700,000 heads of livestock this year, the highest toll since 2011, according to the country's statistics bureau, with extreme weather freezing animals d
In age-old ritual, Mexican mayor weds alligator to secure abundance, World News,SAN PEDRO HUAMELULA, Mexico – A small town Mexican mayor married his alligator bride in a colorful ceremony as traditional music rang out and revelers danced while imploring the indigenous leader to seal the nuptials wit
'I can't afford to get sick': Many Singaporeans not quite ready to stop wearing masks indoors, Singapore News,On Monday (Aug 29) for the first time in over two years, Singaporeans were not required to wear a mask indoors but not everyone was keen to ditch it. In shopping malls and sch
Vivo's first foldable phone has 120Hz OLED panels and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Digital News,Vivo just announced its first foldable phone, the X Fold in China. Similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Vivo X Fold has an external display and an internal foldable display. The external FHD+ OLED displ
Daily roundup: Interest in ivermectin remains strong despite health warnings – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. A cure for Covid-19? Interest in ivermectin remains strong despite health warnings Despite warnings from experts, unsubstan
Teenager receives 9 stitches on face after suffering cut at Jewel's Canopy Park mirror maze, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 14-year-old girl who was playing at the mirror maze attraction at Canopy Park in Jewel Changi Airport suffered a cut on her face that required nine stitches. A spokesman for
Photographers capture the final supermoon of the year at Marina Bay, Yishun, Sengkang and more, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Every month for slightly more than a year now, Mr Kuick Chik Hong would place his telescope on a chair along the corridor of his 12th-floor Yishun Housing Board flat to take a p
GE2020: Vivian Balakrishnan gets choked up explaining why govt won't touch the other 50% of NIRC monies, Singapore News,People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC Dr Vivian Balakrishnan got unexpectedly choked up while answering a question in a \”Coffee Talk\” Q&A
14 bodies found, 50 still missing after boat sinks off Myanmar, Asia News,Dozens of ethnic Rohingya refugees were dead or missing after a boat with about 90 people aboard, including children, capsized and sank in bad weather off the coast of Myanmar over the weekend, according to media reports. More
Here's the heart-wrenching story behind Abangsapau's NDP duet with his mum, Lifestyle News,Abangsapau’s rap number with his mother, Farhana binte Ibrahim, might have been one of the more heartwarming moments during this year's NDP2020 Evening Show, but the last few months haven’t been
APOL wants you to know that their chairs are really not just for gamers, Digital News,When I referred to APOL’s line of desk chairs as gaming chairs, Jason Lin was quick to correct me. “They’re actually ergonomic chairs,” affirmed the company’s co-founder, who figured that naming his startup A Piece
Half-shredded Banksy fetches $34 million on return to Sotheby's, World News,LONDON – A Banksy picture which was half sliced by a shredder concealed in its frame when it was sold at an auction fetched £18.6 million (S$34.3 million) when it went back under the hammer in the same room in London on
Pandemic or not, the Golden Globes show must go on, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The Golden Globes kicks off a pandemic-era Hollywood awards season on Sunday (Feb 28) after a year that upended the entertainment industry and saw celebrities on red carpets replaced with webcams on sofas. Yet someh
Russian ex-beauty queen posts photos of son, but does not address divorce with Sultan of Kelantan, Malaysia News,Former Russian beauty queen Oksana Voevodina, whose split with Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan was recently confirmed, marked their son turning two months old with an Instagram post on Mond
Daily roundup: Bollards installed after woman seen parking Audi at Tampines void deck – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Bollards installed at Tampines block after woman seen parking Audi at void deck Tampines Town Council has installe
Tencent invests in 'Mission: Impossible' studio, Entertainment News,Beijing – Chinese internet giant Tencent said on Friday it will take a stake in the US production company behind the \”Mission: Impossible\” and \”Terminator\” series, marking China's latest incursion into Hollywood. The
102-year-old who is Singapore's oldest coronavirus survivor discharged on May 1, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Madam Yap Lay Hong, 102, is Singapore's oldest coronavirus survivor. She was discharged from Tan Tock Seng Hospital on Friday (May 1). Madam Yap was among 16 residents and staff at t
Man hits girlfriend until she faints for refusing to engage in sex act, then beats adoptive father to death, Singapore News,A man beat his girlfriend until she passed out for refusing to engage in a sex act, and assaulted his adoptive parents, beating his father to death. The harrowing incident happ
Daily roundup: Thai bride invites ex-boyfriends to wedding – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Bride in Thailand invites ex-boyfriends to wedding, stirs debate online Tunchanok Boonkacha, also known as Sine, got hitched on Nov 25, and a
Endless visiting: What AsiaOne staff wish Chinese New Year is like, Singapore News,Numerous house visits, endless feasting, and somewhat awkward chats with distant relatives — we go through the same routine each time Chinese New Year rolls about. The celebration is probably fun for kids who get to s
New road to ease congestion in Punggol opens a year ahead of schedule, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From 4pm on Sunday (Nov 25), Punggol residents will have a new route to get onto the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) and the Tampines Expressway (TPE), to ease congestion that has seen motorists que
'Tastes like chestnut': Korean variety show host cuts durian in half and eats husk, Entertainment News,Durians — love them or hate them, every self-respecting South East Asian knows the proper way to eat them. We thought we had seen it all when Americans served up jackfruit sliced like wat
'The car flipped several times': Jesseca Liu on how she suffered from PTSD for 6 years, Entertainment News,She may be living life in the fast lane now, but Jesseca Liu was almost going too fast when she was younger. In a recent interview with 8World, Jesseca revealed that she suffered from
Human exposure to BPA may be greater than previously thought, Lifestyle News,Humans may be exposed to higher than expected levels of bispehnol A (BPA), a toxic chemical thought to interfere with hormones involved in normal growth and development, according to a study using a new method for measuring
Daily roundup: Show Lo moves on from sex scandal and returns with new YouTube channel — and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Show Lo moves on from sex scandal and returns with new YouTube channel The 41-year-old said on Instagram that his
Daily roundup: GST hikes and extensions Singaporeans should prepare for — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Budget 2021: GST hikes and extensions Singaporeans should prepare for GST is now payable on all services purchased online from o
Luxury designer brand Chanel may limit purchases of classics, Lifestyle News,Chanel could replicate purchase limits on its quilted Classic Flap handbag on other high-end products and in more countries, the French brand said, as luxury houses tighten their grip on distribution amid soaring demand. “W
Your savings account sucks, here are some that don't – 2020 edition, Money News,Believe it or not, masses of Singaporeans are still using a POSB savings account and “enjoying” the standard POSB interest rates of 0.05 per cent p.a. on their hard-earned savings. You know what? That’s equivalent t
Wrong body cremated: Funeral parlours to lock embalming rooms, tag bodies under stricter NEA rules, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Licensed funeral parlours here will be held to higher standards by the National Environment Agency (NEA) after a mix-up at a funeral home late last month resulted in a wrong
How to be a global citizen during circuit breaker, Lifestyle News,Even as Singapore, along with the rest of the world, gradually eases into weeks of coronavirus confinement, one area remains firmly shut: International borders, which few governments are yet daring to open. While this remains necessar
Father arrested for alleged murder of his two-year-old child, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 34-year-old man has been arrested for the suspected murder of a two-year-old child on Sunday (June 16) in Sengkang, the police said in a statement on Monday (June 17). The police responded to a call requesting
British billionaire interested in buying Man United, says source, World News,LONDON – British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying Manchester United, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, after Elon Musk said his plan to buy the Premier League club was all part of \”a long-runn
