Automation helps reduce hotel check-in times here by up to 70 per cent, Digital News,Checking in to a hotel can be a tedious process involving hotel staff manually examining documents, but a new automated system underway here promises to get guests their room keys much faster. The system – called E-
‘You shouldn’t go to the training centre’: BTS’ Jin seems to confirm military enlistment date after leak, Entertainment News,After weeks of speculation, the cat’s out of the bag — BTS’ Jin is going to the military in less than a month. According to South Korean media reports, the 29-year-old idol is
As Covid-19 rages in India, scientist warns further waves ‘inevitable’, Asia News,A top scientific adviser to the Indian government warned on Wednesday (May 5) the country would inevitably face further waves of the coronavirus pandemic, as almost 4,000 people died in the space of a day. With hospita
Shake Shack officially opens at Jewel Changi Airport, and the first guy in line was there since 4.30am, Food News,SINGAPORE – Famous New York burger chain Shake Shack made its highly anticipated Singapore debut at Jewel Changi Airport on Wednesday (April 17) by opening to a snaking queue. When The S
India outlaws controversial Muslim 'instant divorce', Asia News,NEW DELHI – India's parliament passed on Tuesday (July 30) a law against the controversial Muslim practice of \”instant divorce\”, making it a criminal offence punishable by up to three years in prison. Prime Minister Naren
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala marries at home in Britain, World News,LONDON – Malala Yousafzai, the campaigner for girls' education and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who survived being shot aged 15 by a Taliban gunman in her native Pakistan in 2012, has got married, she said on social media on T
May 2022 COE results 1st bidding: Cat E sees further price drops, slight increases across some categories, Lifestyle News,In the 1st COE bidding exercise for May 2022, Cat A closed at $70,901, Cat B at $92,090, Cat C at $50,890, Cat D at $9,489 and Cat E at $91,112. Cat A (Cars up to 1600CC & 97
The health risks of extreme heat, Lifestyle News,LONDON — Europe is sweltering under a record-breaking heatwave, with a number of governments issuing health emergency alerts. What are the risks? Heat affects health in a number of ways. Heat exhaustion, which can include dizziness, headaches, shaking
How Health & Wellness Clinics in Karachi Are Promoting Holistic Care – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,In today’s fast-paced, high-stress world, health care is no longer just about treating symptoms. People are increasingly seeking care that addresses the mind, body, and lifestyle together — a comprehensive, pat
Zero tolerance: Putting an end to female circumcision, Lifestyle News,Female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) – known as female circumcision – is socially sanctioned gender-based violence, a harmful practice that has no medical benefits whatsoever. The invasive procedure on otherwise healthy t
Impossible Burger hitting 7-Eleven Singapore for the first time in Asia this May, Lifestyle News,7-Eleven has it all. From the brainfreezing Slurpee, to instant Biryani, 7-Eleven is taking the term convenience seriously, and is soon stocking the award-winning Impossible Burger on their shelves in ov
Sharon Au reluctant to leave 'little cocoon' after stay-home notice cut short, Entertainment News,With only a few more days left to her 21-day stay-home notice (SHN), Sharon Au was comfortably ensconced in her hotel room and had yet to feel sick of the isolation. The former actress-host ev
S.H.E's Selina announces Derek Chang as boyfriend on TV, Entertainment News,Are they really together? Cupid's arrow seemed to have struck Selina Jen, after she introduced castmate Derek Chang as her new boyfriend on Chinese reality show Daughters' Romance. But some fans suspect it
Japan to recognise indigenous Ainu people for first time, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's government introduced a Bill on Friday (Feb 15) to recognise the country's ethnic Ainu minority as an \”indigenous\” people for the first time, after decades of discrimination against the group. The Ainu peop
WhatsApp rolls out Android and iOS chat history transfers, starting with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3, Digital News,Total WhatsApp chat freedom from the device you’re using is finally here. After years of wondering how to transfer WhatsApp chats across operating systems, or more specifically,
Touring Haus@Serangoon Gardens: Bustling landed living near a plethora of amenities for about $3 million, Money News,Serangoon Gardens is one of the most popular landed enclaves in Singapore. So when I learned about Haus@Serangoon Gardens, a 99-year leasehold, 97-unit residential enclave on a 28,402
Melbourne to ease world's longest Covid-19 lockdowns as vaccinations rise, World News,MELBOURNE – Melbourne, which has spent more time under Covid-19 lockdowns than any other city in the world, is set to lift its stay-at-home orders this week, officials said on Sunday (Oct 17). By Friday, when
Your shot of health is about to get juicier with this new juice outlet, Lifestyle News,We've got some juicy news to share. A new, homegrown take-and-go fresh fruit juice outlet, Jus Juice It, has recently opened at V Hotel Lavender. With an initial menu of nine fruit juice concoctions, you'
$1 abalone at Giant's Sembawang and Suntec City outlets, Lifestyle News,If you're on the hunt for affordable abalones, don't miss your chance to snag some at just $1 a piece (U.P. $2.50) at selected Giant outlets. The mini abalones, which come thawed, are currently out of stock everyw
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble to proceed with additional precautions in place after Hong Kong's surge in Covid-19 cases , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The first few flights under a travel arrangement between Hong Kong and Singapore will proceed as planned on Sunday (Nov 22) but travellers fr
The Therapeutic Art of Mandala Colouring Pages – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,In today’s fast-paced world, where distractions and stress surround us constantly, many people are turning to creative outlets that offer not only artistic expression but also mental and emotional benefits. One such activity gaining
Monthly Planner: Your Ultimate Tool for Organisation and Success – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,In today’s world, staying organised is more important than ever. With the increasing number of commitments, appointments, and responsibilities that pile up daily, it’s easy to lose track of time and feel overwhelme
COE prices rise across all categories except for category E, Lifestyle News,In the 2nd COE bidding exercise for August 2022, Cat A closed at $87,889, Cat B at $112,001, Cat C at $59,090, Cat D at $11,101, and Cat E at $112,001. Cat A (Cars up to 1600CC & 97KW) received 835 bids and saw a $7,889
macOS 14.4 public beta launches,macOS Sonoma 14.4 public beta is now available for those interested. Apple today launched the first beta of the macOS Sonoma 14.4 update for public users, …
Singapore Prison Service to rename newsletter after name triggers backlash, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) will give its quarterly newsletter a \”more appropriate name\” after some people took issue with what it is called currently – Panopticon. Several netizens and acad
Shoebox units: A performance review over the past 10 years, Money News,Go into any showflat as a single, and the first unit you’ll be guided to is the shoebox units; more pleasingly called a “compact unit” these days. These units – which are typically defined as 500 sq. ft. or under – are often mark
Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter has never seen any of her movies, Entertainment News,Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter has never seen any of her movies. The 48-year-old actress has revealed her 17-year-old daughter Apple hasn't seen a single film on her mother's extensive filmography, because she
Get tips on how to stay happy and healthy while WFH from Dr Lim Yun Chin , Lifestyle News,Staying at home during circuit breaker got you down with cabin fever? Feeling down and not quite yourself during this period? Worried about family members who don't seem to be coping well with being at ho
Sharon Au's Parisian colleagues don't know she's a celeb because of these 'really stupid' excuses she gave, Entertainment News,She's been working in the French international equity firm for close to two years, but her Parisian colleagues have no idea just how famous Sha
Achieve a Sculpted Look with Expert Liposuction in Lahore – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,In today’s beauty-conscious world, physical appearance holds significant importance. Whether it’s for personal confidence or professional presentation, people strive to look and feel their best. One of the most effective
Man, 80, dies after scuffle at Singapore Pools outlet in Marine Parade Central, Singapore News,An elderly man visited a Singapore Pools outlet at a Fairprice branch hoping to strike it big, but all he gained were criminal charges and possibly a fine and jail time for allegedly causing the death of a
Coronavirus patients may be mildly ill for more than a week before condition becomes severe, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Several of the locally infected patients with no known links had seen a doctor two or three times before they were sent to hospital. This is because the illness generally starts mi
GhostWire: Tokyo – Prelude is a free visual novel intro to the game's spooky narrative, Digital News,From the looks of things, March is quite a loaded month with regards to game releases, though most of us probably wouldn't have it any other way. After all, we've got the likes of Gran
'No one joins the opposition to play games': WP's Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim, Singapore News,Workers' Party member Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim has come out against comments that the opposition party is \”playing games with voters\”. Abdul Shariff and his team comprising Nicole Seah, D
City Harvest founder Kong Hee makes his first appearance in church since release from jail, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – City Harvest Church founder Kong Hee turned up on Saturday (Aug 24) evening at an auditorium at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre for his first service since his rel
How to market your skills for the job you want, Lifestyle News,Even before the pandemic hit, the job landscape was already in flux, with many companies restructuring their workforce and employing technology to change the way they do business. As a result, the number of skills employers are looking f
Windows 10 icons are finally getting redesigned, Digital News,Windows 10 icons are finally getting a long overdue redesign, a change that follows Microsoft's new Office icons last year. This is all part of a multi-year effort across Microsoft's design teams to update the icons across all i
Is the SUV era slowly on its way out? , Lifestyle News,Derided by most automotive journalists, yet loved by the people actually putting down money to buy cars, SUVs have only grown from strength to strength over the last 10 years. A report by the IEA indicated that the global market share for such c
Restaurant trends to look out for in 2020: Less alcohol, more plant-based fare, Lifestyle News,Look out for more vegan options, low-alcohol booze and collagen-spiked beverages for skin care in 2020. Those are among some of the food and restaurant trends predicted for next year by industry consulting
GE2020: Political broadcasts, rallies and livestreams happening on July 7, Singapore News,There are no physical rallies held this year in view of the Covid-19 situation, and all the parties have gone online to share their thoughts and vision for Singapore, as well as to address concerns that Singapo
The Art of Mandala Colouring Pages: A Pathway to Mindfulness and Relaxation – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,In today’s chaotic world, finding moments of peace and mental clarity can be challenging. As stress levels rise and the demands of modern life pile up, it is essential to engage in activities that offer
Darlie's mala toothpaste, Raffles Medical Group's K-drama spinoff – here are the best and worst April Fool's pranks of 2021, Lifestyle News,It's that time of the year again — April Fool's Day, otherwise known as the day when various brands and companies emerge from the woodw
COE bidding results (March 2022): Drastic increases in premiums across all categories, Cat E at record high, Lifestyle News,In the 1st COE bidding exercise for March 2022, Cat A closed at $68,501, Cat B at $94,889, Cat C at $48,889, Cat D at $11,400 and Cat E at $98,890. Cat A (Cars up to 1600CC &am
Ewan McGregor's uncle tried to talk him out of appearing in Star Wars, Entertainment News,Ewan McGregor's uncle Denis Lawson played X-Wing pilot Wedge Antilles in the original Star Wars trilogy but he wanted his nephew to turn down the role as a younger Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel trilog
'One of our own.' Indians cheer Biden's pick of Kamala Harris as White House running mate, Asia News,CHENNAI – On annual trips to India as a child, Kamala Harris would go for strolls on the humid beaches of Chennai with her maternal grandfather and his friends, listening intently as t
Cloning musical heritage in the key of 3D, Digital News,When Mina Jang played the same melodious tune on two different flutes behind a screen, she said the examiners grading her couldn't tell the difference. Yet the two instruments were made in dramatically different ways. One was a handmade ve
COE prices up across all categories; Open category hits all-time high at $110,524, Singapore News,In the 1sts COE bidding exercise for July 2022, Cat A closed at $78,001, Cat B at $107,800, Cat C at $54,001, Cat D at $10,889 and Cat E at $110,524. Cat A (Cars up to 1600CC & 97KW) received 900 bi
14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro to come with upgraded 1080p webcam?, Digital News,Apple is rumoured to be upgrading the FaceTime webcams on the upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Tipster @dylandkt tweeted that the upcoming MacBook Pros will get an improved 1080p webcam. Apple will also upgrad
Trump cites teenaged son's bout with coronavirus in calling for schools to reopen, World News,DES MOINES, Iowa – Under siege over his handling of the novel coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump on Wednesday cited what he said was his son’s mild bout of the virus as a reason why American
Ed Sheeran hints at new album this year, Entertainment News,The Castle on the Hill hitmaker celebrated his 30th birthday on Wednesday (Feb 17), and used an Instagram post marking the special occasion to also reveal his career plans for 2021. Ed told his followers he plans to drop a \”fourth instalmen
Pope mistakenly tweets support for US Saints football team, Digital News,VATICAN CITY – Some saints wear halos, other saints wear helmets. The Vatican employees who manage Pope Francis' official Twitter account in English confused the two on Sunday when Tweeting about five new saints he canonis
44-year-old Bangladeshi national with Covid-19 dies of heart attack; 9 new clusters in Singapore, Singapore News,[UPDATED, May 5, 11.07pm]: A 44-year-old Bangladeshi national with Covid-19 died on May 5 of a heart attack, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health (MOH) on May 5. He was ad
GE2020: NUS law undergraduate Choo Shaun Ming is PSP's youngest candidate, Singapore News,Politically apathetic millennial? Definitely not this Progress Singapore Party (PSP) candidate. Turning 23 this year, Choo Shaun Ming is the youngest candidate to grace PSP's stage for the upcoming ge
Monthly Planner: The Secret to a More Organised and Productive Life – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,In today’s fast-paced world, staying organised can often feel like an impossible task. With endless meetings, deadlines, appointments, and personal commitments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, one of
Elusive wild boar in Yishun finally caught after massive 12-day hunt, Singapore News,The wild boar that had eluded captors since March 9 has finally been caught in Yishun Park on Sunday (March 20), much to the relief of residents in that area. In a statement, the National Parks Board (NParks) said t
Are you fond of criticising your kid? Here's what it can do to their self-esteem, Lifestyle News,Parents, rein in your anger and disappointment when trying to discipline your child. It may be the reason why they are so hard on themselves and have poor self-esteem. Read more to find out why. The
Whoopi Goldberg quits Twitter because 'it's a mess', Entertainment News,Whoopi Goldberg has quit Twitter. The 66-year-old actress has announced that she's walking away from the micro-blogging platform after it was recently acquired by Tesla boss Elon Musk. Speaking on The View, W
Gordon Ramsay welcomes 5th child, Entertainment News,Gordon Ramsay has welcomed his fifth child into the world. The 52-year-old celebrity chef and his wife Tana Ramsay already have Matilda, 17, twins Jack and Holly, 19, and Megan, 21, together, and on Thursday (April 4), they announced they have wel
The Healing Power of Silence: Exploring the Benefits of Silent Retreats – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,In today’s fast-paced world, finding a moment of silence often feels impossible. Between the constant buzz of technology, work demands, and social commitments, the noise of daily life leaves little room for
