Father's Day durian promo: Snag 3 boxes of premium Mao Shan Wang for just $88 , Lifestyle News,Is your dad a fan of durians? If so, you can make use of this timely promotion by online durian store The Durian Stand. [embed]https://www.facebook.com/thedurianstandsg/posts/177128464355796[/embed] F
Covid-19: 1 new locally-transmitted case detected through testing of Tekka Centre stallholders, Singapore News,There were six new coronavirus cases on Saturday (Nov 28), including a locally transmitted community case. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said the local case was detected from its surveillanc
Software glitches that hit online Toto Quick Pick also affected iToto, some telephone 4D Quick Pick bets, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Some punters who made iToto bets and placed 4D Quick Pick bets over the phone have also been affected by software glitches that were first uncovered in January, said S
Some 30% of global tree species at risk of extinction: Report, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. Sept 1 – Almost a third of the world's tree species are at
Singapore to ease Covid-19 curbs from June 14: What you need to know, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Tighter measures currently in place to reduce the spread of Covid-19 will be eased progressively from next Monday (June 14). In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said Singapore will g
A super blood wolf moon is on the horizon, World News,The year 2019 begins with some cosmic theatre, with a super blood moon eclipse set to take centre stage for large parts of the world January 20-21. Stargazers in North and South America and large swaths of Western Europe and Africa will want to s
Sony and Lego inject $2.7 billion into Epic Games' metaverse project, Digital News,Fortnite developer Epic Games has secured US$2 billion (S$2.7 billion) in funding to realise its vision of the metaverse, with US$1 billion each from Japanese console and game developer Sony and KIRKBI, the holdi
Tractors to the rescue as floods submerge India's tech hub, Asia News,BENGALURU – Authorities in the Indian city of Bengaluru used tractors on Tuesday (Sept 7) to rescue residents of posh housing estates marooned by floods as army teams were sent in after two days of torrential rain in the tech
Japan town draws ire on social media for building a giant squid statue with Covid-19 relief funds, Asia News,A Japanese costal town in the western part of the country has drawn ire on social media for using some of the coronavirus relief funds it was given by the government to build a statue of a gi
CPF contributions got limit? What Singaporeans need to know about yearly CPF contribution caps , Money News,“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty,\” said Theodore Roosevelt. This is the quote I think of when it comes to understanding our Central
Singaporean among 3 missing while diving in Indonesia, Singapore News,JAKARTA – A Singaporean is among three divers reported missing while diving in waters off Banten province's Sangiang Island in the Sunda Strait. Indonesia's search and rescue agency (Basarnas) has been conducting search
Monkeypox presents moderate risk to public health, WHO says, World News,The World Health Organisation said on Sunday (May 29) that monkeypox constitutes a \”moderate risk\” to overall public health at the global level after cases were reported in countries where the disease is not typically found. \”Th
Ex Fuji Xerox boss claims his sacking before retirement was 'orchestrated', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – It was an anonymous letter by a whistle-blower accusing Fuji Xerox Singapore managing director Bert Wong of \”bribery and criminal breach of trust\” that triggered a special audit in 2017.
2,268 new Covid-19 cases on Sept 29; 8 seniors die from complications, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Eight Singaporeans aged between 72 and 90 have died from complications due to Covid-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Wednesday (Sept 29). They comprise five Singaporean men and three Singaporean
Shakira refuses to settle with Spanish prosecutor to end tax fraud case, Entertainment News,MADRID – Latin American superstar Shakira has rejected a settlement offered by the prosecutor in her 14.5 million euro (S$20 million) Spanish tax fraud case and is now a step closer to going to trial, her med
'I was taken aback': From staycations to Hari Raya celebrations, Singaporeans shelve plans after new Covid-19 measures, Singapore News,Planning a staycation one month ago, only for it to be cancelled at the last minute can be one's worst nightmare. For Republic Polytechnic (RP) studen
Is $0 down payment car purchase a good idea?, Lifestyle News,Looking to buy a new car? There’s more to a $0 down payment car than meets the eye. Read this before you sign on the dotted line. Everybody knows how expensive it is to own a car in Singapore. It doesn’t help that car-related things aren’t
I have been feeling anxious on Tuesdays, says Ong Ye Kung as new Covid-19 cases seem to have slowed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Eleven people aged between 66 and 98 died from complications linked to Covid-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Tuesday (Oct 12). Singapore also reported 2,976 new Co
Masks come off, rallies begin as India's Covid-19 patient load falls, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India reported its lowest tally of active Covid-19 cases in 18 months on Monday (Dec 13), but a sharp drop in the use of protective face masks is causing concern after a rise in the number of infections
Japan to double daily foreign arrivals in June; most exempt from Covid-19 testing, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan plans to double its daily number of foreigners entering the country up to 20,000 from next month, the top government spokesman said on Friday (May 20). Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno
Over 28 per cent of Japanese population officially old, highest in the world, Asia News,TOKYO – More than 28 per cent of Japan's population is now officially classified as elderly according to government data, the highest rate in the world as the first wave of postwar baby boomers enter old age
5 key consequences of rising mortgage rates in 2022, Money News,The median interest rate for home loans is set to double in as little as six months, and it would seem the era of cheap mortgages is coming to an end. Apart from a predictable rush for HDB instead of bank loans (for those who can get th
16 Christmas gift ideas for your elderly loved ones in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Christmas is a time for loving and giving… but it can be hard to find the perfect gift for your loved ones, especially as they get older. Here are 16 top ideas to make Christmas giving that little bit easier this year.
5 cheapest cars in Singapore that you can buy in 2020, Money News,After COE prices for CAT A hit a low of $23,568 in Dec 2018 and hovered at the $25,000 to $26,000 range at the start of 2019, the rest of 2019 saw COE prices creeping upwards. Jan 2020 saw COE prices for CAT A at $35,010, or about $10
Teen in China permanently disabled after being punished with 150 squats , China News,School punishment such as push-ups, squats and sit-ups are commonplace, but what happens when it is taken too far? An incident of a junior high school student in Sichuan, China, becoming disabled after punishment re
'I have never seen flames that big in my life': 3 unconscious people rescued from flat in Bedok after PMD fire, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three unconscious people were rescued from a flat in Bedok after a fire, caused by a personal mobility device (PMD) charging in a living room, broke ou
Coronavirus: 4 patients test positive in Britain after cruise ship evacuation, World News,LONDON – Four passengers tested positive for coronavirus in England on Sunday (Feb 23) after being evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan, Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said in a statemen
Valve reveals the best-selling games on Steam in 2019, Digital News,As we prepare to usher in a new year, Valve has once again published a list of the best-selling games on Steam in 2019. The platform's Best of 2019 event breaks games down into different categories – on top of the overall bests
2 blue-chip companies for your retirement portfolio, Money News,When it comes to your retirement, having peace of mind is a top priority. After spending almost half a lifetime working, it’s great to be able to look forward to your golden years. Having a robust retirement portfolio can help you get t
Number of tech-based sex crimes soars: Aware, Digital News,Technology-facilitated sex offences, such as upskirting, voyeurism and revenge porn, have been on the rise over the last three years, according to the Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware). The gender-equality advocacy group&#
Indonesia's hundreds of suspected child virus deaths highlight danger, Asia News,Hundreds of children in Indonesia are believed to have died from Covid-19, giving the Southeast Asian country one of the world's highest rates of child deaths from the novel coronavirus that experts around the
Best prawning spots in Singapore to cast your rod (2021), Lifestyle News,“Give a man a prawn and he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to prawn and he will probably spend the rest of his weekends looking for the perfect prawning spot.” We’re kidding, of course. But for some Singaporeans, prawning i
Tag Heuer's new smartwatch shows useful information about your Porsche, Digital News,In partnership with Porsche, Tag Heuer announced a new smartwatch. The Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Porsche Edition has a 45mm case built from ultra-light grade 2 titanium and has the signature blue electric
Japan ex-PM Abe's state funeral to cost over $16 million, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan will spend about 1.65 billion yen (S$16 million) on the state funeral planned for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to the government's new estimate on Tuesday (Sept 6) which includes security and r
Gillian Chung splurges over $8,000 on handsome young livestreamer, Entertainment News,Now that Hong Kong actress and Cantopop Twins' member Gillian Chung is back in Hong Kong from overseas filming, she's stuck in a 14-day self-isolation. Except, there's not much one can do within four
More than 100 dead after drinking bootleg alcohol in India, Asia News,NEW DELHI – More than 100 people died in two Indian states after drinking bootleg alcohol, police and media said on Monday, in the worst such case in years. Many of those who died in Haridwar in Uttarkhand state and two districts
Why I'm not buying SIA shares even after Temasek promised to save it, Money News,Much ink has been spilt on the whole Singapore Airlines Ltd (SGX: C6L) fiasco. The latest news now is that Temasek, one of the Singapore government's investment arms, has stepped in to provide our country'
Doctor removes 3-year-old boy's penis in botched surgery, World News,BRAZIL – A three-year-old boy successfully underwent penis restoration after a botched circumcision surgery left him without a penis. The paediatrician who suggested the surgery and operated on the boy has been found dead afte
Coronavirus: US rushes to build makeshift hospitals as death toll exceeds China tally, World News,WASHINGTON/NEW YORK – The US government raced on Tuesday (March 30) to build hundreds of makeshift hospitals near major cities to ease the strain on overwhelmed healthcare systems as President Donald Tr
Almost a third of people report lingering symptom 6 to 12 months after Covid-19: Study, Lifestyle News,Almost a third of people report at least one ongoing symptom between six and 12 months after their coronavirus infection, a survey of 152,000 people in Denmark has found. The study includes one of
Carrie Lam says extradition bill is dead after Hong Kong mass protests, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday (July 9) the extradition bill that sparked the territory's biggest political crisis in decades was dead, admitting that the government's work on the bi
China reports highest daily local Covid-19 cases in nearly a month, China News,BEIJING – China detected 91 domestically transmitted Covid-19 cases with confirmed symptoms on Tuesday (Nov 30), marking the highest daily count since Nov 2 and a significant jump from 21 cases a day earlier, as the count
President says 1 person infected 533 with coronavirus at Ghana fish factory, World News,ACCRA – A worker at a fish-processing factory in Ghana's Atlantic seafront city of Tema infected 533 other workers at the facility with the coronavirus, Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo said in a broad
First-time landlords take note: Here’s how much you need to save before buying a rental, Money News,So your Minimum Occupation Period is finally up, and you’re ready to plunge into an investment property; or maybe you’ve got your eye on a well-located one-bedder in town. The first rental property is
S-hook lady gets real on how Singaporeans are reacting to coronavirus outbreak, Singapore News,The S-hook lady is back, but this time, she's not hawking her wares. Lerine Yeo is here to get real about the coronavirus outbreak in Singapore. In two Facebook live-streams last week, she reenacted s
Huawei phone sales plunge, cutbacks planned as US pressure bites, Digital News,Huawei's founder said Monday the Chinese telecom giant's overseas smartphone sales have tumbled since the US last month threatened to blacklist the company, and he warned the embattled firm would slash productio
Man runs off with 2 Rolex watches worth $44k while meeting seller, Singapore News,When he met a potential buyer for his Rolex watches last weekend, a seller didn't expect that the man would run off with the expensive timepieces without paying. According to the police, the case of theft occurred
Here's how much CPF members have in their accounts: Where do you stand?, Money News,Perhaps it’s in our Asian blood, but there’s one thing that Singaporeans love: Competition. The desire to be number one in everything has led to a classic trait found in most of us. Being kiasu (fear of losing o
Singapore's total Covid-19 cases cross 1 million mark, with 10,244 new infections and 3 deaths, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health reported 10,244 new Covid-19 infections in Singapore on Saturday (March 19), a drop from 10,594 cases on Friday. It means Singapore has crossed the o
Sephora Singapore will be launching bestie boxes this week – here's what you need to know, Lifestyle News,The Sephora sale is back – and it starts this Wednesday, Mar 31, promptly at 12 midnight online. And pssst, we heard that Sephora came up with some bestie boxes this time around! Now, if yo
Lease Buyback Scheme: A step-by-step guide to cashing out on your HDB flat, Money News,Unlocking your home’s value can be a powerful way to get your retirement income on track. Selling a portion of your lease back to HDB could do just that. In Singapore, there are a myriad of options to boost your r
Sheng Siong staff to get up to 16 months' bonus after strong earnings amid pandemic, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Eligible Sheng Siong staff will receive total bonuses of up to 16 months, inclusive of the annual wage supplement (AWS) for 2020, with the supermarket operator having raised the varia
India extends ban on public events in election states as Covid-19 cases rise, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India's election commission extended its ban on political rallies and roadshows in five states on Saturday (Jan 15) due to rising Covid-19 cases in the country. The ban, which runs to Jan 22, exc
Singapore ramping up testing capacity for foreign workers: Gan, Singapore News,Singapore has been increasing its capacity to test foreign workers for Covid-19, instead of slowing down the rate of testing, said Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong. \”There have been some comments that we have reduced the
Mainland China reports first local Covid-19 infections in nearly 2 months, China News,BEIJING – Mainland China reported its first locally transmitted Covid-19 infections in nearly two months, as Qingdao launched a citywide testing drive after discovering new cases linked to a hospital designated to
Bishan BTO 2025 – Everything we know about it so far, Lifestyle News,It's been quite a year for high-profile HDB BTOs. First, there were not 1 but 2 oversubscribed Boon Keng BTOs, then there were rumours of a Keppel Club BTO. And now, there's an upcoming BTO development in the coveted neig
China says death toll from coronavirus rises to 106, confirmed cases hits 4,515, China News,SHANGHAI – China said on Tuesday that 106 people had died from a new coronavirus that is spreading across the country, up from the previous toll of 81. The number of total confirmed cases in China rose to 4,5
Russian default no longer 'improbable', but no trigger for global financial crisis: IMF, World News,WASHINGTON – Russia may default on its debts in the wake of unprecedented sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine, but that would not trigger a global financial crisis, International Monetary
Cambodian capital to end blanket Covid-19 lockdown despite surge, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – Cambodia registered a record 841 new coronavirus cases on Monday (May 3) but Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered the end to a blanket lockdown in the capital Phnom Penh and said there would be only be lockdowns in ar
Mask no longer needed when outdoors, group size up to 10 from March 29: PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Group size limits will go up to 10 persons and masks will no longer be mandatory in outdoor settings from Tuesday (March 29), as part of what Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called a decisive st
Thai Covid-19 infections ease after days of record highs, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand reported 1,390 new coronavirus cases on Monday (April 19), slowing slightly after a run of record daily highs, amid a new wave of infections that has seen a third of the country's cases recorded this month al
79-year-old Singaporean man dies from complications due to Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 79-year-old Singaporean man died from complications due to Covid-19 on Wednesday (Aug 4). He went to Sengkang General Hospital earlier that day with shortness of breath and low blood pressure, and teste
Thailand reports daily record of 4,887 Covid-19 cases after prison cluster, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand reported on Thursday (May 13) 2,052 new coronavirus cases in the community and 2,835 among prisoners, as authorities grapple with a third wave of infections in the Southeast Asian country. The co
What is a debt consolidation plan and how does it work in Singapore?, Money News,It’s tough keeping up with overdue payments on a single credit card, but it gets even worse when you’ve fallen deeply in debt with several creditors. There are too many due dates and payments to keep track of, and the s
Amazon & Food Bank Singapore to deliver 10,000 meal packages for Covid-19 relief, Digital News,With safe distance measures in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic, much of the service sector continues to bear the financial brunt of a declining customer base. Food delivery and online ordering have beco
Google, Facebook, Amazon decry French digital tax as 'discriminatory', Digital News,American tech giants Amazon, Facebook and Google joined forces on Monday (Aug 19) to decry the French digital tax as retroactive and discriminatory. US President Donald Trump is considering retaliating agai
NZ, Taiwan top Covid-19 performance ranking, US, UK languish, World News,SYDNEY – New Zealand, Vietnam and Taiwan rank the top three in a Covid-19 Performance Index of almost 100 countries and territories for their successful handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with Britain and America near the bo
Singapore-born Sashi Cheliah crowned MasterChef Australia champion, Singapore News,Prison officer Sashi Cheliah, who was born in Singapore, has been crowned the champion of reality TV show MasterChef Australia. He wins A$250,000 (S$252,800) for beating Queensland builder Ben Borsht in the grand fina
PM Lee warns that circuit breaker measures will be strictly enforced; still too many gatherings taking place, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Any group seen gathering in public will immediately be issued a written warning by enforcement officers, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. He warned that the au
Philippines' Catholics show devotion to statue amid super-spreader worries, Asia News,MANILA – More than 400,000 Catholics in the Philippine capital celebrated on Saturday a feast for a centuries-old wooden statue of Jesus Christ, despite health experts warning it could turn into a super-spread
3 pandemic-resistant stocks for your watchlist, Money News,Businesses around the world are facing tremendous stress as countries curb travel, close their borders and shutter their factories. As such, it's probably fair to say that few businesses remain unscathed. These companies may be in indus
Review: Netflix's DOTA: Dragon's Blood is a fast-paced anime perfect for fans and newcomers alike, Digital News,Selemene, you rascal. Netflix’s latest fantasy series is DOTA: Dragon’s Blood, an anime produced by Studio Mir (The Legend of Korra) and based on Valve’s hit multiplayer game fra
Richard E. Grant hints of major plot twist in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Entertainment News,Disney and Lucasfilm have kept the plot details for 'The Rise of Skywalker' a closely guarded secret, but Richard – who plays the villainous Allegiant General Pryde, a high-ranking general in
Tom Felton paid $19.5m for just over 30 minutes of screen time on Harry Potter films, Entertainment News,Tom Felton was paid £12 million (S$19.5 million) for just over half-an-hour of screen time on the Harry Potter films. The actor, 35, who played bully Draco Malfoy in all eight films of the wizard
More Covid-19 measures may be needed as community cases rise: Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Additional measures may be needed to keep Covid-19 in check here, as community cases inch up and a local cluster has emerged for the first time in several months. Covid-19 task force co-chair Lawr
Scarlett Johansson hopes Black Widow movie brings resolution to Marvel fans, Entertainment News,Scarlett Johansson is hopeful that Black Widow brings \”some resolution\” to Marvel fans after the events of Avengers: Endgame. The 36-year-old actress returns to the role of Natasha Romanoff/ Black Widow i
Can SATS Ltd survive the Covid-19 crisis?, Money News,Covid-19 continues to spread like wildfire throughout the globe, infecting close to 370,000 and killing 16,000 as at the time of writing. In response, countries are imposing draconian travel restrictions to contain the pandemic's spread. The
Vietnam reports first new coronavirus infection in 9 days, taking its tally to 271, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam reported its first new coronavirus infection in nine days on Sunday (May 3), a British oil expert who was quarantined on arrival, the Health Ministry said. The South-east Asian country has r
Slippery customer: Eatery boss says Mercedes driver drove off with over $300 worth of seafood, Singapore News,Nothing in this world comes free, but one customer driving a Mercedes seemed to think so after allegedly leaving with $300 worth of unpaid live seafood from a restaurant. On Sept 19 at aroun
