Strike over staff shortage shuts Louvre in Paris, World News,Staff at the Louvre in Paris went on strike Monday, forcing the museum to close and disappointing tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa and other masterworks. The museum said staff were striking on the grounds that their numb
Hawkers at Chinatown Complex Food Centre offer discounts to bring back the crowds, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – It's been a lean few weeks for hawkers at the Chinatown Complex Food Centre but some tasty promotions this weekend have brought diners streaming in to get their fix of local fare. It wa
Nintendo says delays to Switch production, shipping 'unavoidable' due to coronavirus, Digital News,TOKYO – Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd said on Feb 6 that delays to production and shipping of its Switch console and peripherals like the Joy-Con controllers to the Japan market due to the cor
Ivanka Trump, Mike Pence to fill in for US President Trump at Latin America summit, World News,LIMA, PERU – The US President's daughter, Ms Ivanka Trump, and Vice-President Mike Pence are stepping in to fill in for Mr Donald Trump at a summit of Latin American leaders taking place in Peru late
Compulsory on-arrival ART for all entering Singapore from Malaysia via land VTL in view of new Covid-19 variant, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Those travelling from Malaysia to Singapore via the land vaccinated travel lane (VTL) will be required to take an antigen rapid test (ART) upon arrival here. Th
Musk warns of Twitter bankruptcy as more senior executives quit, Digital News,Twitter's new owner Elon Musk on Thursday (Nov 10) raised the possibility of the social media platform going bankrupt, capping a chaotic day that included a warning from a US regulator and departures of senior executi
Why hair care entrepreneur Amy Ngo believes in the retail experience, Lifestyle News,Amy Ngo is bucking the trend. When many brands reconsider their brick and mortar plans , the entrepreneur is planning to open 65 outlets across the island in the next three years through a combination of franchising
Taiwan elections: US hails leader Tsai Ing-wen's re-election, 'robust' democracy, World News,WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo congratulated Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election on Saturday (Jan 11) and lauded her for seeking stability with China “in the fa
Eligible seniors can register for Covid-19 booster shots from Sept 14, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's Covid-19 vaccine booster shot programme will begin next Tuesday (Sept 14). This is for seniors aged 60 years and above, as well as residents of aged care facilities, said the Ministry o
Philippine President Duterte signs largest national budget of $96.8b, after months of delay, Asia News,MANILA – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (April 15) signed a 3.7 trillion peso (S$96.8 billion) budget for this year, its largest ever, ending months of impasse that forced the Sout
Malaysian ringgit hits 4-month low on market re-opening after Mahathir's shock election win, Malaysia News,The Malaysian ringgit fell to a four-month low on its first day of trade following Mahathir Mohamad's stunning win in the country's general election last week. The ringgit MYR= w
Google chief urges 'proportionate' AI regulation, Digital News,As the European Union puts the digital revolution at the heart of policymaking it should take a \”proportional approach\” to regulating artificial intelligence, Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google said Jan 20. Pichai, also boss of G
North Korea enslaving political prisoners to fund weapons programme: South Korea rights group, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea has been enslaving political prisoners, including children, in coal production to boost exports and earn foreign currency as part of a system directly linked to its nuclear an
Tencent sells $4b stake in Singapore tech group Sea, Digital News,Chinese gaming and social media company Tencent Holdings Ltd on Wednesday (Jan 5) sold a stake worth US$3.01 billion (S$4.08 billion) in Singapore-based gaming and e-commerce firm Sea Ltd. Tencent sold 14.5 million shares in Sea Ltd a
EU urged to stop commercial trade in tigers, World News,PRAGUE, Czech Republic – This police raid in the Czech Republic uncovered a disturbing sight: A slaughtered tiger and a collection of tiger parts all strung up in this shed in central Europe. One hundred and seventy five customs officials carri
'Shines with the colour of pearls': Myanmar's trade in human hair booms, Asia News,YANGON – Hair helps to pay the rent for Za Za Lin, whose eyes filled with tears as her long black mane was combed, cut, and untangled by practiced hands at a roadside market stall in Myanmar's comm
