2,400 Singapore Airlines staff affected by job cuts amid Covid-19 fallout, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Airlines (SIA) group is cutting jobs amid the Covid-19 fallout. Staff were told during a virtual townhall on Thursday (Sept 10). The airline said in a statement: \”The Singapore Airline
'Prepare for the worst': Experts on how Singapore needs to be on its guard against Omicron, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Preliminary findings point to Omicron causing milder disease, but Singapore needs to be on its guard against the new variant, say experts. It is far better for the country
Guggenheim offered Trumps a gold toilet in lieu of a Van Gogh, World News,NEW YORK – The request was for a Van Gogh to adorn the walls of the president and first lady's private residence in the White House. The answer? No – but how about a fully functioning, 18-karat gold toilet instead? While
5 cool date night ideas to bring back the spark in your relationship, despite the pandemic, Lifestyle News,Pandemic or not, it’s always a good idea to make sure that your relationship is very much alive and kicking and that you’re both on the same page. There’s dates and then there are cool dates. W
What should you do with your domestic helper when you go away on holiday?, Lifestyle News,Holiday with your helper? Should you bring her along? Or, is it okay to leave her in your home? Here are four options for dealing with your domestic helper while your whole family is away travelling. 1. TAKE HE
Singapore Airlines swings to profit as passenger traffic improves, Money News,Singapore Airlines (SIA) swung to a first-quarter net profit of $370 million, it said on Thursday (July 28), after a fourteenfold increase in passenger traffic year on year thanks to an easing of Covid-19 travel restrictio
10 things you never knew SQ girls have to do on a flight , Lifestyle News,SQ girls hardly have any idle time when they are working. When they step into a Singapore Airlines aircraft, there are many things for them to do from the start till the end of a flight. Have you ever wondered what else do the
Novak Djokovic not against vaccination but won't be forced to take Covid-19 jab, World News,Novak Djokovic said he was not against vaccination but would skip Grand Slam tournaments if he was forced to take the jab against Covid-19. Djokovic, who is unvaccinated, was deported from Australia afte
Coronavirus: 12-year-old RI student and his family member among 3 new confirmed cases in S'pore; 4 others discharged, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three new cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) were confirmed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (Feb 27), including a 12-year-old Raf
Singapore Airlines expects 2023 airfares to decline as rivals add capacity, Singapore News,Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) expects passenger yields, a proxy for airfares, could decline in 2023 as rival airlines bring back planes idled during the pandemic and add capacity, a senior executive said on Mon
Experts explain how Singapore can avoid a Covid-19 second wave, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Experts are optimistic that Singapore can avoid a second wave of Covid-19 cases as long as people do not take unnecessary risks, like gathering in large groups for parties or meals. But even if that happens, S
Personal details of 284 KrisFlyer members disclosed due to software bug: SIA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Personal details of over 280 KrisFlyer members may have been seen by other customers due to a software bug affecting Singapore Airlines' (SIA) website on Friday (Jan 4). \”We have been made a
Pope says that with frailty and age, he is in new phase of papacy, World News,ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE – Pope Francis said on Saturday (July 30) that his advancing age and his difficulty walking have ushered in a new, slower phase of his papacy and repeated that he would be ready to resign one day if
Chinese telcos tease dual-SIM support on the upcoming iPhone, Digital News,With Apple's event coming up in less than two days, telcos around the world are preparing for the launch of the three new iPhones. Based on leaked teaser images, China Mobile and China Telecom are getting ready to launch
16-year-old girl slashes driver's throat in a bid to escape $128 fare for Johor-Kuala Lumpur trip, Malaysia News,A 16-year-old girl in Malaysia has been arrested after allegedly slashing the throat of an e-hailing driver over a RM400 (S$128) fare for a journey from Johor to Kuala Lumpur. Throug
Australia's borders will not open 'anytime soon': PM Morrison, World News,SYDNEY – Australia will not open the country’s borders “anytime soon”, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday, but added the country will continue its discussions with neighbouring New Zealand for a trans
15 party dresses under $200 for your year-end staycays, Lifestyle News,Our 2020 year-end plans definitely look a lot different than before. Without an all-clear signal on mass gatherings and travelling, we can only count on staycations to have a taste of what Christmas countdowns and holiday travell
Vietnam 'bans' activist priest from attending Pope's Japan mass, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam blocked a Catholic priest from travelling to Japan to attend a mass by the Pope, he said on Thursday (Nov 21), accusing the government of targeting him because of his environmental activism. Com
Singaporean killed, several injured in bus accident in Mecca, World News,A Singaporean man was killed and several others were injured in a bus accident in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, while they were carrying out their minor pilgrimage (umrah). The man who was killed has been identified as Ustaz Haji Mohamm
Benedict Cumberbatch reportedly cast in Dungeons & Dragons movie, Entertainment News,Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly been cast in Dungeons & Dragons. The 44-year-old actor – who narrated an animated short film adaptation of the beloved fantasy tabletop role-playing game last month – is now s
What to do this weekend (May 20 to 22), Lifestyle News,Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. 1. Wings of Time reopens After a two-year hiatus, Sentosa's iconic Wings of Time night show has finally reopened. Located at Sentosa's Siloso Beach, this popula
Former tennis star Alexandr Dolgopolov swops racket for gun to defend Ukraine, World News,Former tennis player Alexandr Dolgopolov said on Wednesday (March 16) he has travelled home to Ukraine to defend the country after undergoing weapons training. The 33-year-old, who won three ATP titles and reac
In the passenger seat: Founder of SGretroCAR on his passion for classic cars, Lifestyle News,In this episode of \”In The Passenger Seat\”, we have Fabian, the founder of SGRetroCar, who's a proud owner of a TA22 Celica and Mini Cooper Clubman! He lives and breathes classic cars! If you had attend
Cheap beer in Singapore: A guide on alcohol delivery, happy hours and more, Food News,Anybody who disputes those reports about Singapore being the most expensive city in the world (“got hawker food what!”) clearly doesn’t drink much beer: Thanks to our astronomical alcohol taxes, Singapore is one of
Irish parliament votes to legalise abortion, World News,DUBLIN – The Irish parliament on Thursday passed legislation allowing abortions for the first time, following a landmark referendum earlier this year, a move hailed by Prime Minister Leo Varadkar as a \”historic moment\”. The new legislation perm
Extra abdication holidays pose dilemma for hardworking Japanese, Asia News,For the Emperor's abdication on April 30, Japanese workers will enjoy an unprecedented 10-day holiday as a rash of special days off combine with the traditional \”Golden Week\” in May. But not everyone is popping the champ
Man gets shock of his life after valet driver dies on the ride home, China News,It was the scariest ride he had ever been on. A businessman in Nanjing, China, had drinks at dinner on Dec 15 and hired a valet driver from Didi Chuxing to send him home. After dropping his friend off in a residential ar
Covid-19 travel insurance becoming a vacation staple, Money News,Covid-19 insurance policies are increasingly joining passports and sunscreen as vacation staples, creating opportunities for insurers as more countries require mandatory coverage in case visitors fall ill from the coronavirus. Airline
Death toll from typhoon in eastern China rises to 28, Asia News,SHANGHAI – The death toll from a major typhoon in eastern China rose to 28 on Sunday, with 20 people missing, state media reported, after torrential rains triggered a landslide that forced more than one million people to evacuate. Typho
New normal in virus-hit China: High-tech tracking and fever checks, Digital News,WENZHOU, China – Constant temperature checks, a \”no mask, no service\” ethos, and high-tech people-tracking: welcome to the new normal in China, where reminders of the country's national mobilisation against the cor
Breath of the Wild sequel release date announced, fans speculate time travel, Digital News,We finally have a name for the sequel of Nintendo's acclaimed open-world game: Tears of the Kingdom. In a Nintendo Direct livestream yesterday (Sept 13), a new trailer for Breath of the Wild's (BotW)
Tips for driving on holiday, Lifestyle News,They say to look at life through the windshield, rather than the rearview mirror. Besides, you tend to see more when you explore a country on wheels. You're the boss, you make the calls on which route to take, and which places to stop and dictate what
7 cheapest cars in Singapore under $70k, Lifestyle News,Cars are expensive liabilities in Singapore, especially if you are coveting a brand new car. That said, some of the cheapest car brands in Singapore are under $70,000, which is not impossible to own for an average Singaporean with the help of a
Some websites charging up to $100 to help you submit free-of-charge SG Arrival Card, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Websites offering to assist travellers with their submission for the SG Arrival Card — which they need to enter Singapore — have been popping up, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority
Uber: Value stock or value trap?, Money News,Uber Technologies, Inc was once the most anticipated public listing of 2019. But since its initial public offering (IPO) last April, the ride-hailing giant has been a major letdown, with shares trading some 30 per cent below its IPO price. With that in mi
Rare plea for help as China's zero tolerance for Covid hits border town, China News,BEIJING – A former vice mayor of a Chinese town on the border with Myanmar lamented local lockdowns and disruptions caused by repeated Covid-19 outbreaks and wrote a rare plea for a \”strong\” helping hand from Be
Indonesia's leading Muslim fashion designer jailed for fraud, Asia News,JAKARTA – An Indonesian fashion designer who shot to global fame with her Muslim-themed collection was sentenced to 18 years in prison Wednesday for a multi-million dollar fraud and money-laundering. A court near Jakarta co
Gas leak blamed for blast at iconic Havana hotel that killed 22, World News,HAVANA – A deadly explosion hit a well-known hotel in downtown Havana on Friday (May 6), tearing a gash several floors high in the side of the building, killing at least 22 people and injuring upwards of 70, witnesses and st
Saudi woman 'under the care' of UN agency: Thai official, World News,The Saudi woman who made a desperate plea for asylum after landing at Bangkok airport has been placed \”under the care\” of the United Nations refugee agency, a Thai official said late Monday. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun told A
How to use travel rewards to upgrade your staycays, Lifestyle News,As staycations are currently the only hassle-free option for a getaway, you may be looking at how you can make use of your credit card to offset some of the costs. In this case, travel credit cards are your best bet. Not only do thes
Kaws' giant inflatable sculpture is coming to Marina Bay, Lifestyle News,From Nov 13 to 21, 2021, a giant sculpture of Companion, a character from the artist Kaws will be displayed at The Float @ Marina Bay, Measuring 42m-long, this is Kaws: HOLIDAY’s seventh stop — after touring Seoul, Taipei,
