At least 19 killed in Hong Kong bus accident, Asia News,HONG KONG – At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured when a double-decker bus toppled over in Hong Kong Saturday evening, police said. Photographs on local media websites showed the bus lying on its side with its roof torn off by a roa
Apple springcleans outdated apps from App Store, leaving some developers disgruntled, Digital News,Apple’s taking concrete steps towards ensuring an up-to-date user experience with App Store apps, but the process of doing so has left some app developers less than satisfied. As reported by The Verge,
German yachtsman inflates trousers to survive 3 hours in sea, World News,WELLINGTON – Knocked overboard in rough seas off New Zealand, a German yachtsman credited his jeans with saving his life after fashioning them into a make-shift life jacket that kept him afloat for over three hours before his r
E-scooter rider who caused motorcyclist to crash sentenced to jail and caning, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man was unlawfully riding his e-scooter in a negligent manner on the road when he encroached into the path of a motorcycle. The court heard that he was trying to cross to the opposite side to
Vote for opposition and send a message to PAP that they cannot just do what they want, says WP's Low Thia Kiang, Singapore News,“The government has money, but not the citizens. PAP makes the taxes so high that the citizens are helpless.” This refrain, adapted from a Teochew rhyme, has been used
Singaporean flight attendant dies after being hit by Porsche in Taiwan, driver reportedly drank alcohol before accident, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean was killed on Tuesday (Nov 1) night in Taiwan after he was hit by a Porsche driver whose blood alcohol level was reportedly above the lega
Ubisoft is shutting down online services for 15 games in September, Digital News,If you have yet to try out the Multiplayer modes for some of the older Ubisoft games you got in that random bundle deal from several years ago, you might want to give them a go soon. Earlier today, the publisher made a
Third time lucky? Not for woman who spent $11,000 on 3 maids, including one who 'senses ghosts', Singapore News,If you think you have trouble with your domestic helper, wait till you hear this woman's problems. In a Facebook post shared on June 4, user Lerine Chua claimed to have spen
Chef's taste buds affected by wisdom tooth extraction; gets $105,000 for job loss, pain after suing dentist, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A promising head chef whose taste buds were compromised following a botched wisdom tooth extraction was awarded some $105,000 for job loss, pain and suffering.
A pollution crackdown compounds slowdown woes in China's heartland, China News,ANYANG/SANGPO, China – For years, China's industrial heartland has been cloaked in smog, its waterways choked with pollution pumped from enormous clusters of factories churning out the mountains of cement and st
Hong Kong's UK flight ban leaves students stranded, parents in despair, China News,HONG KONG – For 22-year old Timmin Lam, who is studying in Manchester, the ban on flights from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong this week is the latest in a series of unrelenting measures that have prevented him f
Huawei $54 smartphone deal: Nearly 2,000 who registered receive $100 voucher, Digital News,Huawei has begun to reach out in batches to 5,000 customers here who were promised $100 discount vouchers following its $54 smartphone promotion that went awry on July 26. Almost 2,000 have received the vouche
N. Korea leader votes in elections with 99.98% turnout: KCNA, Asia News,North Korean leader Kim Jong Un voted in nationwide local elections on Sunday that registered the near 100 per cent turnout claimed for every ballot held in the nuclear-armed state. Given the absence of any competition among can
Man trapped in newly-renovated toilet for hours after lock jams, no longer dares to lock door, Singapore News,A recent renovation to his HDB flat led to a man getting stuck in his toilet for two hours because the lock got jammed. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, the man referred to as Mr Huang, said
Unexpected struggles I faced after losing 20kg that no doctor will tell you about , Lifestyle News,Battling the bulge is one of the most common pains people struggle with — especially in a food haven like Singapore where delicious grub is literally one click away. That's probably why everyone l
Hong Kong singer Joey Yung unable to walk freely after her 19 concerts take a toll on her, Entertainment News,If Joey Yung does not dance when she sings as a guest in Kenny Kwan's concerts in Hong Kong this weekend, fans will not be upset with her. Earlier this month, Yung, 39, known for her ow
6 precautions to take when cancelling a credit card, Lifestyle News,Canceling a credit card is not as easy as it may look. Read our guide to make sure you're making the right decision and following the the steps to successfully close your account. Banks regularly introduce new variants of credi
Toyota unit falsified emissions data from at least 2003, probe finds, World News,TOKYO – A major affiliate of Japan's Toyota Motor Corp falsified emissions data on some engines going back to at least 2003, more than a decade earlier than previously indicated, a company-commissioned probe showed
