What parents should know about the recent spike in HFMD cases, Health News,Recent increase in HFMD There's been a recent spike in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in Singapore, with almost 1,000 new cases reported since March 2018, a Straits Times report said. As a comparison, there ha
Indonesia halts exports from seafood producer after virus tests, Asia News,JAKARTA- Indonesia has suspended exports from Indonesian seafood company PT Putri Indah to China after its frozen fish products tested positive for the coronavirus, the country's fisheries ministry said in a statement la
Trump ends tumultuous term under cloud, faces uncertain future, World News,WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump leaves the presidency on Wednesday under a dark cloud of his own making, ending his single four-year term stained by two impeachments, deep political divisions and his handling of a pandemi
Car review: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is an intriguing blend of bold looks, dynamic capability and family practicality, Lifestyle News,On its surface, the concept of a 4 Series Gran Coupe might seem overly niche and specific. A 4 Series Coupe or Convertible is quite understandable — those are two-door
Hong Kong chief says opponents of security law are 'enemy of the people', Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday (June 16) urged opponents of Beijing's plan to impose national security legislation in the financial hub to stop \”smearing\” the effort, saying those w
SIA share price soared 14% after possible vaccine news: Is the airline stock a buy?, Money News,The Singapore stock market rose to levels not seen since early-June this year as investors cheered the news of a potential vaccine defeating the coronavirus pandemic. On Nov 10, Singapore’s stock market b
Staycation must-knows in Phase 2: What to expect for your hotel holiday in Singapore, Lifestyle News,With travel off the menu for this year, staycations are the passport-free solution to feeding our wanderlust. But before you start packing your swimsuit and party spirit, there’s just a handful of th
London City Airport reopens after WW2 bomb removed from Thames, World News,LONDON – London's City Airport reopened and was operating as usual on Tuesday, the airport said, after a World War Two bomb which was found nearby was safely removed from the River Thames. All flights to and from the air
Keppel Electric: Comparison and review of Keppel electricity plans, Money News,Since the launch of the Open Electricity Market (OEM) in 2018, one of the most popular electricity retailers is Keppel Electric. Similar to Sembcorp Power, Keppel is a listed company and a household brand name, so it does
Man seen caning dog in Yishun, dragging it with leash while cycling, Singapore News,A man was caught on camera repeatedly caning a dog and dragging it by its leash while he cycled. Stomp contributor Heng witnessed the incident that occurred at the traffic junction of Yishun Avenue 1 and Yishun Stree
Peranakan 'cai png' eatery Belimbing Superstar shutters after 5 months, staff shocked by sudden closure , Lifestyle News,Peranakan cai png eatery Belimbing Superstar has shut its doors for good yesterday (Jan 21), just five months after opening. The closure was an abrupt move which appeare
Volvo C40 Recharge electric crossover launched in Singapore, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Volvo’s latest full battery electric vehicle (BEV), the C40 Recharge, has been launched in Singapore. The C40 is essentially an XC40 with a sloping rear roofline, but the car will be available exclusively with an
Time well spent: Video games are boosting well-being during the coronavirus lockdown, Digital News,The same week social distancing measures were announced in Australia (March 16 – March 22), sales of game consoles leaped 285.6 per cent. Prior to this, sales were declining month on month. We’ve also
Nature takes back world's city streets emptied by coronavirus outbreak, World News,PARIS – As humans retreat into their homes as more and more countries go under coronavirus lockdown, wild animals are slipping cover to explore the empty streets of some of our biggest cities. Wild boar have desc
US and China may meet at Singapore's 'Davos', WEF says, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – United States President Joe Biden's new administration may hold meetings with their Chinese counterparts at a World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Singapore in May, the organisation's preside
That's a wrap: Iconic Cathay Cineplex at Handy Road to close on June 26, Entertainment News,Moviegoers who frequent The Cathay to catch the latest flicks in town, read on. Cathay Cineplexes announced today (June 17) that it will be ceasing operations at its Handy Road outlet after its last scre
List of F&B outlets that are still open during this extended CB period – cake shops included, Lifestyle News,With the tightened CB measures set in place, Singaporeans had to say goodbye to their favourite bubble tea (BBT) stores. Thankfully, a few BBT shops are still open as they operate at hawker c
Samsung Unpacked 2022 event will also be held in the metaverse, because why not?, Digital News,The metaverse has been nothing short of attention-grabbing, given its potential to recreate or improve upon real-world experiences. This is keenly felt with how physical interactions can be a real pain in
Singaporean dad shares heartfelt comic on migrant workers to teach son empathy, Lifestyle News,'Never judge a book by its cover.' Chances are, we already know this saying by heart. But as humans, there is an unconscious bias. It is a natural thing for us to err and make prior judgements, e
Organisers unveil new Covid-19 measures for Tokyo Games, Asia News,Olympic officials on Wednesday (Feb 3) unveiled the first of many Covid-19 rules for the Tokyo Games this summer, starting by banning singing and chanting during events and mandating event participants to wear masks at “all times” ex
Hacks to make your toilet paper supply last longer during this coronavirus pandemic, Lifestyle News,Toilet paper isn't a basic necessity, it is just a first-world comfort that you're afraid you can't do without. So stop hoarding it the next time the government drops another big announ
