Banned driver speeds off after seen using phone in van, gets into accident with lorry, found with 'illegal' passenger, Singapore News,A 27-year-old van driver was arrested for multiple offences after a police car chase, during which he got into a traffic accident with a lorry, in Geylang o
'Bring her home for personal use': Managers at car rental firm exposed after sending explicit e-mails about job seekers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A whistleblower has leaked on social media explicit e-mails sent by workshop managers at car rental firm Ethoz Group — exchanges which may be
General Motors will shut a South Korean plant, more cuts could follow, Business Wires News,General Motors will close one of four vehicle assembly plants in South Korea, and will decide the future of the remaining operations within weeks, based on the outcome of talks with the government and labour u
Family tells how 13-year-old boy hid siblings in Mexico massacre, World News,The harrowing account was given by members of three Mexican-American Mormon families that suffered a brutal attack by suspected drug cartel hitmen on Monday which claimed the lives of three women and six children and sparke
Vintage race cars and bikes compete on banked Swiss track, World News,ZURICH – Vintage racing cars and bikes of yesteryear left their owners' garages and raced in Zurich on Tuesday (July 26) at an event to recreate the banked oval track of the famous American Indianapolis Motor Speedway. More t
All fuel pump prices in Singapore rise to match increases by Caltex, Shell, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All fuel pump prices here have gone up, after Shell and Caltex raised diesel by seven cents and petrol by three cents a litre on Wednesday (Aug 24). On Monday (Aug 29) afternoon, SPC became the las
China's transport ministry to conduct checks on ride-hailing industry through end-2018, China News,SINGAPORE – China's transport ministry said on Monday it will conduct checks on the ride-hailing industry through the end of this year as it tries to revamp the fast-growing sector beset with
3 companies that have outperformed the Straits Times Index, Money News,As we enter the fourth month of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's becoming clear that businesses that are exposed to travel, tourism and hospitality have been hit badly. However, some businesses have fared better than others. In f
Nord Stream investigation finds evidence of detonations, Swedish police say, World News,HELSINKI/STOCKHOLM – A crime scene investigation of the Nord Stream One and Two gas pipelines from Russia to Europe found evidence of detonations, strengthening suspicions of \”gross sabotage\”, Sweden's Secur
Qi Yuwu voluntarily quarantines himself for 14 days after returning from Guangzhou, Entertainment News,While his wife local actress Joanne Peh is settling personal matters in Guangzhou with their two young children, Qi Yuwu returned to Singapore safely on Jan 29 and will quarantine himself for 14 da
South Korea sets up 'bus walls' as protesters defy Covid-19 warnings, Asia News,SEOUL, Aug 15 – South Korean police mobilised hundreds of buses and set up dozens of checkpoints on Sunday (Aug 15) to head off political rallies in Seoul, as some groups pushed ahead with annual protests in de
If you get Covid-19, are self-employed and an NTUC member, you can receive up to $200, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Freelancers and self-employed people affiliated to the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) who have tested positive for Covid-19 recently are now eligible for a one-time relief payout
At least 2 killed by tanker truck explosion across Italy motorway, World News,ROME – At least two people were killed and more than 60 others injured on Monday (Aug 6) when a tanker truck crashed into a lorry and exploded, sending a fireball across a busy motorway in the northern Italian city of Bolo
Porsche to create largest manufacturer-branded charging network in Singapore, Singapore 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. Porsche Asia Pacific and utilities provider
Malaysia's Top Glove fired whistleblower before virus outbreak, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Yubaraj Khadka, a worker in Malaysia for Top Glove Corp, took two photos in May of fellow employees crowding into a factory of the world’s biggest maker of medical-grade latex gloves. As the coronavirus
Madonna's 'special deal' to park fleet of cars in jam-packed Lisbon sparks outrage, Entertainment News,LISBON, Portugal – Lisbon’s city council on Monday revealed details of a deal granting Madonna rights to park a fleet of cars in the packed Portuguese capital after being accused of
Van drives on pavement along Woodlands Road to beat traffic jam; driver apologises for incident, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – To beat a traffic jam, the driver of a van drove his vehicle on a pavement along Woodlands Road and was filmed in a clip uploaded online on Tuesday evening (Sept 4). The video,
As autos go electric, Toyota chases hydrogen dream, Money 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. TOKYO – As UN climate conference delegates considered how to save the plan
Police arrest dozens after mob attack in India, Asia News,BENGALURU – At least 88 people have been arrested in India in connection with violence against police after a comment insulting Muslims went viral on social media, police said on Monday (April 18). A mob attacked police and vandalised public
SCDF issues warning to Jurong-Clementi Town Council after officers unable to use hose reels during fire, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Jurong-Clementi Town Council was issued a warning by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) after its officers were unable to use the fire hose reels when a fire brok
Johor planning to build $4.9m covered walkway along Causeway, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – Johor is looking to build a 1.2km walkway on the Causeway for those travelling between the state and Singapore. Johor Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation Committee chairman Mohd Solihan Badri said th
Sri Lanka gives emergency powers to military, police after clashes kill 7, Asia News,COLOMBO — Sri Lanka gave emergency powers on Tuesday (May 10) to its military and police to detain people without warrants, after a day of clashes that killed seven people and injured more than 200, in violence that
