Shocking book gives voice to victims of sex trafficking, World News,Lisa Harding jokes that she is going to choose a \”nice cheery subject\” for her next book before admitting that it is actually about children coping with alcoholic parents. But if it gets anything like the acclaim of her debut novel,
Heng Swee Keat to be appointed Deputy Prime Minister; DPMs Teo Chee Hean and Tharman to become Senior Ministers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will become Deputy Prime Minister from May 1, in a move that cements his standing as Singapore's next prime minister. Meanw
Former nanny found guilty of murdering 2 children in US, World News,NEW YORK – A former New York nanny was convicted of murder Wednesday (Apr 18) for killing two children in a frenzied stabbing, after a jury rejected her insanity defence in a case that tormented parents worldwide. The 12-member pane
It spells disaster: Fan-made video ad for BTS’ J-Hope misses a ‘p’ in ‘rapper’, Entertainment News,Can you smell the nice colon I'm wearing? Spelling mistakes happen but this may be the most horrifying one yet. A video advertisement calling Korean superstar J-Hope a 'raper' instead of
Sats officer in ICU after eating tainted food from Spize, Singapore News,A Sats Singapore officer is in a critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU) after consuming food from Spize. He ate the catered food during a Deepavali celebration on Nov 6. The New Paper understands that his lungs and
Falling behind at work? Here's how to pick up the slack, Lifestyle News,Haven’t been very productive at work, or just haven’t been faring too well in your job? Unless you’re experiencing burnout and need to take time off, it’d probably be a good idea to find the most efficient ways to pull your
Should you get a term life insurance plan? We explain how it works, Lifestyle News,One of the most common types of insurance policies that you would hear of is a term life insurance plan. A term life insurance plan provides you with life insurance payout in the event of death, total and permanent di
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty finds director in Shang-Chi's Destin Daniel Cretton, Entertainment News,The next biggest Avengers movie, Avengers: The Kang Dynastyis going to be helmed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Avengers: The Kang Dynasty was revealed by Kevin Feige at Marvel’s Saturday presentation
Missed your turn? 'Recalculate' your career route, Lifestyle News,NEW YORK – “Recalculating,” as the GPS often tells us when we are driving, may be our best career strategy after a year of uncertainty. Roadblocks or jams may lie ahead, but the route could be more scenic with twists and tur
Indonesia aims to reopen to foreigners in November: Minister, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia plans to start opening its borders to foreigners in November once 70 per cent of its target population have received at least one vaccine shot, its health minister said on Tuesday (Sept 14). In an interview w
The Walking Dead actor Moses J. Moseley dead at 31; police investigating , Entertainment News,Moses J. Moseley has died aged 31. The actor — best known for his role as zombie Mike in The Walking Dead (TWD) — was found dead on Wednesday (Jan 26) in the Hudson Bridge area of Stockbridge, Georgia. In a
YouTube outage affects 286k users, says fixing error on platform, Digital News,YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc's Google, said late on Wednesday it was fixing an error, which outage monitoring website Downdetector.com said affected about 286,000 users. \”Our team is aware of the issue and working
Hong Kongers embrace confined space workouts during pandemic, Asia News,HONG KONG – In an empty park overshadowed by Hong Kong's cramped apartment blocks, personal trainer Kristen Handford presses record on her phone and begins a workout for clients trying to stay fit at home during the coronav
9 biggest hair colour trends of 2022, according to top hairstylists, Lifestyle News,Has the new year got you hankering for a fresh new do but dithering over what hair colours to go for? We asked some of Singapore’s top hairstylists for their predictions on the hair colour trends to be sporting this
SMU molestation trial: 24-year-old accused says victim was 'completely fine' with his advances, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Management University (SMU) student rested his feet on the woman's thighs, tried to kiss her repeatedly, touched her breasts over her bra and even e
FWD to exit group medical insurance business here, Business Wires News,Asian insurer FWD Group is exiting its group medical insurance business in Singapore, less than four years after setting up shop here. The company – owned by Mr Richard Li, a son of Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing – said it will win
Study finds Singaporeans spend a third of our lives online, Singapore News,A new survey by virtual private network (VPN) provider NordVPN revealed that Singaporeans spent, on average, 27 years and one day, or a third of their lives online. This is slightly more than the global average of 25 years, 1
11 missing, 14 injured in Indonesia landslide, Asia News,Jakarta – Eleven people are missing and 14 have been injured following a landslide Thursday that cascaded down the terraced slopes of a rice field on the Indonesian island of Java, officials said. The missing people, farmers tending their crop
Google to auto-enrol 150 million users in two-step verification by Dec 31 , Digital News,Earlier this year, Google announced it will make two-step verification (2SV) compulsory for users. Now, it is ramping up efforts to protect more users. In a blog post, Google shared that it plans to auto-enrol a
Global supplier India curbs drug exports as coronavirus fears grow, Asia News,BENGALURU/NEW DELHI – India, the world's main supplier of generic drugs, has restricted the export of 26 pharmaceutical ingredients and the medicines made from them, including Paracetamol, a common pain reliever also
Injured Indonesian journalist seeks answers from Hong Kong police, Asia News,HONG KONG – More than two months after being blinded in one eye by what she believes was a projectile fired by riot police, Indonesian video journalist Veby Mega Indah is still seeking answers. On Sept 29, Ms Indah was amon
Woman who provided sexual services during circuit breaker fined $22,000, Singapore News,She wails several times interrupting proceedings but fails to convince judge A woman who provided massage and sexual services during the circuit breaker was fined $22,000 yesterday. Jin Yin, 55, a Singaporean, pl
Leaked PlayStation 5 gameplay footage of Godfall shows godlike visuals, Digital News,Up until now, we haven’t yet had a taste of what’s to come from the PlayStation 5 in terms of graphics and processing. As it turns out, we might just have one such morsel. Recently, a Redditor by the username of u/Y
'A serious situation': Most dengue cases in a week since Sept 2020, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A total of 736 cases of dengue infection were reported in Singapore in the week of April 10 to 16 — the highest figure since the week of Aug 30 to Sept 5, 2020, when 937 cases were logged. In con
It's an honour to work with Michelle Yeoh, says Awkwafina, Entertainment News,Awkwafina admits it's an \”honour\” to work with Michelle Yeoh. The 33-year-old star previously worked alongside Michelle on the 2018 hit Crazy Rich Asians, and she's thrilled to have reunited with her to make
The Simpsons bosses have 'ambitious' plans for Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Entertainment News,Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Kwik-E Mart operator, was previously played by Hank Azaria but following criticism of using a white actor to voice an Indian character, he stepped down last year. Though no
Google calendar app down globally, Digital News,Alphabet Inc's Google Calendar app users were unable to access their schedules on June 18 as the app faced technical issues globally. \”We are aware of the issues and working on a fix,\” Google replied, in response to a tweet. Earlier in the day, Do
Ben Affleck finds it helpful to support shelter giving self-sufficiency to homeless, Entertainment News,Ben Affleck finds it helpful to give back, and wants to use his Hollywood star platform to make a greater change in the world. The star has been backing The Midnight Mission charity, a homeless sh
'I took Grand Theft Auto way too seriously': Jodie Comer played games to prep for Free Guy and it was stressful, Entertainment News,Playing video games for work might be a dream for a lot of people, but for British actress Jodie Comer, it got a tad stressful. The 28-year-old (best known fo
PV chief Lim Tean arrested for criminal breach of trust, stalking, Singapore News,Peoples Voice chief and lawyer Lim Tean was arrested at his office in People's Park Centre this morning (Oct 2) for an alleged offence of criminal breach of trust and an alleged offence of unlawful stalking, the p
Italians sing out from balconies during coronavirus lockdown, World News,Italians blocked in their homes by the coronavirus outbreak joined together to sing patriotic songs from their balconies, a defiant response to a crisis that has pushed the country's health system to the limit and turned d
Sumatran tiger kills a man in Riau, Asia News,A Indonesian man has been mauled to death by a Sumatran tiger in a remote village, authorities said Sunday, the second deadly attack this year. Yusri Effendi, 34, was found with fatal wounds to his neck by workmates and local villagers in Riau province o
Ann Kok returning with new drama after 4 years, Entertainment News,Veteran Singaporean actress Ann Kok is ready to tackle TV dramas again. After a four-year hiatus, with her last drama being Hello From The Other Side in 2019, the 49-year-old will be taking on a role in the new 130-episode series Wha
Singaporean wealth fund GIC invests in South Korean love hotels, Asia News,Yanolja's gentrification of South Korean love hotels has brought the company a valuation of more than US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion) from investors keen to capitalise on the globalisation of a novel approach to short-stay
Ho Ching to retire as Temasek CEO on Oct 1, Dilhan Pillay to take over, Money News,SINGAPORE – Temasek Holdings announced on Tuesday (Feb 9) that its chief executive officer Ho Ching will retire from the state investment firm and step down from its board on Oct 1. She will be succeeded by Temasek In
Fossil to sell smartwatch technology worth $54 million to Google, Digital News,Fossil Group Inc said on Thursday it would sell its intellectual property related to a smartwatch technology currently under development to Alphabet Inc's Google for $40 million (S$54.2 million), sending the watchmak
MyRepublic broadband users face Internet issues in northern and western Singapore, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Broadband customers of Internet service provider MyRepublic in the north and west of Singapore faced issues with connecting to the Web on Thursday morning (May 28). MyRepublic said connectivit
Top 5 car accident spots in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Accidents can happen anywhere. From junctions with discretionary right turns and chain collisions on major expressways to even roundabouts and carparks. The Land Transport Authority is taking steps to improve safety at accident-prone junctions by
Tom Holland emotional about potentially saying farewell to Spider-Man, Entertainment News,Tom Holland is \”emotional\” about potentially saying farewell to Spider-Man. The upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home will mark the end of the latest trilogy for the web-slinging superhero and Tom admits he is uncer
Japan government persists with 'Abenomask' giveaway, reignites social media outcry, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan’s government is pushing ahead with the distribution of its much derided masks even though commercially made masks are now readily available, prompting a renewed outcry on social medi
Sushi meets AI: Japanese inventor's app scopes out choice tuna cuts, Digital News,TOKYO – If you have ever bought supermarket sushi, you may know the taste trauma that hit Kazuhiro Shimura one night. But the \”disappointing\” tuna sparked an idea: he would develop an artificial intelligence (AI)
6 new restaurants that are the next wave of destination dining at Dempsey, Lifestyle News,Dempsey Hill might be known as a dining enclave today, but its affinity with food began way back in the 1850s – when it was used as a nutmeg plantation site. Today, the verdant greenery and lush landscape remai
Patrick-Louis Vuitton dies, Entertainment News,Patrick-Louis Vuitton, the great-great-grandson of Louis Vuitton, has died at the age of 68. The passing of Patrick-Louis – who was a fifth generation heir to the luxury French fashion brand's founder – was announced by the fashion house via the co
Fire extinguisher on 23rd storey of Beach Road skyscraper bursts, smashes through glass facade, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A fire extinguisher burst and shot out of the 23rd storey of a skyscraper on Beach Road on Tuesday morning (Aug 10). It smashed through the glass facade of The Gateway West buil
Lady Gaga in early talks to star in Joker sequel, set to be a musical, Entertainment News,Lady Gaga is in early talks to star in the Joker sequel, which is set to be a musical. The House of Gucci actress is said to be in discussions about taking on the role of Harley Quinn – who was played by Margot
How Kevin Belingon Wants To Use His Stardom To Help Others, Asia News,ONE Championship star Kevin Belingon is on the verge of one of the biggest bouts of his career, but he is still committed to helping to improve the lives of others in Baguio City, the Philippines. “The Silencer” is preparing for h
Flood outside Tanah Merah MRT station due to construction works leaves commuters stranded, Singapore News,Water from a nearby construction site caused flooding at the entrance of Tanah Merah MRT station during the downpour on Saturday (Nov 12) afternoon, rail operator SMRT said. Videos circulating o
'I felt I was melting': Experienced SCDF firefighter on 'very intense' heat in Telok Blangah Rise blaze, Singapore News,When Lieutenant Gangadevi Rountan reached the scene of the fire in Telok Blangah Rise at about 4.45am, orange flames could be seen shooting out of the 10th-floo
Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine shows long-term efficacy in UK trial, World News,LONDON – Novavax said on Monday (Feb 28) that an extended analysis of a late-stage study conducted in the United Kingdom showed that its Covid-19 vaccine provided long-term protection against the coronavirus. The protei
'It took months to see the end of the tunnel': Gymnast opens up about how her coaches caused her eating disorder – and why she still loves the sport, Lifestyle News,When she first started gymnastics at the age of eight, Joy Koh recalls being mesmerised by cartwheels and splits. But she was
Trauma linked to PTSD in healthcare workers less likely due to pandemic: Study, World News,Signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) seen in frontline healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic may be linked to trauma that occurred earlier in their lives, according to a study from Oxford U
Instagram aims to launch chronological feed option in 2022, Digital News,The head of Instagram said on Wednesday (Dec 8) he aims to launch next year a version of the app with a chronological feed, rather than one ranked algorithmically, in his first appearance before Congress where he was grilled ab
Miss Universe Singapore 2018 finalist joins pageant again this year, Lifestyle News,Miss Mohanaprabha, a Miss Universe Singapore (MUS) 2018 finalist, is giving the beauty pageant another shot. The 24-year-old biomedical science student at PSB Academy, who cracked the Top 5 last year, has joined MUS
North Korean hackers stole $538m in cryptocurrency in 2021: Report, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea launched at least seven attacks on cryptocurrency platforms that extracted nearly US$400 million (S$538 million) worth of digital assets last year, one of its most successful years on record, blockchain
1 dead, scores hurt, in Turkey plane accident, World News,One person died and 157 were injured when a plane carrying 177 people skidded off the runway at an Istanbul airport, caught fire and split into three after landing in rough weather on Wednesday. Live images broadcast on Turkish television sho
'I feel I have lost my freedom': Woman, 72, on struggles caring for 99-year-old dad with dementia, Singapore News,Miss Soh Siok Wui, 72, is increasingly feeling the toll of looking after her father, who turns 100 in December and suffers from dementia, as she ages. She quit her sales job fi
'Worst idea in the world': Jennifer Lopez livid about splitting her Super Bowl half time performance with Shakira, Entertainment News,Jennifer Lopez was livid she was forced to split her Super Bowl half time performance with Shakira. The singer, 51, branded the joint show in 2021 the \”wors
Twitter says Olympics, IOC accounts hacked, World News,(Reuters) – Twitter (TWTR.N) said on Saturday that an official Twitter account of the Olympics and the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) media Twitter account had been hacked and temporarily locked. The accounts were hacked through a
Singapore and China are discussing travel resumption: Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore News,BEIJING – Travel between Singapore and China may soon resume if the two sides can work out a system to mutually recognise each other's health certification and exchange personal information. Singapore fore
Buddha and bronzer: The Japanese monk who loves make-up, Asia News,As make-up artist Kodo Nishimura sashays into a room in Tokyo balanced on pin-thin heels, he could hardly look less like a practising Buddhist monk. Immaculately made-up, sporting smoky eyeshadow, false lashes and winged eyeliner, he
Biden says US will never recognise Russian claims on Ukraine, World News,WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden pledged on Thursday (Sept 29) the US will never recognise Russia's claims on Ukraine's sovereign territory as the US prepared new sanctions to impose once Moscow annexes new areas of U
Kylie Minogue launching her own range of wine this year, Entertainment News,The Loco-motion hitmaker is reportedly keen to get an alcoholic beverage with her name on it on the shelves in time for the party season. She is in talks with several producers around the world in the hope of finding the per
Remembering those who labour on Labour Day, Lifestyle News,Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong started his May Day message this year by referencing a particularly poignant story of a migrant worker who is a COVID-19 patient at Sengkang General Hospital, and a resident of the S11 dormitory in Punggol, Sin
Glitch freezes all Grab fares at $6, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Ride-hailing firm Grab's app has been hit by a technical glitch, resulting in a $6 fare for all trips. According to drivers who posted on Facebook, the glitch happened around 3.25pm Thursday, causing many to cancel longer trips. On
Fags and food: 5 things we learned from the Hanoi summit, World News,HANOI – Cigarette breaks and poolside strolls: the world again saw a more human side to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump as their unlikely diplomatic rapprochement endured for a second date. But bonhomi
How your data centre will operate by 2025, and what you can do today to prepare, Business Wires News,Schneider Electric – As digitisation and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new, more integrated future, not all data centre owners will be equally equipped to handle the new levels o
Justin Bieber says sexual assault accusation 'factually impossible', Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Singer Justin Bieber has denied an accusation he sexually assaulted a woman in 2014, producing receipts and other evidence he said made it \”factually impossible\” he was staying in the Texa
True story: Toxic boss made my life miserable & gave me nightmares, Lifestyle News,We always think that it’s great to see a friendly face at work when you start a new job because it should make you feel more comfortable, right? However, for one particular woman, her former acquaintance ended up maki
Hospital nurse jailed for filming his female colleagues using unisex bathroom, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A nurse surreptitiously took videos and photographs of his female colleagues as they used a unisex bathroom at their hospital. The 27-year-old Singaporean man – whose name and workplace cannot b
New Zealand lifts most vaccine mandates as Omicron outbreak nears peak, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand's government said on Wednesday (March 23) it would lift vaccine mandates for a number of sectors including teaching and police from April 4 as the current Covid-19 outbreak nears its peak
