Surprise! Actress Fala Chen gives birth to baby girl, Entertainment News,Former TVB actress Fala Chen, who has been pursuing a career in the United States, has given birth to a baby girl. In a surprise Valentine's Day announcement, she posted a photo on Instagram of three hands, presumably belo
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta apologises for #MeToo comments, Entertainment News,MUMBAI – Bollywood actress Preity Zinta apologised on Tuesday (Nov 20) over comments she made about India's #MeToo movement that sparked a furore on social media. Zinta was accused of belittling victims after sayi
Couldn't get your BTO flat of choice? Here are 5 alternative steps to take, Money News,The BTO launch exercise is over, and the dust has settled. Amid the debris, you get the dreaded email, telling you in a few curt lines that your application is unsuccessful. Before you throw something at the
Angelina Jolie visits Rohingya camp in Bangladesh, Asia News,COX'S BAZAR, BANGLADESH – Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie visited a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh on Monday (Feb 4) ahead of a new UN appeal for nearly one billion dollars to look after the refugee influx. After arriving in t
Robots target coronavirus with ultraviolet light at London train station, Digital News,LONDON – Robots that can kill the coronavirus with ultraviolet light have been brought in at one of London’s biggest train stations, St Pancras International, as it tries to restore customer confidence in the safe
Breakdancing holds firm to its roots but readies for Paris Olympic stage, Lifestyle News,Breakdancing is ready to embrace the spotlight with its Olympic Games debut less than two years away, as the pillar of hip-hop culture returned to its roots in New York over the weekend. The Netherlands' In
Ian Fang wants to help complete Aloysius Pang's unfinished projects, Entertainment News,He was known as an actor but Aloysius Pang had other hidden talents. And his 'brother', fellow actor Ian Fang, intends to help complete his unfinished projects. On Wednesday (Jan 23), Aloysius, 28,
Austin Powers Mini-Me actor Verne Troyer dead at 49, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Verne Troyer, best known for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers movies, has died, according to a post on his official social media accounts Saturday. He was 49. While no cause of death was revealed, the post
Lorde returns to posting reviews on her onion ring devotee Instagram account, Entertainment News,Lorde has returned to posting reviews on her onion ring devotee Instagram account @onionringsworldwide. The Royals hitmaker let her alternate account gather dust for three years after she was revealed as
China braces for summer floods as 71 rivers exceed warning levels, China 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. China is bracing for a heavy flood season with 71 rivers al
Kim Jong Un sent message to Trump on North Korea nuclear talks: Chosun Ilbo, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a \”conciliatory message\” to US President Donald Trump amid stalled nuclear negotiations, South Korea's Chosun Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday (Dec 31). Kim&#
Tinder dating is now a choose your own adventure game, Digital News,Who knew Tinder could get so exciting! Tinder is launching an in-app interactive event titled Swipe Night. The game comes in the form of a 7 minutes video story where Tinder users can swipe to choose their choices that dictates the
Australian motivational speaker Nick Vujicic seen fishing in Pasir Ris, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Motivational speaker and best-selling author Nick Vujicic, who was born without arms and legs, was spotted fishing in Singapore on Thursday (Aug 30). In a Facebook video, he is seen at fishing pond D&#
Singaporean contests rape charges, says he 'accidentally slipped' into alleged victim, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 47-year-old man, who is accused of breaking into a woman's apartment and raping her, had told a police officer that he \”accidentally slipped\” into the alleged victim. Th
A woman wants to pay someone $3,500 to make life 'decisions', World News,A woman wants to pay someone £2,000 (S$3,500) to make life \”decisions\” for her. In a job advertisement on Bark.com, an anonymous woman has confessed that she would like to hire someone to make important choices for he
The sacrifice mum-of-3 Zoe Tay had to make for her career, Entertainment News,\”Wife guilt\” is something that is often felt amongst modern women in our society. By that, we mean that there are a lot of women who feel that they cannot balance both their familial and career commitments. Even some of th
Jobs for many Singaporeans in growing infocomm sector, Singapore News,Jobs are available for Singaporeans in the infocommunications space over the next three years, with the Republic facing a huge shortage of professionals, said Minister-in-charge of the Smart Nation Initiative Vivian Balakrishnan.
Goh Meng Seng issued Pofma correction direction over false claims about Omicron variant, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Opposition party chief Goh Meng Seng has been issued a correction direction under Singapore's fake news law for false claims about the Covid-19 variant Omicron. The Ministry of He
Elon Musk had twins last year with one of his top executives: Business Insider, World News,Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis, a top executive at his brain-chip startup Neuralink, had twins in November 2021, Insider reported. In April, Musk and Zilis filed a petition to change the
One Second Champion and the interminable spirit of the Hong Kong film industry, Business Wires News,Wednesday March 24, 2021 – The Hong Kong film One Second Champion has beaten out all the other competitors to emerge as the Hong Kong box office champion for the second weekend running. The solo direc
Designer Vivienne Westwood shares her 'Letter to Earth' ahead of COP26, World 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. LONDON – British fashion designer Vivienne W
Airlines mishandling fewer bags as technology improves: SITA report , World News,GENEVA – Airlines are improving their baggage management practices, with the rate of mishandled bags falling by 70.5 per cent over the last decade to a record low as technology allows for better tracking, according to a
Lim Tean to be charged with criminal breach of trust, unlawful stalking, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean will be charged in court on Thursday (May 12) with criminal breach of trust, unlawful stalking and acting as an advocate or solicitor without a valid practisi
Coronavirus: China's death toll surges past 1,500 as Hubei province reports 139 new deaths, China News,WUHAN – The death toll from China's new coronavirus epidemic surged past 1,500 on Saturday (Feb 15) after 139 more people died in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak. The provin
Xiaomi overtakes Apple for the first time as the third biggest phone maker, Digital News,Xiaomi overtakes Apple for the first time as the third biggest phone maker by market share in Q3 2020 according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC shared that Xiaomi shipped 4
Star Trek 4 to start production late 2022, keen to have Chris Pine and gang return, Entertainment News,According to Deadline, Paramount has begun negotiations with Chris Pine to get him to reprise his role as James T Kirk in Star Trek 4. The film has had a rocky development history, with it being re
Former DBS employee given stern warning for Facebook post of torn Singapore flag: Police, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A former DBS employee who posted an image of a ripped Singapore flag to Facebook has been given a stern warning by the police. In response to queries from The Straits Times, the polic
Where to eat & drink: Ippudo's sakura-inspired treats, singer Hong Junyang's new pastel-themed cafe & more, Lifestyle News,Always on the hunt for new dining spots? We bring you sound bites on where to eat, including new restaurant and eatery openings, the best places for your after-work ti
Faced with climate challenges, Vietnamese rice farmers switch to shrimp – but at a cost, Asia 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. TRAN DE, VIETNAM – For years, Ta Thi T
Chinese cities tighten Covid-19 curbs as Tianjin battles Omicron outbreak, China News,BEIJING – Cities across China are imposing tougher restrictions to try to control new outbreaks of Covid-19, with Tianjin battling the highly contagious Omicron variant which has been detected to have been transmit
Russia says Sputnik Covid-19 vaccine should work against Omicron, can produce boosters, World News,MOSCOW – Russia on Monday (Nov 29) said it would be ready to provide booster shots to protect against the Omicron coronavirus variant if needed. Meanwhile, the Kremlin said jittery market reaction to t
Vlogger and Nas Daily's girlfriend Alyne Tamir calls 14-day SHN 'unnecessary government mandated quarantine', Singapore News,Is it necessary to serve a 14-day stay-home notice (SHN) in a designated facility? Alyne Tamir, better known as Nas Daily's girlfriend and the creator behi
UK, Singapore launch talks on digital trade agreement, Digital News,LONDON, June 27 – Britain and Singapore will on Monday (June 28) start negotiations on a new digital trade agreement that could remove barriers, part of London's push to become what it calls a \”global tech powerhouse\” post-Brex
Dave Bautista tried to 'buy happiness' when he became famous, Entertainment News,Dave Bautista tried to \”buy\” happiness when he first found fame. The wrestler-turned-actor has confessed to wasting his money when he first became famous. He explained: \”I wasn't ready for that. I didn&#x
What we can learn from this family dispute over the Pacific Mansion en bloc apartment sale, Lifestyle News,In May 2022, there was an appeal over a civil lawsuit among family members regarding the sale proceeds of a Pacific Mansion Apartment. The dispute stemmed from who were the rightful beneficiari
Kaavan, Pakistan's lonesome elephant, starts new life in Cambodia, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – Pakistan’s lonely elephant Kaavan arrived in Cambodia by cargo plane on Monday (Nov 30) to start a new life with 600 fellow pachyderms at a local sanctuary, the result of years of campaigning for his reloc
5 weak links in Singapore's Covid-19 battle, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – While the number of new coronavirus cases daily has hit new highs in Singapore, with 728 announced on Thursday (April 16), the number of new cases in the community has decreased from an average of 38 cases per day in the we
Passengers rage over disruptions at India's embattled Jet Airways, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India's embattled Jet Airways put photographs of smiling women employees on social media last week for Women's Day, using the tagline \”Standing tall; touching the skies\”, but few passengers reacte
Coldplay will stop making records after their 12th album, Entertainment News,Coldplay will stop making records after their 12th album. The band are releasing their ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres, this week, and frontman Chris Martin admitted the Yellow hitmakers will only make another thre
From Tokyo to New York, thousands protest against invasion of Ukraine, World News,Protesters turned out on public squares and outside Russian embassies in cities from Tokyo to Tel Aviv and New York on Thursday (Feb 24) to denounce the invasion of Ukraine — while more than a thousand who tried to do
Singapore to open business travel bubble for all countries from January, Singapore News,Singapore will open a new segregated travel lane for a limited number of business, official and high economic value travellers from all countries, the government said on Tuesday, as part of efforts to revive its
Manchester United sack manager Solskjaer, World News,MANCHESTER – Manchester United sacked manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday (Nov 21), a day after a 4-1 defeat by promoted Watford left the Old Trafford club seventh in the Premier League. Former player Michael Carrick, a member of Solskjaer'
Taiwan grounds F-16s after second fighter accident in less than a month, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan’s air force has grounded its F-16 fleet after losing a plane on a training mission, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday (Nov 18), the second loss of a fighter jet in less than a month at a time of
Pastor baptises a virtual reality anime character in an effort to redefine faith, Digital News,Because the internet is a weird and wonderful place, it only makes sense that there’s a virtual reality church that performs virtual baptisms. YouTube influencer Syrmor has made a name for himself by cover
North Korea fires suspected missile as South Korea breaks ground for 'peace' railway, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast on Wednesday (Jan 5), just hours before South Korean President Moon Jae-in attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a rai
The Game Awards is letting you demo more than a dozen upcoming games for free, Digital News,The annual Game Awards are introducing 'The Game Festival' – a 48-hour limited-time event that allows gamers all over the world to experience the magic of E3 in their own homes. What does that mean?
Japanese company takes automatic taxi out for test drive ahead of 2020 Olympics, Asia News,This family in Japan is about to have the ride of their life. Except they won't be driving themselves, and neither is their chauffeur driving them. They're travelling in a robot taxi. \”It was just li
Kevin Belingon says more rounded game makes him world-title ready, Asia News,Filipino star Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon is ready to position himself for another shot at the ONE Bantamweight World Title. The 17-5 wushu striker from Baguio City is chasing a second world title opportunity, and hopes a
China confirms 139 new cases of pneumonia over weekend, virus spreads to new cities, China News,SHANGHAI – An outbreak of coronavirus in China is spreading to more cities, Chinese authorities reported on Monday, with 139 new cases found over the weekend, including a third death. The Daxing health co
Reece McLaren Wants To Stay Active On His Journey Towards ONE Championship Gold, Asia News,Australian star Reece “Lightning: McLaren was already in a prime position to challenge for the ONE Flyweight World Title, but that has not stopped him from taking another bout. The 11-5 contender positioned hi
Third night of riots after France police shooting, World News,NANTES, France – Cars and buildings were set alight on Friday (July 6) in a third night of rioting in western France over the fatal police shooting of a young man, the latest flare-up of tension between French police and youths in poor su
Idina Menzel had a 'hard time' adjusting to being 50, Entertainment News,The Cinderella actress celebrated the milestone birthday in May and she's \”ashamed\” that it \”bothered\” her more than she wanted to admit because she was worried about the impact getting older would have on her ca
Tangs changes policy, frontline staff can now wear religious headgear following Halimah Yacob's condemnation, Singapore News,All customer-facing staff at Tangs can don religious headgear while at work, if they choose to do so. The change took effect yesterday (Aug 21). They will join their corp
Kim Kardashian West and family gift crew 30 Rolex watches to celebrate end of reality show, Entertainment News,The E! reality show wrapped its final scenes recently and to celebrate the end of an era, they handed over the $10,000 (S$13,300) timepieces to each of the 30 crew members, TMZ reports. Kim
When should you throw out CNY goodies?, Food News,You've feasted your way through the first few days of Chinese New Year but no matter how much you think you ate, we're sure you have some leftover goodies and kuehs piling up. Don't hold on to them for too long because they do expire a
'My staff came to me and cried': Boss of Liang Seah Street slashing victim shares his account on livestream , Singapore News,Just a few hours after the Liang Seah Street slashing occurred on Thursday (April 14) night, the owner of Chong Qing Origin Steamboat who claimed to be the boss of t
Heartland merchants offered help with digital push, Digital News,Her women's fashion store in Clementi, Mymitmat, has suffered a 90 per cent drop in sales ever since it had to close because of the circuit breaker. Even though she has already listed some of her store's products online, Ms M
Barcelona top global sports pay league, says report, World News,LONDON – Barcelona are the best-paid team in global sport and the first to have average basic annual pay of more than £10 million (S$17.6 million) according to a global survey published on Monday (Nov 26). The Spanish giants return to t
Chinese actor cut from Peking University's postdoctoral programme, China News,Peking University has removed actor Zhai Tianlin from its postdoctoral research programme at its Guanghua School of Management after the university's investigative team confirmed Zhai committed academic misconduc
Sony to acquire Insomniac Games, developers of Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank, Digital News,PlayStation console maker Sony Interactive Entertainment said on Monday it would buy privately held Insomniac Games Inc, known for developing games such as Marvel's \”Spider-Man\” and third-person shooter
Apple Store app introduced in India,Apple released its Apple Store app for India, boosting its presence as it expands its retail infrastructure in the country, including the online store …
From Hiap Joo Bakery to car accessory shop: Singaporeans make day trips to JB on day 1 of borders fully reopening, Singapore News,JOHOR BARU – He used to drive over to Johor Baru often to eat and buy his favourite pastries for his friends and family. But because of the Covid-19 pandemic and its rest
Facebook might start hiding 'Like' counts for posts, Digital News,Facebook on Tuesday (Sept 3) confirmed it is dabbling with no longer making a public display of how many \”likes\” are racked up by posts. Such a change could ease the pressure to win approval with images, videos or comments a
No Claims Discount (NCD) Protector: Should you buy yourself this car insurance rider?, Money News,A No Claims Discount Protector can help you preserve years of careful driving, allowing you to continue saving up to several hundred dollars a year. Auto insurance is mandatory, and it can be pretty exp
Queen's Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy learned English from Harry Potter books, Entertainment News,Anya Taylor-Joy learned English through Harry Potter. The Queen's Gambit star refused to learn English for two years when she first moved to London from Argentina but her uncle persuaded her to
Twitter expands feature allowing users to flag misleading tweets, Digital News,Twitter Inc said on Monday (Jan 17) it will expand its test feature which allows users to flag misleading content on its social media platform to Brazil, Spain and the Philippines. The company had introduced the pilot tes
Carlsberg cans plastic rings to cut waste, World News,Danish brewer Carlsberg said Thursday it was ditching the plastic rings that hold together its six-packs, launching a glued \”Snap Pack\” aimed at cutting waste and emissions. Plastic rings pose a serious threat to wildlife and are choking landfill
7 bakeries and cafes you can order cake from during this circuit breaker to #supportlocal, Lifestyle News,Have an upcoming celebratory event or sweet tooth cravings? Some of the circuit breaker measures will be eased from May 12, 2020 onwards, and the reopening of certain F&B shops include shops
China, Russia veto US push for more UN sanctions on North Korea, World News,UNITED NATIONS — China and Russia vetoed on Thursday (May 26) a US-led push to impose more United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches, publicly splitting the UN Security Council for t
Mass evacuation underway as Philippines raises volcano danger level, Asia News,MANILA – Authorities in the Philippines started evacuating thousands of people on Thursday (July 1) after the alert status was raised on a restive volcano that spewed a one-kilometre high plume of gas and steam. The alert
Australian PM apologises, promises probe after allegation of rape in parliament, World News,CANBERRA – Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised on Tuesday (Feb 16) to a woman who alleged she was raped in the country’s parliament by an unnamed colleague, and promised a thorough investigat
The property unicorn: 5 duplex apartments with lift access to both floors, Money News,Many people like the idea of a duplex apartment (just like an HDB Maisonette). You often get separate living spaces so it’s more private, and sometimes you might even get a high ceiling in the living/dining area –
Rihanna makes music comeback after 6 years with new song Lift Me Up, Entertainment News,LONDON – Chart-topper Rihanna released her first solo music in six years on Friday (Oct 28), an emotional ballad written in tribute to late actor Chadwick Boseman. Lift Me Up, Barbados-born Rihanna's first n
COP condemns Pritam Singh for using mental disorder to discredit Raeesah Khan, Singapore News,In its latest report released this afternoon (Feb 10), Parliament's Committee of Privileges (COP) looking into the complaint against Raeesah Khan dealt some harsh words to Workers' Party (WP) chie
Study finds less than 20% of Singapore businesses are very prepared for hybrid work, Lifestyle News,While recent hybrid work initiatives have resulted in improvements in total employee well-being, work-life balance, and performance in Singapore, only one in five (19 per cent) Singapore employees tho
Hogwarts Legacy developer leaves the game following controversial YouTube videos, Digital News,Harry Potter and controversy – what’s new? Hogwarts Legacy’s lead designer Troy Leavitt has departed the game’s development after controversy surrounding his YouTube channel, where he defended the Gamergat
Spotted marsupial returned to mainland Australia after half century, World News,A species of spotted marsupial devastated by foxes has been returned to the wild in mainland Australia for the first time in almost 50 years in a rare and landmark conservation success story. The eastern quoll — a furry
Reddit bans 'The_Donald' forum amid broad social media crackdown, Digital News,Social media site Reddit on Monday shut down r/The_Donald, a forum which long served as a popular online home base for fans of President Donald Trump, saying it violated the site’s hate speech rules. Other sites
Coronavirus deaths in Italy overtake China as economic damage mounts, World News,LONDON/MILAN – The world's richest nations poured unprecedented aid into the global economy on Thursday (March 19) as coronavirus cases ballooned in the new epicentre Europe, with the number of deaths in Italy outs
Tan Tock Seng Hospital cluster: 9 of 40 Covid-19 cases were vaccinated and had mild to no symptoms, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Of the 40 Covid-19 cases in the Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) cluster, the nine who had received full doses of the Covid-19 vaccinations were either asymptomatic or exhibite
Cannes to screen Hong Kong protest documentary, risking controversy, World News,HONG KONG/PARIS, July 15 – The Cannes Film Festival will show a new documentary on Friday chronicling the 2019 Hong Kong pro-democracy protests and shining a light on protesters' stories, in a surprise addition to t
Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski self-conscious of his body in relationships, Entertainment News,Antoni Porowski grew more \”self-conscious\” when he started dating men. The Queer Eye star felt \”most comfortable\” with his own body when he was in relationships with women because he didn't feel the
Man suffers fractured teeth after Grab driver punches him during argument over trip cancellation, Singapore News,A man fractured four of his teeth after allegedly getting punched in the face by his Grab driver during an argument over the cancellation of the trip at about 11.50am on May 12. Stomp con
World leaders pledge $11b to fight Covid-19 but US steers clear, World News,BRUSSELS – World leaders and organisations pledged $8 billion (S$11 billion) to research, manufacture and distribute a possible vaccine and treatments for Covid-19 on Monday, but the United States refused to contribute to th
Kanye West seeks to end apparel partnership with Gap, Entertainment News,Kanye West's lawyers on Thursday (Sept 15) sent a letter to Gap Inc notifying the apparel chain that the rapper and fashion designer was terminating his partnership with the company, saying it failed to meet its obligation
Woman in China develops glaucoma after repeatedly playing mobile games in the dark, Digital News,Playing on smartphones with friends or even watching other people play tends to be how us gamers get sucked into mobile gaming. The best part is that you can take your game anywhere — in the loo, on the
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Bali, kills 3, Asia News,JAKARTA – An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Indonesia's Bali island on Saturday morning, killing at least three people, Indonesia's search and rescue agency said. The quake affected the Karangasem and Bangli districts on the
Dutch father whose family hid in farmhouse for nearly 10 years accused of sexually abusing his children, World News,THE HAGUE – A Dutch man accused of sequestering his family in a farmhouse for nearly a decade is suspected of sexually abusing two of his children, prosecutors said on Thursday (Nov 28
Mercedes-EQ EQB electric 7-seater SUV lands in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Mercedes-EQ has launched its latest electric model in Singapore with the EQB seven-seater SUV. Prices start at $305,888 with COE for the EQB 250 Progressive, while the EQB 250 Electric Art goes for $313,888 with COE, and the fl
South Korean doctors find risk factors for severe Covid-19 cases, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean doctors have found certain underlying conditions that may make some Covid-19 patients more severely affected by the disease, a professor at Yeungnam University Medical Center said on Wednesday. The findi
Davos organisers prepare for August summit in Singapore, size unsure, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Having delayed its ‘Davos’ summit in Singapore twice already, the World Economic Forum is pressing on with plans to gather in August, but how big the meeting is will depend on how Covid-19 concerns play
Thailand tightens borders over fears of second wave of coronavirus, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand ordered security stepped up at its land borders on Monday (July 13) after concerns surged over a possible second wave of coronavirus infections, following the arrests of thousands of illegal migrants in
Newborn dumped in rubbish truck: Taiwanese woman says she panicked after baby slipped out, Asia News,She was just born but already thrown out like the trash. The body of a baby girl, with placenta attached, was discovered by a rubbish truck operator in New Taipei, Taiwan, on Thursday (Aug 12) mornin
Harsher penalties for errant PMD users flouting active mobility law, Singapore News,Footpath accidents involving personal mobility devices (PMDs) have fallen by 52 per cent since they were banned from footpaths last November. Sentiments towards public path safety have also improved, Senior Minister
Adam Sandler autographed his hair clippings – and then buys his own 'pubic hair' off eBay, Entertainment News,Adam Sandler recalled the oddest encounter he's had with a fan, which came after he'd had a trim. He said: \”I was leaving [from getting] a haircut, and a kid came out wit
'Dad, am I not a Singaporean?' Girl asks after classmate comments on her skin colour, Singapore News,The recent slew of outrage and unrest in the United States has cast the spotlight on displays of racism and xenophobia, something several Singaporeans have seen mirrored in their own countr
Magic: The Gathering Strixhaven delves into D&D, transforms card gaming to role-play, Digital News,Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and Magic: The Gathering (Magic) are two cornerstones of geekdom, each attracting a huge number of players and fans who form lifelong connections with both the games an
Tightening in focus as Singapore's August inflation stays elevated, Money News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose again in August at its fastest pace in more than 13 years, official data showed on Friday, driving market expectations the central bank will consider another
South Korean accused of lying to coronavirus investigators sentenced to 6 months' prison, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean man accused of lying to authorities about his job and whereabouts during a coronavirus tracing probe was sentenced to six months in prison, Yonhap news agency reported on T
Tesla's Musk sees Cybertruck production delayed to 2023, Lifestyle News,Tesla Inc has delayed production of its much-awaited Cybertruck, aiming to start in 2023, chief executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday (Jan 26), at a time when rivals are doubling down on efforts to capture the lucrative mar
Hundreds of dead dolphins wash up on French coast, World News,NANTES, France – A record number of dead dolphins have washed up on France's Atlantic coast in recent months after being caught in fishing nets, the Pelagis observatory said on Thursday (April 25). \”We've had around 1,200 small
This made my day: Hawker in Chinatown helps shell cockles for elderly customer with stiff joints , Singapore News,With stiff joints in his hands, one wheelchair-bound elderly man would've found it difficult to indulge in a bowl of blood cockles, had it not been for the stall owner taking time o
Qualcomm suggests a consortium to buy Arm, Money News,Qualcomm is considering to team up with other companies to acquire Arm. According to the Financial Times, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon stated that his company was planning to invest in Arm, and work with rival companies to buy the chip designer. A
Masks and bikinis as Bangkok sex districts reopen with new rules, Asia News,BANGKOK – With performers wearing facemasks as well as bikinis, Bangkok's red-light districts reopened on Wednesday after more than three months of shutdown to stop the spread of coronavirus. Bars, karaoke venues and ma
PIE lorry crash: 2nd migrant worker dies from injuries, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A second migrant worker who was travelling in the back of a lorry that crashed into a stationary tipper truck on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) has died. The man died of his injuries in hospital, said the Migrant Wor
Italy lets passengers off cruise ship after virus scare, World News,Thousands of stranded tourists were free to disembark from a cruise ship at an Italian port after authorities said two Chinese passengers feared to have the coronavirus tested negative Thursday. Italy's institute for infectious
North Korean troops killed missing South Korean official, burned body, Seoul says, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean troops shot dead a South Korean fisheries official who went missing earlier this week, before dousing his body in oil and setting it on fire in what was likely an effort to prevent a cor
IAAF upholds ban on Russian athletes over doping, World News,The IAAF said on Monday that it will maintain its ban on Russian athletes over doping that it imposed in 2015, following a council meeting of top officials in Qatar. Rune Andersen, head of the doping task force for the International Associ
Queen Elizabeth's former chef says living at Buckingham Palace is like being at a hotel, Entertainment News,Queen Elizabeth's former chef has compared Buckingham Palace to Downton Abbey. Darren McGrady worked at the British monarch's London residence between 1982 and 1993, and admits
Adele scores rare double on British music charts, Entertainment News,LONDON – Music star Adele soared straight to the top of the British charts on Friday (Nov 26) with her new album 30, making a triumphant and record-breaking return. One of the world's best selling singer-songwriters, the Gramm
Sex predator rostered underage girls to perform sex acts on him, Singapore News,Preying on four young girls, the serial sex offender kept a weekly roster for them to satisfy his sexual cravings. Simon Wong Choy Chuan, 32, had already been jailed for 6 and a half years in 2013 after pretending to be
'We're not racist,' says Britain's Prince William after Meghan and Harry interview, Entertainment News,LONDON – Prince William said on Thursday (March 11) that Britain's royals were not racist after Meghan Markle, wife of his younger brother, Prince Harry, said one unnamed m
Singer Chris Brown detained in Paris over rape claim: security sources, Entertainment News,American R&B star Chris Brown is being questioned by police in Paris after being accused of rape, sources close to the inquiry told AFP on Tuesday. A woman has accused Brown, along with his bodyguard and a
Your Medisave account in Singapore – How to make the most of it, Lifestyle News,Every month, a chunk of your salary gets deposited into your CPF Medisave Account. If you’re self-employed, you can’t escape this either as you’re forced to make Medisave contributions every time tax season rolls around.
Sun, sea and now smoke free: Barcelona bans cigarettes on the beach, World News,MADRID – Barcelona beachgoers will no longer have to contend with cigarette butts or passive smoke starting in July when Spain's second largest city will ban smoking on all its beaches, the city hall said on Friday
PAP likely to announce line-up of top 4G leaders on Friday, Singapore News,Singaporeans will get a good indication of who is most likely to succeed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as People's Action Party (PAP) leader and the country's fourth prime minister on Friday (Nov 23). Sources said
A first look at Jeanette Aw's new pastry shop, Lifestyle News,Jeanette Aw’s just offered a first glimpse of her new bakery store. On her Instagram stories as well as a post by her manager, the snaps show Jeanette at her shopfront, characterised by a cute illustration of the actress and what we’
4 of 6 places visited by Chinese tour group linked to local coronavirus transmissions closed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Retail stores visited by a group of Chinese tourists linked to the nation's first local cluster of coronavirus infection appear to have been hit by the outbreak. Four of the
Post-restrictions travel guide to Taiwan, Lifestyle News,Holidaymakers, rejoice. On the heels of Japan, Taiwan has done away with travel restrictions and opened its borders to international tourists. Since Sept 29 2022, Singaporeans could enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 30 days. Pre-departure PCR t
'I want you to get band 1, I don't care': Video of dad teaching daughter math rekindles memories of stress, Singapore News,Being a student in Singapore can be a particularly stressful one, given our gruelling education system. Which is why the idea of having one's mum or dad help
Apple expected to hold iPhone 14 launch event on Sept 7, Digital News,Apple is expected to hold its annual iPhone launch event in the first week of September. Citing information from sources with knowledge of the matter, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg claims Apple will be holding the iPhone 14 launch ev
S. Korea's Incheon airport opens new terminal before Olympics, Travel News,Seoul – South Korea's main international gateway Incheon airport opened its second terminal on Thursday, significantly increasing its capacity three weeks before the start of the Winter Olympics, airport authorities
Indonesia travel agencies offer queue-beating US 'vaccination tours', Asia News,JAKARTA – After not securing a Covid-19 vaccination at home, Indonesian Muhammad Risqy Putra booked a trip to the United States to get inoculated there on his first overseas trip since the pandemic. With rich n
Are wedding bells ringing soon for HK actors Kevin Cheng and Grace Chan?, Entertainment News,TVB fans, another pair of eligible actors may be off the market soon. After dating for three years, Kevin Cheng, 48, is said to have popped the question to his 27-year-old girlfriend Grace Chan. The couple i
Facebook unites payment service across apps with Facebook Pay, Digital News,Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it was launching Facebook Pay, a unified payment service through which users across its platforms including WhatsApp and Instagram can make payments without exiting the app. The social network sa
Apple may launch at least 4 new smart home products by early 2024, Digital News,Apple may be making another big push into the smart home by 2024. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims Apple is working on \”at least four new smart home devices in its labs, but not all will see the light of the day.\” The fou
UN panel recommends Great Barrier Reef be put on 'in danger' list, World 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. SYDNEY – Australia’s Great Barrier Reef should be
3 in 10 have vitamin D deficiency – despite Singapore's sunny reputation, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A study published on Sept 3 in medical journal JAMA Network Open suggested that vitamin D deficiency may be associated with a higher risk of Covid-19. Vitamin D is mainly produced in the skin wh
Debt collector who dressed in funeral garb to harass debtor sentenced to 5 weeks' jail, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A licensed debt collector donned funeral garb, carried banners bearing a debtor's face and created a commotion outside the man's office to demand monies owed to his clien
James Bond actress Lea Seydoux tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of Cannes appearances, Entertainment News,CANNES, France – James Bond actress Lea Seydoux, who was to appear next week at the Cannes Film Festival, where organisers are trying to keep Covid-19 contagion in check, has tested positive fo
Regina King's 26-year-old son Ian Alexander Jr. dies by suicide, Entertainment News,Actress Regina King's son Ian Alexander Jr., 26, has died by suicide. Regina, 51, confirmed in a statement to People that Ian Jr., her son with ex-husband Ian Alexander Sr., had taken his own life. She wrot
Ben Stiller's father Jerry dies at age 92, Entertainment News,Jerry Stiller has died at the age of 92. The Seinfeld actor's passing was announced on Monday (May 11) by his son, actor Ben Stiller, who paid tribute to his dad for being a \”great\” father and a \”dedicated husband\” to Anne Meara
'You know this face': Christchurch hero confronts killer in court, World News,WELLINGTON – One of the heroes of the Christchurch terror attack confronted gunman Brenton Tarrant on the third day of sentencing hearings on Wednesday, telling him: “You should thank God on that day I didn’t cat
Matilda Tao and hubby Li Liren are #couplegoals because he's 'turned on' even when she wears granny panties, Entertainment News,Taiwanese celeb couple Matilda Tao and Li Liren have been married for 15 years and their relationship is what people would call #couplegoals. Not only are th
SEA Games threatened as typhoon nears Philippines, Asia News,CLARK, Philippines – The Philippines has begun evacuating thousands of people, local officials said yesterday, as a powerful typhoon rumbling in from the Pacific forced South-east Asian Games organisers to cancel or reschedule some events.
Fleeing conflict, elephants help Myanmar villagers to safety, Asia News,Mahouts and their elephants help sick, young and elderly villagers displaced by conflict cross a chest-deep river in Myanmar's remote Kachin state, where thousands of people recently completed a trek through dense jungle to
7 dead in south-west China as car drives onto sidewalk, China News,BEIJING – A car drove onto a sidewalk in south-west China on Tuesday (Nov 27), killing seven people and injuring another four, police said, days after another driver deliberately rammed into schoolchildren in the country's north
How much does it cost to be trained as a yoga teacher?, Money News,If it isn't obvious by now, you'd realise that the writers here at Seedly LOVE yoga. We've written extensively about Free Yoga Classes in Singapore, and even on how to open a yoga studio in Singapore. Truth to be told,
8 fashion labels to shop for modern cheongsams this Chinese New Year, Lifestyle News,It’s time to work your CNY sartorial magic again, and we don’t mean putting on your regular reds and pinks. This year, why not change things up with modern iterations of the cheongsam (think: dresses and matching se
Rafael Nadal tests positive for Covid-19 after Abu Dhabi comeback, World News,Rafa Nadal said on Monday (Dec 20) he had tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from his comeback appearance at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition event in Abu Dhabi last week. The 20-times Grand Slam
Kakegurui Twin: A brain-twisting anime to add to your list, Entertainment News,Kakegurui Twin is a Netflix original spin-off of the Kakegurui series. Released on Aug 4, 2022, the show attempts to recapture what fans loved about the original by incorporating familiar elements such as the characters a
Not 'business as usual' for G20 foreign ministers meeting in Bali, Asia News,G20 foreign ministers travel to the resort island of Bali this week for a meeting that will be overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, with Russia's attendance creating rifts in the bloc as host Indonesia tries t
Indigenous leaders push new target to protect Amazon from deforestation, World 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. MARSEILLE, France – Indigenous groups urged world lea
Queen Elizabeth complains about 'horrible' royal carriage, World News,LONDON, United Kingdom – Queen Elizabeth II is heard complaining about the comfort of the horse-drawn carriage used for her coronation, in a rare appearance in a BBC television documentary, according to extracts released
Japan races to find survivors of floods that killed nearly 100, Asia News,MIHARA, Japan – Rescuers in Japan dug through mud and rubble on Monday, racing to find survivors after torrential rains unleashed widespread floods and landslides that killed nearly 100, with dozens missing. Rain tapered off a
RTS Link project 'not progressing well', opening likely to be delayed beyond 2024: Khaw Boon Wan, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The planned Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link between Johor Baru and Singapore is \”behind schedule and not progressing well\”, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan. Th
Mulan, Fast And Furious delayed as Hollywood adapts to coronavirus, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The release of Walt Disney's epic action movie Mulan and Universal Pictures' ninth Fast And Furious film were postponed on Thursday (March 12) as Hollywood scrambled to adjust to the worldw
Insurance savings plans: Singlife Account vs GIGANTIQ vs SingTel Dash PET, Money News,Featuring greater flexibility with high-interest yields, meet the new generation of insurance-savings hybrids. If you’ve ever been torn between saving money and having insurance protection, you’d be glad to know th
Japan to allow small group tours from 4 countries, including Singapore, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan said on Tuesday (May 17) that it would start conducting \”test tourism\” in the form of limited package tours in May as a way of gathering information prior to a full re-opening of the country to tourism. T
Why Spotify's Car Thing was destined for the hardware graveyard, Digital News,LOS ANGELES/STOCKHOLM – Spotify Technology SA's Car Thing player is now a thing of the past. The world's leading audio streaming service on Wednesday (July 27) announced it would discontinue the device just
Family and friends bid farewell to late xinyao singer Dawn Gan at Hong Kong memorial service, Entertainment News,HONG KONG – A memorial service for xinyao pioneer Dawn Gan, who died last month at the age of 55, was held on Monday (Oct 8) at the Methodist International Church of Hong Kong. A report b
Celine Dion: I'm not a fashion icon, Entertainment News,The 'My Heart Will Go On' singer likes to \”play\” with the way she dresses and \”borrow a character\” when it comes to her own personal style but she doesn't feel like her looks are legendary because she doesn't put much p
Angelina Jolie wants divorce finalised by this year, claims Brad Pitt is shirking child support, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie on Tuesday (Aug 7) sought to move forward with her long and sometimes bitter divorce from fellow actor Brad Pitt, which has yet to be fin
2 hikers killed in landslide in Australia's Blue Mountains, World News,SYDNEY — Two hikers, one of them a child, were killed on Monday (April 4) and two people were critically injured in a landslide on a hiking trail in the Blue Mountains national park west of the Australian city of Sydney, pol
Commonwealth Games: Aussie boxer earns first medal without throwing a punch, World News,GOLD COAST, Australia – Australian boxer Taylah Robertson has secured the first medal of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games – nine days before her first bout. The 19-year-old from Queensland state's Sunshine
Sharon Au slept on her friend's sofa for 6 months while jobless in Paris , Entertainment News,We all need best friends that we can rely on. After all, they are the ones whom you can trust and fall back on in times of difficulty. For Sharon Au, who resigned from Mediacorp in 2018 before securing
Taiwanese host Chang Hsiao-yen helped young actor Daniel Chen pay over $87k in debts, Entertainment News,Taiwanese host Chang Hsiao-yen not only has an eye for talent but also a heart of gold. In a recent interview with Dee Hsu on her talk show Dee Girls Talk, Taiwanese actor Daniel Chen revealed th
Coming soon to China: The car of the future, China News,SHANGHAI – Global automakers are positioning for a brave new world of on-demand transport that will require a car of the future – hyper-connected, autonomous, and shared – and China may become the concept's laboratory. With ride-hailing se
Nanny allegedly poisons 2 babies, with 1 hospitalised, Singapore News,A babysitter is on trial for allegedly poisoning two babies with various drugs, including those used for anxiety disorders, insomnia, and allergies. Sa'adiah Jamari, 38, faces two counts of administering poison to a five-mont
This made my day: Man feeds tissue seller with disabilities in Bedok, Singapore News,A group of friends at Simpang Bedok felt their supper could wait after they noticed a hungry tissue seller with disabilities nearby. One of them decided to buy the tissue seller a meal and a drink but soon realised
Aliff Aziz defends his right to call his father for help when he was pinned down by police, Entertainment News,Aliff Aziz is already 28 so should he call his father for help? That was one talking point raised by netizens after a video showed him reaching out to his dad when he was pinned down by pol
Jail for man who dumped and burned Felicia Teo's body, lied to police to cover up drug offences, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When their friend, Ms Felicia Teo, died in June 2007 after all three had allegedly consumed Ecstasy, the two men stuffed her body into a carton box. The duo then took the
Government could enhance SkillsFuture scheme in Budget 2019: UOB economist, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In Singapore's upcoming Budget 2019, there could be an enhancement to the SkillsFuture initiative, given Singapore's need to train and reskill workers to stay relevant in the future, acco
Daily roundup: Moderna booster increases antibodies against Covid-19 variants, early data shows — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Moderna booster increases antibodies against Covid-19 variants, early data shows Early human trial data
No 'Endgame' for Marvel fan; he's seen Avengers film 110 times, World News,LOS ANGELES – A Marvel fan in the United States is doing his part to help \”Avengers: Endgame\” become the highest grossing movie in history – he's seen the superhero blockbuster a whopping 110 times, possib
Tesla Model Y begins deliveries in Singapore, Lifestyle News,After launching in Singapore to much fanfare in July, Tesla's Model Y has started local deliveries, with 10 Singaporean owners driving away with their new Model Y SUVs at Tesla's Toa Payoh Experience Centre. The Model Y SUV is Te
2022 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53: Smooth operator, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – The current crop of Mercedes-Benz cars really have a thing about blending into one slightly amorphous bunch. The E-Class sedans, C-Class sedans, and even the super luxe S-Class have such a united design language that it's eas
Indonesian mob slaughters 'hundreds' of crocodiles in revenge attack, Asia News,SORONG, INDONESIA – An angry mob has slaughtered nearly 300 crocodiles in Indonesia after a local man was killed by one of the reptiles, authorities said Monday (July 16). The revenge killing happened Saturday
Protect your wealth: 4 red flags that should make you cringe, Money News,Stock picking is not just about identifying strong companies. You should also be wary of red flags that signal that a company should be avoided. Picking the right stocks can be a fun and rewarding activity as long as the invest
Sony announces PlayStation Productions to bring games to life on the big screen, Digital News,In an effort to (finally) bring a semblance of quality to video game movie adaptations, Sony has announced its own studio: PlayStation Productions. Excited to partner with our studios to make content the Pl
Down the rabbit hole with Neil Patrick Harris’ secret role in The Matrix Resurrections, Entertainment News,There aren’t many who haven’t heard of The Matrix, or the Wachowski sisters. A sci-fi, action, romance franchise that dominated conversation back in 1999, the original trilogy and subsequent ma
Chinese national on trial says talking to Covid-19 contact tracer was like 'chicken talking to duck', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman accused of withholding information from a contact tracer on the whereabouts and activities of her husband, who tested positive for Covid-19, said she had
Explainer: Why Yasukuni shrine is a controversial symbol of Japan's war legacy, Asia News,TOKYO, Aug 13 – Nearly eight decades after Japan's defeat in World War Two, Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine remains a potent symbol of its wartime legacy in East Asia and a flashpoint for regional tensio
Fashion diplomacy: S. Korea officials don coats with message to Kim, Asia News,SEOUL – Seoul security officials are wearing jackets embroidered with a secret well-wishing message for Kim Jong Un, deploying a code representing key moments in inter-Korean relations ahead of a summit between the North
Vanuatu to ban disposable diapers and other single-use plastics, World News,WELLINGTON – The Pacific nation of Vanuatu has announced plans to ban disposable diapers, in a move it says will significantly reduce pollution. Foreign Minister Ralph Regenvanu announced the ban at a conference in Port Vila
South Korean cult church leader says coronavirus outbreak is the 'devil's deed', Asia News,SEOUL – The leader and self-proclaimed messiah of a South Korean religious movement at the centre of the country's largest coronavirus outbreak on Friday (Feb 21) called the disease the \”de
3 SIA jumbo jets towed along public road to be scrapped, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three Singapore Airlines planes were towed on Monday night (Oct 4) from Changi Airport to the Changi Exhibition Centre, where they will be stripped for parts in a process taking two months. The towing operation, last
Major features said to be coming to iOS 16 and WatchOS 9, Digital News,Apple is expected to preview major features of iOS 16 and WatchOS 9 at WWDC 2022. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, iOS 16 is likely to see \”fairly significant enhancements\” across the board which include updated notificatio
US first lady hospitalised with 'benign' kidney condition, World News,US First Lady Melania Trump had surgery Monday for what aides called a \”benign\” kidney condition, and will remain in hospital for the rest of the week. The Slovenia-born wife of Donald Trump underwent an embolization pro
Actress Yvonne Lim says she and husband take extra precautions before touching their kids, Lifestyle News,While we are told to stay home amid the 'circuit breaker' in Singapore and lockdowns across various countries, there are inevitable times when we have to head out of our homes for esse
British PM Theresa May hosts reception for divers who rescued Thai children, World News,LONDON – Prime Minister Theresa May hosted a reception on Tuesday (July 24) for the British divers who were involved in the rescue of 12 schoolboys from a flooded cave in Thailand earlier this month. All the boys
23 Father's Day 2022 gift ideas for the stylish, sporty and geeky dads, Lifestyle News,Last month was all about spoiling mums with the best gifts for Mother’s Day. This month, it’s only fair that we do the same for dads, who play an equally important role in our lives. Would Father’s Day gift s
MP Jamus Lim proposes wealth tax of 0.5% to 2% on Singapore's richest, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) has proposed imposing a wealth tax of 0.5 per cent to two per cent on the most wealthy here, saying that it could help diversify Singapore's rev
Episiotomy stitches after giving birth: The 'husband stitch' is not a myth, Lifestyle News,So you already had your baby out of your lady parts. The worst is over… right? Unfortunately, some mums still experience painful side effects of giving birth such as a vaginal tear and getting an epi
Spotify criticises Kanye West's anti-Semitic comments, keeps his music, Entertainment News,As corporations around the world including Adidas AG cut ties with Kanye West, music streaming service Spotify Technology SA said it would not remove the rapper's music unless his label requested it.
What to do during this phase 2 weekend (Christmas edition), Lifestyle News,Can you believe it's finally Christmas weekend? Here's what you can check out this week, and happy holidays to all! 1. Nordic Film Festival [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CJC62AQn99-/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm
France to cut highway speed limits as road deaths rise, World News,PARIS – The French government said on Tuesday (Jan 9) it would lower the speed limit on two-lane highways to 80 kmh from 90 kmh, hoping to reverse an alarming rise in road deaths in recent years. Several previous governments had toye
Migrant worker shows off tattoo commemorating love for Singapore, Singapore News,There are many ways to show off our Singapore pride — from flying our national flag to adorning our bodies with temporary tattoos during National Day. One migrant worker, though, decided to do something a little more pe
E-scooter businesses may suffer losses of up to $1.5 million, retrenchment and closure with footpath ban, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A $7-million package that has been rolled out will help food delivery riders with electric scooters switch to bicycles, electric bicycles or personal mobility aids, bu
Controversial Taiwanese singer R.chord Hsieh under investigation for spreading fake news on coronavirus, Entertainment News,Taiwanese singer-songwriter R.chord Hsieh is under investigation again, this time because he published unsubstantiated claims that weed (also known as marijuana) kills the coro
Thomson-East Coast Line phase 3 scheduled to open by late 2022 , Singapore News,The Land Transport Authority has announced on its Facebook page that it has officially handed over the stations under Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Phase Three, after having concluded all its civil and structural work an
PM Lee to address the nation on Covid-19 situation, Singapore News,[UPDATE Dec 14]: Singapore to enter phase 3 on Dec 28; gatherings of up to 8 to be allowed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be addressing the nation about the Covid-19 situation in Singapore tomorrow (Dec 14) at 5pm. He wrote on h
Harvey Weinstein and accusers reach tentative $60.6 million compensation deal: WSJ, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Harvey Weinstein, women who accused him of sexual misconduct, his former film studio's board members and the New York Attorney-General's office have reached a tentative US$44 m
Truly autonomous cars may be impossible without helpful human touch, Lifestyle News,MILTON KEYNES, England – Autonomous vehicle (AV) startups have raised tens of billions of dollars based on promises to develop truly self-driving cars, but industry executives and experts say remote human supervisors
M2-powered MacBook Air rumoured to launch in Q3 2022 , Digital News,Consumers who want to buy the next MacBook Air may have to wait a while. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the M2-powered MacBook Air is likely to launch in Q3 2022. Kuo's report in July suggested a mid-2022 timeframe, which is
Why the 2 Pine Grove plots are the next property sites to watch , Lifestyle News,There haven’t been many Government Land Sales (GLS) sites in 2021, so almost any plot is likely to draw developer interest. However, the recent launch of two adjacent sites, at Pine Grove, may be the ones to watch – whi
Thai boxing matches resume after coronavirus lockdown, but audiences stay home, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai boxing matches resumed on Saturday (July 4) after more than three months as the nation eases its coronavirus lockdown, but fans of the popular sport will have to make do with watching on televisi
Ex-CHC leader Chew Eng Han admitted he sought to leave Singapore, as he 'felt injustice' in High Court case, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Former City Harvest Church (CHC) leader Chew Eng Han admitted during investigations that he had sought to leave Singapore, as he \”felt injustice\” over his
Now open: Show-flat for Singapore's first assisted-living HDB flats in Bukit Batok, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A show-flat for Singapore's first assisted-living public housing is now open at HDB Hub, a week ahead of schedule. Located in Bukit Batok West Avenue 9, the Community Care Apartme
Hordes hoping for miracle throng Philippine Catholic procession, Asia News,Throngs of believers flung themselves at a historic statue of Jesus Christ as it was paraded through the Philippine capital on Wednesday in an annual festival that is one of the world's biggest shows of Catholic zeal. Ma
Shopee axes more Singapore staff, says it will give 'appropriate compensation', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Employees affected by e-commerce platform Shopee's latest round of job cuts will be given \”appropriate compensation packages\” in line with market norms, the firm said in a joint
Mahathir or Muhyiddin? Bersatu sees split in choice of Malaysia's PM, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia on Saturday (Feb 29) found itself split between founding chairman Mahathir Mohamad and president Muhyiddin Yassin, as the two politicians drew their
Prince Harry and Meghan, in response to Trump, say do not need US help for security costs, World News,WASHINGTON – Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have no plans to ask the US government for help with security costs, the couple said in a statement on Sunday (March 29) in response to a tw
China's Communist Party Congress closes, cementing Xi's status as 'core', China News,BEIJING – China's Communist Party on Saturday approved amendments to its constitution aimed at cementing the core status of Xi Jinping and the guiding role of his political thought within th
North Korea state media airs feature on latest Trump-Kim summit, Asia News,North Korea's state media aired a lengthy feature on Kim Jong Un's diplomatic bromance with US President Donald Trump in Hanoi but did not mention that the second summit ended without a deal. The talks between Trump
Body found in garbage chute area of Woodlands HDB block, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man's body was found on the ground floor rubbish chute area at Block 677 Woodlands Avenue 6 on Monday afternoon (Aug 12). The police said they were alerted to a case of unnatural death at 12.05pm. A 64-year-ol
Guatemalan stowaway survives flight to Miami hidden in plane's landing gear, World News,A Guatemalan stowaway hidden in the landing gear compartment of an American Airlines jet survived a flight on Saturday (Nov 27) from his home country to Miami, where he was turned over to US immigration offi
Gunman in Brazil cathedral kills four before killing himself, World News,SAO PAULO – A gunman opened fire inside the Catholic cathedral in the Brazilian city of Campinas on Tuesday and fatally shot four people praying in the pews before killing himself after police wounded him, authorities said. Pol
Singapore Pools' online sports betting resumes, Singapore News,Online sports betting will resume in Singapore today, while punters can bet online on overseas horse races from Wednesday, said Singapore Pools yesterday evening. In a press statement, the gaming operator said that all its outlets –
China approves Genuine Biotech's HIV drug for Covid-19 patients, China News,BEIJING – China on Monday (July 25) gave conditional approval to domestic firm Genuine Biotech's Azvudine pill to treat certain adult patients with Covid-19, adding another oral treatment option against the coronav
Big wins for Jesseca Liu, Kym Ng, and local hosts at Asia Rainbow TV Awards 2019, Entertainment News,It was a night of big wins for Singapore television at the 4th Asia Rainbow TV Awards on Saturday (Jan 12). Held in Hainan, China, the event saw numerous entries from China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapor
US tycoon Robert Durst to stand trial for murder of best friend, World News,US real estate heir Robert Durst was ordered on Thursday to stand trial for the murder of his close friend Susan Berman, who was shot in the back of the head in 2000 at her home in Los Angeles. Los Angeles County Superior Co
Olympics athletes to suffer alongside Tokyoites as Japan heat soars, Asia News,TOKYO – Many of the world's top athletes will suffer along with Tokyoites in the \”ridiculous\” heat of Japan's high summer, as the Olympic Games start this week in sweltering temperatures, posing an added burden
One man killed in Japan bullet train attack, Asia News,TOKYO – One man was killed and two others injured by an assailant with a bladed weapon on Japan's Shinkansen bullet train on Saturday night, police said. Police arrested the suspect as the train stopped at Odawara Station, south of Tokyo. T
US Southern Baptists release scathing report on sexual abuse, World News,ATLANTA – For decades, complaints of sex abuse by pastors and staff in the largest US Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention, were either ignored or covered up by top clergy, according to an internal report re
'Ms. Marvel': An upcoming Muslim superhero for Disney+?, Entertainment News,Marvel has been breaking ground with its strong female characters in movies like \”Captain Marvel\” and the upcoming \”Black Widow,\” and now a brand-new female superhero of Muslim faith may be featured in her own seri
Singapore core inflation eases for first time in 8 months, Money News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 5.1per cent in October, slightly less than forecast and marking the first easing in eight months, official data showed on Wednesday (Nov 23), due to smaller rises in price
ICA officer charged with accepting sex as bribes and breaching Official Secrets Act, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A staff sergeant (SSGT) with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) allegedly received sexual gratification from two Chinese women in return for extending their Special Passes. Ch
The PlayStation 5 memes are here and we are loving it, Digital News,After all these months of teasing us with its latest console, Sony has finally unveiled the PlayStation 5 in a digital online event, along with a bevvy of games that are slated to release on the PS5. As you can see, the new PS5 cons
E-Junkies: Genevieve O'Reilly of Star Wars' Andor scored first acting job in Singapore, Entertainment News,It's always a treat (and a surprise) to hear of Hollywood actors who have a personal connection to Singapore. Previously, Mortal Kombat's Ludi Lin told us that he recorded h
'Victim was bleeding from his head, neck and chest': Man with knife chases after another man at Teck Whye Lane, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman did not pay much attention when she heard yelling from the open space at the foot of Block 141 Teck Whye Lane, in Choa Chu Kang, on Wednesday e
Venice targets prostitutes, drunk tourists in public order crackdown, Travel News,VENICE – Venice city council has approved rules to stop prostitutes plying their trade along the streets and canals of the tourist-packed lagoon city. Fines will also be imposed on people drinking alcohol outside pubs
Daily roundup: This adorable Japanese chef who whips up equally adorable food is going viral on TikTok — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. This adorable Japanese chef who whips up equally adorable food is going viral on TikTok The incre
Alien Huang's secret girlfriend reveals their romance: 'I'm sorry I broke our promise', Entertainment News,There were only rumours of their relationship previously. But now, a day after Taiwanese celebrity Alien Huang was found dead at home, his secret girlfriend revealed their r
6-week-old newborn dies of coronavirus in US: State governor, World News,A six-week-old infant has died of complications relating to Covid-19, the governor of the US state of Connecticut said Wednesday, in one of the youngest recorded deaths from the virus. Governor Ned Lamont tweeted that the newbo
Careful, deliberate, man of the utmost integrity: Shanmugam on PAP's 4G leader Heng Swee Keat, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat is a careful and deliberate leader who, in deciding on issues, wants to understand the deeper reasons behind why people have come to some vie
Movie magic as Paris turns the Seine into open-air cinema, Entertainment News,PARIS – While the cinema drive-in may have gotten a boost as lockdowns gradually come to an end amid the Covid-19 outbreak, in Paris film fans can now munch on their popcorn watching a movie from a boat on the river Seine.
Singapore Airlines reports $1.12b loss in Q1 due to Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore News,Singapore Airlines on Wednesday reported a $1.12 billion first-quarter net loss after drastically cutting capacity due to the decline in demand and travel restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic. The
Jennifer Lopez plagued by self-doubt early in her career, Entertainment News,Jennifer Lopez took a \”long time\” to believe in herself. The 'On The Floor' hitmaker admits she suffered from a lot of self-doubt at the beginning of her career and constantly worried what people thought of her. S
'Lame excuses': MHA calls out Richard Branson for declining offer to debate death penalty, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Reasons given by British billionaire Richard Branson for declining Singapore’s invitation for a live, televised debate on the death penalty do not hold water, said the Mini
Disgraced Prince Andrew, back in the spotlight but still out in the cold, World News,LONDON – Amid the displays of emotion and deference since the death of Queen Elizabeth, the presence of one figure has added a discordant note to the solemn rituals leading up to her funeral – that of her disgraced
Sony working continuously to make image sensors, but still can't keep up with demand, Digital News,Sony, the dominant mobile camera lens maker, has difficulties making enough to meet the demand of its customers. Terushi Shimizu, the head of Sony's semiconductor unit, revealed in an intervi
Samsung Wallet is back, combines Samsung Pay with Samsung Pass, Digital News,Samsung today announced a new platform, Samsung Wallet. It is technically not new as Samsung unveiled a product with the same branding at MWC 2013. It then became Samsung Pay two years later. Samsung Wallet combines Samsung
Nepali climber says sets new speed record for world's 14 highest peaks, Asia News,KATHMANDU – A Nepali mountaineer has smashed the record for summiting the world's 14 highest peaks, according to a post on his social media account on Tuesday (Oct 29). Mr Nirmal Purja completed the climb of
Google-Temasek study sees US$240 billion Southeast Asia internet economy by 2025, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Southeast Asia's internet economy is expected to exceed $240 billion by 2025, a joint study by Google and Temasek Holdings showed, a fifth more than previously estimated, as more consumers
Covid-19 self-employed relief scheme to include those with some employment income, higher property annual value threshold, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme (Sirs) will be extended to include self-employed people who also earn a small income from employment, as
Taiwan model takes it to the extreme to achieve 'mini face', Asia News,How much is too much when it comes to hitting your beauty goals? While plastic surgery still isn't looked upon too favourably in the public's eye, non-surgical therapies are pretty much considered A-OK. Taiwan
Suffer from imposter syndrome as a parent? Here's how to deal with it, Lifestyle News,Are you always striving for perfection? Do you feel that your success is not because of your hard work but sheer luck? Well then, dear friend, you are experiencing classic imposter syndrome symptoms. This synd
Coronavirus: 5 people arrested for allegedly cheating customers over face masks sold on Carousell, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police have arrested four men and one woman, aged 17 to 26, for allegedly cheating customers over face masks sold on online marketplace Carousell amid the coronavirus out
9 suspects arrested for rioting at Chinatown apartment block following police manhunt over 3 days, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nine more suspects – eight men and one woman – were arrested on Tuesday (May 12) for rioting at a Chinatown apartment block on Sunday. Aged between 18 and 28, they were nabbe
Is buying an e-scooter still worth it?, Money News,E-scooters are some of the most popular personal mobility devices in Singapore, as evident from a number of new e-scooter companies like Telepod, Neuron, Beam or Lime. However, buying your own may not be in your best interest unless you've cons
Taiwan air force suspends training after second fatal jet accident in 2022, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan’s air force suspended flight training of new pilots on Tuesday (May 31) after a jet trainer crashed killing its pilot, the defence ministry said, the second fatal accident the air force has experien
Can you afford a Sentosa property now that it's 'cheap'?, Money News,Let’s start with some numbers that we’ve gathered on Sentosa. Number of profitable/unprofitable transactions Condominium Detached House Terrace House Grand Total Breakeven 1 1 – 2 Gains 518 69 33 620 Loss 166 15 7 18
Riski Umar guns to show his maturity with noteworthy win, Asia News,Riski Umar’s last appearance in the ONE Championship cage didn’t go his way. The Indonesian, who sharpens his skills at the respected Bali MMA camp, lost via split decision to Cambodia’s Khon Sichan back in March, and in the process
Man jailed 20 weeks for molesting six girls at Hougang Swimming Complex, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An infrastructure engineer molested six girls at Hougang Swimming Complex, swimming after them when they tried to move away and touching them as he went past. Indian national Job Mathew Panakkal, 37,
Nancy Pelosi says attack on her husband will affect decision whether to retire, World News,US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Monday (Nov 7) the recent attack on her husband by a hammer-wielding intruder in their home was especially painful to her knowing she was \”the target\” and would factor int
Top Myanmar court rejects appeal of award-winning Reuters reporters, Asia News,NAYPYITAW – Myanmar's top court on Tuesday (April 23) rejected the appeal of two Reuters reporters sentenced to seven years in jail for breaking the Official Secrets Act, in a landmark case that has raised questions
Prada sees second-hand fashion as opportunity, weighs partnerships, World News,VALVIGNA – Italian fashion group Prada sees opportunity in the booming second-hand fashion sector which it can develop both in-house and through partnerships, marketing chief and heir designate Lorenzo Bertelli told Reute
China's problem of youth game addiction has been solved, says top industry body, China News,SHANGHAI – China has resolved the problem of game addiction among its youth, a report co-written by the country's top gaming industry association said, in remarks likely to be welcomed by the regula
Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine shows 90.7% efficacy in trial in children, World News,NEW YORK – The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine showed 90.7 per cent efficacy against the coronavirus in a clinical trial of children five to 11 years old, the U.S. drugmaker said on Friday. (Oct 22) Sixteen child
Tencent and Riot Games developing mobile version of League of Legends: Sources, Digital News,BEIJING/SHANGHAI – China's Tencent Holdings Ltd is working with its US unit Riot Games to develop a mobile version of \”League of Legends\”, the world's most popular desktop-based game, three sources
Omicron severity question answered in 3-4 weeks, WHO official says, World News,BRUSSELS – Omicron will become the dominant coronavirus variant in Europe by the start of 2022 and three to four weeks is needed to determine the severity of the Covid-19 it causes, the World Health Organisation's Eu
'Whirlwind' in Tuas on Friday is first reported landspout in Singapore: Weatherman, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A \”whirlwind\” in Tuas captured on video that made the rounds online on Friday (Sept 27) is a landspout, the first such reported occurrence in Singapore, said the weatherman. The N
Singapore to enter phase 3 on Dec 28; gatherings of up to 8 to be allowed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore will enter phase three of its reopening in two weeks, on Dec 28, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday (Dec 14). The permitted group size for social gatherings will go up from five
Rocker in Stone pushes him to try villain role, Entertainment News,Bondage, nudity and violence. These are not the words we typically associate with Stone of Mayday fame. But in his latest venture into movies, the rocker-turned-actor bravely attempted all of those. Stone plays a key villain in Ho Wi
3 key things you must know before you invest in CapitaLand, Money News,CapitaLand Limited (SGX: C31) reported a mixed set of results for its first-quarter 2020 business update. The diversified real estate conglomerate owns a wide variety of property types ranging from commercial and retail to lodgin
Robinson Road crash: Video shows how accident happened after cabby suddenly changed lanes, Singapore News,Video footage has emerged showing how an accident between a taxi and car occurred along Robinson Road on Wednesday (Nov 6), causing the car to turn onto its side. Several Stompers alerted Stomp
Quan Yi Fong thinks daughter Eleanor shouldn't weigh more than 43kg because she's a celebrity, Entertainment News,Do celebrities need to keep to a certain weight for professional reasons? Well, for local TV host Quan Yi Fong, she felt that her daughter Eleanor Lee has to watch her weight b
Motor racing: Vietnam to host Formula One race from 2020, organisers confirm, Asia News,Vietnam will join the Formula One calendar in 2020 with a street race in the capital city Hanoi, the organisers said on Wednesday (Nov 7). The Vietnamese Grand Prix is the first new race announced since Liberty M
Baby 'dumped' by S'pore couple in Taiwan: Blood samples found in hotel room match newborn's DNA, Singapore News,Taiwanese police on Monday (March 4) confirmed that blood samples taken from the hotel room of a Singaporean woman, who is alleged to have disposed of her newborn girl,
Japan's yen jumps on suspected Bank of Japan intervention, fails to keep gains, Money News,SINGAPORE – The Japanese yen made a thumping four yen jump for a second straight session on Monday (Oct 24) on suspected early intervention by the Bank of Japan, but struggled to hold its gains against a
Easy personal finance tips that can dramatically cut your honeymoon costs, Lifestyle News,Singaporean weddings are increasingly expensive, which can potentially leave you and your partner with a smaller budget for the honeymoon. Fortunately, there are several ways to drastically reduce the costs of
Chinese court sentences Early Rain Church pastor to 9 years' jail for subversion, China News,A Chinese court has sentenced the pastor of the Early Rain Covenant Church, Wang Yi, to nine years in prison on charges of inciting subversion of state power. He has also been deprived of his political
Indonesia's flooded capital disinfected to fend off disease, Asia News,JAKARTA – Soldiers and health workers sprayed Indonesia's capital with disinfectant on Sunday (Jan 5) to fend off possible diseases spread by massive flooding that has killed 60 people and affected hundreds of thousands
Singaporean stuck in Argentina for more than a year due to Covid-19, Lifestyle News,AsiaOne speaks to Singaporeans who are overseas during the Covid-19 pandemic and sees how they are coping. Know someone with an interesting story to share? Let us know! Singaporeans are under stricter social distanci
Suspected radicalised man drives car into crowd in southern France, wounding 2, World News,NIMES, FRANCE – A man drove into a crowd of patrons gathered outside a bar in the southern city of Nimes early on Friday (Sept 14), slightly wounding two before hitting a security barrier and being arrested, w
No quiet retirement for Philippines' Duterte when Marcos takes over presidency, Asia News,MANILA — A quiet retirement for Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is unlikely when he makes way for successor Ferdinand Marcos Jr, but efforts to put him on trial for thousands of killings in his \”war
Myanmar Covid-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup, Asia News,Breathless, fevered and without the extra oxygen that could help keep them alive, the new coronavirus patients at a hospital near Myanmar's border with India highlight the threat to a health system near collapse since
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim set to meet king in bid to replace Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Malaysia News,Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet with the king on Tuesday to prove he had parliamentary support needed to replace Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Anwar added a fr
Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege, World News,WASHINGTON – US authorities unveiled indictments on Tuesday (Sept 13) of a lucrative human smuggling operation that allegedly included moving migrants in suitcases and water tanks from the US–Mexico border, as
1,443 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore on Sept 25; 3 more seniors die, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three elderly people have died of Covid-19 complications, taking the death toll here to 76. The number of fatalities in September now stands at 21 — which exceeds the 18 deaths in August. A total of 1,44
GE2020: Goh Chok Tong, Yaacob Ibrahim post enigmatic goodbyes after Parliament dissolved , Singapore News,With the dissolution of Parliament yesterday (June 23), the General Election season has finally kicked off. But among the promises of a better tomorrow and teaser videos by various politicians,
Kevin Spacey says 'shocked' when Rapp's sexual abuse claim became public, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Kevin Spacey said at his civil trial on Monday (Oct 17) that he was “shocked” when actor Anthony Rapp went public with an allegation that the Oscar-winning star made an unwanted sex
CDC voucher merchant list: Where to use and how to use CDC vouchers?, Lifestyle News,It's CDC vouchers season again! If you've been sharp, you would have noticed that your family would have recently received a letter in the mailbox asking your household to redeem your CDC vouchers online o
Europe facing its worst drought in 500 years: Study, World 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. BRUSSELS – Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with
Huawei demands US carrier Verizon to pay over $1.4 billion for over 230 patents: Source, Digital News,WASHINGTON – Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has told Verizon Communications Inc that the US carrier should pay licensing fees for more than 230 of the Chinese telecoms equipment maker's patents and
All the money-saving tools and tips you need to know now, Lifestyle News,The writing is on the wall, Singapore is facing its worse ever recession and expecting the economy to shrink between 4 and 7 per cent in 2020. While you might not be feeling the financial impact of Covid-19 just yet, it’s prude
South Korean actor Lee Seung-gi to hold fan meet in Singapore in October, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – South Korean singer-actor Lee Seung-gi will be stopping in Singapore as part of his Asian fan meeting tour on Oct 26 to celebrate his 15 years in show business. Tickets for the fan meeting, which
3 strong Singapore stocks to consider buying right now, Money News,I hear you. With more than 700 stocks listed on the Singapore stock market, it would be difficult to pick out the crème de la crème. Also, due to the uncertainties brought about by the pandemic, you might still be freaked out to inve
Budget 2022: $500m package to help SMEs cope with Covid-19 challenges, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Businesses will continue to get targeted help to cope with lingering challenges amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Workers and businesses in sectors that are still struggling with the impact of the pandemic wi
Meghan takes spotlight in Fiji to back female education, World News,British royal Meghan Markle recounted her own struggles to afford university as she passionately promoted female education to Fijian students in her first speech of the Oceania royal tour Wednesday. The pregnant American-born wife o
Serious monkey business at Malaysia school for macaques, Malaysia News,A pig-tailed macaque yanked at a coconut on a piece of string until it fell to the floor, a small victory for the simian student at a Malaysian school that trains monkeys to harvest fruit for farmers. Thousands of monkeys have be
Boon Tat Street stabbing: 2 friends of the deceased sue his estate over property and BMW, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two friends of businessman Spencer Tuppani, who was fatally stabbed by his father-in-law in 2017, have sued the three co-administrators of his estate – his widow, her sister and his f
Low water levels on Danube reveal sunken explosives-laden German warships from WW2, World 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. PRAHOVO, Serbia – Europe's worst drou
How China Is An Inspiration For ONE World Champion Xiong Jing Nan, Asia News,ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion Xiong Jing Nan’s success in ONE Championship has come, in no small part, as a result of her heritage and her background. “The Panda” is a proud Chinese citizen, and her country’s cultu
I tried the newest foundations at Sephora to see if they are worth the $$$, Lifestyle News,When makeup legend Pat McGrath launches a foundation, you sit up and take notice. After all, this is the makeup artist that sends runway models down the aisle with skin that looks real and glowing—almost as if
Egypt arrests two over nude tourists on pyramid, World News,CAIRO – Egyptian authorities on Thursday arrested a camel driver and a woman accused of having helped two Danes scale the Great Pyramid of Giza to take a video and naked photograph, sparking outrage in the country. The interior ministry sai
Dramatic rescue after US swimmer faints and sinks to bottom of pool, World News,American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was in danger of drowning after losing consciousness in the pool at the world championships in Budapest on Wednesday (June 22) before being rescued by her coach Andrea Fuentes. Spa
Joshua Wong and other Hong Kong activists charged over banned June 4 vigil, China News,HONG KONG – Two dozen people in Hong Kong, including pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, have been charged with participating in an illegal assembly at a vigil on June 4 commemorating the crackdown on protesters i
This Red Lion and his pride will be heartland-ing in Bishan on Aug 7, Lifestyle News,No tickets for the National Day Parade (NDP) on Aug 9 but want to catch the iconic Red Lions in action? We got you – keep your eyes peeled for the sibei up Red Lions on Aug 7, 2022, as they'll be doing free-fal
'My speaking voice is f*****': James Blunt on battling coronavirus and medication making his 'really small willy smaller', Entertainment News,James Blunt's speaking voice is \”f*****\” after he battled coronavirus. The You're Beautiful singer was struck down with the viru
Can the second Trump-Kim summit end the Korean War?, World News,SEOUL – The second summit between United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has raised hopes for the longest ceasefire in history to be replaced by a peace treaty. Seoul and Pyongyang remain technically at
My way or the highway: Wife cannot stand quarrel on PIE anymore, dives out of car, Singapore News,A fight between husband and wife got so unbearable for the missus that she exited the car while it was cruising on the expressway. Diving out of a moving car — even one containing an insufferable spous
Sim Lim Square announces en bloc at $1.25 billion, Business Wires News,Sim Lim Square, Singapore's well-known tech shopping mall on Rochor Canal Road, was yesterday put up for collective sale via public tender with a reserve price of $1.25 billion. Its 423 owners stand to receive between $488,0
Coronavirus may have infected 10 times more Americans than reported, CDC says, World News,WASHINGTON – Government experts believe more than 20 million Americans could have contracted the coronavirus, 10 times more than official counts, indicating many people without symptoms have or have had the dis
Farewell, Aloysius: Fans, friends queue to pay last respects at public memorial , Singapore News,Fans and friends, politicians and members of the public began streaming in to the wake of late actor Aloysius Pang held at 82A MacPherson Lane on Saturday. The memorial will be held till noon tomorrow (J
Tiger attacks Kansas zoo worker after 'error' brings two together, World News,A rare Sumatran tiger attacked a worker at the Topeka Zoo in Kansas on Saturday (April 20), wounding the back of her head and neck before other staff members were able to coax the animal away with food, officials
$1.5m condo parking saga: Resident given stern warning for verbally abusing security guard, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Mr Erramalli Ramesh, the man who was caught on a widely shared video verbally abusing a condominium security guard last October, has been issued a stern warning by the police for in
2 years' jail for policeman who received sexual favours from different women, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A policeman was sentenced on Wednesday (Sept 23) to two years' jail, after receiving sexual favours from two women who were the subjects of separate police investigations. Mahendran Sel
Malaysia urges palm oil mills to resume production despite price drop, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian authorities on Tuesday (June 28) called on palm oil millers to resume production and buy oil palm fruits from farmers, after a plunge in prices of the edible oil prompted some companies to h
For the first time, scientists spot an alien planet as it is being formed, World News,WASHINGTON – Astronomers have gazed into what appears to be a planetary maternity ward, observing for the first time within a huge disk of dense gas and dust surrounding a newly formed star a planet in the process
Dispute arose over $1 change 3 years ago, says Bukit Merah slashing victim , Singapore News,The elderly man who was slashed in the head at a coffeeshop at Blk 111 Jalan Bukit Merah on Wednesday (June 29) has revealed the reason of the assault. Speaking to Lianhe Zaobao, the man surnamed Chen said he
Pentagon conducts their concert in Singlish just for Singaporean fans , Entertainment News,\”Wah, so many chiobu in the audience!\” was how Korean pop group Pentagon's Hongseok greeted fans at the final concert of their Prism tour last night (Nov 2) at The Star Theatre. Unlike most other Korean p
Disney CEO Bob Iger believes that too many Star Wars films were released, Entertainment News,Disney CEO Bob Iger admits the company released too many 'Star Wars' films in a short time frame. Iger believes \”less is more\” when it comes to the franchise and after Disney bought Lucasfilm and t
Saudi woman barred from marrying 'musical' suitor, World News,Riyadh – A Saudi woman has lost a judicial battle to marry the man of her choice as a court deemed him \”religiously\” unfit because he plays a musical instrument, a Saudi newspaper reported Tuesday. The ultra-conservative kingdom
Jun Ji-hyun denies she and husband are divorcing, Entertainment News,Popular Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun (also known as Gianna Jun) has come out to deny rumours that she and her husband are divorcing. During a live stream on Wednesday (June 2) the YouTubers behind Garo Sero Institute claimed that her
Man flees after leaving unconscious baby at SGH; police manhunt ongoing, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police are looking for a man who fled Singapore General Hospital (SGH) after handing his girlfriend's unconscious six-month-old baby over to a nurse. The police said they were alerted to a ca
Apple rolls out new Apple Maps features,Apple has rolled out several updates to its Apple Maps in line with the 2024 Summer Olympics. This year’s Summer Olympics will be held in Paris on July …
7 things I hate about you: Man lists gripes about living in Punggol, Singapore News,To many couples and young families, scoring a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat these days is akin to striking 4D. However, that doesn't seem to be the case for one man, who seems to be more than happy to move out of hi
Why is Netflix's Sweet Home action star Lee Si-young the first Korean actress to have over 10m followers on TikTok?, Entertainment News,She's an amateur boxer who won several titles between 2010 and 2013. In her latest drama, Netflix's monster hit Sweet Home, she plays a tough kick-a*
Gan Siow Huang was almost given away as a baby, Singapore News,Since her Nomination Day speech, Gan Siow Huang has become famous on the internet for her tough-as-nails personality and has been nicknamed Singapore's Mulan. However, beneath the tough exterior lies a story of a woman who was almos
Daily roundup: Debt collector in Singapore puts on traditional funeral garments to 'beg' for $170,000 – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Debt collector in Singapore puts on traditional funeral garments to 'beg' fo
'We have to feed our children': Delhi's rickshaw pullers battle on through city's toxic smog, Asia 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. NEW DELHI – F
Thai trafficker who lured minors with video games gets 374-year sentence, Asia News,A man in Thailand who lured minors to his house to film sex acts with them has been sentenced to a record 374 years in jail for child trafficking, in a ruling that lawyers say will send a deterrent message. Yuttana K
58-year-old Singaporean woman who visited Europe passes away from Covid-19 complications, Singapore News,[UPDATED 11:30PM] The Ministry of Health has reported 528 new coronavirus cases in Singapore today (April 30). Out of these, there are 9 cases within the community, 31 cases involving work permit
Indonesia takes a bite out of food waste one wedding at a time, Asia News,JAKARTA – In the slums of Jakarta, Indonesia's poor are getting a taste of how the other half live thanks to a new programme that aims to take a bite out of its mammoth food-waste problem. Called a Blessing to Share, the
Japan ink: Growing tribe proudly defies tattoo taboo, hopes for Olympian boost, Asia News,TOKYO – Shodai Horiren got her first tattoo as a lark on a trip to Australia nearly three decades ago. Now, tattooed head to foot, even on her shaven scalp, she is one of Japan’s most renowned traditional tatto
Bedok Reservoir resident 'held hostage' by python outside HDB flat, forced to call in late for work, Singapore News,\”Sorry boss, I'll be late for work because there's a python outside my door.\” It may sound like an incredulous excuse, but that's exactly what happened to one
Arnold Schwarzenegger described seeing his son Patrick's sex scene as 'an experience and a half', Entertainment News,The 'Terminator' legend's ex-wife Maria Shriver warned him about the steamy scene, but the Hollywood legend – who also has Katherine, 30, Christina, 28,
Elton John calls for wider HIV testing to end new cases in England by 2030, Entertainment News,Singer Elton John has joined leading British HIV/AIDS charities in calling for wider HIV testing to halt new transmissions in England within a decade, amid concerns that Covid-19 has affected access to tes
Blaze destroys hundreds of cars, melts floors of Liverpool car park , World News,LIVERPOOL, England – Hundreds of cars were reduced to burned-out shells in a dramatic multi-storey blaze in a car park on the waterfront of the northwestern English city of Liverpool on New Year's Eve, emergency se
Chinese woman tests positive for coronavirus again after recovering, China News,BEIJING – Jingzhou city in China’s central province of Hubei reported on Wednesday a coronavirus case where the person turned positive again after recovering months ago, the Jingzhou government said. The 68-year-old woma
Not only for drinking: Vintage Moutai liquor becomes hot investment item in China, China News,BEIJING/SHANGHAI – As luxury spending rebounds in China, consumers with money to burn have a new habit beyond fancy bags and watches: A taste for collector editions of fiery domestic liquor Moutai, not to d
3 things you need to know about Mapletree commercial trust before you buy, Money News,If you ever wanted to own a piece of a popular waterfront mall, look no further than Mapletree Commercial Trust or MCT. The REIT owns a portfolio of retail and commercial properties, including VivoCity, Mapletree B
Ex-Super Junior idol Han Geng and actress wife Celina Jade expecting first child, Entertainment News,Could this be one of the cuter ways to announce a pregnancy? Chinese singer-actor Han Geng posted two photos of him and his wife, Chinese American actress Celina Jade, on his Weibo account on Mother&
US charges former top Apple lawyer with insider trading, World News,The former top corporate lawyer at Apple Inc was criminally charged by the US Department of Justice on Wednesday with insider trading ahead of six of the iPhone maker's quarterly earnings announcements. Authorities said Gene Le
AMC, BlackBerry shares jump as Reddit rally powers on, Money News,Shares of \”meme stocks\” AMC Entertainment and BlackBerry Ltd jumped in early deals on Thursday (June 3), extending a red-hot rally driven by small-time investors on online trading platforms. AMC's stock was last up 14.5 per cent
Bullfighting in Colombia under pressure from animal rights campaign, World News,BOGOTA, COLOMBIA – With his tight trousers and boots, Luis Miguel Castrillon is dressed to kill as he prances, feints and pirouettes around a charging bull. The crowd applauds, but for animal rights campaigners in Colomb
Global darknet child porn probe leads to 337 arrests, Digital News,International law enforcement authorities announced Wednesday that a global investigation into child pornography sold for bitcoin on the underground internet had reaped 337 arrests and the shutdown of the dark web's most notorio
How you can make your child a CPF millionaire by contributing $400 every month until they turn 21, Lifestyle News,While many may frown upon the CPF scheme in Singapore, it must be said that it does a good job of forcing us to save for the most important expenses in our lives – our home (via the Ordi
Japan drops blanket ban on flight reservations after confusion, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's transport ministry has cancelled its blanket ban on new reservations for inbound flights and asked airlines to accommodate the needs of returning Japanese, a senior government spokesperson said on Thursday
Too close? Man gets bitten while taking video of otters in Kallang, Singapore News,Despite previous reports of otter attacks and warnings from government agencies not to approach wild animals including otters, it seems that some members of the public simply can't resist getting up close and per
Married man jailed for upskirt videos, secretly filming women during sex, Singapore News,He was married with children, but that did not stop Jimson Zheng Jun Cheng from filming upskirt videos of unsuspecting women. Zheng, 31, had pleaded guilty to his offences on July 30. He also secretly filmed him
'Merry Christmas': World's first text message sells as NFT for $165k at Paris auction, Digital News,The first text message ever sent, reading “Merry Christmas,” was sold on Tuesday for €107,000 (US$121,000) (S$165,000) as a ‘Non-Fungible Token’ (NFT) at a Paris auction house. The text
Best money-saving hacks to stay under budget while travelling, Lifestyle News,It's easy to think you'll spend money only on what matters while travelling, but the truth is that vacations have a way of making your hard-earned money disappear. Every little thing from breakfasts to cafe hoppi
Apple customers spent a record $1.9 billion over the holiday season, Digital News,Apple today shared that it has set two new records for the App Store over the holiday season. In a press release, the iPhone maker proudly claims that App Store customers spent a record US$1.42 billion (S$1.9 billion)
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson had 'goosebumps' stepping onto Jungle Cruise set for the first time, Entertainment News,Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson had \”goosebumps\” when he stepped onto the Jungle Cruise set for the first time. The Disney blockbuster was shot on the Hawaiian is
Twelve Cupcakes founders Daniel Ong, Jaime Teo charged with employment offences, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Local radio DJ Daniel Ong Ming Yu and former model Jaime Teo Chai Lin were hauled to court on Tuesday (Dec 29) over offences under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act linked to pastry chain
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Nelson Mandela tribute in London, World News,LONDON – Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan visited an exhibition marking 100 years since the birth of former South African President Nelson Mandela on Tuesday. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met friends and family of the a
South Korea says North readying nuclear site for international inspectors, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea is preparing its Punggye-ri nuclear test site for international inspectors, the Yonhap news agency said on Wednesday (Oct 31), citing South Korea's spy agency. While North Korea has stopped
Top Bollywood director Hirani denies sexual assault allegations, Entertainment News,Renowned Bollywood director Rajkumar Hirani has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a subordinate over a period of six months in 2018. Hirani, known for feel-good, comedy films that have grossed record numb
Mel Gibson pulls double duty as director of Lethal Weapon 5, Entertainment News,The Lethal Weapon franchise is known for its buddy cop action-comedy blend. All four films in the franchise are directed by Richard Donner, and star Mel Gibson (Mad Max) and Danny Glover (Jumanji: The Next Level) as the
Philippines election a rematch of late dictator's son and rights lawyer, Asia News,MANILA — Philippine voters head to the polls on Monday (May 9) in a presidential election shaping up as a rematch between the son and namesake of the country's late dictator and the human rights lawyer who n
