Samsung Galaxy Note7 users can replace their smartphones from Sept 16
SINGAPORE - Samsung will be replacing existing Galaxy Note7 smartphones with a new device of the same make and colour from Sept 16 to Oct 2.The Note7 was recalled globally last Friday, after 35...
View ArticleChicken rice made from Sin Kee Famous Chicken Rice recipe snapped up in two...
The 20 chickens that chicken rice seller Niven Leong prepares daily usually last from noon to 7pm. Yesterday, they were sold out at 1.30pm, barely two hours after his Uncle Chicken Rice stall in The...
View ArticleJJ Lin sighted in Beverly Hills with director, sparks Hollywood rumours
TAIPEI - Having established himself as one of Singapore's top Mandopop exports, might JJ Lin be setting his sights on Hollywood next?He and his friend, former Da Mouth singer Harry Chang, recently...
View ArticleTime to rev up discussion about insurance for driverless cars
In the race to place driverless cars on public roads, technology has shot past regulations, and one area that has been lagging in the debate is insurance for these vehicles.Two weeks ago, Singapore...
View ArticleViewQwest is first S'pore ISP to offer services in Malaysia
ViewQwest has become the first Singapore Internet service provider (ISP) to offer its services in Malaysia, following its official launch there today.In an interview with The Straits Times, its chief...
View ArticleSingapore, Australia to share financial date to stop tax evasion
Image:Â Category:Â NewsBusinessPublication Date:Â Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 14:30Keywords:Â Tax evasionExternal URL:Â Singapore, Australia to share financial date to stop tax evasionSend to mobile app:...
View ArticleSony offers audio products for high-end consumers
Consumer audio products were not neglected at IFA, with Japanese electronics firm Sony leading the charge in new products for both the audio fanatic and the mass consumer.Both South Korean firm LG and...
View ArticlePahang or FAS? Fandi to decide
Tomorrow is D-Day for the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), which will meet local football legend Fandi Ahmad in a last-ditch attempt to keep him in their fold.The Straits Times understands that...
View ArticleTips on using mosquito repellent to protect yourself from Zika
Mosquito repellents are an important feature in the fight against zika.But which one to choose? And what is the best way to apply it?Pharmacists here recommend products containing Deet, a chemical...
View ArticleSingapore is world's 2nd best business hub after London: PwC
Image:Â Category:Â NewsBusinessSingaporePublication Date:Â Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 15:04Keywords:Â Singapore economyExternal URL:Â Singapore is world's 2nd best business hub after London: PwCSend to...
View ArticleLive, work, play options at new Funan
The new Funan will feature an indoor cycling path, rock climbing and other sports facilities and a new cinema experience when it reopens, its owner CapitaLand Mall Trust announced Wednesday (Sept...
View Article8 new cases of Zika; new potential cluster at Elite Terrace in Siglap
SINGAPORE - The number of new Zika cases fell to eight on Wednesday (Sept 7), according to figures from the Ministry of Health (MOH), but a new cluster could be forming.As of noon, MOH has confirmed...
View Article3D printing offers hope for kids with congenital heart conditions
In January, a nine-year-old girl in Singapore underwent surgery for a complex congenital heart condition.But it was no usual operation.Before entering the operating room, the two doctors had the girl's...
View ArticleAsean must unite against terror: PM Lee
The changing face of terrorism and its growing threat to the region make it one of three big issues confronting ASEAN, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told ASEAN leaders.Speaking at the 29th ASEAN...
View ArticleMahathir-Anwar handshake: Patching up for a shake-up?
On Monday, Malaysia's former prime minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, turned up at the High Court for Anwar Ibrahim's filing of an interim injunction to stop the government from enforcing the...
View ArticleFinancial sector hiring for some roles but shedding others
Image:Â Category:Â NewsBusinessPublication Date:Â Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 16:00Keywords:Â 2016 economic slowdownExternal URL:Â Financial sector hiring for some roles but shedding othersSend to mobile...
View ArticleCareer portal start-up Glints raises another $2.7 million
Image:Â Category:Â NewsBusinessPublication Date:Â Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 16:00Keywords:Â careerExternal URL:Â Career portal start-up Glints raises another $2.7 millionSend to mobile app:Â Byline:...
View ArticleNew brand Save My Bag offers customisable totes
Before they became trendy accessories, the colourful and lightweight bags of Italian brand Save My Bag used to be handed out as door gifts.The label's founders, married couple Stefano and Valentina...
View ArticleOn trend: Put a flower on it
Minimalism is so last season. Now, everything from jeans and jackets to shoes and bags are covered in pretty botanical-inspired embroidery.High-end brands such as British brand Alexander McQueen...
View ArticleHow do I use colour correcting make-up?
Covering up skin discolouration is tricky business and, sometimes, regular beige concealer and foundation just will not cut it. This is where colour correcting make-up comes in. By understanding how...
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