Clik here to view.
How queen bees and old boys' clubs preserve glass ceiling
The race for the highest political office in America ended on Nov 8 with the stunning defeat of former secretary of state Hillary Clinton.Her loss despite being the favourite to win was due to a mix of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Heroine saves the day her way
The Polynesian island of Motonui is starting to rot, but its people are afraid to venture out on the oceans to find a new land.But Moana (voiced by Auli'i Cravalho), daughter of the tribal chief, is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Home ownership out of reach for young Hong Kongers
Financial planner Jason Chan lives in a 500 sq ft, three-bedroom flat in Wan Chai district with his family of five.The 27-year-old has yearned to move out of his tiny family home where he shares a room...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Banks required to disclose rebates amid bond defaults
Tougher standards are being brought in at private banks to ensure greater transparency around the fees and rebates they might reap from selling bonds to clients.The Private Banking Code of Conduct (PB...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Insurance veterans testify in fake AIA policy case
Two insurance industry veterans took the stand yesterday in a case taken by an Indonesian couple against insurer AIA, over a fake US$5.06 million (S$7 million) policy sold to them by a rogue AIA...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Start by showing support for fellow Singaporeans
It is nice when local talents get recognition overseas, but Singaporeans should nurture them during their journey to stardom too Singer Nathan Hartono was already talented before his great run in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Impeaching Park can be done but may be unwise
SEOUL - Calls to impeach South Korean President Park Geun Hye have grown after prosecutors labelled her an accomplice in a snowballing corruption and influence-peddling scandal that has rocked the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Running Man says goodbye to Gary
The madcap gang of Running Man has lost a member, and the show seems to be losing its mojo.At the start of Episode 324 of Running Man, an off-camera producer promises a "nasty break-up" with Gary, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
S'pore-developed tech a fillip to cancer treatment
A new technology developed by Singapore scientists could potentially tell doctors how well patients are responding to cancer treatment.Instead of looking at tumours, a team of scientists at the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
British celebrity chef Marco Pierre White to open restaurant in Singapore
British celebrity chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White will be opening a restaurant in Singapore next year.Called The Old English House, it will be a "restaurant with rooms" in the Robertson Quay...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clik here to view.
COE prices fall for cars, motorcycles
Dealers attribute slide to weaker sentiment, but premium for commercial vehicles goes up.Prices for certificates of entitlement (COEs) finished lower at the close of the latest tender exercise...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Net radio service Pandora launches S'pore station
Some of the best contemporary Singaporean pop music from acts such as Gentle Bones, Nathan Hartono and Linying will reach American audiences who subscribe to the Internet radio service Pandora.Pandora...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Web channel to showcase Singapore short films
A web channel dedicated to showcasing Singaporean short films was launched on home-grown streaming platform Viddsee on Wednesday (Nov 23).Known as the Singapore Film Channel, the page will start with a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spacemob bags $8m in seed funding
One of the latest co-working spaces in town has just secured US$5.5 million (S$7.85 million) in seed funding.This was a record sum for the South-east Asian region, it said.Spacemob, on Claymore Hill,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New tech zone, extra sections at Sitex 2016
There are times when consumer fairs can feel like an oversized pasar malam or night market.Not so the annual consumer tech fair, Sitex.Organised by the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sitex picks: Mobile
1 Acer Spin 7 (Above)$1,998 (usual price $2,198)Booths 5G21, 5M19, 6B13, 6C01, 6C07, 6E01, 6F01 and 6F07The versatile Acer Spin 7 is a lightweight convertible laptop, weighing a mere 1.2kg. For work,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sitex picks: Home
1 Asus RT-AC88U (Above)$389 (usual price $429); free Asus gaming mouseBooths 6E01 and 6G09A new home needs a new router, which makes the Asus RT-AC88U a likely candidate for your home network. With...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clik here to view.
10 outdoor restaurants with amazing food in Singapore
The FinderThe New PaperOpen Farm CommunitySofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & SpaCourtesy of The HaliaRider's CafeGrubShangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & SpaTin Hill Social Kitchen &...
View Article