The Prime Minister on Race and Politics Part 2
Ensuring minority representation in Elected Presidency not “tokenism” but very necessary symbolism, says PM Lee Hsien Loong. source
At home with Google Home in Singapore
“OK Google, sing me a song.” Google’s smart speaker is at home telling you local jokes and helping you finding the best route to work. And it’s finally here in…
Dollar and oil pause ascent, bonds and gold lick wounds
LONDON (Reuters) – Calm returned to world markets on Friday after a rollercoaster week that has seen oil break $80 a barrel, government borrowing costs jump and emerging markets battered…
Asia stocks edge higher, investors cautious on U.S.-China trade talks
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks edged up on Friday as investors kept a cautious watch on developments in U.S.-China trade negotiations, with the dollar perched near a five-month peak after…
SINGAPORE: NS for women?
Not many women in Singapore have had the chance to experience National Service, or NS, unlike their male counterparts. And 1-in-10 Singaporean women … source
Which Avenger would Nebula kiss, marry, kill?
We play kiss, marry, kill with Karen Gillan, who plays Nebula in Avengers: Infinity War. She also shares with us why fans should side with her villainous … source
Government borrowing costs rise as oil heads back to the 80s
LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar took a breather at a five-month high on Thursday, though government borrowing costs continued to grind upwards as oil prices hit their highest since 2014…
South Korea grappling with smartphone addiction
South Korea has more than 30 million mobile phone users. The devices have become a vital part of everyday life in the country. But owning mobile phones also … source
QZ8501: Relatives await news of missing AirAsia flight at Juanda airport, Surabaya
An AirAsia flight with over 160 people on board travelling to Singapore from the Indonesian city of Surabaya went missing after losing contact with air traffic … source
Asian shares inch higher; euro tries to shake off Italian political risk
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian shares edged higher on Thursday while the euro gained some respite after hitting five-month lows a day earlier. FILE PHOTO: A panel displays a list of…