Workers’ Party Hougang by-election candidate Png Eng Huat has revealed he didn't want to be considered for the post of the non-constituency member of parliament (NCMP) last year. More »Png: I turned down chance to be NCMP
Diane Kruger says her boyfriend Joshua Jackson is a good influence on her. More »Diane Kruger: I cook for Joshua
(Reuters) - Claims by four of Wall Street's main market makers against Nasdaq over Facebook's botched IPO are likely to exceed $100 million, as they and other traders continue to deal with thousands of problems with customer orders. A technical glitch delayed the social networking company's market debut by 30 minutes on Friday and many client orders were delayed, giving some investors and traders significant losses as the stock price dropped. The exchange operator is facing lawsuits from investors and threats of legal action from brokers. ... More »Facebook market makers' losses total at least $100 million
Will Smith and his son Jaden have spoken about the tot’s desire to become one of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood in the future. More »Jaden Smith: I want to be huge movie star
After its acquisition of virally popular photo filter app Instagram, Facebook has taken the wraps off its own standalone camera application. More »Facebook introduces standalone Camera mobile app
Throughout your lifetime you will probably encounter many life-changing events and make-or-break opportunities, and preparing for these moments properly can help ensure your success. The foods you eat can help influence your mood, prepare your body and put you in the right frame of mind. Here are seven foods to help you achieve success. More »7 life-changing foods
All-natural, zero-calorie sweeteners stevia and monk fruit are being hailed as potential solutions for fighting the obesity epidemic around the developed world. More »Grocery store products sweetened with stevia or monk fruit
by Romesh NavaratnarajahThe Novena Ville (pictured) mixed-use development has been sold to Fragrance Realty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fragrance Group Ltd for S$131.5 million. More »Novena Ville sold in collective sale for S$131.5m
While China's rapidly advancing economy has allowed a great variety in diet across the country, one particular treat remains the undisputed king - instant noodles. More »China still eats more noodles than anyone else
Sex; it’s one of the most thought about subjects, but how much do we really know? Our knowledge of sex is often confused by rumours, misconceptions and outright lies. So, dust off your magnifying glass, pull out your probes and apply your long, investigative, latex gloves – it’s myth busting time: More »Top 10 sex myths
Have Workers’ Party sent their best man in interests of the Hougang residents? More »PAP: Is Png Eng Huat the best man?
The findings, part of the Futurepriority Report 2012 published by Scorpio Partnership and supported by Standard Chartered Priority Bank, gathered views from individuals worth more than US$1.4 million (S$1.8 million). More »S'pore has least happy millionaires in Asia
A suicide bomb squad killed a policeman and wounded more than a dozen people in central Turkey on Friday after driving into a police station and opening fire, Turkish officials said. More »Suicide bombing kills one policeman in Turkey
A new report from DTZ revealed that home sales in this price bracket have overtaken units sold at S$1,000 psf or less. In addition, sales in this segment increased by 14 percent in Q1, while other segments saw a decline of between 26 and 63 percent. More »HDB dwellers drove demand for shoebox units in Q1
Political watchers are not surprised by the Hougang by-election results, which showed Workers’ Party candidate Png Eng Huat winning handily in the opposition party’s stronghold. More »PAP must rethink its approach: analyst
Fight fire with fire. That's what celebrity blogger Wendy Cheng, also known as Xiaxue, did when she was repeatedly flamed on Facebook over the past week. More »Celeb blogger Xiaxue's name-and-shame post sparks debate
by Cheryl Tay More »Great Singapore Sale to boost retail figures
The Vatican on Saturday confirmed the arrest of Pope Benedict XVI's butler on suspicion of leaking confidential documents and letters from the pontiff's private study to the media. More »Vatican confirms Pope's butler arrested in leaks scandal
A tearful People's Action Party (PAP) candidate Desmond Choo makes an emotional appeal for voters to give him a chance to forge a new future for them, during his party's last rally for the Hougang by-election on Thursday. More »Tearful Desmond Choo tells Hougang voters: I will stand up for you
Ever wondered what most Singaporeans look for in their search for a life partner? Well, according to a food survey done by Electrolux Asia Pacific, the way to a man's heart is indeed through his stomach -- with 86 per cent of Singaporeans admitting that a person's ability to cook is regarded as one of the most desirable qualities in a partner. More »S'poreans prefer partners who can cook: survey