Twitter index: Rangers' liquidation, Penny Wong, 'SimCity' returns

  • Singaporean filmmaker gets 15-minute standing ovation at Cannes

    Singaporean director Anthony Chen described as “surreal” the 15-minute standing ovation that followed the world premiere of his debut feature film "Ilo Ilo" at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. Though the ending of the premiere couldn’t have been more perfect, the 29-year-old Chen said the beginning was quite “nerve-wrecking” as it was marred by technical glitches.

  • COE prices up for all cars

    COE prices up for all cars

    COE prices up for all cars

    Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices for small and big cars rose in the latest bidding exercise Wednesday.

  • Shane Todd's family abandoning coroner's inquiry

    Shane Todd's family abandoning coroner's inquiry

    Shane Todd's family abandoning coroner's inquiry

    The family of Shane Todd, a U.S. scientist found hanged dead in Singapore last year, will not participate in the remainder of a coroner’s inquiry into his death.

  • SMRT to conduct full-scale inspection of NSEW rail network

    SMRT to conduct full-scale inspection of NSEW rail network

    SMRT to conduct full-scale inspection of NSEW rail network

    SMRT will embark on a full-scale inspection of the entire North-South and East-West lines to detect any potential rail cracks.

  • AVA stops sale of brand of Taiwan bubble tea pearls

    AVA stops sale of brand of Taiwan bubble tea pearls

    AVA stops sale of brand of Taiwan bubble tea pearls

    The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has stopped the sale of a brand of tapioca balls commonly used to make Taiwan bubble tea in Singapore. In a Facebook post on Monday, the AVA said it had informed the local importers of Sunright brand tapioca balls -- commonly known as "pearls" -- to withdraw them from sale.

Twitter users are expressing disbelief as Dave King, director of Scottish football club Rangers, claims that "liquidation is inevitable."

 

In a statement released on March 7, Dave King outlined the problems facing the troubled football club, claiming that financial liquidation is unavoidable and stating "we must all strive to ensure that an appropriate ownership structure guarantees that this event is never repeated."

Microbloggers were also excited about the appearance of Australian senator and federal cabinet member Penny Wong on television network ABC's regular show Kitchen Cabinet, which engages Australia's politicians in debate over a meal in their own home.

Ermenistan Eurovision -- which uses the Turkish word for Armenia -- is also a popular topic among Twitter users after singers from the country announced they would be boycotting the annual singing contest due to its being hosted by Armenia's bitter rival Azerbaijan.

The news that Electronic Arts will be launching another edition of the classic city-building simulation game SimCity in 2013 has also sparked online buzz. The first trailer for the hotly anticipated game is available to watch on YouTube at: goo.gl/uJMe8

The top 10 most talked about topics on Twitter on March 7 at 11:00 AM GMT are:

01. #iLovewhenYou
02. #IfIHadThePower
03. #sos27m
04. Dave King
05. National Award
06. Ermenistan Eurovision
07. Sim City
08. Penny Wong
09. Happy Holi
10. Beach House 

 

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  • Singaporean filmmaker gets 15-minute standing ovation at Cannes

    Singaporean director Anthony Chen described as “surreal” the 15-minute standing ovation that followed the world premiere of his debut feature film "Ilo Ilo" at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. Though the ending of the premiere couldn’t have been more perfect, the 29-year-old Chen said the beginning was quite “nerve-wrecking” as it was marred by technical glitches.

  • Woman confronted London attackers to deflect danger

    Woman confronted London attackers to deflect danger

    Woman confronted London attackers to deflect danger

    A woman who challenged knife-wielding assailants suspected of hacking to death a British soldier in London on Wednesday said she intervened because "it was better having them (the weapons) aimed on one person".

  • How to build a more gracious (and happier) Singapore

    How to build a more gracious (and happier) Singapore

    How to build a more gracious (and happier) Singapore

    I think there’s a link between the way we use elevators and how gracious our society is. Allow me to explain. For modern elevators, the “door close” button is a lie I recently traveled to Germany for work. In the … Continue reading →