Rooms in some hotels snapped up for F1 Singapore Grand Prix weekend five months ahead of event
2023-04-11
Two hotels said that they started getting bookings as soon as the last race ended.Continue Reading
Court warns on drink driving
2023-04-11
The Court of Justice is warning motorists to refrain from drinking before getting behind the wheel during the Songkran festival, as the number of accidents caused by drunk driving over the Thai New Year holidays has increased over the past two years, said spokesman Sorawit Limparangsi.Continue Reading
Mum-and-kids-only trips: Why it’s becoming a thing to travel without your husband
2023-04-10
Have you been noticing more mum-and-kids trips among your friends appearing on your social media feed? This writer has been doing it since her son was six weeks old and she shares her tips on how to plan a without-Daddy trip with your kids. Continue Reading
President Halimah’s address seeks to narrow social divide, marginalised groups to benefit: Analysts
2023-04-10
SINGAPORE: President Halimah Yacob’s address on Monday night (Apr 10) seeks to narrow the social divide, with marginalised groups standing to benefit, said political analysts who spoke to CNA. During her speech, in which she laid out the key priorities for the remainder of the 14th parliament, Madam Halimah highlightedContinue Reading
EC ‘sorry’ over glitch with voter registry
2023-04-10
The Election Commission (EC) has apologised after the online advance voter registration system crashed on Sunday, the last registration day.Continue Reading
Commentary: JCube closure – a case of too many shopping malls in Jurong East?
2023-04-10
While JCube had some unique offerings like an Olympic-sized ice skating rink and the first IMAX theatre in the heartlands, it was insufficient to set the shopping mall apart from larger competitors like Jem and Westgate, says NUS Business School Professor Sing Tien Foo.Continue Reading
Commentary: Ever sent money to the wrong person? Here’s why you’re not to blame
2023-04-10
Given the importance of day-to-day digital transactions, there may be opportunities for e-payment apps to better understand human behaviour and prevent slips, says R/GA’s Joschka Wolf.Continue Reading
CNA Explains: Is alkaline water really better than regular drinking water?
2023-04-10
Could alkaline water improve hydration, combat acid reflux and prevent cancer? CNA speaks to experts to debunk these myths.Continue Reading
Monk faces grilling over conscription
2023-04-10
Activist-turned-monk Phra Netiwit Jaranasampanno will be questioned about his failure to report for military conscription, which could lead to a court trial or compulsory drafting, according to the army.Continue Reading
Flights over festival to soar by 66%
2023-04-10
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) has said there will be 14,180 domestic and international flights during the Songkran holiday, an increase of 66% from the same period last year.Continue Reading