Japanese Gender Equality Bureau says not paying for dates can be domestic violence, sparks netizen debate

1 Jan 2025, 10:45 am

The agency clarified that situations should be judged on a case-by-case basis.

Couple in China spends all their retirement funds to care for stray cats & dogs for over 10 years

1 Jan 2025, 9:55 am

The couple's kindness is even more remarkable considering their son has already passed away.

‘For me, S’pore is home’: 79-year-old woman returns to work as cleaner after 35 years in Hong Kong

1 Jan 2025, 8:00 am

She was employed at Li Ka-shing's company for more than 20 years and met the billionaire businessman once.

‘We will continue to cushion the impact of cost-of-living increases’: PM Wong in 1st New Year message

31 Dec 2024, 11:59 pm

Singapore's economy grew 4.0% in 2024, "exceeding expectations", Mr Wong said.

S’pore car performs hit & run on motorcyclist in Johor, gets stopped by policeman on foot

31 Dec 2024, 4:53 pm

The car got caught in heavy traffic towards the JB checkpoint immediately after the incident.

Car crashes head-on into lamp post at Sengkang East Ave, post bends out of shape

31 Dec 2024, 4:35 pm

The SCDF was alerted to the incident but assistance was not required.

Reddit user shares experience of accidental ‘999’ emergency call, worries about possible prosecution

31 Dec 2024, 2:07 pm

The Redditor had inadvertently made the call while the phone was in their back pocket.

Lone S’pore fan cheers Lions on in ASEAN Championship match against Vietnam, proud of team’s accomplishment

31 Dec 2024, 1:19 pm

This was his 4th time travelling abroad to watch the Lions play.

Man from China passes Japanese language proficiency test after watching more than 4,500 Japanese AVs

31 Dec 2024, 11:51 am

He has never received any formal Japanese language training.