Comedian Trevor Noah's Hong Kong show 'postponed indefinitely': Organiser
CNA - 20 Aug 2019
HONG KONG: Comedian Trevor Noah's scheduled performance in Hong Kong has been "postponed to an indefinite date", organiser LA Comedy Live said on Tuesday (Aug 20) in a statement on their website, citing "the current circumstances in Hong Kong".
Paul Pogba: Man Utd "disgusted" by racist abuse of midfielder online
BBC Sport - 20 Aug 2019
Manchester United say they are "working to identify" those responsible for the racist abuse directed at midfielder Paul Pogba on social media. Pogba, 26, had a penalty saved during the 1-1 draw with Wolves on Monday. He is the third player in a week - after ...
Start-up RedDoorz raises $97m, eyes new tech hub in Vietnam
The Straits Times - 20 Aug 2019
Hospitality start-up RedDoorz has raised US$70 million (S$97 million) in its ongoing Series C funding round, the company announced yesterday. This injection of funds follows the Singapore-based budget hotel management and booking platform's US$45 ...
Google Doodle celebrates Taiwanese Singer Fong Fei-Fei 66th birth anniversary
Times of India - 20 Aug 2019
Along with many of her fans, Google Doodle today celebrates the life and legacy of the celebrated Taiwanese Singer Fong Fei-Fei on her 66th birth anniversary. Born Lin Chiu-luan on this day in 1953, she grew up in Dasi Township and went on to become ...
mrbrown calls out NTU's 'kukubird' freshman orientation chant
The Independent - 20 Aug 2019
Students can be seen pumping and gyrating their hips and pointing to their pelvic areas while repeatedly saying the word “kukubird,” which is a reference to the male sexual organ. mrbrown shared the following statement made by PM Lee: “We want every ...
Deccan Herald - 19 Aug 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Bhutan was productive for both countries. Ten MoUs were signed in the fields of hydropower, information technology, space research, aviation, and education. These will not only energise the bilateral ...
WhatsApp down: Major outage leaves some users unable to send or receive messages
The Independent - 19 Aug 2019 WhatsApp has stopped working properly for a large number of both Android and iOS users, leaving some unable to send messages. Those trying to use the app in the American cities New York and Boston, appeared to be suffering problems, while on the US ...
12479 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized, largest haul in last five years: ICA
The Straits Times - 19 Aug 2019 SINGAPORE - A total of 12,479 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found encased in concrete blocks in a lorry at Tuas Checkpoint, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a statement on Monday (Aug 19). ICA officers found the cigarettes ...
Salon - 19 Aug 2019
If you work in marketing, you know it's absolutely essential to understand how people interact with your digital assets. From how users behave on your page to how effective your content actually is, Google Analytics drives key insights to how you can refine ...
Pilots who fly DHL, Amazon jets plan second protest in midst of contract negotiations
Cincinnati.com - 19 Aug 2019
This will be the second protest this year led by the pilots who do business with Amazon Air and DHL at the airport. The pilots want to raise awareness about their "stalled contract negotiations that are creating serious working condition issues," according to the ...
'My Heart Breaks For The Kids': How Gary Reacted To Amber's Teen Mom OG Arrest
MTV.com - 19 Aug 2019
As the Teen Mom OG finale filmed in early July, Amber was arrested after Andrew texted 911 saying his life was in danger, along with the life of his son James. After the arrest, MTV cameras caught up with Leah's dad and stepmom, Gary and Kristina, amid all ...
Quartz - 19 Aug 2019
China's all-encompassing app Weixin has been looking beyond its homeland in recent years—but no one knows how fast its overseas version, WeChat, is growing. Now data from a consulting firm Questmobile and Tencent's annual reports might give us an ...
The Straits Times - 19 Aug 2019
SINGAPORE - Mainboard-listed Memtech International will be delisted from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) as of Aug 22 at 9am, the electronics components manufacturer said on Tuesday (Aug 20) in a regulatory filing. The move follows SGX's approval of ...
HDB flats on prime Keppel Club site: Premium prices or tweaked sales terms?
The Business Times - 19 Aug 2019
Edmund Tie & Co (SEA) chief executive Ong Choon Fah said: "The Keppel Club site is a coveted site with panoramic views of the sea and Mount Faber, and is near the CBD and accessible to all parts of Singapore." ERA Realty Network key executive officer ...
Former England defender Ashley Cole calls time on 20-year career
CNA - 19 Aug 2019
REUTERS: Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, one of the most decorated players in English domestic football, announced his retirement from the game on Sunday, bringing an end to a colourful 20-year career. The 38-year-old, who ...
Reclaim The Net (blog) - 19 Aug 2019
Spammers have been finding new and innovative ways to push spam and malicious content online. An online publication recently featured an article that detailed a novice method of spamming: Sending a calendar meeting invitation that will automatically ...
