Author - jessie tan

Sasa To Close All Stores In Singapore; Is Malaysia Affected?

Sasa, the popular skincare retail chain, is closing its doors on all of their 22 stores in Singapore. The decision came after it was reported that the outlets in Singapore have been suffering loss for 6 consecutive years. In a statement on Monday (2nd December 2019), the Hong Kong based retailer told reporters that despite their...

【Frozen 2】6 Hidden Details that You Might Have Missed

Elsa and Anna are back with more adventurous spirit in Frozen 2! The new sequel to Frozen is in the theater starting from Nov 21 with new characters. Frozen 2's exciting plot and touching scenes have brought excitements and tears to us. Their new theme song “Into the Unknown” is so gonna brainwash us this year...

Sammi Cheng hospitalised after 2 weeks of extreme pain

The stomach cramps were so intense and the pain so excruciating that Sammi Cheng spent two weeks sleeping in an upright position to avoid puking. Unable to withstand the pain, the 47-year-old Hong Kong singer decided to seek medical treatment and get an endoscopy. In an Instagram post yesterday (Nov 28), Sammi revealed the results of the endoscopy...

2 dead as Taobao cargo ship reportedly sinks after collision near Fuzhou, China

A Taobao cargo ship carrying 879 tons of 11.11 sale orders collided with another ship in waters near Fuzhou City on Nov. 20, at about 9pm. According to ET Today, two crew members on the ship reportedly died, after the ship sank. Seven crew members were successfully rescued. According to CGTN, the “seven crew members, including four Taiwan residents...

Has Cupid’s Arrow Finally Found Its Mark On Joe Chen?

Has actress Joe Chen finally found her Mr. Right? After a few failed relationships and being single for a while, the actress finally decided to go down the reality dating route and signed up as a season regular for Meeting Mr. Right 2. As the only single participant of the show, the show started with Joe meeting Malaysian painter Alan Chen, with...

A Circus Within A Carnival? It’s Happening For The First Time In Singapore Soon 

You know Uncle Ringo. Your parents, and, surely, your kids know Uncle Ringo. No, he’s not the relative that you look forward to seeing at family gatherings, though Uncle Ringo sparks joy for folks with their travelling carnivals all around Singapore, replete with old-school amusement rides and games all over our little red dot since...

Chingmy, Is That Yau? Nope, It’s Her 18-Year-Old Daughter In Her First Cover Shoot

Is it just us, or has there been a lot of buzz surrounding the genetically-blessed offspring of veteran Asian stars lately (see: Andrew Chau, Ella Yam, Mitsuki “Koki” Kimura etc.)? The latest celebrity mini-me to make waves (again) first caught the attention of netizens when she accompanied her mother to Leo Ku’s wedding a few years...

Godfrey Gao Suffered From A Concussion While Filming A Show 9 Years Ago

Godfrey Gao's death has triggered a wave of emotion around the world. There are people who are furious at the producers of Chase Me, the Chinese sports variety show that Godfrey participated in before his death, and are demanding justice for the late star. There also those who, while sad about his sudden and so...

9 Fun & Festive Things To Do At Orchard Road & The Great Christmas Village

Ah, Christmas in Singapore... it wouldn't be complete without a traipse to Orchard Road to check out the lights and soak in the fun and festivities. And this year, Singapore’s glitziest street will once again be all decked out in sparkle and shine to add cheer to your year-end celebrations. The Great Christmas Village also...

Your 11:11 Haul May Be A Total Loss After TaoBao’s Cargo Ship Overturns & Sinks At Sea

For those of you who have been eagerly anticipating the bounty from your TaoBao 11:11 shopping spree to be shipped from China, we have some unfortunate news for you. As reported by Sin Chew Daily, a Taiwanese cargo ship that had allegedly been carrying containers with deliveries from TaoBao to their customers had sunk after encountering a collision in...