Yahoo Singapore | News, Finance and Lifestyle

Xiaxue apologises, says comments were about sex workers

Singapore influencer Wendy Cheng, better known as Xiaxue, has had to apologise after drawing the ire of Thai social media users.

BusinessPropertyGuru
Executive Condos: Guide to Buying ECs in Singapore
From Executive Condo (EC) eligibility to income ceiling, here is the ultimate guide to buying an EC in Singapore in 2024.
13-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessPropertyGuru
Should You Buy an HDB Resale Flat, EC, or a Small Condo in Singapore? (2024)
The HDB BTO income ceiling is $14,000. If you exceed this, should you go for a 'premium' HDB resale flat, an Executive Condominium (EC) or a 1-bedroom private condo?
12-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessEdgeProp
5-room HDB flat in Dawson sets new HDB resale record of $1.73m
A five-room HDB flat at Skyoasis@Dawson sold for a record-breaking $1.73 million.
2-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessBloomberg
Singapore’s homegrown farming dream is beginning to fade
Singapore has been trying to reduce its heavy reliance on food imports.
6-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
NewsCNN
Singapore recrowned world's most powerful passport
What’s red on the outside, purple on the inside, and grants you access to 195 destinations around the world visa-free?
4-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessMoneySmart
Is it worth it to bet on sweepstakes like Toto and 4D in Singapore?
What are your odds of winning the Singapore lottery? Let's take a look at the numbers.
11-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
NewsTravel+Leisure
Singapore named as one of world's best cities to live, work, and visit
What do London, Paris, New York City, Tokyo and Singapore have in common? They've been ranked as the best in attracting talent, visitors, and businesses.
2-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
NewsLoveEXPLORING
Singapore, Malaysia among world's safest countries right now
These are the most and least peaceful countries in the world, according to the 2024 Global Peace Index.
16-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
NewsSETHLUI.COM
Stay away from these markets & hawker centres scheduled for spring cleaning in July 2024
This July cleaning list aims to help prevent wasted trips to your nearby hawker centre, and allows you to schedule other plans on these dates.
2-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
PoliticsYahoo News
Kamala Harris rally draws hundreds of golf carts in conservative Florida community, the Villages
Roughly 500 golf carts participated in a rally to support Kamala Harris for president.
6-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market news today: S&P 500, Nasdaq gain to kick off huge week for markets
Investors are bracing for a big week filled with a Fed rate decision, the jobs report and Big Tech earnings.
1-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
NewsYahoo News Singapore
Over 53,000 HDB flats islandwide selected for Home Improvement Programme; Singapore man fined and deported for Johor royal museum vandalism: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
3-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
StyleYahoo Canada Style
Nurses love these $200 sneakers for being on their feet all day — here's why
Shoppers say they're "worth every penny" if you suffer from foot pain.
3-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
SportYahoo Sports
Jimmer Fredette rises again as 2024 Olympics give him another shot at glory
NBA stardom may have eluded him, but Jimmer Fredette is back on the court, this time with Olympic gold in 3x3 basketball on his mind.
10-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The best Amazon deals to shop this week: Save on Apple, DeWalt, Levi's and more
Snag a viral Bissell steamer on rare sale, plus deep discounts on power tools, AirPods and kitchenware, for starters.
2-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
SportYahoo Sports
Paris Olympics 2024: From .01-second heartbreak to stunning gold, Torri Huske lives out a dream in Paris
Huske wins the first individual gold for the United States at the Paris Games.
6-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
SportYahoo Sports
Paris Olympics: Simone Biles tweaks leg during gymnastics qualifier, still dominates
Biles pushed through to qualify for all four individual apparatus events.
4-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance
'Get on with it': Why the Fed's first rate cut wouldn't be that big of a deal
Inflation metrics have been coming down for two years and are now at levels that are just a rounding error away from the Fed’s 2% target rate.
15-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance
Why the tech stock sell-off isn't over yet: Wall Street strategists
Top strategists warn the tech sell-off is far from over amid worry over slowing earnings growth.
4-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
LifestyleYahoo Life UK
Are cold or hot showers better for cooling you down?
There's conflicting advice on the best way to cool off, so we got the answers from the experts.
5-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
SportYahoo Sports
2024 Paris Olympics: Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz rally to grab opening win
After falling down 3-0 in the second set, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz flew past Argentina’s Andrés Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez on Saturday.
2-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoAlibaba rises on report it will charge software service fee
Shares of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group (BABA) are rising in early trading on Monday following a Bloomberg report that it will be charging some merchants a new software service. The new fee will apply to transaction son the Tmall and Taobao platforms. Morning Brief anchors Brad Smith and Brian Sozzi discuss the report in the video above. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Stephanie Mikuli

Thanks for your feedback!
LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
We're snapping up these podiatrist-loved shoes and sandals — starting at $29
The expert picks are in: These supportive styles are both comfy and stylish.
1-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
These Sanuk sandals are the 'most comfortable flip-flops ever,' and down to $25
Snag the pair loved by more than 20,000 Amazon shoppers while they're on sale.
3-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
StyleYahoo Life Shopping
'No sweat': Bali's beloved cooling bra is a mere $17 — that's 65% off
This full-coverage bra isn't just lightweight — it's made with a moisture-wicking "cool comfort" fabric that provides more built-in ventilation.

Thanks for your feedback!
LifestyleYahoo Life UK
'I'm a plus-size bride, here's why I won't lose weight for the wedding'
Hannah Attewell says she had an ‘epiphany’ about her body when she was 30.
4-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
NewsStoryful
VideoSuspect Arrested as Several Wounded in Southport Stabbing Attack
A man was arrested and a major incident declared in Southport, UK, on Monday, July 29, Merseyside Police said, after what local media said was a mass stabbing attack.Footage uploaded to X shows emergency services on Hart Street.The Liverpool Echo, citing police, said “a number of reported casualties” had resulted from the incident.Police, fire, and ambulance services were all at the scene, according to the Liverpool Echo.Merseyside Police said: “Emergency services are in #Southport after a major

Thanks for your feedback!
LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
Need to stock up on household essentials? Save up to 54% on Tide, Gain, Mr. Clean & more
There's no better time to save on bed sheets, a dryer vent cleaner, laundry detergent and more.
1-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoMcDonald's $5 meal is 'cannibalizing' its business: Analyst
McDonald's (MCD) second quarter results missed expectations across the board, with global same-store sales decreasing 1%, marking the first quarterly decline in that metric since fourth quarter 2020, during the COVID shutdowns. Wedbush Managing Director, Equity Research - Restaurants Nick Setyan joins Catalysts to give insight into McDonald's latest quarterly report. Setyan elaborates on why McDonald's sales were lower, pointing to raised prices: "Every time we have restaurant prices going up mo

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance
McDonald's misses Q2 estimates across the board as consumers pull back on dining out
McDonald's investors are setting a low bar for Q2 as consumers tighten their wallets.
6-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
SportYahoo Sports
UFC 304 takeaways: Tom Aspinall earns shot at Jon Jones, Belal Muhammad deserves respect
To stick with the Jones vs. Miocic plan now would be all the way ludicrous.
5-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoAffirm CFO: Consumers are feeling 'a strong sense of unease'
The option to buy now, pay later has grown popular in recent years as consumers seek alternatives to credit card debt. Affirm CFO Michael Linford explained on Yahoo Finance's Wealth! that consumers are still feeling uneasy about their financial choices. Lindford saying, "Consumers have a strong sense of unease and uncertainty about the economy right now." He adds that Affirm (AFRM) gives "consumers certainty," noting that his firm "offers what credit cards can't." "Predictability and control are

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoMorgan Stanley names Tesla 'top pick,' stock jumps
Tesla (TSLA) stock is gaining ground in Monday's trading session following a bullish call from Morgan Stanley. Analyst Adam Jonas has designated the electric vehicle maker as a top pick, citing Tesla's potential to generate positive cash flow after implementing cost-cutting and restructuring measures. Catalyst anchors Madison Mills and Brian Sozzi analyze the factors behind Jonas's optimistic outlook, while discussing the health of the broader electric vehicle (EV) market. For more expert insigh

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoWill Trump be good for bitcoin? Anthony Pompliano weighs in
Professional Capital Management CEO Anthony Pompliano to give insight into Trump's speech at the bitcoin conference and how bitcoin may perform moving forward. On Trump's feelings towards bitcoin, Pompliano states: "You can look at who is around him, right? If you look at, his sons, if you look at some of the advisors that he has, if you look at even folks that we know have been talking to him about bitcoin, specifically somebody like Vivek, etc., I do think that it is highly likely he is much m

Thanks for your feedback!
NewsYahoo Finance UK
Reeves announces spending cuts to plug £22bn black hole in finances
In a speech to parliament, the UK chancellor called for 'immediate action' to fix what Labour says is a 'cover up' by the previous government.
2-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
EntertainmentYahoo Finance Video
VideoBox office went from 'bust to boom' with Deadpool success
Marvel's"Deadpool vs Wolverine" has raked in $438.3 million globally during its opening weekend at the box office. Comscore Senior Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian joins Catalysts to discuss the state of the movie theater industry. Dergarabedian emphasizes that the movie theater experience alone doesn't draw individuals to the box office. Instead, he credits "exciting films that are well marketed." He points out that this is exactly what "Deadpool vs Wolverine" accomplished, noting that "the rel

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoIt's time to 'show me the money' on the AI trades: Strategist
Big names in tech including Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT) will report their latest quarterly earnings this week. Investors will be watching the results closely following some mixed results from Tesla (TSLA) and Alphabet (GOOG,GOOGL). Allspring Global Investments Senior Portfolio Manager Bryant VanCronkhite joins Wealth! to give insight into the upcoming tech earnings from Big Tech names and what investors should keep in mind moving forward. VanCronkhite explains that though the AI trade has

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoNvidia & AI: 'Not sure we’re at bubble yet'
AI is still the word, but on the latest episode of 'Opening Bid' Brian Sozzi asks the pivotal question: has some form of bubble burst? “I’m not sure we’re at bubble yet” says Drew Pettit, Citi Director of US Equity Strategy. “I’m hesitant to use that word” he adds. Drew was speaking with Brian Sozzi with Nvidia’s earnings report on the horizon. Will the stock viewed by many as the titan of the AI space outperform when it announces second-quarter earnings results? “Nvidia is beating earnings, i

Thanks for your feedback!
TechnologyEngadget
Samsung Galaxy Flip 6 review: A slightly better foldable aimed at everyone
With the Z Flip 6, Samsung addresses some of the Z Flip 5’s biggest shortcomings: battery life and middling cameras. This is the foldable for most of us, but I wish it offered more.
10-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessYahoo Finance UK
Trending tickers: Bitcoin, Alibaba, Heineken and Pearson
The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Monday.
5-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
Lululemon's most popular bag is on sale right now for under $30 — plus more Lululemon deals
Psst! There's a new Everywhere Belt Bag colour on sale.
1-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessEngadget
The Morning After: Apple Intelligence may not arrive with iOS 18
The biggest news stories this morning: Samsung Galaxy Ring review, Elon Musk shared a doctored Harris campaign video on X, You can date everything in Date Everything!
2-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessEngadget
Artisanal sex toy businesses might not survive Etsy's new seller policies
Etsy's new Adult Nudity and Sexual Content policy, which was quietly published at the end of June, bans sex toys, porn and other adult products as of July 29.
9-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
SportYahoo Sports
Kevin Durant, LeBron James lead USA to dominant win over Serbia in Paris Olympics group opener
The Americans handled their first Olympic test in a runaway win over Nikola Jokić and Serbia.
6-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
StyleYahoo Canada Style
I predict this 'very flattering' Anthropologie dress will be bigger than the Somerset
Plus, 10 more oh-so-chic dresses for summer.
3-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
BusinessEngadget
Apple's 10th-gen iPad is back on sale for $300
Check out all the iPads currently discounted on Amazon.
1-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
TechnologyEngadget
Sony's PlayStation VR2 is cheaper than ever right now
The PlayStation VR2 is now $205 off at $345, which is its lowest price to date. The discount comes just before Sony enables PC support for the headset.
1-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Kyle Richards, 55, uses this thickening spray for fuller hair — it's down to $12
"I will never not use that again," said the RHOBH star.
3-min read

Thanks for your feedback!
PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Biden Fires Parting Shot at Supreme Court: ‘Not Above Law’
Joe Biden may have removed his name from the 2024 presidential campaign, but he is determined to leave Donald Trump something to remember him with.Biden is calling for sweeping reforms in the Supreme Court to ensure that no president is above the law. To preserve his legacy, he sees it as imperative to shackle Trump, whom he sees as a threat to democracy.The president wants to transform the Supreme Court to make it less rigid and more answerable—and while any lasting changes are unlikely to pass
2-min read

Thanks for your feedback!