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SINGAPORE - Mehar Mukesh Muni used to be an avid runner. A former army regular, he would clock at least 5km a day twice a week along East Coast Park. But gradually, the 51-year-old found his knees getting worn out due to the constant impact of running, experiencing knee pain whenever he attempted to increase the frequency of his runs in a week to meet his fitness and weight-loss goals. He said: "It was a whole chain of events that (made exercising) actually quite discouraging." But Mehar was determined to continue as he is a cancer survivor. In February 2016, he was diagnosed with Stage Three nasopharyngeal cancer, or nose cancer. He had to undergo six sessions of chemotherapy weekly, and eight weeks of daily radiotherapy, which took a toll on his immune system. Towards the second half of the treatment, he had lost the ability to salivate or taste, and had to rely on nutrition supplement drinks - usually given to the elderly who have problems eating solid food - for meals. ... » Learn More about OCBC Cycle: With newfound love for cycling, nose cancer survivor now aims to complete 100km virtual ride

ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA (AFP) - Massive power outages struck the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent before dawn on Sunday (April 11), as officials recorded more explosive activity at a long-dormant volcano that launched into a series of eruptions. After remaining quiet for nearly 42 years, La Soufriere rumbled back into life on Friday, blanketing the island in ash and permeating the air with the stench of sulphur. The eruptions prompted thousands to flee for safety, with around 16,000 people living in areas under evacuation orders. The country's National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) noted "another explosive event" early on Sunday morning with the "majority of the country out of power and covered in ash". The volcano's explosive phase is expected to last several days or even weeks, according to the Seismic Research Centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI), which advised residents to avoid inhaling the volcanic ash. The whitish powder caked roads, ... » Learn More about Power and water outages strike Saint Vincent after volcanic eruption

SINGAPORE - A public education campaign to promote healthy eating and lifestyle habits in the Malay/Muslim community was launched on Sunday (April 11) ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan, which starts on Tuesday. During the two-month long campaign, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) will encourage the community to consume less sugar and choose healthier food options during Ramadan and Hari Raya Puasa, which falls on May 13. HPB said it will amplify the message of "Kita Dah Cukup Manis, Kurangkan OK?" ("We are sweet enough, Reduce it OK?") both online and offline. It will also collaborate with its community partners to encourage people to quit smoking. On Sunday, Parliamentary Secretary for Health Rahayu Mahzam kicked off the campaign by noting the community's resilience in overcoming the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. "We have come to realise during the pandemic that the things that are important to us are family and health. "This Ramadan and Hari Raya ... » Learn More about HPB launches campaign to promote healthy lifestyle ahead of Ramadan

SINGAPORE - Home-grown department store Robinsons has become the latest high-profile casualty in a growing list of retailers that the Covid-19 pandemic has claimed. Business cessations in the retail trade sector hit a 10-month high in September, with 457 companies calling it quits, according to figures from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority. Topshop, Esprit and Sportslink are among those that have bowed out or moved their operations online as safety restrictions and tighter purse strings dent store sales. Another wave of closures is expected after relief to protect qualifying commercial tenants unable to pay rent from eviction and hiked up interest rates ends on Nov 19, said retailers and observers. Winter wear retailer Universal Traveller, for example, is facing the possibility of folding if it is unable to work out a rental payment plan with landlords for its five outlets. With travel off the cards for most Singaporeans this year and few tourists in sight, ... » Learn More about Robinsons’ closure: Retailers in Singapore struggle amid 10-month high in closures for sector, more expected to shutter

British fashion brands Topshop and Topman will close their last outlet in Singapore next Thursday and go online instead, with retail experts saying more brands might follow suit. Yesterday, Wing Tai Retail, brand manager for Topshop and Topman here, confirmed the closure of the VivoCity outlet, and said its focus for the two brands will be online. Topshop and Topman have been in Singapore for two decades, with the first store opening at Wisma Atria in Orchard Road in 2000. A Wing Tai Retail spokesman said the lease of the brands' shop at VivoCity has ended and that Wing Tai will be focusing on its omni-channel retail strategy - which involves both physical and online sales channels - to better meet changing consumer preferences. Besides Topshop and Topman, Wing Tai Retail also manages brands such as Adidas, G2000, Dorothy Perkins and Uniqlo in Singapore. The spokesman said the closure is part of Wing Tai's business review of its brands portfolio to fine-tune its distribution ... » Learn More about Topshop closing last physical store here after two decades

More than 20 tourist souvenir shops in Singapore, several of which have been in operation for decades, have closed for good - casualties of Covid-19 travel restrictions here and around the world. With no end to the pandemic in sight, other shops are seeing this as their inevitable end as well in the months to come, The Sunday Times has found. On bad days, some gift stores in popular tourist spots such as Chinatown and Bugis Street do not see even a single customer. Mr Joe Chen, founder of the Singapore Souvenir Centre, one of the bigger players with 10 outlets under different brands, said there could well be a situation where tourism speciality shops all but disappear when travel eventually resumes. "It would be a pity. After all, we too help to market Singapore to tourists," noted Mr Chen, 29, who believes that 90 per cent of souvenir shops will fold within the next six months if more help does not come in soon. The pandemic has decimated the tourism industry, with air ... » Learn More about Over 20 tourist souvenir shops in Singapore shut, more to follow amid Covid-19 travel restrictions

CCSA spokesperson Taweesin Visanuyothin said the measure started on Saturday (April 11) to at least April 23. The move is aimed to tackle a recent outbreak that has spread from pubs and clubs in Bangkok’s Thong Lor area. The closure order covers Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Prakan, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Lopburi, Nakhon Nayok, Chonburi, Rayong, Chachoengsao, Sa Kaew, Chanthaburi, Prachinburi, Saraburi, Suphanburi, Kanchanaburi, Phetchaburi, Ranong, Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Surat Thani, Songkhla, Yala, Narathiwat, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Udon Thani, Buri Ram, Tak, Loei, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Chiang Rai, Phuket and Phetchabun. Other provinces also have the power to close nightspots temporarily if necessary, he added. Communicable disease committees in each province can also ask the CCSA for permission to ease restrictions if they think the Covid-19 situation there is under ... » Learn More about It’s official: bars, parlours, nightspots in 41 provinces in Thailand closed for 2 weeks

New Delhi - US climate envoy John Kerry has praised India as a "world leader" in renewable energy but said during a visit to the fossil fuel-dependent nation that the globe needs to phase out coal faster. India is the world's third-biggest emitter of carbon dioxide and relies on fossil fuels to generate around two-thirds of its electricity. Its role in tackling global warming is seen as vital. Kerry, in New Delhi before a virtual climate summit on April 22 and 23 organised by US President Joe Biden, lauded India's "remarkable transformation" into a "world leader in the deployment of renewable energy". "Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi's announcement of a target of 450 gigawatts of renewables by 2030 sets a very strong example for how to power a growing economy with clean energy," Kerry told the South Asia Women in Energy Leadership Summit on Tuesday. "It's already cheaper to build solar in India than anywhere else in the world. That kind of urgency is exactly what we need to ... » Learn More about Climate envoy Kerry praises but prods coal-hungry India

Feeling stiff and sore (no) thanks to long days in front of your computer screen and/or a sedentary lifestyle? A visit to one of these chiropractors might be just the ticket to fix what ails you. Chiropractors focus on spinal manipulation and treatment of surrounding structures, with the belief that a proper alignment of the body's musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine, will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. But keep in mind that because the industry is not formally regulated - chiropractic treatment is considered a form of alternative medicine - it's important to suss out reputable practitioners, for example, through recommendations from your GP, friends or family. You could also choose from chiropractors who are registered with The Chiropractic Association (Singapore), which "self-regulates" its members with a code of ethics and practice. Red flags, on the other hand, include hard-sell tactics for "packages" and little to no improvement ... » Learn More about Best chiropractors in Singapore for sore necks and backs

Feeling stiff and sore (no) thanks to long days in front of your computer screen and/or a sedentary lifestyle? A visit to the chiropractor might be just the ticket to fix what ails you. Chiropractors focus on spinal manipulation and treatment of surrounding structures, with the belief that a proper alignment of the body’s musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine, will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. But keep in mind that because the industry is not formally regulated – chiropractic treatment is considered a form of alternative medicine – it’s important to suss out reputable practitioners, for example, through recommendations from your GP, friends or family. You could also choose from chiropractors who are registered with The Chiropractic Association (Singapore), which “self-regulates” its members with a code of ethics and practice. Red flags, on the other hand, include hard-sell tactics for “packages” and little to no improvement of ... » Learn More about The top chiropractors to go in Singapore