ChatGPT says where most of its subscribers live, OpenAI’s second Asia office will be in Singapore
Singaporeans are among the highest per-capita users of ChatGPT, OpenAI said in a statement announcing it will be opening its second Asia office in Singapore before the end of this…
Sofia Vergara’s Colombian accent is the most difficult to understand, according to viewers
Singaporeans find Sofia Vergara's accent the most difficult to understand In a recent survey conducted by Preply, an online English lessons provider, over 1,500 Singaporeans shared their insights into the…
Ratan Tata, Indian industrialist who shaped a global empire, dies at 86
Ratan Tata, the reserved yet influential Indian industrialist who transformed his family's sprawling business house into a global powerhouse while maintaining its reputation for ethical leadership and philanthropy, died on…
US should consider how to adjust if China became world’s leading power, says Kishore Mahbubani
Former Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani says the United States has made a big mistake by launching a contest with China without a long-term, comprehensive strategy. Instead of obsessing over how…
China tells teachers and public sector employees to hand in passports
Chinese authorities are reportedly requiring a growing number of teachers and public sector employees to hand in their passports and giving local officials the power to decide who can travel…
Discover Siem Reap’s urban oasis: The Aviary Hotel, where luxury meets nature
Nestled in the heart of Siem Reap, The Aviary Hotel emerges as a serene haven, a sophisticated urban oasis that pays homage to nature and Cambodia's rich tapestry of traditional…
Maldives, bailed out by Delhi, will host Indian ‘defence platforms and assets’
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu snubbed India and courted China like his predecessor, Abdulla Yameen. A few months ago, he forced India to withdraw its small military contingent, which was mostly…
One year after attack on Israel, Hamas says it was ‘an act of defence’
The terrible suffering of the Palestinians, dying in their thousands in the war in Gaza, has shocked the world. But the deaths and devastation have had no effect on the…
Epic solo journey navigating 8,000 km from KL to Beijing by bus and train
Undertaking a solo journey of 8,000 kilometres from the vibrant streets of Kuala Lumpur to the historical core of Beijing by bus and train is a significant challenge. The trip…
Iran fires missiles at Israel, ‘Our main weapon is the blood of martyrs,’ says Iran minister
Iran wants more blood spilled in the Lebanon war. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi openly said so hours before Iran launched a missile attack on Israel. Some 180 rockets were…