Asia

India’s automotive landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as rising incomes and changing consumer preferences drive a surge in car ownership, particularly toward larger SUVs. Vehicle registrations have more than doubled in the past decade, with the number of cars increasing from 19 million in 2012 to 49 million in 2022, reports The Economist. Car […]

America is coming to the aid of Bangladesh, which has sought another multibillion-dollar loan from the International Monetary Fund. A US delegation will hold talks with the interim government of Bangladesh, including its leader Muhammad Yunus,  in Dhaka on September 14 and 15. These will be the first high-level talks between the two nations since […]

China’s President Xi Jinping has subtly toned down his language on the country’s goals, suggesting the world’s second-largest economy is finding it difficult to achieve its “around 5 per cent” growth target, reports the South China Morning Post. “We should strive to fulfil the economic and social development goals and tasks for the whole year,” […]

After the news that North Korea has been elected to the executive board of the World Health Organization, Donald Trump immediately came out with a Truth Social post saying -“Congratulations to Kim Jung Un!” The congratulatory post triggered political furor among Republican presidential fcandidates and other GOP leaders. They aren’t just surprised, they were furious […]

From romantic comedies to melodramas, and flesh-eating zombies, there’s a heap of adored Korean content accessible on Netflix all over the world. Due to the success of these Korean titles, Netflix will be investing a further $2.5 billion in South Korea over the next four years. Netflix has fast become one of the best platforms […]

Becoming a freelancer is not easy but there are life skills that you can learn to succeed. It takes so much discipline and the will to follow through on a task even without so much motivation or supervision. But as you wade through the ocean of freelancing jobs, certain life skills are learned that can […]

As parents, we all want the best for our babies. From their nutrition to their sleep and playtime, we want to ensure that they are safe and happy. But have you ever stopped to consider the environmental impact of the baby products we use? Traditional baby products, such as disposable diapers and plastic baby bottles, […]

In the face of an ongoing pandemic, it has become increasingly important for individuals to identify effective ways of sanitising their surroundings and protecting themselves from harmful bacteria and germs. With indoor work environments and homes being two of the places where people spend a significant amount of their time, the need for reliable sanitisation […]

Herbal Pharm, a nutraceutical company established in Singapore in 2004, has been on a mission to keep Singaporeans healthy and live better. The company focuses on developing supplements specific to the Singaporean lifestyle, combatting health issues caused by urban living and the hot, humid weather. With a range of premium, nutraceutical products that help maintain […]

For more than 2,000 years, Chinese hand-drawn noodles, also known as “lamian,” have been enticing palates and capturing hearts. The Han Dynasty is when the delicious treat was accidentally invented by a Chinese cook named Zheng, beginning the intriguing history of hand-pulled noodles. According to legend, Zheng was cooking noodles for the emperor when he […]

The Dalai Lama has apologised for asking a boy to suck his tongue after the internet raged against him and accused him of child abuse. He issued an apology on April 10 for a video in which he is asking a child to kiss him on the lips and suck his tongue. The video which […]

Leonardo DiCaprio is in Washington to appear as a witness and testify in one of the biggest embezzlement cases in the world. A political corruption trial involving Pras Michael, a 90s hip-hop star with Low Taek Jho, a discredited Malaysian investor. Michel, a member of the US musical trio The Fugees, is being charged with […]

Singapore has set obvious goals for achieving its green targets. This includes its goal of transitioning away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to more clean-energy vehicles. Some of the more high-level targets set by the Ministry of Transport are: No new diesel car and taxi registrations will be done starting in 2050 All vehicles […]

Anne Jakrajutatip has recently prohibited Miss Universe franchise holders from sending candidates to other international pageants. The Thai business magnate, who currently owns the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), announced that she won’t allow other international titles to be involved with local franchises under the MUO, as seen in a video uploaded by established beauty pageant […]

The divisive Chinese fashion phenomenon Cheongsam, sometimes called Qipao, is rapidly gaining popularity and glory in today’s modern world, particularly in the corporate World. Dating back to the 1900s, the Cheongsam has its roots in the emergence of feminism and globalisation in China. The collapse of the Qing Dynasty in 1920 caused China to open […]