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SINGAPORE – The inaugural Brunei Week is set to launch in Singapore next month, promising to introduce a special Brunei pavilion with over 20 Bruneian-made brands. The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) announced the event on 20 August, with a focus on products aimed at luring Singaporean foodies. Proudly supported by Royal Brunei Airlines, the […]

SINGAPORE — Shawarma Shack, the Philippines’ largest and fastest-growing shawarma chain, has selected Singapore as the home of its first international outlet. The move marks a significant milestone for the brand as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and looks to use the city-state as a springboard for future global expansion. The highly-anticipated Singapore outlet opened […]

Laundry day: For many working professionals, it’s one of the least glamorous aspects of daily life. Between busy work schedules, meetings, and social commitments, spending hours waiting for clothes to dry or running multiple drying cycles isn’t something anyone looks forward to. But what if there was a way to make this routine task more […]

Elon Musk’s daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, is calling out her dad on social media as their very public estrangement appears to be getting worse. She posted her litany of rants against her father on Threads, a platform that is competing with X where she called him a serial adulterer and a frequent liar. She said […]

In an inspiring yet controversial story that has taken the internet by storm, a 45-year-old Japanese man achieved what many only dream of — financial independence and early retirement. But his path to this milestone was anything but conventional — extreme frugality. The man, known only by his online alias “The Man Who Will Definitely […]

A refreshing trend is taking the internet by storm, particularly among the youth. It’s not about flaunting the latest gadgets or designer clothes, but about embracing the beauty of minimalism and sustainability — underconsumptioncore. TikTok, the digital playground for Gen Z, is abuzz with young people proudly showcasing their commitment to underconsumptioncore. This isn’t about […]

In a bold and contentious move, Oklahoma is set to surpass Louisiana in incorporating Christianity into public school education. This development follows an announcement from the state’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters. Walters is mandating all K-12 public school classrooms to maintain a copy of the Bible and treat it with the same respect […]

In a landmark victory, Bailey Anne Kennedy was crowned Miss Maryland USA in June, marking a series of firsts: she is the first transgender woman and the first Asian American to hold the title. Kennedy, donning her crystal-embellished tiara and a pink Barbie doll dress, radiated joy and pride as she waved to spectators at […]

A bakery with a chain of cafes in New York and New Jersey offering kosher food prescribed by Jewish dietary rules attracted a diverse clientele. But now the kosher cafe chain Patis Bakery is in dire straits and has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. No one is blaming its troubles on the war in Gaza, […]

The eight elite institutions that make up the Ivy League continue to captivate the imaginations of students and parents alike, setting the gold standard for higher education. These schools’ storied histories, renowned faculty, and impressive alumni networks remain the ultimate aspiration for many young scholars. And it’s easy to see why. The Ivy League’s reputation […]

In an innovative move to address Japan’s declining birth rates, officials are encouraging single citizens to embrace dating apps to foster relationships and marriage. Leading Tokyo’s digital cupid is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, poised to launch its government-backed dating app this year. Tokyo dating app Already in motion is a pilot program named “Tokyo Futari […]

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted American lives, particularly affecting young adults’ economic stability. Many high school and college graduates faced a turbulent job market, prompting them to move back home to save on rent and gain family support. Recent Census data shows over half of 18 to 24-year-olds live at home, including those in college dorms […]

In the tranquil neighborhood of Monrovia, California, where the San Gabriel Mountains provide a majestic backdrop, residents have encountered a most unexpected visitor – a bear with a penchant for a particular brand of cookies. Dubbed “Oreo” by locals, this bear has made headlines not for its typical diet of fruits and nuts but for […]

In a saga that seems plucked from the pages of a gripping crime novel, authorities in Southern California have finally nabbed an octogenarian slingshot bandit who has instilled fear within the SoCal community. For years, residents of Azusa, a quaint community nestled just east of Los Angeles, have been living in the shadow of a […]