Hit rewind: Sony Walkman triggers nostalgia on 40th birthday
by Miwa SUZUKI Must-have 80s gadget and one-time icon of Japan electronics cool, Sony's Walkman turned 40 this year and like its now middle-aged fans, is clinging to its youth…
South Korean girl band BLACKPINK celebrates third anniversary
In conjunction with their third anniversary, BLACKPINK released a special video showing moments from their past three years and messages for fans. Watch the video with English subtitles below! The…
US upgrades Hong Kong travel warning as airport protest planned
Washington on Thursday warned US citizens to "exercise increased caution" when travelling to Hong Kong, as protesters announced three days of new demonstrations at the city's airport. The financial hub…
China tells US diplomats in Hong Kong to stop interfering
China demanded Thursday that US diplomats based in Hong Kong "stop interfering" in the city's affairs, after reports that they met with pro-democracy activists, prompting a furious response from Washington.…
Angelina Jolie’s son Maddox is furthering his studies in South Korea
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie's eldest son is going to attend college in South Korea at the end of the month. Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt, her adopted son who just turned 18…
Advertisers prefer actor Song Hye-Kyo to Song Joong-Ki
South Korean actor Song Joong-ki is no longer a favourite for advertisers since his divorce from A-list actress Song Hye-Kyo. 33-year-old Joong-ki announced his break-up in June which was not…
US approves $800mn in helicopters for South Korea
The US government has approved the sale of $800 million worth of helicopters to South Korea, the Pentagon announced Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said Seoul had agreed to…
Man proposes to Singaporean girlfriend by putting diamond ring on cow’s udder
Wedding proposals are usually memorable moments because they signify the beginning of a lifelong marriage (or at least we hope so). However, one man took it to a whole other…
Aussie ex-spy offers surprise guilty plea for leaking East Timor plot
A former Australian spy announced a surprise guilty plea Tuesday for exposing an alleged 2004 bugging operation against East Timor officials, after years of fighting the charges. Lawyers for the…
148 arrested in Hong Kong during Monday’s protests: police
Hong Kong police on Tuesday said 148 people were arrested during running battles with protesters the day before, the largest daily toll since huge pro-democracy protests kicked off two months…