Asia

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 […]

As consumers become increasingly conscious of how they live, there is a rising trend of people favoring practicality over excess. This is also evident in the interior décor industry, as consumers look to make environmentally-friendly purchases that make the best use of their space. Enter: multi-functional furniture. Singapore is already one of the most densely […]

The rampant rise of media platforms, particularly social media, has dramatically impacted how modern-day brands look to reach their audience. From extensive social media campaigns to influencer marketing, brands constantly target consumers with advertisements across different mediums, channels, and applications. With the average person encountering about 6,000 ads per day – consumers have become weary […]

News abounds about babies being left at the side of a river or the foot of a church door and in some cases, it ends up in a case of infanticide. The airport’s restroom, at the most inconspicuous nook inside a passenger bus, or worse, inside trash bins. Babies are dumped everywhere. Or killed. The […]

Yusuke Narita, assistant professor of economics at Yale University prompted an uproar from different sectors when he implied that the best way to resolve Japan’s rapidly aging population is “seppuku” of the elderly or mass suicide. “In the end, isn’t it mass suicide and mass ‘seppuku’ of the elderly?” he said in a New York Times […]

From the owner of the group handling the competition to the candidate’s handler to the place where it was held, it appears that this year’s Miss Universe contest was designed for Miss USA to win. Rigged? Anne Jakrajutatip, chief of JKN Global Group, which owns both Miss Universe and Miss USA – is being suspected […]

Decentralized finance is an open alternative to all the kinds of financial tools people have available nowadays. This includes loans, trading, insurance, savings, and more. These tools are available to anyone around the globe with just a smartphone and an internet connection. The thought of it is pretty interesting, isn’t it? Let’s look at the […]

The year 1973 marked the unexpected end of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. He died at the young age of 32. After his sudden demise, debates and a succession of stories and conspiracy theories emerged. After several decades though, the biggest question remains – what killed Bruce Lee? Funny, but it seems drinking too much […]