The Reunification with Taiwan is Hitting Chinese Cinemas This Summer

🔥 China Trend Watch (Week 21–22 | 2026) Part of Eye on Digital China by Manya Koetse, China Trend Watch is an overview of what’s trending and being discussed on Chinese social... Read more »

Driver of S’pore-registered car seen pumping RON95 says he’s M’sian, didn’t know new rules

S’pore-registered car seen pumping RON95 at rest stop in M’sia, driver says he paid the difference The driver of a Singapore-registered car seen pumping RON95 in Malaysia has clarified that he is... Read more »

New OTT Releases This Week (May 25 – May 31): Jolly LLB 3, Kara, Spider-Noir, Leader, Roomates, and More

With May reaching its closure, the OTT platforms are set to buzz your digital screens with a high dose of entertainment. From gripping thrillers to binge-worthy romance dramas, this week has a... Read more »

Japan’s adorable pudding chick becomes a transit card mascot

One of Japan’s most popular dessert mascots is set to go with you as you tap through ticket gates. Last year, one of Japan’s many railway companies, JR East, announced that they... Read more »

After China Orders a Times Reporter to Leave the Country, the U.S. Reciprocates

China’s government has ordered a New York Times reporter to leave the country, and the Trump administration has responded by revoking the visa of a U.S.-based Chinese state media journalist, in a... Read more »

SCCCI launches strategic investment guide to support Chinese businesses in Singapore

[SINGAPORE] The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) has launched an investment guide for China-based companies that want to explore business and investment opportunities in Singapore and the wider South-east... Read more »

West Asia conflict poses risks to growth, inflation in the short run: RBI | Economy & Policy News

The ongoing West Asia conflict poses risks to domestic growth and inflation, albeit in the short run, though the economy is expected to be resilient in 2026-27, the Reserve Bank of... Read more »

What It’s Really Like to Work as a Hostess in Tokyo’s Kabukicho

One of Tokyo’s most infamous entertainment districts, Kabukicho has long been a place of curiosity, stigma and whispered tales. Tonight, Metropolis sits across from someone who recently stepped into this world, a... Read more »

Woman who repeatedly fed pigeons fined S$6,500, says she wanted to ‘rescue’ them

SINGAPORE: A 64-year-old woman was fined S$6,500 (US$5,087) on Friday (May 29) after repeatedly feeding pigeons despite multiple warnings. When caught red-handed, Soh Choon Heong gave false particulars to National Parks Board... Read more »

‘Vande Mataram’ row becomes first major controversy for Kerala’s new government | India News

3 min readThiruvananthapuramMay 29, 2026 02:31 PM IST Controversy marked the first session of the newly elected Kerala Legislative Assembly Friday after the Congress government chose not to play the full version... Read more »