India’s Mobile Shipments Saw 8 Percent Growth In Q2 2025, iPhone 16 Leads the Charts: Report

India’s smartphone shipments in the second quarter of 2025 have grown 8 percent year-on-year (YoY), according to a market research firm. The growth was largely driven by a 33 percent growth in... Read more »

English‑Speaking Babysitters and Housekeeping in Tokyo

From September 2025, Tokyo’s local government is waiving daycare fees for firstborns. But for busy families, having reliable English‑speaking support is the best way to make daily life less chaotic. Our guide... Read more »

Trump’s 25% Tariff Bomb On India

New Delhi: India has just been hit by a 25% tariff from the United States. Announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, the decision affects billions in exports. The news comes ahead of... Read more »

HSBC boss says Rachel Reeves putting up bank taxes would harm UK growth | HSBC

The boss of HSBC has joined a growing chorus of bankers cautioning Rachel Reeves against increasing taxes on banks in her autumn budget, warning it risked “eroding” investment and ultimately harming UK... Read more »

Singapore full-year growth to come in firmer than expected on H1 front-loading: MAS

[SINGAPORE] Full-year growth for 2025 may be firmer than previously forecast, with the economy’s output likely to be close to potential, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Wednesday (Jul 30). ... Read more »

NISAR satellite set for launch today from Sriharikota check time, other details here

NISAR will be launched into orbit onboard Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV-F16. Usually, PSLV is utilised for such an orbit and this is the first time that a GSLV rocket is injecting... Read more »

How to really enjoy Golden Gai, a famous bar hopping haven in Kabukicho, Tokyo – grape Japan

If you haven’t experienced them already, checking out some of the local pubs and 居酒屋 izakaya (Japanese-style gastropubs) can be a very entertaining way to spend an evening during your trip to... Read more »

Construction on Tibetan Megadam Fuels Ecological and Social Concerns

After Beijing granted authorization in December, construction on what would be the world’s largest hydropower dam has now begun. The site is located along the Yarlung Tsangpo River in southeastern Tibet, and... Read more »

MOM releases salary data for 570 professions, 36 pay over S$10K

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data comes from the latest annual report on Occupational Wages published by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower. Singapore’s Ministry of... Read more »

Upcoming Smartphones in August 2025: Google Pixel 10, Oppo K13 Turbo Series 5G, Vivo V60, and More

July shaped up to be an exciting month for phone enthusiasts in India. We saw the debut of several flagship-grade handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7,... Read more »