BANGKOK – Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith. The police... Read more »

SEOUL – A new K-pop boy band made their global debut on July 18 with two members who defected from North Korea and an album that includes a song about the consequences... Read more »

Faced with mounting million-dollar debts, Cathay Cineplexes’ operator, mm2 Asia, is considering several options, including shutting down all its cinemas, to address its ongoing financial concerns. Other options include continuing negotiations with... Read more »

[SINGAPORE] The first cars from China luxury brand Hongqi will be launched in Singapore in the first half of 2026, with Eurokars Group having been appointed as its agent. Eurokars subsidiary Eurokars... Read more »

SINGAPORE – A trauma care model fashioned after the wheel of a bicycle has been launched in the central region of Singapore to improve the outcomes of patients with life-threatening injuries. The... Read more »

AI this, AI that—you’re probably sick of hearing it everywhere. But every now and then, a product comes along that is actually useful and shows how AI can simplify your daily routine.... Read more »

-Holders of the digital tokens issued by World Liberty Financial, one of the crypto ventures of the family of Donald Trump, voted on Wednesday to make them tradeable, paving the way for... Read more »

[SINGAPORE] The city-state’s tourism receipts (TR) marginally fell 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 to S$8.07 billion, from S$8.08 billion in the year-ago period. This came as international visitor... Read more »

CHIJ student inspired by past NDP is now performing in it, says it’s a dream come true Two years ago, Zori Rebecca Singer sat wide-eyed at the National Day Parade (NDP) as... Read more »