Ukraine war: Uniqlo stays put in Russia as Netflix, Levi's and others cut ties, World News,Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing will keep its stores in Russia open, joining a small group of international firms that are staying put even as dozens of big brands temporarily halt operations or exit the coun
The Koi story: A priceless Japanese fish make a splash, Asia News,KAZO, Japan – Hand-reared for their colour and beauty, koi carp have become an iconic symbol of Japan that can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars and even participate in fishy beauty contests. The nation's koi carp were br
China, Indonesia hail 'win-win' cooperation after rare Beijing summit, Asia News,BEIJING – The leaders of China and Indonesia pledged to scale up trade and expand cooperation in areas such as agriculture and food security, following a rare visit to Covid-wary China by a foreign head of sta
LG starts selling world's first 8K OLED TV, Digital News,South Korean electronics manufacturer LG has announced the market launch of the world's first 8K OLED TV (7,680 x 4,320 pixels). Preorders open this week in South Korea, before this model lands in Europe and North America in summer 2
New all-time high: 5-room resale HDB flat in Dawson sold for record $1.418m, Money News,Keeping up with the most expensive HDB flat ever sold is proving to be a challenge, as flats all over Singapore keep fighting valiantly for the title. As of July 2022, we have a new record — a five-room HDB flat
BenQ MOBIUZ gaming monitor series unleash new levels of audiovisual immersion, Business Wires News,All new EX3415R combines 1900R curved screen, intelligent HDRi, tailored audio, and with exclusive eye-care technology for gaming enthusiasts. Singapore, March 29, 2021 – BenQ has introduced a new gami
Google data shines light on whether coronavirus lockdowns worldwide are working, Digital News,OAKLAND, California – Alphabet Inc's Google has published charts showing how the coronavirus has brought hard-hit Italy to a standstill, led to runs on grocery stores around the world and prompted a st
13 quirky wedding ideas and stories from these Singaporean couples, Lifestyle News,When your passion for mahjong is real and true! We love how this couple went all out with this mahjong-themed shoot by renting a yacht and getting their bridal party in full traditional costumes for the occasion. Here
World faces a turning point, Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns leaders at Davos, World News,DAVOS, Switzerland – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told global business leaders meeting at Davos on Monday (May 23) that the world faces a turning point and has to ratchet up sanctions against Russia a
Should you buy an 'ulu' condo? Here's how it compares with the overall condo market, Money News,There are two schools of thought regarding condos in “ulu” or less accessible locations. The first are the buyers who shun them as bad decisions – to them, the inaccessibility means limited
PRISM+ drops a slew of new ultrawide, curved gaming monitors, Digital News,PRISM+ has launched a handful of brand new monitors ahead of the COMEX 2019 show at Suntec. The X340 Pro, X315 Pro, and X315 MAX are all curved screens with a 1500R curvature and sleek, all-black frames, which means they'
BenQ releases new Mobiuz gaming monitors including Dying Light 2 collaboration, Digital News,That spells out 4K resolution, which isn’t necessarily the automatic choice for desktop PC gamers, but you own both a console (or both) and a PC, this might be a convenient compromise if you intend to build
Parasite reflects deepening social divide in South Korea, Entertainment News,SEOUL – The black comedy Parasite is a tale of two South Korean families – the wealthy Parks and the poor Kims – mirroring the deepening inequality in Asia's fourth-largest economy. The film made history as the first n
