Malaysia's opposition gearing up for snap polls, says potential PM candidate, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's opposition is preparing for early elections after a crucial vote in the lower house this week showed Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin may lack a parliamentary majority, said
Fans of boy band BTS join swarm of Ants chasing South Korea's hit IPO, Entertainment News,SEOUL – Kim Eun-hee wants to complete her collection of memorabilia of Korean boy band BTS by bidding more than $120,000 (S$170,000) to buy shares in the group’s music label Big Hit Entertainment in South
Thailand's oldest party may be king-maker after vote to determine military role, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's oldest political party is heading into an election on Sunday (March 24) with leader Abhisit Vejjajiva facing tough choices in the first polls since the military seized power in a
Reiwa: A new era name for Japan ahead of abdication, Asia News,\”Reiwa\”: Japan on Monday revealed the name of the era that will define the new emperor's reign when he ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne next month following a historic abdication. The name consists of two characters: \”Rei\”, which ca
Amid Twitter fact-check row, Trump signs order against social media firms, Digital News,BERLIN – If US President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to close Twitter, the micro-blogging site can always relocate to Germany. After Trump threatened to shut down Twitter for advising its users to fac
Thailand approves relaxed tax rules for digital assets, Asia News,BANGKOK — Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday (March 8) relaxed tax rules for investments in digital assets to help promote and develop the industry following a surge in cryptocurrency trading in Southeast Asia's second-largest ec
5 car designs that have endured the test of time, Lifestyle News,In an industry full of players old and new, car design is a critical step for a brand to take to set itself apart and establish its own identity. Exceptional ones even go on to become global icons. Today we will be looking at five of t
Boris Johnson 'up for a fight' as clamour to quit grows, World News,LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defied pressure to quit on Wednesday (July 6) from senior ministers and a mounting rebellion within his ruling Conservative Party, saying he will fight off any attempts to oust
2 dead after Typhoon Trami batters Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – Two people have been killed in a powerful typhoon that battered Japan over the weekend, officials said on Monday (Oct 1), as the storm's aftermath brought travel chaos to Tokyo's morning commute. By Monday morning, Typhoon Trami h
2 years after circuit breaker, Singapore in better shape but social and personal responsibility still important: PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two years after the nation entered a circuit breaker period of restrictions, Singapore is now in a much better shape, but still far from being out of th
Indonesian graft buster probes acid attack on himself as police draw blank, Asia News,JAKARTA – A top Indonesian anti-corruption investigator plans to release the findings of his own probe into an acid attack that partially blinded him last year, after a failure by police up to now to solve the case
Malaysia to revive multi-billion dollar project linked to China, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Friday it will revive a multi-billion dollar property project to be built by a China-linked venture, nearly two years after it was cancelled. The Bandar Malaysia project will resume with th
Roblox to launch 3D advertising next year, Digital News,Online gaming firm Roblox Corp said on Friday (Sept 9) it plans to launch 3D advertising on its platform next year, as it strives to diversify its revenue stream beyond in-game purchases. It will test ads with developers and a handful of advert
Field ICUs, shipping containers and parking lots: Malaysia rolls out unorthodox measures to cope with Covid-19 overflow, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Unorthodox measures are being rolled out as Malaysia's healthcare system is stretched thin, not just by the rising number of Covid-19 cases, but
India will not slip into recession, stagflation: Minister, Asia News,NEW DELHI- India will not slip into recession or stagflation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told parliament on Monday (Aug 1), after opposition parties raised concerns about rising inflation and its impact on the economy. Ind
5 reasons why we stan this sustainable book fair, Lifestyle News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. Happy World Book Day (April 23) to all you bookworms and bibliophiles! O
China's 20th Communist Party Congress: What you need to know, China News,China's 20th Communist Party Congress kicks off on Sunday (Oct 16), with Xi Jinping widely expected to clinch his third five-year stint in charge – a mandate that would secure his stature as the country's most po
True story: My wellness obsession ruined my mental health, Lifestyle News,Wellness has become a sexy buzzword over the past few years. Instead of remaining as some obscure ancient ayurvedic practice or other, it has now permeated mainstream culture and is conscientiously practised among our increasi
Meta pauses hiring, warns of restructuring: Bloomberg, Digital News,Facebook-parent Meta Platforms will freeze hiring and further restructure amid an uncertain macroeconomic situation, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday (Sept 29), quoting Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg's communication with em
WHO chief says China's zero-Covid policy not 'sustainable', World News,LONDON – The head of the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday (May 10) China's zero-tolerance Covid-19 policy is not sustainable given what is now known of the virus, in rare public comments by the UN age
The lastest social space that's for everyone, Lifestyle News,Stepping into Crane is like entering someone's home. A beautiful, lofty one, and almost postcard perfect: the grey floor contrasts against the patterned rugs, light wood furnishings and pastel coloured walls displaying monochrome
