In Thailand, an army of volunteers fights coronavirus, Asia News,BANGKOK – Monk Phrompong Kaino, 33, works around the clock providing free Covid-19 swab tests for vulnerable people in high-risk Bangkok communities, part of a project by his temple that has reached more than 2,000 people in just over
Avengers blast past Titanic to become No. 2 film of all time, Entertainment News,Disney and Marvel's Avengers: Endgame has stormed into historic territory, earning US$2.19 billion (S$3 billion) worldwide in less than two weeks to become the No. 2 film of all time, industry watcher Exhibitor Rel
North Korea says it won't join Tokyo Olympics due to Covid-19 concerns, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea's sports ministry said on Tuesday (April 6) that it will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics this year to protect its athletes amid the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made at a m
Missile that downed MH17 plane came from Russian military: investigators, World News,Investigators probing the 2014 downing of flight MH17 said Thursday for the first time that the missile which brought down the plane over eastern Ukraine originated from a Russian military brigade. But Moscow quickl
Japan's Emperor Naruhito expresses coronavirus concern on birthday, looks forward to Tokyo Olympics, Asia News,TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japanese Emperor Naruhito said on Sunday (Feb 23) that he was looking forward to the Tokyo Olympics in summer but that he was concerned about the spread of the new co
Give us first-hand information to fight coronavirus, Taiwan asks WHO, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan's health minister asked the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday (May 6) to ensure that the island had access to first-hand information about the coronavirus, saying that not having the full
Mel Gibson says Covid-19 didn't feel 'like anything else' he's ever had, Entertainment News,The 65-year-old actor was hospitalised with the virus back in April last year and has now said the illness \”doesn't feel natural\”, although he insisted he recovered quickly. He told E
Dragon playground, Ah Meng among local icons depicted in Orchid Extravaganza at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For local fashion designer Yang Derong, the vintage dragon playgrounds once ubiquitous in the 1980s bring back fond childhood memories. The iconic playground is his personal
Michelin launches guide for best Cantonese restaurants around the world, Food News,Michelin has released a new dining guide on the best restaurants around the world for Cantonese foods, the first time in its 118-year history that the gastronomic bible has created a selection covering one specific cu
Apple Arcade to have 7 new games in August,Apple Arcade, Apple’s game subscription service will have seven new and noteworthy titles in August. In July, the platform’s numbers were boosted with new …
