Late dictator's son Marcos takes clear lead in Philippine election: Poll, Asia News,MANILA – The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos has emerged as the clear favourite for next year's presidential election, taking more than a 20-point lead over his closest rival in a poll publ
Rene Catalan Snaps Stefer Rahardian’s Perfect Record In Manila, Asia News,In a strawweight contest with potential title implications, two of the divisions hottest streaks were on the line at ONE REIGN OF KINGS, as local favourite Rene The Challenger Catalan took on unbeaten Indonesian, Stefer The Li
12 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore, including RSAF servicemen who were in France on duty, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A total of 12 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Singapore, including three Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) servicemen who were in France on duty. In an update on Wedn
MSS explains how those sinister clouds rolling over the city and into your social feeds were formed, Digital News,In what appeared to be a sign of an apocalypse (just another day in 2020, we suppose), the skies over the Central Business District were engulfed in dark, foreboding wave-like clouds tha
Marvel creates Chinese superheroes to draw Asia fans, Entertainment News,Chinese superheroes will soon be joining the pantheon of larger-than-life Marvel universe mainstays Spider-Man, Iron Man and the X-Men, a company official said as the comic book giant makes a major thrust into Asia. As part of
Tuberculosis deaths rose during pandemic, reversing years of decline, WHO says, World News,Global deaths from tuberculosis (TB) are estimated to have increased between 2019 and 2021, reversing years of decline as the Covid-19 pandemic severely derailed efforts to tackle the disease, the World Health
Daily roundup: Mixed feelings from Hougang block's residents as they get retested for Covid-19 — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Twice in 2 weeks: Mixed feelings from Hougang block's residents as they get retested for Covid-
Jackie Chan's trip to Vietnam cancelled over China sea row, Asia News,HANOI – Martial-arts film star Jackie Chan's planned visit to Vietnam for a charity has been cancelled following an online backlash related to Beijing's expansive claims in the disputed South China Sea. The Hong Kon
Giorgio Petrosyan announces ONE arrival with victory over Jo Nattawut, Asia News,Giorgio The Doctor Petrosyan made his ONE Championship debut on Friday, 20 April, as part of the ONE Super Series, and quickly proved why he is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all-time. The Italian me
Bangalore and Manila world's worst cities for traffic, Asia News,As everyone knows, driving would be much more fun if there weren't so many cars on the road. Urban areas are bad for traffic but have you ever wondered where the worst ones are? The 2019 edition of TomTom's Traffic Index
SEA Games: Calvin Quek wins Singapore's first medal in men's 400m hurdles since 1969, Singapore News,HANOI – He needed an appeal to earn his ticket to the SEA Games, but Calvin Quek justified his inclusion on Tuesday (May 17) after he won Singapore's first medal in the men's 400m
Indonesia rejected US request to host spy planes: Officials, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia rejected this year a proposal by the United States to allow its P-8 Poseidon maritime surveillance planes to land and refuel there, according to four senior Indonesian officials familiar with the matter. US of
'Otterly adorable'?: Demand for cute selfies puts animals at risk, World News,Social media users are fuelling a burgeoning appetite for acquiring wild otters and other endangered animals as pets, conservationists say, warning the trend could push species towards extinction. Popular Instagr
Panicos Yusuf Claims Hard-Earned Decision In ONE Super Series Debut, Asia News,British-based Cypriot Panicos Yusuf showed no sign of nerves on his ONE Super Series debut as he overcame late adversity to claim victory at ONE: REIGN OF KINGS. Yusuf turned in a performance of composure and controlled a
