Timor-Leste officially becomes ASEAN’s 11th member
Timor-Leste was officially admitted as the newest member state of ASEAN. Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao signed the papers alongside the leaders of the current member states in a…
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A passionate Vietnamese clockmaker’s lifelong devotion to timekeeping
80-year-old Dang Dan Dinh, from the northern city of Hai Phong, is renowned for creating large public clocks. Though his creations are massive, they consume very little energy…
Fire-walking in Singapore: Sights and sounds of a fire-walking ceremony
The Straits Times captured key moments during the festival – including a re-enactment of the Hindu epic Mahabharata and the moment the head priest arrived carrying the Karagam,…
My son’s addiction to Kpod vapes broke my heart. This is our story.
For almost a year, a mother had to cope with her son’s addiction to Kpods (vapes laced with etomidate). His addiction to Kpods got to a point where he even hit her once. She’s…
Real-time flood rescue map developed by young Vietnamese specialists
A web-based ‘heatmap’, which began as a spontaneous idea between two friends, became a lifeline for thousands of flood victims during Typhoon Matmo. It analyses public posts…
Why Thais sell flower garlands at stoplights
In Thai culture, these garlands aren’t just decorations—they’re offerings to Mae Yanang, the spirit believed to protect vehicles.
Earthquakes in Johor? Can earthquakes happen in Singapore, too?
In August and September 2025, a series of minor earthquakes occurred in Johor, Malaysia. On September 27, meanwhile, a 3.5-magnitude tremor was recorded off the waters of Batu…
Vietnam’s festive mid-autumn spirit
The Mid-Autumn Festival has always been one of the most celebrated occasions among the Vietnamese. Adults love to indulge in great photo-taking opportunities or show the younger…
Healing from childhood trauma: Now he wants to protect at-risk youths in Singapore
Growing up in an abusive family, Narish got involved in gangs and was sent to the Singapore Boy's Hostel. There he met his mentor, who helped turn his life around.
Explainer: Why is Trump pushing to ‘retake’ Bagram Air Base?
Bagram Air Base — once the beating heart of America’s war in Afghanistan — is back in the global conversation. U.S. President Donald Trump has called for it to be brought…