How snark and tea-spilling communities call out Singapore’s influencers
Cheating scandals, overinflated claims of wealth, and out-of-touch language are just a few of the many concerns that occupy the users of r/SingaporeInfluencers, a Reddit forum…
Drink warm water and try qigong: TikTokers are ‘becoming Chinese’ in latest wellness trend
What begun as humorous exposure to traditional Chinese wellness habits has become inspiration for people seeking to improve their health and well-being in the new year.
Philippine celebrities dig up their archives in ‘2026 is the new 2016’ social media trend
The social media trend started as a nostalgic trip on TikTok, where many netizens posted photos of themselves during that particular year, reminisced about how “simpler” life…
Dubai chewy cookie frenzy in South Korea sends pistachio prices soaring threefold
A 1kg bag of unshelled pistachios has jumped from 20,000 won ($13.61) in early December to roughly 80,000 won ($54.32) as of Thursday.
‘Are You Dead?’: Viral safety app reflects quiet anxiety of living alone in China
In fast-paced Chinese cities that prize speed, productivity, and self-reliance, the app’s sudden popularity seems less about being alone and more about the anxiety of being…
‘Factory flaw’ spurs toy horse to instant popularity in China
Created for the upcoming Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, it was originally meant to wear an upturned smile. Instead, due to a production error, the toy left the assembly…
How Dubai Chewy Cookies took over South Korea
The viral dessert has sparked long lines, copycat products, and unexpected ripple effects across food, retail, and delivery platforms.
Viral app in China bares ‘safety anxiety’ among solo dwellers
According to the 2025 China Statistical Yearbook, single-person households now account for approximately 20 percent of the country's sampled population.
New AI service in Japan will keep ads away from inappropriate posts
With this latest effort, the safety of ad distribution on social networking sites will be strengthened.
Viral ‘Chinese Trump’ wins laughs on both sides of Pacific
In his videos, which are in English with Chinese subtitles, impersonator Ryan Chen lightheartedly presents Chinese cuisine, customs, and cultural differences, jokes with…