Are you for real? Digital avatars witness an explosion in popularity
Virtual idols are growing in popularity as the metaverse concept gains momentum
High-speed train to Taiwan song goes viral
The song alludes to a ride on a Beijing-Taipei high-speed train, which was mentioned in the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20)
Thailand’s rise of virtual influencers born out of Covid-19 curbs
Thailand's first few virtual influencers are making waves with Thais spending an average of nearly 12 hours online
Being an influencer is not an easy business
Behind their success lies an army of managers, editors and content developers.
Taiwanese actor Mike He condemned for saying he’d opt for an abortion if third child was a girl
His comments were made in a 2020 interview but have resurfaced.
Pet influencers on the rise in Singapore
Two fluffy white terriers are among a growing number of pet influencers on social media in Singapore.
Facebook faces worldwide probe, plunge in reputation in data scandal
With revelations that its user data was unwittingly used by Cambridge Analytica to influence elections globally, Facebook is facing a worldwide probe and plunge in reputation.…
Asian nations wary after Cambridge Analytica revelations
Revelations that data mining firm Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data to help its clients in election campaigning has Asian nations concerned. While the United States drags its…