Thai monk’s DIY eyebrows to unlock welfare card payment go viral
Store staff fashion makeshift eyebrows from black adhesive tape to help solve the face-scanning problem in the state payment app.
Can the government be cool? South Korea’s local officials think so
Across the nation, local governments and state-owned firms are hopping on the quirky video bandwagon, crafting lighthearted and unconventional content to connect with new…
Singapore man created Facebook accounts in name of person he disliked to share anti-Islam content
As a result, the victim of this impersonation was hauled up for police investigations at least twice.
Alert issued vs. fake ‘celeb-bait’ INQUIRER.net ads circulating online
INQUIRER.net previously cautioned readers against stories falsely bearing its brand circulating online last October.
Chinese Gen Zs animal obsession
A growing fascination with exotic pets is drawing young enthusiasts to pet cafes and social media, despite the challenges of raising unconventional animals.
New app lets Singapore diners buy unsold food at big discount, helps cut food waste
Customers who use the app can order a “surprise bag” in advance, and they can get any type of unsold food from the menu at day’s end for between 50 per cent and 80 per cent…
Beyond just cute, these pets in South Korea have unique stories, and huge social media following
Catering to viewers looking to escape life's stresses by watching adorable animals, pet videos have cultivated a large and devoted community of fans who regularly tune in for…
Anti-scam game offers more than $200,000 worth of prizes, including $55,000 in cash
Mr Gerald Singham said that through gamification, the National Crime Prevention Council hopes to raise awareness of the different scams and increase public vigilance.
Doctors warn about dangerous ‘pen-catching’ trend
It can cause cerebral ischemia, cardiac arrest, stroke and even death.
‘You’ll never get your money back’: Japan’s dancing cops video with anti-scam message goes viral
Showcasing uniformed police officers dancing against different backdrops, the clip is edited with special effects and paired with children singing an anti-scam song in their…