Singaporean man’s rare triple hernias repaired with new surgical technique
A hernia is a condition where part of an organ, such as the intestines, protrudes through a cavity wall. Causes include congenital defects, obesity and previous surgery.
Young Singaporeans prioritise careers and financial security over getting married: Study
Having a good career and being in good health were ranked as their top priorities in the next five years, while getting married and having their own homes were further down the…
Buddhism meets new audience through AI
An AI chatbot that reads Buddhist scriptures and gives answers to whatever questions users enter is the latest effort by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism to reach the…
China’s ‘new peasants’ return home to relax, prosper in villages
More young people abandon hectic city life for opportunities in rural areas.
Flood recovery: Can drenched items be restored?
This past week, the combination of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon ravaged several Luzon cities with continuous rain and flooding. But floods should not be the end for…
Sign language chatbot among S’pore innovations to get funding support from new programme
Public transport users from the deaf community will soon be able to get help with directions at Chinatown MRT station from Silvia, a chatbot that communicates in sign language.
How to say ‘no’ to a date
South Korea's social norms and pressures amplify the challenge of declining.
Schools in Japan’s Noto region assign hugs for homework; children still suffering trauma from quake
While many children still complain about mental and physical problems due to the lack of progress on rebuilding, more than 100 children and parents have given feedback such as…
What goes into a destination wedding in India?
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been urging affluent Indian couples to hold destination weddings in their home country.
Chasing the island dream
More and more urbanites are leaving busy cities to chase an idyllic dream of laidback island living. But many are finding that turning islands like Bali into a home is not free of…