New, impressive products at fifth CIIE
A total of 94 debut shows will launch world or Asia premiere of products for four days in row, including consumer goods and agricultural products.
So you want to be a K-pop trainee? Here’s how, says top agency YG Entertainment
The auditions, open to those born between 2003 and 2012, have already been held in Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and the United States.
Vietnamese Emperor’s gold bowl fetches US$672,000 at auction
Antique researcher Tran Dinh Son said it was a royal utensil used to display daffodils during the Lunar New Year Festival at An Dinh Palace.
AI humans to play increased economic role
Technological advances have made virtual humans increasingly visible in industries like broadcasting, finance, entertainment, culture and tourism.
Cleaning up after death: Meet Singapore’s trauma cleaner
The Straits Times delves into the world of trauma cleaners, and the deeper meaning of life for those facing death in their daily work.
Drug syndicates always switching strategies to smuggle narcotics
Malaysia’s location, infrastructure and communication system made the country an ideal transit country for drug smuggling.
Top 10 Chinese cities in night economy
Shanghai is the most vibrant city in China at night, according to the China City Night Economic Index.
Metaverse craze hits Asia, with cities and companies chasing after a $1.1 trillion pie
Virtual reality is the next big frontier, and Asia is vying for a piece of an industry worth an estimated $1.1 trillion by 2024. But it's not all fun and games.
Climate change is real. So are illegal structures on Pakistan’s riverbeds. Will we ever learn?
Pakistan will witness even more intense weather events now that the mercury has risen to 1.2 degrees C compared to the pre-industrial levels.
‘We know mum’s fine because we’ve got her a robot’
Join Dr Sarah Harper, professor of gerontology at the University of Oxford and director of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, for a Conversation on the Future special…