At painful Asian Games, Letitia Sim bravely passed every test
“I don’t practise getting fourth,” said Letita Sim in a heartbreakingly candid interview with The Straits Times after she stood fourth in both the 100m and 200m breaststroke…
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Vietnamese artisan breathes new life into traditional handmade paper
Do Thu Huong makes paper lanterns to bring traditional values back into contemporary society, and constantly experiments to develop exquisite products with artisanal paper.
Kulen flavours: Pari’s Siem Reap gin a botanical treat
The roots of Pari’s passion for transforming plants into beverages and remedies can be traced back to her childhood, a legacy passed down from her grandfather.
Hearings in $1 billion lawsuit filed by auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn against Nissan start in Beirut
The former Nissan CEO filed the case against Nissan in May in Beirut, alleging he was detained in Japan in 2018 on false charges because of what he calls the automaker’s…
Filipino inventor wins prestigious award for keychain microscope
Inventor Jeremy De Leon'S keychain microscope could facilitate science classes worldwide, allowing students to study samples anytime without relying on school microscopes.
A restorer’s hands-on approach
For the past two decades, the accomplished woman, now in her 50s, has been committed to protecting the carvings, which were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.
Dhaka’s karate warrior: Humaira Antara’s journey to Asian Games glory
Her story is not just a tale of kicks, strikes, and breaking bricks with her hand like in the movies; it's a story of defying norms, of smashing through glass ceilings, and of…
Livestreaming host apologizes for calling 918 an auspicious number
The number is often associated with the start of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
Elon Musk, father Of 11, wants “intelligent people” to have kids
The comment was made by Shivron Zilis, a worker at Elon Musk’s business Neuralink with whom he shares twins.
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa acquitted in Philippine tax case
“The acquittal now strengthens our resolve to continue with the justice system," she said.