Coming home for good
APEC secretariat lead Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria is excited to return to Malaysia and contribute as nation takes over Asean chairmanship in January.
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World-renowned Japanese architect’s office utilises AI in design process
AI has helped the 400-member staff of architect Kengo Kuma manage 400 projects in Japan and overseas. The time saved has been spent meeting with clients or coming up with new…
Bittersweet warning on drinking too much milk tea
Study finds overconsumption can lead to depression, anxiety, but young fans of the beverage remain unperturbed.
Countdown celebrations across Singapore, including heartland and migrant workers’ dorms
Carrying the theme of Building Our Singapore Together, SG60 will celebrate nation-building over the years and provide opportunities for citizens to reflect on shared values such…
Distress over North Korea loudspeakers compromising South Korean border residents’ health
The broadcasts consist of peculiar sounds like sirens and metal clanging, stop and start repeatedly at all hours, and has a range of noise levels, according to local reports.
Shared housing points to new possibilities in South Korea
These buildings, while still few in number and mostly hidden from sight in the densely packed city of Seoul, offer the possibility of different lifestyles.
Workplace accidents involving foreign workers soar in Japan
In 2023, the number of foreign workers killed and wounded reached a record high of 5,672, including 32 fatalities.
Nearly 40% of 3.4 million displaced in Myanmar are children: UN
The fighting, as well as severe climate events like Typhoon Yagi, have had a "devastating impact" on children, leaving them displaced, vulnerable to violence, and cut off from…
Filipina artist Ayka Go bravely explores nuances of the sex in her Sydney exhibit
After discovering she was post-menopausal, artist Ms. Go pivots to showcase deeply vulnerable works.
Why is Elon Musk all over US politics?
Mr. Musk helped Trump win the White House by not only pumping the campaign with reportedly $130 million but also dedicating his platform X as a MAGA megaphone.