AI humans to play increased economic role
Technological advances have made virtual humans increasingly visible in industries like broadcasting, finance, entertainment, culture and tourism.
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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.
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.
‘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…
AI tech to change people’s lives
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai has sub venues in Hong Kong, North America, Europe, Singapore and South Korea.
Where do the ‘disappeared’ disappear to?
"I was interrogated for six hours. Every part of me was tortured. They used movie-like torture methods. I was bleeding from the nose because of the torture”, revealed one victim.
Edible skincare: Do these next-generation products live up to the hype?
Experts caution that most edible beauty supplements lack credible medical evidence.
Chiang Mai’s Mae Kha Canal gets a beauty treatment
The canal is one of Chiang Mai’s most important waterways, but overdevelopment and bad city planning has clogged up a lot of the 11km-long channel.
Staring at a grim Eid with cost of living rising
With the Inflation rate surging to an eight-year high, middle-to-low income families are spending less this Eid.
A mountain of relics found from the peak of Eurasian trade route era
Thanks to the diligence of archaeologists and descriptions in documentation, ancient cities have become concrete and stunning evidence that marks the peak of the Eurasian trade…