S’pore plays host to high-profile conferences and industry shakers during F1 week
The Singapore Tourism Board said nearly 90,000 delegates are expected to attend about 25 events held around the same time as the F1 race.
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Coffee with cats
Meow House by is a cosy cat cafe that works with local animal rescue shelters and helps stray cats find their forever homes.
Tigresses march to cricket World Cup as qualifying champions
Bangladesh emerged as unbeaten champions in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
Streaming to survive: Thailand’s out-of-work elephants face crisis
23-year-old Siriporn says she can raise about $27.46 in donations from several hours of livestreaming on social media but that is only enough to feed her two elephants for one day.
Thai security forces prepare for emergencies ahead of Apec summit
The drill was held to ensure the country’s security forces are prepared for any emergencies that may crop up during the summit.
Hangang Space-out competition highlights art of resting
With spectators on-site voting on the “artistic performance,” many participants sought to draw attention with eye-catching costumes.
Lion head crest designer so obsessed that he ‘ate and slept with the lion’
Senior advertising lead Michael Lee drew hundreds of drafts by hand to get the design just right for his entry into a national search for a new symbol to represent Singapore.
Japan gets serious about supporting careers with only 7％ women in the sciences
In certain industries, there is a high expectation for “gendered innovation,” in which women bring fresh ideas to research and development, which is traditionally…
Bangladesh women make history, clinch maiden SAFF title
The victory crowned Bangladesh the champions in South Asian women's football for the first time in the sixth edition, ending India's reign of five successive titles.
Zoos in Japan move to reduce stress for animals in their care
“We want to devise ways to increase the educational effect while incorporating animal welfare”, an official of the Kyoto City Zoo said.