Jay Chou is first Mandopop singer to top IFPI’s Global Album Sales Chart
Previous winners of the award include English singer Adele (2021), K-pop boy band BTS (2020) and J-pop boy band Arashi (2019).
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At least $17.6 million lost by over 1,000 Singporeans to job scams since January
The police warned of a job scam variant where victims would receive unsolicited messages asking them to participate in a survey or market research, and to answer a few questions.
Singapore-China project in Guangzhou to speed up expansion
The second phase of the China-Singapore Smart Park will be completed in June, ahead of its October timeline.
Modi’s BJP hands opposition a useful sword
The removal of Rahul Gandhi from Parliament has already had the effect of rallying the opposition.
What’s behind the European rush to rekindle ties with China?
As the war in Ukraine drags on, Beijing is being viewed as a critical player in any resolution of the conflict.
Indonesia’s apple-growing heartland feels the heat of global warming
Apple harvests in Batu and neighbouring Pasuruan and Malang have been poor for some years now, owing to climate change causing higher temperatures and rainfall.
WHO revises Covid-19 vaccine recommendations for new phase of pandemic
The agency said the aim was to focus efforts on vaccinating those facing the greatest threat of severe disease and death from Covid-19.
Confidence in crypto slides in Singapore, but 4 in 10 still invested in it
Respondents said at least a tenth of their investment portfolios consisted of crypto, showing that interest in the volatile market has not waned.
9 Singapore restaurants on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Odette is No. 6
French restaurant Odette's pastry chef Louisa Lim also won the Asia’s Best Pastry Chef accolade.
Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou arrives in China pledging peace
The trip comes at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei.