SINGAPORE – Local radio DJ and host Dennis Chew has received an unexpected award from the United States. The 52-year-old Mediacorp artiste disclosed on social media on March 25 that he has been awarded Outstanding Promo Demo – Best Chinese Voiceover by the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS). “Being someone who works with my voice every […]
The number of fintech companies operating globally exceeded 35,000 in 2024, distributed across more than 100 countries, according to Statista’s Global Fintech Outlook. While the United States and United Kingdom remain the largest fintech markets by total funding, the fastest growth is occurring in markets that were underserved by traditional financial institutions: India, Brazil, Nigeria, […]
TAIPEI, March 26 – A Taipei court on Thursday sentenced former city mayor and one-time presidential candidate Ko Wen-je to 17 years in jail after finding him guilty of corruption and misuse of political donations, the official Central News Agency said. Prosecutors had asked for a combined total of more than 28 years in prison […]
MANILA, Philippines – The jury at the Los Angeles trial on social media harms found the defendants Meta and Google guilty, Wednesday, March 25, US time, for harming young users by deliberately building their platforms Facebook and YouTube with addictive design features. Court documents revealed that executives have knowledge of the addictiveness of their platforms, […]
Paris/Stockholm : Petrol price spikes triggered by the war in Iran are boosting used electric vehicle sales across Europe, online car platforms told Reuters, in an early sign that pain at the pump is pushing consumers away from combustion engines. “There is currently an electric car bonanza in the used market,” said Terje Dahlgren, an […]
Iran and the United States seemed at diplomatic odds on Thursday as both sides issued conflicting statements over the progress of diplomatic efforts to end the war, with Tehran putting forth its own proposals even as its military fired missiles at Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal to end the Iran war […]
Iran and the United States seemed at diplomatic odds on Thursday as both sides issued conflicting statements over the progress of diplomatic efforts to end the war, with Tehran putting forth its own proposals even as its military fired missiles at Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal to end the Iran war […]
Powerful new 14-inch mobile graphics workstation with 16GB GDDR6 memory build for advanced AI, simulation, and data processing in extreme environments. TAIPEI, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, today announced the launch of its new Z14I-HG fully rugged mobile workstation. Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra […]
LONDON, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the Clarivate AI50, a new data-driven benchmark of organizations demonstrating exceptional leadership in high-impact artificial intelligence (AI) inventions. Following our announcement of the Top 100 Global Innovators 2026, this report dives deeper into the AI world, where […]
Manchester City star Phil Foden stunned his England team-mates by hitting a 180 playing darts while away on international duty. Despite struggling for form throughout the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, the City attacking midfielder was still called up to Thomas Tuchel’s 35-man England squad ahead of the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. Foden will […]
SINGAPORE – The beauty industry is often seen as a young person’s game, but a growing number of late bloomers in Singapore are proving otherwise. Leveraging social media to showcase their craft, these middle-agers and septuagenarians have reached new audiences and built loyal followings – something that might once have been thought impossible outside traditional […]
An Indian-origin man was on Thursday charged in a Singapore court for driving a luxury sports car with his two children sitting on the car boot. Advertisement Prem Anan Sugunakumar was handed one count of rash act that endangered the safety of children below the age of 14, according to a report by Channel News […]
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has sent the internet crazy after sharing a snap of an object which looks like an egg with black tentacles sprouting out of it 08:10, 26 Mar 2026Updated 08:10, 26 Mar 2026 View 4 Images The potato looked like an alien egg A NASA astronaut sparked an internet meltdown after sharing […]
Nowadays, most of us wake up to our phones. We reach for the phone, even before coffee. You will see your friend vacationing in Thailand, or your neighbour having a great day at work, or perhaps a DIY that is absolutely not your thing. Some of this will give you a quick dopamine hit, or […]
LONDON, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the Clarivate AI50, a new data-driven benchmark of organizations demonstrating exceptional leadership in high-impact artificial intelligence (AI) inventions. Following our announcement of the Top 100 Global Innovators 2026, this report dives deeper into the AI world, where […]
Powerful new 14-inch mobile graphics workstation with 16GB GDDR6 memory build for advanced AI, simulation, and data processing in extreme environments. TAIPEI, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, today announced the launch of its new Z14I-HG fully rugged mobile workstation. Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors […]
Trump says Iran negotiating but ‘afraid to say it’ Two people were killed in a missile attack in Abu Dhabi on Thursday morning as the UAE said it was responding to an active missile threat from Iran. The victims died after debris from an intercepted missile fell on Sweihan Road, the emirate’s media office said […]
Petrol price spikes triggered by the war in Iran are boosting used electric vehicle sales across Europe, online car platforms told Reuters, in an early sign that pain at the pump is pushing consumers away from combustion engines. “There is currently an electric car bonanza in the used market,” said Terje Dahlgren, an analyst at […]
By Katya Golubkova and Irene Wang TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi asked International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol for an additional coordinated release of oil stockpiles when they met on Wednesday, as Tokyo seeks to hedge against a prolonged Middle East conflict. After agreeing to release a record amount of […]
England’s new football kits may have stolen the headlines this week, but alongside the latest jerseys to be worn at this summer’s World Cup, The FA and Nike have also quietly launched a range of new training gear. The collection includes hoodies, drill tops, t-shirts and joggers, with each on sale at the Official England […]
A group of seven pet dogs in northeastern China has captured social media attention after escaping an alleged theft and making a remarkable 17-kilometre journey back home. The dogs are seen walking at the side of a busy highway. (Screengrab (X)) According to posts circulating on X and reports cited by Dexerto, the dogs were […]
SINGAPORE: A 52-year-old man was arrested in a Jurong West industrial area on Monday (Mar 23) after multiple vehicles were found with badly damaged windshields. A video posted on Facebook shows more than 10 vehicles in a car park with smashed windshields. In response to CNA’s queries, the police said on Tuesday that they received […]
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A fellowship of seven doggos, led by a Corgi named ‘Big Fat,’ escaping a gang of thieves who stole ‘em to sell at an illegal dog meat market in China might seem stranger than fiction but such is life. The dogs not only successfully evaded their captors but also made a journey back home. The […]
Singapore authorities warned on Tuesday that involvement in organisations linked to the Israeli military, such as Sar-El, would not be acceptable under current conditions and could attract action under the law. In a joint media release, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Defence (Mindef) noted that Sar-El’s website states that it is […]
New Delhi, March 24 BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday questioned the diplomatic approach of the then government led by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, referring to historical developments involving Sri Lanka. He said that former Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa had written a strongly worded letter to Rajiv Gandhi, alleging that inappropriate policies were […]
A late-night post replaced a war cabinet. A deadline handed Iran the clock. And somewhere between Mar-a-Lago and midnight, the world is still waiting for someone, anyone, to take away US President Donald Trump’s phone. There is a specific kind of dread that accompanies a late-night notification from the US President. It is born of […]
The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond 07:33, 24 Mar 2026 View Image Mike Blair has been named New Zealand attack coach(Image: David Rogers/Getty Images) Here’s your round-up of all the latest rugby news for the morning of Tuesday, March 24. Georgia break silence after doping accusations Georgia Rugby admits their reputation has been […]
By SONIA HORON, US ASSISTANT SHOWBIZ EDITOR Published: 03:04 EDT, 24 March 2026 | Updated: 03:56 EDT, 24 March 2026
