Technology

Chipmaker CXMT becomes mainland China's most valuable listed firm

The company's shares soared by 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

Mediacorp artiste Gladys Bay wins Outstanding Asian Star award for Singapore at Seoul International Drama Awards

Gladys Bay won for her role as Bella in the Mediacorp Chinese drama, Under The Net.

Emma Roberts, Cody John now married

“Scream Queens” star Emma Roberts has finally tied the knot with her actor fiancé Cody John, saying “I dos” at an outdoor ceremony in Idaho in the United States. The American actress-singer and John’s wedding was held at a garden filled…

Nigeria takes over chairmanship of African telecom union

Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) following the conclusion of the union’s seventh ordinary Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Abuja. The two-day conference also elected Kezias Kazuba Mwale…

‘Her screams echo in my ears’: the trauma of so-called ‘honour killings’ in Pakistan

There were 470 women killed in such circumstances across the country last year, with rights groups saying the true toll will be even higher, reflecting a system that still protects the accused Mohammad Ramzan was on the night shift at the…

Heathrow expansion would take thousands of jobs from other UK regions, report finds

Airports in England and Wales are likely to lose millions of passengers if third runway goes ahead, DfT economic paper shows Expanding Heathrow airport will take thousands of jobs from other regions of the UK, including almost 10,000 from…

Food security: can drones and BeiDou put an end to ‘paper farming’ in China?

China’s agriculture sector needs more advanced technology and innovation to boost yields and improve food security – not more farmland and crops, according to a rural policy expert. The remarks came after a state media investigation…

Say Alonzo laments restaurant hit by fire: 'Hard-earned money, dreams burned'

A disheartened Say Alonzo sought comfort in her faith and appealed for prayers after her restaurant in Laguna was destroyed by fire. The “Pinoy Big Brother” alum spoke about the unfortunate incident through her Instagram page on Sunday…

Apple may take on Meta, Google with AI glasses early next year

Chinese actor Zhang Linghe doesn't have a regular hairstylist, says his hair is cut 'randomly'

The Chinese heartthrob isn't as high-maintenance as you'd imagine him to be.

Thai woman confronts noisy Italian tourists on train; clips goes viral

A viral clip showing a Thai woman confronting a group of foreign tourists for making noise on an electric train has sparked debate over public manners and tourist behavior in Thailand. A heated exchange between a Thai woman and a group of…

TV presenter Diana Ser lists out life advice for her children entering university: 'Don’t just make friends'

As two of her children get ready for university, Ser shared the life lessons she hopes they'll carry with them into adulthood.