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‘Fast & Furious’ tourists flock to Japan for a taste of Tokyo drift
Nov 5, 2026

‘Fast & Furious’ tourists flock to Japan for a taste of Tokyo drift

People from all over are coming for rare Toyota and Nissan models immortalised by the film franchise...

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Great bread, uneven cooking at Petra Dempsey
Nov 5, 2026

Great bread, uneven cooking at Petra Dempsey

The Levantine restaurant offers a beautiful setting but a choppy dining experience...

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When the American bard met the American pope
Nov 5, 2026

When the American bard met the American pope

The meeting between Bob Dylan and Pope Leo ‘was brief, consisting of greetings and a few light-hearted exchanges’...

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Top import expo opens in Shanghai
Nov 5, 2026

Top import expo opens in Shanghai

The ninth edition of the China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai on Thursday amid fanfare. It's the country's largest import expo and the world's first national-level exhibition dedicate...

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Thai brides rank third with South Korean men
Nov 5, 2026

Thai brides rank third with South Korean men

Women from Thailand were ranked third among foreigners tying the knot with South Korean men in multicultural marriages last year, government statistics show....

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Visa sets up six global tech hubs in Singapore, with 1,500 staff at new Paya Lebar centre
Nov 5, 2026

Visa sets up six global tech hubs in Singapore, with 1,500 staff at new Paya Lebar centre

Technologies and solutions developed in the Republic will be deployed across its global network...

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Liam Neeson backs Meryl Streep as next Aslan voice
Nov 5, 2026

Liam Neeson backs Meryl Streep as next Aslan voice

Liam Neeson has no issue with Meryl Streep voicing Aslan....

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Rica Peralejo regrets passing up chances to become US citizen
Nov 5, 2026

Rica Peralejo regrets passing up chances to become US citizen

The actress gets candid about getting out of the country for a better future....

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Otter ‘Boon Thing’ dies less than three weeks after transfer
Nov 5, 2026

Otter ‘Boon Thing’ dies less than three weeks after transfer

The death of “Boon Thing”, a beloved otter that had lived with its former caretaker for more than six years, has sparked public debate after it died less than three weeks after being transferred from ...

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Singapore retail sales growth accelerates to 1.7% in September, but misses median forecast
Nov 5, 2026

Singapore retail sales growth accelerates to 1.7% in September, but misses median forecast

Sales increase in only six of 14 categories, on a yearly basis...

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Family Assist, SOS button: Family-friendly Nokia 2360 Flip lands in PH
Nov 5, 2026

Family Assist, SOS button: Family-friendly Nokia 2360 Flip lands in PH

Nokia's latest release is a model very much reminiscent of the clamshell phones popular during the 2000s when flip phones were all the rage and dual displays were on the rise....

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From legacy to launch: Francis Yeoh and Yeoh Pei Xien on family unity and YTL’s next‑gen ventures
Nov 5, 2026

From legacy to launch: Francis Yeoh and Yeoh Pei Xien on family unity and YTL’s next‑gen ventures

The conglomerate’s executive chairman and its youngest leader discuss succession and legacy in YTL at BT’s recent symposium...

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Bangkok preps for more bad weather from Nov 5-9
Nov 5, 2026

Bangkok preps for more bad weather from Nov 5-9

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ramping up flood recovery operations while preparing for a fresh round of severe weather expected to affect the capital and other parts of Thailand ove...

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Pak Kret policeman shunted after assault complaint
Nov 5, 2026

Pak Kret policeman shunted after assault complaint

NONTHABURI - An officer attached to Pak Kret police station has been immediately transferred from his post and placed at the Operations Centre of the Nonthaburi provincial police pending disciplinary ...

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People's Party MP calls for cannabis shop zoning in Phuket
Nov 5, 2026

People's Party MP calls for cannabis shop zoning in Phuket

Chalermpong Saengdee, a People's Party (PP) MP for Phuket, has proposed restricting cannabis shops to designated areas away from schools, religious sites and cultural landmarks to protect the island's...

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Foundation law review spurred by donation misuse case
Nov 5, 2026

Foundation law review spurred by donation misuse case

The Interior Ministry is reviewing laws governing foundations, citing outdated regulations and weak penalties following allegations of donation misuse involving the Goodness Foundation chaired by actr...

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From Christmas at home to weekends on the go, Platinum Karaoke brings celebrations wherever Filipinos gather
Nov 5, 2026

From Christmas at home to weekends on the go, Platinum Karaoke brings celebrations wherever Filipinos gather

Platinum Karaoke’s Sing It Loud event brings together Sheryn Regis, modern karaoke and party speakers, portable PK Audio and a new jingle built around the Filipino joy of singing together....

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Zeinab Harake's children legally take Bobby Ray Parks' surname
Nov 5, 2026

Zeinab Harake's children legally take Bobby Ray Parks' surname

Actress and content creator Zeinab Harake and basketball player Bobby Ray Parks have completed the legal adoption process for her two children, allowing the family to share the same surname....

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Garie Concepcion pregnant with 2nd child with Michael Pangilinan
Nov 5, 2026

Garie Concepcion pregnant with 2nd child with Michael Pangilinan

The daughter of actor Gabby Concepcion is expecting her second child with the singer....

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George Yeo adds 100,000 Wilmar shares at S$2.97 apiece, taking stake to over 1 million shares
Nov 5, 2026

George Yeo adds 100,000 Wilmar shares at S$2.97 apiece, taking stake to over 1 million shares

Shares of Wilmar are down by more than 14% over the past month...

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