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Embracing diversity, Thailand banks on month-long Pride fest in June to boost tourism and economy

BANGKOK, May 13 -- Thailand is set to host the Bangkok Pride Festival 2025 from May 30 to June 30 under the campaign "The Celebration: Right to Love," with the highly anticipated Pride Parade taking p... Read More


Taiwan reportedly sees 66pc surge in Covid-19 cases, nearly 10,000 medical visits in a week

TAIPEI, May 13 -- Covid-19 infections are reportedly continuing to rise in Taiwan, with the country's Centres for Disease Control (CDC) stating that there were 9,978 outpatient and emergency visits re... Read More


Prime Video is betting big on 'Fallout' - even before Season 2 airs

LOS ANGELES, May 13 -- Prime Video has renewed its hit video game adaptation Fallout for a third season, months ahead of the second season's December premiere. The renewal comes after Season 1 drew o... Read More


Jam Hsiao returns to KL after six years with 'WILD/MILD' world tour at Axiata Arena

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 -- Taiwanese pop star Jam Hsiao will return to Kuala Lumpur for the first time in six years with a concert at Axiata Arena on Aug 2. The show is part of his global "WILD/MILD" Wo... Read More


Jam Hsiao returns to KL after six years with 'WILD/MILD' world tour at Axiata Arena on Aug 2

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 -- Taiwanese pop star Jam Hsiao will return to Kuala Lumpur for the first time in six years with a concert at Axiata Arena on Aug 2. The show is part of his global "WILD/MILD" Wo... Read More


NCT Dream to wrap up Asian tour in Kuala Lumpur this December

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 -- South Korean boy band NCT Dream will bring their 2025 world tour to Kuala Lumpur on Dec 13 and 14. The "Dream Show 4: Dream the Future" tour includes stops in five Asian citie... Read More


No nudity, no drama: Cannes updates red carpet rules ahead of 2025 festival

PARIS, May 12 -- Cannes Film Festival organisers have updated their red carpet rules to ban nudity and oversized outfits, aiming to prevent disruptions and maintain decorum. The changes follow a stri... Read More


Tom Cruise reveals how a 1982 flop taught him to take control in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, May 12 -- Tom Cruise has criticised modern film schools for failing to teach young actors the technical skills needed to succeed in cinema. The Hollywood veteran said many up-and-coming ... Read More


From guides to guards: Robot dogs find new roles across Singapore's public and private sectors

SINGAPORE, May 12 -- From guarding bus depots to guiding the visually impaired, robot dogs are increasingly taking on diverse roles in Singapore, marking a new phase in the city-state's growing adopti... Read More


Michelin-starred Labyrinth's LG Han becomes first Singapore chef on South Korea reality show 'Chef & My Fridge' (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, May 12 -- Singapore's culinary scene just scored a spicy milestone on South Korean TV. For the first time ever, the hit reality cooking show Chef & My Fridge featured a Singaporean chef - ... Read More