One SpaceX rocket, two missions: US and Japan team up for ‘rideshare’ lunar exploration

One SpaceX rocket, two missions: US and Japan team up for ‘rideshare’ lunar exploration

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 — One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are ...

January 15, 2025
Survey: 46pc of global adults antisemitic, with Asia and Middle East leading the way

Survey: 46pc of global adults antisemitic, with Asia and Middle East leading the way

JERUSALEM, Jan 15 — A survey published yesterday by the Anti-Defamation League showed 46 per cent of...

January 15, 2025
Coffee lovers find grounds for complaint at Australian Open

Coffee lovers find grounds for complaint at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Jan 15 — Melbourne prides itself on serving up the world’s best coffee, but finding a hot...

January 15, 2025
How Japan’s tourism boom is putting the squeeze on business travellers

How Japan’s tourism boom is putting the squeeze on business travellers

TOKYO, Jan 15 — After travelling to Tokyo for meetings, Yoshiki Kojima’s IT company employees crash ...

January 15, 2025
Record 36.8 million tourists visit Japan in 2024 — but is the weak yen worth the crowds?

Record 36.8 million tourists visit Japan in 2024 — but is the weak yen worth the crowds?

TOKYO, Jan 15 — Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed today, as the ...

January 15, 2025
Scalpers resell KFC's Mofusand keychains for up to $500 on Carousell on first day of promotion

Scalpers resell KFC's Mofusand keychains for up to $500 on Carousell on first day of promotion

Many Singaporeans would remember the McDonald's Hello Kitty craze back in 2000, which saw people bra...

January 15, 2025
Tying the knot? Registries of Civil and Muslim Marriages site at Canning Rise to temporarily move to Esplanade Mall in April

Tying the knot? Registries of Civil and Muslim Marriages site at Canning Rise to temporarily move to Esplanade Mall in April

The Registries of Civil and Muslim Marriages (ROM and ROMM) will temporarily move to an interim site...

January 15, 2025
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 review: A beefed-up coupe with more power but less drama

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 review: A beefed-up coupe with more power but less drama

We reviewed the stylish-looking Mercedes-Benz CLE 200 Coupe a while ago, and while it was undeniably...

January 15, 2025
Kyoto hikes hotel taxes for visitors, as locals grumble about overtourism

Kyoto hikes hotel taxes for visitors, as locals grumble about overtourism

KYOTO, Jan 14 — Authorities in Kyoto announced today plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as...

January 15, 2025
Zi char eateries here introduce abalone, bak kwa giveaways, lucky draws to win customers for CNY eve reunion

Zi char eateries here introduce abalone, bak kwa giveaways, lucky draws to win customers for CNY eve reunion

With cost of living a top concern among many Singaporeans and amid fierce competition among restaura...

January 15, 2025
India’s Maha Kumbh Mela: What to know about the largest human congregation

India’s Maha Kumbh Mela: What to know about the largest human congregation

NEW DELHI, Jan 13 — India began yesterday its Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, which is e...

January 14, 2025
While insurance premium hikes may be inevitable, what can help rein it in?

While insurance premium hikes may be inevitable, what can help rein it in?

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 – The rising price of insurance premiums is one issue that has been carried for...

January 14, 2025