Strangers in the night: Thousands endure cold, rain to welcome 2025 with ball drop in New York’s Times Square

Strangers in the night: Thousands endure cold, rain to welcome 2025 with ball drop in New York’s Times Square

NEW YORK, Jan 1 — Tens of thousands of partygoers from around the world braved freezing temperatures...

January 02, 2025
Beat the after-party blues: 7 hangover cures that actually work

Beat the after-party blues: 7 hangover cures that actually work

A fan of the drinking, but not so much of some of those less-than-pleasant hangover conditions that ...

January 02, 2025
Milan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy's toughest ban

Milan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy's toughest ban

MILAN, Jan 1 — Smokers in Italy's financial and fashion capital of Milan risk being fined for lighti...

January 01, 2025
Botanists rediscover rare Sabah tree in coffee family in Meliau forest after 20 years

Botanists rediscover rare Sabah tree in coffee family in Meliau forest after 20 years

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 1 — Botanical exploration in all manner of vegetation (especially exciting in the...

January 01, 2025
‘Stripe Shirt Bro’ lands in Brunei, bringing viral stares and internet debate along (VIDEO)

‘Stripe Shirt Bro’ lands in Brunei, bringing viral stares and internet debate along (VIDEO)

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 1 — A man whose intense, unblinking stares at female models turned him into...

January 01, 2025
Fresh ways to beat the year-end blues as 2024 winds to a close

Fresh ways to beat the year-end blues as 2024 winds to a close

Ah, December — the month of festive lights, year-end reflections, and the occasional existential dre...

January 01, 2025
Happy new year! Game-changing resolutions to live your best life yet

Happy new year! Game-changing resolutions to live your best life yet

It's that time of the year again. You know, when we make several resolutions and promises to live be...

January 01, 2025
Harbin goes viral on social media as southern Chinese flocks north for winter magic

Harbin goes viral on social media as southern Chinese flocks north for winter magic

HARBIN, Jan 1 — Animal ears and pom-poms on fuzzy hats adorn tourists’ heads on the streets of the f...

January 01, 2025
Can podcasts thrive in Malaysia? Examining market demand, media laws, advertising, audience and the influence of celebrities

Can podcasts thrive in Malaysia? Examining market demand, media laws, advertising, audience and the influence of celebrities

Podcasts are gaining traction in Malaysia, with cultural and relatable content driving interest. Adv...

January 01, 2025
Why Malaysians are embracing podcasting: Insights into costs, hurdles and the path to success

Why Malaysians are embracing podcasting: Insights into costs, hurdles and the path to success

Malaysians are embracing podcasting, driven by FOMO and personal interests. Producing podcasts costs...

January 01, 2025
Top Malaysian podcasts for 2025: From lifestyle to horror, these shows have you covered (VIDEO)

Top Malaysian podcasts for 2025: From lifestyle to horror, these shows have you covered (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — Podcasts are becoming a staple of the Malaysian entertainment landscape, capti...

January 01, 2025
I've test-driven 40 cars for AsiaOne this year. Here are some of my favourites from 2024

I've test-driven 40 cars for AsiaOne this year. Here are some of my favourites from 2024

Over the course of the past six months, I've test-driven 40 cars for AsiaOne, which is quite a lot o...

January 01, 2025