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Wah, Malaysia is leading the game in addressing workplace bullying! Since July 2025, workplace bullying has become a criminal offence there – with real jail time and serious consequences for both bosses and employees. No more just “let HR handle it” kind of thing. This news went viral after a TikTok video by HR Update…
China’s EV Battery Giants Set Sail Into Shipbuilding to Cement Beijing’s Global Dominance China’s leading electric vehicle battery makers—Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and Gotion High-tech—are throwing their weight behind the country’s push to build new-energy vessels, with their latest products now powering large ocean carriers as the decarbonisation drive kicks into high gear. Chinese-made pure…
Content warning: This article contains descriptions of murder and suicide. Reader discretion is advised. A father and son were found dead after their bodies were discovered in separate places at an apartment complex in Yongin, South Korea, on Dec 11. Authorities believe the case is a murder-suicide, with a Korean man in his 40s suspected…
PlayStation 4 Support Finally Coming to an End After Historic Run The PlayStation 4 had a legendary run, but all good things must come to an end—and it looks like the beloved console will no longer be supported going forward. While plenty of gamers have fond memories of the PlayStation 4, it did become somewhat…
Another Earthquake Strikes Northeast Japan, Tsunami Warnings Issued Japan’s northeast coast was rattled once again on December 12, when an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 hit the region at 11:44am, just off the coast of Aomori Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency wasted no time issuing a tsunami advisory, warning of waves that could…
A 25-year-old Chinese influencer suffered severe acute pancreatitis after eating only boiled chicken breast and cauliflower for almost six months in her bid to lose weight. According to The Star, the woman confessed that she avoided carbohydrates and fats in her diet to lose weight. Her diet, consisting of chicken breast and cauliflower with occasional…
SINGAPORE, 8 May 2025 – The Singapore dollar (SGD) has been on a strengthening trajectory against the US dollar (USD) in recent years. This trend has sparked discussions about the possibility of the SGD reaching parity with the USD. In this article, we delve into the factors influencing the SGD’s appreciation, analyze historical exchange rate…
Superfan Splurges on Times Square Billboard to Honor Barbie Hsu A devoted fan of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu went all out to commemorate her legacy, funding a grand tribute video that aired on a massive Times Square billboard in New York City on Feb 10. The extravagant display, estimated to cost up to S$135,000, quickly…
Photo: Bangkok Police/Facebook BANGKOK – Thai police raided an illegal gambling den disguised as a Chinese restaurant in Bangkok’s Yannawa district on February 14, arresting 12 foreign nationals, including two Singaporeans. Raid on Hidden Gambling Den Authorities had received intelligence that a building in the district operated as a Chinese restaurant on the first floor…
On February 3, the entertainment industry was shaken by the tragic news that Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu (also known as Da S) passed away at the age of 48 due to influenza-associated pneumonia while traveling in Japan. This sudden loss has left countless fans and netizens in disbelief and deep sorrow. As we…