TRAVEL
Turn long transits into short vacations with free city tours, hotel stays at these airports
Go on a free Istanbul city tour, get a complimentary hotel stay in Dubai or check out historical sites in Seoul.
Entertainment
Comedienne Sharul Channa’s show in Malaysia cancelled over 2018 video
A video of hers from 2018 was said to have touched on the 3R (race, religion and royalty) issues.
Food
Easier on your wallet: Restaurants bring down prices, offer deals
As people cut back on dining out and expensive meals, restaurants are doing all they can to woo them back.
Glico launches Baked Cheesecake Pocky; Almond Koka milk to follow in S’pore by end 2024
The Singapore market is of "strategic significance" for Glico in its expansion in the region.
Eating odds and ends: Will Singaporeans dare to feast on animal organs?
Nose-to-tail cooking is back in restaurants, with chefs trying to get diners to embrace all the animal's unwanted parts.
podcasts
Podcast: The dramatic off-screen lives of the cast of the beloved Chinese drama My Fair Princess
One of the most famous Chinese dramas ever is the period romance My Fair Princess - but where are the members of its main cast now?
Motoring
Motor Mouth: Chinese carmakers’ unstoppable march to world dominance
Thanks to China’s early EV adoption, its carmakers have been able to leapfrog established brands.
Torque Shop: Correcting symptoms of torque steer
When accelerating hard, the car veers to one side, requiring the driver to make steering corrections.