Over the course of the last century, Western beauty ideals – thinness, light skin, large breasts, large eyes, a small nose and high cheekbones – have seeped into countries and cultures around the world. But cracks are starting to emerge in these hegemonic beauty standards. In my work as a social media scholar, I started […]Continue Reading
An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs.Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: President Halimah Yacob’s address on Monday night (Apr 10) seeks to narrow the social divide, with marginalised groups standing to benefit, said political analysts who spoke to CNA. During her speech, in which she laid out the key priorities for the remainder of the 14th parliament, Madam Halimah highlightedContinue Reading
The Election Commission (EC) has apologised after the online advance voter registration system crashed on Sunday, the last registration day.Continue Reading
While JCube had some unique offerings like an Olympic-sized ice skating rink and the first IMAX theatre in the heartlands, it was insufficient to set the shopping mall apart from larger competitors like Jem and Westgate, says NUS Business School Professor Sing Tien Foo.Continue Reading
Given the importance of day-to-day digital transactions, there may be opportunities for e-payment apps to better understand human behaviour and prevent slips, says R/GA’s Joschka Wolf.Continue Reading
Could alkaline water improve hydration, combat acid reflux and prevent cancer? CNA speaks to experts to debunk these myths.Continue Reading
Beijing has again carried out drills but the island’s upcoming election has tempered their intensity.Continue Reading
Activist-turned-monk Phra Netiwit Jaranasampanno will be questioned about his failure to report for military conscription, which could lead to a court trial or compulsory drafting, according to the army.Continue Reading
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) has said there will be 14,180 domestic and international flights during the Songkran holiday, an increase of 66% from the same period last year.Continue Reading