The photo tradition at Christian funerals in Kerala
Why Christians in the southern state of Kerala photograph funerals.Continue Reading
Technology has become the double-edged sword of Asia’s protests
The same tools that are empowering dissent are also hobbling protests.Continue Reading
Songkran arrivals to jump
The government expects an increasing number of international flight arrivals during the Songkran period as Bangkok, among other big cities, has been listed as one of Airbnb’s top destinations for 2023, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.Continue Reading
The most charming things to do in Penang: Hidden bars, Michelin-starred restaurants, heritage hotels
The colonial port city George Town on the Malaysian island of Penang has magic all of its own – it dazzles visitors with its winding alleys, pastel-painted storefronts, sumptuously restored hotels and mouthwatering food.Continue Reading
Power bills go up for households, while industry enjoys a cut
The government is catering to the interests of industry by lowering electricity bills for them while hiking the rate for households, according to Korn Chatikavanij, leader of the Chartpattanakla Party.Continue Reading
Inside the investigation bureau in Singapore that examines data from a ‘black box’ after a plane crash
When Nepal’s Yeti Airlines plane crash happened in February, Singapore’s Transport Safety Investigation Bureau was roped in to help Nepalese authorities retrieve and process the data from the flight recorders – commonly called “black boxes”.Continue Reading
What does it take to earn a decent wage in the gig economy? Two delivery riders share their ups and downs
A faulty bike could undo a few days’ income, and the lack of progression is real. Talking Point followed two food delivery riders to learn about the precarity and perks of the job.Continue Reading
Commentary: In China, TikTok sister app Douyin has become a powerful consumer tool
Douyin has become a way to complain about corporations for unsatisfied consumers, even users who are older or not tech-savvy, says this lecturer.Continue Reading
Commentary: Sustainable mobility – what’s in it for me?
We should challenge our relationships with cars, especially when Singapore has made inroads towards achieving sustainable mobility, says SUTD’s Samuel Chng.Continue Reading
Money Talks: What to do with your first paycheck and how to avoid overspending?
Getting that first paycheck as a young adult can be exciting – and daunting. Is there a right way to manage your money? On a limited podcast series called Am I Adulting Right, CNA’s Elizabeth Neo gets some perspectives on what to do with your salary.Continue Reading