On a bustling Tuesday, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and Singapore's MediaCorp shook hands during the kickoff of the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. Leading the exchange were TAICCA's chair, Homme Tsai, and MediaCorp's chief content officer, Virginia Lim. Their agreement aims to boost film and TV co-production, sharpen skills, and bring top-tier content t...
Singapore's digital economy is thriving, with a whopping 17. 7% share of the country's GDP. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and artificial intelligence (AI) are the powerhouses driving this growth. Last year, the digital economy contributed SG$113 billion ($85. 31 billion) to Singapore's GDP, which is about SG$1 out of every SG$6. This growth is impressive, as it...
Gwyneth Ang, a 30-year-old chef from Singapore, has come a long way from her first job at a Michelin-starred restaurant, Burnt Ends. She started her culinary journey as an intern, learning the art of wood-fire cooking. After graduating, she worked her way up to manage the restaurant's wood-fired oven. But Ang had a different dream—to elevate local cuisine. She opened...
The Asian-Pacific markets were abuzz with news from Japan and China as investors tried to make sense of the latest monetary policy decisions. The US Federal Reserve's surprise rate cut last week had left many wondering what this meant for the global economy. In China, the youth unemployment rate had risen for the second consecutive month, reaching its highest level t...
In the world of Formula One, drivers are accustomed to a variety of unexpected interruptions. From dogs on the track to cats in the stands, animals often find their way into the midst of high-speed racing. But on a recent Saturday in Singapore, a rather unexpected visitor took center stage: a curious lizard. As the final practice session before the Singapore Grand P...
The world of cryptocurrency has been abuzz with excitement in recent years, and the latest report from New World Wealth and Henley & Partners has shed new light on the phenomenon. According to the report, the number of bitcoin millionaires has more than doubled in the last year, rising to a staggering 85,400. This represents a 111% increase in just 12 months, with th...
The Temasek Foundation Education Challenge is a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to revolutionize the education sector in Southeast Asia. Launched in partnership with EduSpaze, a leading EdTech accelerator, the challenge aims to discover and support innovative solutions that empower teachers, enhance the effectiveness of teaching, and introduce new models to reac...
Singapore has taken a significant step towards embracing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession by integrating Microsoft's Copilot into its legal technology platform. The move allows lawyers to automate certain tasks, such as drafting status updates and tracking deadlines, using natural language interfaces with virtual legal project manager...
Embark on a lavish journey in the clouds with Singapore Airlines' upgraded 737 MAX business class. The new seats unfold into fully flat beds, and there are even two exclusive 'throne' seats for lone travelers desiring privacy. The aircraft also boasts spacious HD video screens and inflight WiFi. Immerse yourself in Singapore Airlines' renowned business class cater...
Prepare yourself for an adrenaline-pumping experience in the heart of Singapore as BLAST, the global esports entertainment company, announces its plans to host Counter-Strike and Dota 2 tournaments in 2024 and 2025! These electrifying competitions promise to gather top-tier teams from around the globe, battling it out for dominance and millions in prize money. Es...