Category: Asia

Entertainment

So Ji-sub Is Coming Back to Manila After 7 Years — But Fans May Want to Watch for This Next Announcement

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino fans of Korean star So Ji-sub have another reason to mark their calendars as the acclaimed actor is officially returning to Manila this November for his 2026 Asia Fanmeeting Tour, “Soulmate The Timeless.” So Ji-sub will meet his Filipino fans on November 5, 2026, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, according to the tour announcement released Tuesday, September 1. Live Nation Philippines also confirmed the Manila stop and said more details would be announce

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Maris Racal, Odette Khan, Krystel Go Lead Star-Studded Best Actress Race at 49th Gawad Urian

The race for Best Actress at the 49th Gawad Urian Awards is officially heating up, with Maris Racal, Odette Khan and Krystel Go among the eight actresses competing for one of Philippine cinema's most respected acting honors. The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino unveiled the nominees on September 1, putting a spotlight on a diverse group of performers whose work spans independent cinema, mainstream productions and critically recognized films. Racal earned her nomination for “Sunshine,” Khan for

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Desmond Tan Gained Over 10kg for ‘Pace’ — But Getting His Six-Pack Back Was Only Half the Transformation

Singapore actor Desmond Tan has spent years being associated with a lean, athletic physique. For his upcoming local film Pace, however, the 40-year-old deliberately went in the opposite direction — gaining at least 10kg, developing a noticeable belly and eventually reaching a point where he said he barely recognised the man looking back at him in the mirror. Now, with the weight gone and his familiar toned physique back, Tan has revealed the full extent of a transformation that appears to be ab

September 1, 2026

Business

Dyson’s New AI Toothbrush Can See Between Your Teeth — Then It Flosses the Spots You Missed

Dyson has entered the smart oral-care market with the CameraJet, a high-tech electric toothbrush that uses a tiny camera, machine learning and a precision mouth-rinse jet to identify gaps between teeth and clean them while you brush. The days of simply brushing and hoping you didn't miss a spot may be getting a futuristic upgrade. Dyson has launched the CameraJet, an electric toothbrush designed to combine brushing and precision flossing in a single routine. The device was unveiled in Paris on

September 1, 2026

Business

Singapore Steps Up Cabbage Tests After China Formaldehyde Scare — But Has Any Tainted Produce Reached Our Shelves?

SINGAPORE — A food-safety controversy that began with a viral video in northern China has now put cabbage imports under closer scrutiny in Singapore, after authorities confirmed that formaldehyde had been illegally used on some vegetables during transportation. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on September 1 that it had stepped up surveillance and testing of cabbages as part of its food-safety monitoring programme following reports about the practice in China. But there is an important dis

September 1, 2026

Entertainment

Always Tripping or Spraining Your Ankles? The Overlooked Nerve Disorder That Could Be Behind It

An occasional stumble, stubbed toe or twisted ankle is hardly unusual. But when tripping becomes frequent—and is accompanied by weakness, numbness, balance problems or changes in the shape of the feet—doctors say it may be worth looking beyond ordinary “clumsiness.” One possible explanation is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a group of inherited neurological disorders that progressively damage the peripheral nerves responsible for controlling muscles and carrying sensory information between

September 1, 2026

Business

Sembawang Family Says Stall Owner Threw Their Water Bottle Twice — But the Operator Tells a Very Different Story

Sembawang Family Says Stall Owner Threw Their Water Bottle Twice — But the Operator Tells a Very Different StoryWhat began with a reusable water bottle on a coffee-shop table has exploded into one of Singapore’s latest viral dining disputes — complete with angry words, competing videos, accusations of a challenge to fight and now a police report. But as more accounts emerge, the confrontation at a coffee shop along 447 Sembawang Road, where Chong Pang Nasi Lemak’s main outlet operates, is provi

September 1, 2026

Philippines

More Than 1 Million Government Workers Are Still on JO/COS Contracts—Now Lawmakers Want to Know Why

MANILA, Philippines — More than 1 million workers in the Philippine government are now employed under Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) arrangements, putting a spotlight on the government’s growing reliance on non-permanent workers and the long-running issue of unfilled plantilla positions. The figure was cited by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) during congressional budget deliberations, where lawmakers questioned why government agencies continue to depend heavily on contractual w

September 1, 2026

Asia

Indonesia Wildfires Enter Critical September Phase as El Niño Peaks — And the Haze Is Already Spreading Across Southeast Asia

JAKARTA — Indonesia is entering what officials describe as the most critical phase of its 2026 wildfire crisis, with Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni warning that September will be the main battle as a powerful El Niño event reaches its peak. Despite a reduction in fire hotspots across parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan toward the end of August, authorities are warning that the crisis is far from over. “Our problems are not over. September is the peak of El Niño,” Raja Juli said Tuesday. “Septe

September 1, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s Electric Motorcycle Startups Are Taking Off Overseas — But Why Are Riders at Home Still Saying No?

SINGAPORE — Singapore has spent years building one of Southeast Asia’s most ambitious electric-vehicle ecosystems. Yet when it comes to motorcycles, the electric revolution has barely left the starting line. As of July 2026, just 433 electric motorcycles were registered on Singapore roads, representing roughly 0.2% of the country’s motorcycle population. By comparison, Singapore already has more than 69,000 electric cars, accounting for over 10% of its car population. The striking difference i

September 1, 2026