Hi everyone! This is Cheng Ting-Fang, your #techAsia host for this week. In just the past few days, I found myself at two groundbreaking ceremonies for chip suppliers. One was down in southern Taiwan in Kaohsiung, close to TSMC’s most cutting-edge 2-nanometer plants. The other was in Taipei, near where new offices are being taken […]
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil sought to quell speculation about the league’s financial future Wednesday evening with a memo to his staff that said the 2026 season will continue as planned without interruption and “at full throttle.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The memo, a […]
GUANGZHOU, China, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 15, 2026, under the theme of “WHERE CRAFT MEETS TECHNOLOGY,” GAC showcased three flagship models: the AION i60, S7, and M8 at the 139th Canton Fair. As the only automotive brand featured at the Canton Fair Cuisine Festival, GAC also displayed the AION UT and AION i60 at […]
SHAH ALAM – A man in Malaysia has been detained for allegedly abusing a puppy in an incident that went viral on social media. Shah Alam OCPD Assistant Commissioner Ramsay Embol said police received a report at 2.14am on April 15 from a member of the public who had come across a video of the […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. CAIRO — Pakistan’s army chief arrived Wednesday for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven […]
The film was originally set to release on April 17, 2026, but has since been postponed with no new confirmed date. As of now, the Ministry of Defence, the Army, and the CBFC have not yet watched the revised cut of the film. Apart from Salman, the film also stars Chitrangda Singh, Ankur Bhatia, Zeyn […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan will begin his bid to win a record eighth World Snooker Championship against Crucible debutant He Guoqiang. His opponent made it into Thursday’s draw after beating Jack Lisowski 10-5 during the final day of qualifying 24 hours earlier. Judd Trump returns to Sheffield for a first-round match with Gary Wilson, one of several […]
HYDERABAD, India, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to Mordor Intelligence, the medical spa market size is projected to reach USD 26.2 billion in 2026, up from USD 23.29 billion in 2025, and is expected to grow to USD 47.17 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 12.48% during the 2026–2031 period. The growth is driven by increasing demand for non-invasive and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. […]
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In a significant push to strengthen global readiness for nuclear and radiological emergencies, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in partnership with Japan, has successfully conducted a series of high-level training and simulation exercises at the RANET Capacity Building Centre in Fukushima—bringing together experts from across the world. The initiative, backed by Japan’s Ministry of […]
Donald Trump’s bid to block Iran from using the Strait of Hormuz chokes a key Chinese energy supply and risks a showdown with Xi Jinping a month before the two leaders are set to meet in Beijing. Xi broke his near seven-week silence over the Iran war on Tuesday, warning the world order is “crumbling […]
With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this series, SCMP Fact-Check, the South China Morning Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. A video circulating online amid the US-Israel war on Iran falsely claims to […]
TOKYO – A Japanese court on April 16 sentenced a former elementary school teacher to two years and six months in prison for taking a lewd picture of a female pupil and sharing it with other teachers in a social media group chat that he had set up. In handing down the ruling on Yuji […]
Sign up for ST InvestMe and unlock the full access to exclusive insights and financial literacy courses today. Although the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s fair dealing guidelines may not have the force of law, recalcitrant parties should think twice about not playing by the book because any breaches will provide ammunition for aggrieved customers to […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration has warned the public to be extra cautious after social media reports of a person being exposed to a suspected substance, believed to be GHB, at an entertainment venue and later suffering seizures and requiring hospital treatment. The agency said the exact substance is still being verified. Ms […]
By STEVE MILLER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 04:47 EDT, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 04:47 EDT, 15 April 2026
Make CryptoSlate preferred on After losing 63% of its value over several tough months and challenging investor confidence, XRP made a strong comeback in April. XRP’s recovery is driven by new privacy features for institutions, major retail adoption in Asia, and renewed interest in exchange-traded funds. Cryptorank data shows XRP is on track for its first positive […]
SINGAPORE – A poster displayed in an MRT train reminding commuters to refrain from personal grooming in public has sparked widespread discussion, with some questioning the need for the reminder. In a Reddit post shared on April 10, a photo of the poster shows a sign that says “Don’t groom in public” and two characters […]
HONG KONG – People in Hong Kong will be banned from possessing or using e-cigarettes and related products in public places starting on April 30, expanding an earlier prohibition on their import, manufacture and sale introduced in 2022. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s Department of Health said it will be illegal for anyone to […]
The management of bullying – including cyber-related incidents – will be strengthened with clearer guidelines on how schools should handle cases. These include expectations around communication timelines with parents, safety planning for students, disciplinary actions, counselling and restorative processes to ensure cases are addressed in a timely and consistent manner. The ministry also highlighted the […]
COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s double Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at 32 on Wednesday, saying back problems meant he could no longer “compete and train at the highest level”. Axelsen, who won gold at the Tokyo Games in 2021 and again in Paris in 2024, had back surgery in April last year and said he […]
SINGAPORE – By 2027, all schools in Singapore must implement standardised disciplinary measures in managing student misconduct, including bullying. This includes up to three days of detention or suspension – or both – for students who commit serious offences for the first time, along with having their conduct grade adjusted. First-time offenders – boys in […]
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Previously, schools adopted a tiered approach to discipline based on severity, ranging from reflection for minor cases to detention, suspension or caning for more serious offences. In severe cases, police reports may be filed. However, there were differences in how schools handled such cases, said Minister for Education Desmond Lee, who added that the more […]
Why does it matter amid the Middle East war? The facility has taken on added importance as geopolitical tensions affect global energy flows. The war in the Middle East has disrupted key shipping routes, contributing to higher oil and gas prices. After his visit to the JRC on Monday with Dr Tan, Coordinating Minister for […]
Rising terrorism threats, surging demand for cybersecurity-integrated services, and rapid technology adoption are fueling the next decade of Private Security Market expansion. WILMINGTON, Del., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a new report titled ‘Private Security Market by Service (Manned Security, Electronic Security, Cash Handling Services, and Others) and End User (Residential, […]
NANCHANG, China, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AGIBOT, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, today announced the successful deployment of its AGIBOT G2 robots into a live consumer electronic precision manufacturing environment operated by Longcheer Technology, a global leader in smart device ODM manufacturing. The project marks the world’s first large-scale industrial implementation […]
In the course of their war against Iran, the US and Israel expanded their air and missile strikes from primarily military targets to critical civilian infrastructure, including key railway bridges and railway tracks. Both US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had issued strong warnings about crippling Iran’s transport and communication networks, […]
