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China rolls out World’s First 10G Broadband Lightning Speed Internet

By Writer writer
April 23, 2025
in :  Technology
10g broadband china

Big leaps into the internet technology future kicked off with the launch of the world’s first commercial network for selling 10G broadband services by China. It was in Sunan County, in Hebei Province, where the breakthrough hit the market. The super-fast broadband is a joint project between telecom giant Huawei and the state-run company China Unicom. Building the next-generation broadband …

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Singapore Exchange Plans to Roll Out Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in 2025

By A Khan
April 23, 2025
in :  Singapore
singapore

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) plans to introduce Bitcoin perpetual futures trading capabilities which will become available during the second half of 2025. The new move positions Singapore to become a leading global platform for controlled digital asset trading operations. The trading of Bitcoin perpetual futures remains continuous without limits because these derivatives lack expiration dates while offering leveraged Bitcoin price …

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Klang’s Lingling Makes History as Malaysia’s First K-pop Idol

By Shamini
April 23, 2025
in :  Malaysia
Klang’s Lingling

Alicia Wong Lingling, 19 years old from Selangor’s Klang has officially entered history books as Malaysia’s first-ever female K-pop idol. Simply referred to as Lingling, she stole the hearts of international fans after appearing on Mnet’s survival show I-LAND 2: N/a. Her natural talent, confidence and ability to communicate in multiple languages such as English, Malay, Chinese and Korean distinguished …

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Netflix Singapore Raises Prices for All Plans, Basic Now Starts at S$15.98

By Shamini
April 23, 2025
in :  Singapore
Netflix

Singaporean Netflix subscribers are paying more each month as the streaming giant introduces its latest price hike. From April 2025, the price of all three plans has risen by S$2 to S$4, depending on the plan reported by CNA. The new pricing plan is as follows: Basic Plan (one screen): S$15.98 (previously S$13.98) Standard Plan (two screens): S$22.98 (previously S$19.98) …

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SEVENTEEN is going to put out a new album on their 10th anniversary.

By Writer writer
April 22, 2025
in :  Entertainment
SEVENTEEN

K-pop being a big deal for SEVENTEEN, they’re set forth in some serious celebration to mark a 10-year-long feat. This boy band officially debuted on May 26, 2015, and has since traveled around the world sharing their heart-melting performances while being hands-on with their music. Unlike most idol groups, SEVENTEEN is known for being self-producing artists. This means they not …

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Japan Imports Rice From South Korea After 25 Years in Price Control Efforts

By A Khan
April 22, 2025
in :  Japan
Japan, rice imports

Trying to control rising prices and cool down angry consumers, Japan for the first time in 25 years has brought in rice from South Korea. The last occurrence was in 1999. But with Japanese rice now becoming too expensive for many, Japan is opting for cheaper foreign varieties. Reports say that last month, only two tons of South Korean rice …

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Nissan Reveals First Look at Fourth-Gen Elgrand with e-POWER Innovation

By Shamini
April 22, 2025
in :  Technology
Nissan Elgrand

On April 22, 2025 Nissan revealed an advance preview of its next fourth-generation Elgrand, a high-end minivan to be introduced in fiscal year 2026. The new model features a fresh design and cutting edge hybrid technology, intended to re-write the rules for the premium MPV segment. Streamlined Design and Improved Features: The new Elgrand features a more elegant exterior with …

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Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Reboot Struggles at Box Office Following Controversies and Backlash

By A Khan
April 22, 2025
in :  Entertainment
snow white

Snow White delivered weak theater earnings and faced harsh business reviews from its March 21, 2019 release. The flop performance of Disney’s Snow White indicates it cannot recover the $270 million investment spent to create this film. Box Office Performance Falls Short: The director, Marc Webb, the film has made $84.5 million US revenue alongside $100.3 million worldwide for a …

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Why Did President Bongbong Marcos Declare a Day of National Mourning? 

By Shamini
April 22, 2025
in :  ASEAN News
Nora Aunor Legacy

On April 22, 2025 President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. proclaimed a Day of National Mourning in memory of late National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor who died on April 16 at the age of 71. Nora Aunor, born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor was a giant in Philippine cinema, television and music. Her career spanned over five decades and …

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Super Robot Wars Y Launches August 28 on PS5, Switch, and PC

By Writer writer
April 21, 2025
in :  Entertainment
Super Robot Wars Y

This year for PS5, Switch, and PC. This announcement was made by Bandai Namco and Forge Digitals. This is provides not only thrilling robot fights but also enticing narratives and cross-action of your favorite anime shows. Game Editions and What You Get15: The game has several editions with bonus contents that fans could experience: 1. Standard Edition (8,900 yen): The …

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