Singapore’s Ministry of National Development (MND) has made a major upgrade to the Silver Housing Bonus scheme, providing additional help for seniors right-sizing into smaller flats. From December 1, 2025, the upgrades will give greater help to seniors moving into three-room or smaller HDB flats, targeting topping up their retirement funds. One of the main enhancements is the addition of …

Firefighters received rain and snow relief on March 5th which marked it as Japan’s worst blaze since 1975. After a fire destroyed 2840 hectares near Ofunato in Iwate officials evacuated 4000 residents and one building was destroyed along with one human life. Raid conditions in February caused wildfire damage that outmatch all other blazes from 1975 onward because Ofunato measured …

Due to declining consumer expenditure, Indonesia’s economy is going through a rough patch. Prices fell for two months, indicating that Indonesians are cutting back on their shopping. Rising job losses cause families to justify every purchase made. With the advent of Ramadan, the expectation of many to save up rather than spend on luxury goods may prevail. Deflation and Job …

A huge forest fire is raging through Ofunato in northeastern coastal Japan, burning thousands of acres of land, homes destroyed, and evacuees forced. Firefighters and emergency personnel are working around the clock to bring the fire under control. Fire Spreads Over Thousands of Acres According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, the fire broke out Wednesday and has since …

Korean superstar Lee Min-ho is returning to the big screen after his recent K-drama ‘When The Stars Gossip’. The upcoming ‘Omniscient Reader: The Prophet‘ is coming to the big screens in July 2025 – and things couldn’t be more exciting. ‘Omniscient Reader: The Prophet’ dropped its first look teaser on February 15 and fans definitely cannot keep calm. The clip …

‘Karma’, featuring Park Hae-soo, Shin Min-a and Lee Hee-jun in key roles, is coming on Netflix early next month, the streaming platform said on Tuesday. The series sees six persons getting entangled in complex circumstances after an accident. ‘Karma’ is directed by Lee Il-hyung. Besides Hae-soo and Min-a, the upcoming crime thriller also stars Lee Hee-jun, Kim Sung-kyun and Gong …

A Philippine Air Force fighter jet, with two pilots aboard, has gone mysteriously silent during a night mission. The aircraft was conducting close air support to troops battling insurgents in a southern province when it became unresponsive on the radio, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation. The FA-50 aircraft had been operating in concert with other aircraft when it …

India purchased the least amount of edible oils in four years during February 2023 reports The Economic Times because of significant cuts in soy and sunflower oil purchases. In March 2022 India purchased 884,000 metric tons of edible oil despite a 12% drop from previous year buying habits. According to data, this represents the least edible oil imports India brought …

Prince Hisahito, an 18-year-old son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, opened the curtains to his inaugural press conference on Monday at Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo. This was, indeed, a milestone in his journey as a member of Japan’s Imperial family. The Prince Hisahito Stepping Forward The press conference kicked off at 2.00 p.m. with Prince Hisahito …

Xiaomi 15 Ultra is already headed for the international stage just a few days after its whole China launch! Although still a powerhouse, it has its fair share of differences between the Chinese and international versions. What Is Different? Battery Size: The global Xiaomi 15 Ultra packs a 5,410 mAh battery, which is a little below the 6,000 mAh option …