For years passengers travelling into southern Vietnam have been trapped in the famous congestion of Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport. But things are about to improve. The government has speeded up construction at the country’s next mega-hub in a massive national effort as thousands of workers and engineering support have helped it bypass previous construction delays. …

So a Windows laptop with the legendary battery life of Apple Silicon has finally become reality in 2026. Samsung has officially got the Galaxy Book 6 Edge, the new high-end addition to its lineup with an incredible 22 hours of battery life and Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite chipset. This Copilot+ PC is the ultimate productivity tool for tech-savvy professionals, …

The historic ARIRANG World Tour is getting even bigger! BIGHIT MUSIC has just officially released the news that BTS has announced a further one-day concert in Jakarta and Bulacan, for Southeast Asian ARMYs. As the show goes on tour to 88 amazing shows around the world, it is crucial to be ready for the upcoming ticketing bloodbath. Whether you’re first …

Unexpectedly receiving a large electric, transport, or home bill can be a huge stress. The government has responded to the worldwide economic shock of the Middle East crisis on prices with a timely financial cushion. The Pag-IBIG SAFE Loan online application is an innovative emergency relief facility that will help Filipino workers to cope with the increasing cost of living …

Going to college to get a science, technology, engineering, or math degree is a great way to get a good paying job, but the tuition bills can add up fast. Fortunately, if your parent is a government employee, some financial relief is on the way. The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has officially launched the GSIS Subsidy for STEM Program …

The new Oura Ring 5 has brought the controversy of smart rings replacing traditional fitness watches back into the spotlight. Soon to be available worldwide on June 4th, the new release brings a huge reduction in size, extended battery life, and enhanced health monitoring features suitable for enthusiasts of fitness as well as all users. Smartwatches were the kings of …

Thailand begins to draw substantial tourists, and major cities like Bangkok and Phuket are seeing the inflation of prices for over-priced lodging. Budget travellers can also do great things to explore this country without breaking the bank, although luxury tourism is growing to be an important focus. There are still cities, such as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, that are …

In today’s superstar-heavy, billion dollar production, and mega-marketing machine, it was hard to imagine that one small independent film would ever become the biggest movie of the year in 2026. Chinese Drama Dear You (Chinese name: Give Align To Align / Love Letters To Grandma), a family drama about sudden affection. Production of the film cost only ¥14 million (about …

The speedy growth of cross-border QR payments systems across Southeast Asia has created greater convenience for travelers. There need not be large sums to be swapped over or someone to locate a currency counter. Rather, everyday transactions are necessary to be carried out through a familiar mobile banking application at home. This project links up the national QR payment infrastructures …

The policies and regulations of Southeast Asian countries around vaping are strict and changing, with the implementation of sophisticated airport screening technology to detect e-cigarettes, vape liquids and heated tobacco products, as well as disposable devices, in both carry-on and checked luggage. The repercussions can be much more severe for visitors. The possible consequences vary by country, but include large …