Taylor Swift, one of the most popular and influential singers in the world, is coming to Singapore for six sold-out concerts in March 2024. The shows are part of her Eras Tour, which celebrates her 10 studio albums and her musical evolution. However, Singapore is not just another stop on her tour. It is the only destination in Southeast Asia …

Singapore has been accused of ‘hurting’ the Philippines by offering a lucrative grant to American pop star Taylor Swift, allegedly on the condition that she would not perform in any other Southeast Asian country during her Eras tour.  The accusation was made by a Philippine lawmaker, who called on his government to formally protest the deal and question Singapore’s motives. …

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday, during his visit to Tokyo, to discuss the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI. The two leaders exchanged views on the status of AI’s technological advancement, the ethical and social implications of AI, and the need for global cooperation and regulation on AI. …

The Philippines is home to some of the wealthiest and most influential people in the world, who have amassed their fortunes from various sectors, such as real estate, banking, retail, telecommunications, and food. According to the 2022 Forbes list, there are 10 billionaires in the Philippines, with a combined net worth of $46.05 billion. Here are the 10 richest billionaires …

South Korea has the world’s lowest fertility rate, which means that the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime is far below the level needed to maintain a stable population. According to the latest data from Statistics Korea, the fertility rate in South Korea fell to a record low of 0.72 in 2023, down …

Indonesia’s presumed next president, Prabowo Subianto, who had been a leading contender in the February 14 presidential election, has been promoted to the rank of four-star general by the outgoing president, Joko Widodo, in a ceremony held on Wednesday. Prabowo, who is the current defense minister and a former special forces commander, had been dismissed from the military in 1998 …

Tattoo fans can discover several possibilities for the ideal studio to create their next masterpiece in ink in the bustling metropolis of Manila. In this article, we’ll examine the best 10 tattoo parlors in Manila, which are well-known for their superb tattoo artists, expertise, and dedication to security. 1. Tattoo Temple Manila: Known for its skilled artists and diverse portfolio, …

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has denounced the so-called “China-phobia” among the United States and some of its Western allies, and has defended his country’s friendly relations with China. Ibrahim made the remarks during an interview with the BBC on Monday, in which he also criticized the US for its trade war, sanctions, and military presence in the Asia-Pacific region. …

A fake news report circulated online in November 2023, claiming that Philippine fighter jets had circled and harassed Chinese vessels in the South China Sea, or the West Philippine Sea as Manila calls it. The report, which was shared on various social media platforms and websites, cited unnamed sources and used fabricated quotes and images to support its claim. The …

Japan’s most wanted fugitive, Satoshi Kirishima, who had been on the run for 49 years for his involvement in a series of deadly bombings in the 1970s, has been finally identified by a DNA test, the police announced on Wednesday. Kirishima, who died of stomach cancer last month at the age of 70, had confessed his true identity to the …