Travel

Jun 24, 2026

Meta launches cheaper range of AI smart glasses starting at $299

The Facebook parent has invested billions of US dollars in its pursuit of ‘personal intelligence’


Jun 23, 2026

Empty rooms and plunging prices: World Cup tourism is off to a slow start

Hotel and visitation numbers were expected to spike this year. So far, several of the host cities have instead seen slumps


Jun 23, 2026

Move over, doctors and lawyers: Samsung, SK Hynix staff are South Korea’s new ‘A+’ marriage catch

More workers seek roles at these firms, whose staff, matchmakers say, are sought after in the marriage market


Jun 22, 2026

Halogen pilots Accelerator programme to help youths scale social impact projects

It is expected to support up to 20 initiatives over six to nine months


Jun 22, 2026

‘Hyper goo’: The glitchy, gloppy look of now

After years of corporate millennial blanding, consumer culture oozes into shape for a new generation


Jun 22, 2026

How a warm World Cup welcome is endearing the US to football fans

Some of the concerns raised ahead of the tournament still linger, however


Jun 22, 2026

‘Toy Story 5’ scores Hollywood’s best opening weekend of 2026

[LOS ANGELES] Toy Story 5, the latest film from Walt Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios, debuted as the highest-grossing movie in US and...


Jun 21, 2026

Thye Hua Kwan improves service delivery with research on elder abuse, divorce support and art therapy

The charity’s studies focus on its clients and the challenges they face


Jun 19, 2026

2026 XPeng X9 Pro review: After four days, the range was a surprise

The XPeng X9 Pro is nearly as long as a Rolls-Royce and way more practical than rivals. But why is the driver’s...


Jun 19, 2026

Perhaps Fifa was right about the World Cup ticket pricing after all

The system may be neither fair nor transparent, but it is proving effective at maximising profits from the global event