Global

First non-stop New York to Sydney flight to take off in 2028

The first non-stop commercial flight between the two cities will take about 18 hours.

Entertainment

Singer Michael McDonald meets son he gave up for adoption at 14

McDonald was reunited with the son he gave up for adoption nearly 60 years ago.

Living

Sazerac Co. master blender Drew Mayville on his long career, and rye whiskey

Sazerac Company's Master Blender Drew Mayville was in town a couple months back to conduct a masterclass on the company's range of American whiskies.

Living

AI inspires Japan's convenience stores

Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose - developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts.

Matters of the Mind

Staying well while growing older

This columnist's birthday month prompts thoughts on how to age well, both mentally and physically.

Entertainment

HK actor Ekin Cheng, 59, has fans screaming after showing off his muscular arms at fan meet

The singer-actor held a fan meeting in Hong Kong on Oct 3, just a day before his birthday.

Books

British master storyteller Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

The best-selling author led a life as colourful as the characters in his novels, which sold over 300 million copies

Entertainment

HK actor Bosco Wong reportedly spent 5-figure sum on premium Sepang F1 race tickets

The former TVB actor fulfilled a long-time dream when he met F1 star Fernando Alonso.

AseanPlus News

'Mr Bean is back': Much loved by all, Rowan Atkinson to return to west End comedy after 40 years

Rowan Atkinson or simply Mr Bean to many fans, including in Asia and Asean, will star in his first West End comedy sketch show in 40 years.

Wellness

Cardiac rehab cuts hospital admissions and heart attack risk

The new review also finds that digitally-supported, home-based cardiac rehabilitation programmes could be equally effective.

Arts

Cuba’s cherished ballet tradition endures through daily blackouts and shortages

Despite Cuba's ongoing crises, classical ballet remains a celebrated part of the country's culture

Fashion

Nigeria Fashion Week swaps Lagos for Abuja, bringing bold couture to the capital

As Nigeria Fashion Week moves to Abuja, designers bring bold couture to a city still finding its creative identity.

Entertainment

Francissca Peter in no hurry to release new songs

She said her comeback plans are still at an early stage, but 'I already have several songs in my repertoire'. 

Living

Contradictheory: When everyone piles in

A collision on the racetrack offers a timely reminder that outrage may be instantaneous, but resolving difficult disputes takes patience, process and perspective.

Global

Istanbul and other friendly 'cat cities' you can visit around the world

The Turkish city is just one of the places with feline residents roaming freely on the streets.

Entertainment

Bella Astillah, Syed Saddiq to release reality show documenting their love story

The couple believes it is time for them to give fellow Malaysians a more personal glimpse into their lives together.

Entertainment

Tom Cruise's new film ‘Digger’ is a major flop; the actor's worst box office opening in 19 years

Matched against the US$160 to US$180mil it took to make the movie, the weekend tally from 3,321 theatres nationwide makes Digger the biggest box office bomb of the year, if not of all time, Variety reported

Arts

Taiwanese conductor Tung-Chieh Chung on music, listening and connection

He leads the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra (NTSO) as it makes its long-awaited Malaysian debut at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS on Oct 12

Design

Transforming Spatial Experiences

Feruni Ceramiche is taking its vision of transforming living and working spaces into a new physical expression with the launch of Casa Feruni.

Fashion

Fashion is in a ‘precarious moment’, designer warns at Paris Fashion Week

At Paris Fashion Week, Vivienne Westwood's creative director Andreas Kronthaler addresses the uncertainty facing the global fashion industry.