On April 24 KST, it was announced that the forthcoming romance drama ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ crafted by the esteemed Hong Sisters and starring Kim Seon Ho and Go Yoon Jung, is primed for its debut on Netflix. The storyline of ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ revolves around a man employed as a multilingual interpreter and a woman who articulates love in a wholly different manner. Their paths converge, initiating a voyage of mutual comprehension amidst their disparities. Photo: Wikipedia/Kim Seon HoRomantic saga Penned by the acclaimed Hong Sisters, renowned for hits such as ‘The Greatest ..read more

SINGAPORE: Singapore shares opened higher on Wednesday morning, following the global trend of market upticks driven by corporate earnings releases and eased tensions in the Middle East. The Business Times reports that, as of 9:02 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 11.38 points or 0.4% to 3,284.10. Market activity showed more gainers, with 95 stocks advancing compared to 27 decliners. Trading volume stood at 74.9 million securities valued at S$122 million. Thai Beverage is the most traded stock by volume, holding steady at S$0.48 after 8.5 million securities changed hands. Singtel maint ..read more

SINGAPORE: Singaporeans in various age groups strongly support the ban on plastic items, according to a recent survey by YouGov. Singapore Business Review reported that 53% of respondents support banning drinking straws. Disposable coffee cups and foam egg boxes follow closely behind, with 52% of respondents supporting them. Additionally, half of the respondents (50%) favour banning plastic bags in supermarkets. The survey also indicates considerable backing for bans on other plastic items, with 49% supporting a ban on takeaway containers and 47% supporting bans on coffee machine capsules and ..read more

SINGAPORE: According to the UOB Business Outlook Study 2024 (SMEs & Large Enterprises), Malaysia has emerged as the prime destination for business expansion in the region, followed by Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. “Around three in five businesses highlighted ASEAN as the top market which they want to expand to within the next three years. In contrast, only one in three companies said they wanted to enter Mainland China. Within ASEAN, Malaysia is the most important country that businesses want to venture into, followed by Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia,” UOB s ..read more

A study suggests that racial discrimination could heighten the risk of cardiovascular disease among young Black adults. Researchers investigated 322 Black participants aged 19 to 21, finding those exposed to more racial discrimination had a 9.5 percent higher chance of developing metabolic syndrome by age 31. It could potentially be due to disrupted sleep and increased inflammation. Although the findings are associative and limited to a rural Southern population, they underscore the enduring impact of discrimination on health.  Furthermore, addressing racial disparities in health requir ..read more

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, stirred up a jam revolution with the launch of her latest venture, American Riviera Orchard. Meghan, at 42, unveiled her chic lifestyle brand on March 14, and the ripple effect on the preserves market has been nothing short of astonishing. Meghan tantalized taste buds by dispatching the inaugural batch of her jams, gifting 50 jars to a select circle of friends and influencers. With the click of a camera, social media platforms were soon aflutter with images of Meghan’s stylishly packaged products, setting off a frenzy that caught the attention of her fat ..read more

SINGAPORE: A man took to social media on Sunday (April 21) to post a warning after one of the blades on his ceiling fan in his master bedroom flew off last month and landed near the crib where his infant sleeps. What made the situation worse for Mr Matthew Ong was how the fan’s manufacturer, Fanco, responded to the incident, as Mr Ong felt that the company reacted irresponsibly. In a post on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page, Mr Ong wrote that the incident occurred on March 30. After moving his three-month-old baby to the next room, he heard a loud crash from the master bedroom. “I rushe ..read more

SINGAPORE: Earlier this month, the Ministry of National Development said that the National Parks Board (NParks) would release guidelines concerning aversive animal training devices, including electric shock collars. While it did not impose an outright ban on the devices, the ministry said it would monitor the situation to determine if such a ban is needed. This did not sit well with one person who loves animals and has now taken to the change.org platform to petition the ban of electric shock collars in Singapore. “I am a pet lover, and I believe no pet in this world should be subjected to el ..read more

SINGAPORE: From time to time, the Workers Party team at Sengkang GRC recognizes the hard work of the estate’s cleaners and conservation workers by treating them to a good meal. In the past, the workers were served a biryani meal, but most recently, they feasted on a nasi lemak buffet, Member of Parliament Jamus Lim shared on his Facebook page on Sunday (April 21). Assoc Prof Lim said that the buffet for the workers from Anchorvale and Compassvale was served on Friday (April 19). On top of that, a donor also gave tubes of sunblock to the workers, which the team distributed during their meal to ..read more

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s tech scene is booming, but recent data suggests that soaring property costs might hinder its growth. According to CBRE, the city-state has become a magnet for tech talent, with a 5% surge in tech employment from 2019 to 2023, solidifying Singapore’s status as a “powerhouse” for tech talent. Singapore Business Review reports that the latest figures indicate that the number of tech talent occupations in Singapore ranges between 200,000 and 300,000, making up approximately 30% of the total workforce. CBRE attributes this success to Singapore’s mature tech ecosystem, stable ..read more