Hong Kong parents should also have the option of BioNTech jabs for their younger children, the head of the city's pharmacists association has suggested ahead of a Monday (Nov 15) meeting expected to determine if children as young as three will be allowed to take the Sinovac vaccine. Sinovac's mainland Chinese manufacturer last month applied to...
Demonstrators walk together holding placards during a protest against the amendment of the lese majeste law, in Bangkok, Thailand Nov 14, 2021.Reuters file Thousands of Thais took to the streets of the capital on Sunday (Nov 14) demanding reforms of the monarchy, defying a court ruling that such demands are a veiled attempt to overthrow the...
The Covid-19 pandemic and heightened climate concerns have accelerated demand for environmentally-friendly alternative protein, and mission-driven Southeast Asian impact entrepreneurs are increasingly eager to tap into the market, and take a slice of the region's US$600 billion (S$811 billion) food spending. Indonesia's Helga Angelina Tjahjadi is one of them. She was 15 years old when she...
As a parent, learning that your child has diabetes can feel devastating. But with a little lifestyle care, children with chronic diabetes can also live a full and healthy life. In light of World Diabetes Day today (Nov 14), try some of these tips to help look after your child with diabetes: 1.Be supportive as a family When...
When electrifying a retro-icon, you'll always run the risk of ruining the model's characteristics. After all, the visceral feel of a throbbing Internal Combustion Engine is what makes so many classic and retro-type cars iconic. But Mini is not your ordinary retro-tribute brand. This is a marque that can alter the basic formulation of what makes...
Spice Girl members (from left to right), Melanie Brown, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm arrive for the premiere of the musical Viva Forever!, based on the music of the Spice Girls, in central London Dec 11, 2012.Reuters file The Spice Girls are in confidential talks and may reunite for a world tour in 2023. Mel...
The death of Ezra Blount brought the total number of those killed during last week's Astroworld Festival to 10.Twitter/Sylvester Turner An attorney for the family of a nine-year-old boy who was trampled at a Travis Scott concert in Houston and was on life support for a week said that the child had died from his injuries on...
Sexual intercourse is usually a taboo subject and very few like to discuss it in the open. After all, it is supposed to be a private, intimate experience between two people. However, Taiwanese actress Belle Chuo (卓毓彤) has decided to make it an open topic. In her most recent YouTube video, Belle got a few friends...
Dato Siti Nurhaliza, or even better known by her nickname given by the netizens, TokTi, is not only known for her amazing vocals but also her constant compassion and generosity towards the community around her. TokTi, who was married to Datuk K in 2006, has been blessed with two beautiful children, Aafiyah and Afwa. In her...
Sophia Urista has been trending all over the internet not because of her stunning performance but due to an outrageous stunt she pulled on stage recently. The frontwoman of Brass Against made headlines when the rock band was performing at the Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. Not only did she shock the audience...
