Sleeping aids see growing popularity among Chinese

To ensure that she gets a good night's rest, 27-year-old Chen Xi, who works for a consultancy in Shanghai, turned to special earplugs that not only cut out extraneous noise but can play soothing sounds - including that of a waterfall - enabling the wearer to fall asleep quickly. She started using the earplugs after spending...

Hong Kong officer who shot protester gets death threats against children, police say

The Hong Kong police officer who shot a student protester in Sai Wan Ho on Monday morning was doxxed and received death threats against his children after the incident, according to the force. The incident, in which three live rounds were fired from a service revolver, also prompted parents and former students of his daughters' school...

China’s civil aviation authority to investigate Air Guilin after pilot allows passenger into cockpit

The Civil Aviation Administration of China has been investigating Air Guilin after one of its pilots invited a young woman into the cockpit during a flight earlier this year, which is an explicit violation of regulations. Earlier this month the airline, based in the southwestern region of Guangxi, confirmed the incident had taken place on its...

Digital money ‘unlikely’ to become major currency soon

Though growing in popularity, digital currencies will by no means replace the world's reserve currencies overnight, an expert from the International Monetary Fund told China Daily in an exclusive interview. Monetary authorities around the world are increasingly interested in digital currencies and the winner of this innovation race will likely have a big say in restructuring...

Chinese scholars use AI to screen newborns for genetic disorders via facial scan

Chinese scholars have developed artificial intelligence-powered software that is geared to help screen newborns for genetic disorders through a facial scan. Researchers from the Shanghai Children's Medical Centre and the Shanghai Paediatric Centre said their new assistive diagnosis tool, which they described as the first of its kind, was designed to detect more than 100 disorders...

Saudi promo video labels feminism, atheism, homosexuality as extremist ideas

A promotional video published by Saudi Arabia's state security agency categorizes feminism, homosexuality and atheism as extremist ideas, even as the conservative Muslim kingdom seeks to promote tolerance and attract foreigners. The animated clip posted on Twitter at the weekend by a verified account of the State Security Presidency said "all forms of extremism and perversion...

Lenovo Singapore hosted its first-ever all-female esports tournament over the weekend

Lenovo Singapore hosted its first-ever all-female esports tournament over the weekend in Lenovo's Flagship store in Funan. Christened the Legion of Valkyries (LoV), this all-female semi-pro tournament for Counter-Strike: Global (CS: GO) is part of Lenovo and Intel's wider Legion of Champions (LoC) tournament. Speaking to Clifford Chong, Lenovo's Gaming Category Manager of Lenovo Asia Pacific, he...

Netizens React To Aliff Aziz’s Recent Viral Arrest Case

Singaporean celebrity Aliff Aziz is no stranger when it comes to scandals and controversies. Recently, it was reported by Mediacorp News (via Harian Metro) that the “Kalau Cinta” singer was arrested for causing disturbance in the public while in a drunken state. Source: BeautifulNara Based on the video below, Aliff was seen on the line with someone else during...

Twitter Goes Wild As Couple’s Proposal In KFC Becomes Viral

A proposal at a KFC outlet in South Africa had Twitter going mad, with the #KFCProposal becoming a trending topic. In the video posted by the official South Africa KFC branch. It shows a man kneeling down and presenting a diamond ring to his partner midway through their fried chicken. The proposal was so cute, that...