Yearly Archives: 2024
Inkcredible immersion
TOKYO (ANN/THE JAPAN NEWS) - In the heart of Tokyo, a mesmerising new exhibition is bringing Japan’s iconic ukiyo-e woodblock prints to life like...
Scandals rock Thailand’s stock exchange in 2024
BANGKOK (ANN/THE NATION) - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) faced a turbulent 2024, underperforming compared to its Asian and ASEAN counterparts. A series...
Singapore targets SIM crime, mental health
SINGAPORE (ANN/THE STRAITS TIMES) – Starting 1 January 2025, Singapore will enforce stricter laws to curb SIM card misuse and introduce enhanced police powers...
Weather advisory
The Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD) has issued a three-day weather forecast and advisory, warning of hazardous sea conditions and the likelihood of showers...
Actor Carey Mulligan and author Kazuo Ishiguro on UK’s New Year Honours list
LONDON (AP) - Actors Carey Mulligan and Stephen Fry and author Kazuo Ishiguro were awarded New Year Honours on Monday that celebrate artists, athletes,...
Compassion in the cycles of life and laundry
(ANN/THE STAR) - In a world dominated by digital screens and fleeting connections, it's easy to feel isolated in your struggles. South Korean author...
New Year Greetings from the Russian Ambassador to Brunei
As 2024 comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year that has tested the resilience of the global community. The world...
AI is becoming ingrained in businesses across industries. Where is it going in 2025?
NEW YORK (AP) — As artificial intelligence continues to grow at a rapid pace, more and more businesses are grappling with how to adapt...
On his 40th, LeBron James says he could play “another 5 or 7 years.”
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday with gratitude for his basketball longevity and optimism about his future...
Times Square ball takes final test for New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK (AP) — The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for...