A cannabis backlash is growing in Thailand, as studies show a rise in recreational use, especially among _________.
During the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, one man planned to smuggle drugs into Singapore from Malaysia. In October 2025, he was jailed for more than 28 years and caned. What did he plan to do?
Last September, the Land Transport Authority conducted enforcement operations at Singapore’s land checkpoints after receiving tip-offs about an illegal activity. What was the crime that led to vehicles being impounded?
A video circulating on social media showed a woman on Sentosa allegedly capturing animals that are on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. What was the animal?
Nanyang Technological University freshmen were bemused by an unusual guest at their chemistry lecture. The guest, who drew curious stares, was reported to have an IQ of 154. Who was this person?
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung showcased their warm ties during Mr Lee’s visit to Japan in January. What did they do?
Malaysia is planning to introduce a ban on ______ by the end of 2026, amid growing concerns over its impact on public health, particularly mental health.
Tilly Norwood made her public debut at a film industry conference in 2025. Her introduction caused a stir because __________.
Walt Disney’s animated film Zootopia 2 racked up an estimated US$556 million (S$704 million) in global ticket sales at the Thanksgiving weekend in the US in 2025. Half of the receipts came from __________.
Throwback pictures from a particular year flooded social media in January, posted by a variety of people and even brands. What year were these people reminiscing about?
More young drug abusers were caught in Singapore by the Central Narcotics Bureau in 2025. The youngest drug abuser was __________ years old.
Mr Darryl Lo and Mr Jeremy Tan, the two independent candidates who ran in the 2025 General Election, applied to be __________ last year.
Balloons used for smuggling over the Belarusian border forced repeated shutdowns at an airport in Lithuania's capital Vilnius in 2025. What contraband was the balloons transporting?
In 2026, Singapore will open an embassy in ______, with whom it first forged diplomatic ties in December 1975. It is the Republic’s first embassy in the Spanish-speaking world.
Teachers in Japan ranked first in a survey of the most hardworking teachers in the world while those in Singapore were third. Which country was second?
Temasek Polytechnic student Tina Wan took part in the SEA Games in Thailand in 2025. She placed in the top five in _________.
Since April 1, 2026, members of the public can retrieve a 10-cent deposit for each empty recyclable drink bottle or can at certain vending machines. What is the purpose of the Beverage Container Return Scheme programme?
Temperature screening was enforced in January at airports in Singapore for flights arriving from areas affected by the Nipah virus. How does transmission of the virus mainly occur?
Bhutan and its biggest trading partner India are working on a US$454 million project to reduce cross-border travel time. What is being built?
A 21-year-old Ukrainian war refugee made history for his nation in November 2025 in Japan. What competition did he win?
Despite the turmoil in their country, thousands of people took part in the annual Tazaungdaing hot air balloon festival in 2025. What country did this festival take place in?
In Netflix reality competition series Physical: Asia, athletes from around the region competed in trials of strength and endurance. Which nation did not take part?
Oxford University Press’ Word of the Year identifies words with social and cultural meaning. Its 2025 Word of the Year is an attention-seeking online action. What is it?
Tea ceremony classes in Japan are facing an acute shortage of matcha, as a recent global boom has led to soaring prices. Why is the industry unable to increase its production of green tea?
Singapore’s first specialised burn centre for children officially opened in October 2025. What was the top cause of burn injuries among children in 2024?
To prevent the spread of contagious bird flu in Singapore, some birds in Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s parks will be part of a pilot initiative from 2026. They will __________.
At the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, Cambodia had safety concerns about its athletes due to border clashes with Thailand. What did Cambodia do?
Despite initial lukewarm public response, contaminated fountains and swarms of flies, a six-month-long event in Japan ended up being a success, thanks in part to strong ticket sales. What was this event?
Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki’s concert in Shanghai in November 2025 was abruptly cancelled a day before she was scheduled to perform. What did she do?
In November 2025, Pakistan’s top English-language newspaper drew flak for using artificial intelligence to write one of its news stories. How was its use of AI discovered?