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Rare Jin Yong, Gu Long manuscripts on display at wuxia exhibition, part of City Reading@SG festival

Original manuscripts by Jin Yong and Gu Long, rarely accessible to the public, will be on display at the wuxia exhibition.
Original manuscripts by Jin Yong and Gu Long, rarely accessible to the public, will be on display at the wuxia exhibition.

Tamagotchi: 30 years old, and still beeping for attention

A Tamagotchi is a digital pet which lives in a small electronic device that fits in the palm of your hand.
A Tamagotchi is a digital pet which lives in a small electronic device that fits in the palm of your hand.

In the AI propaganda war, Iran is winning

Iran's propaganda warriors rely on AI and Lego figurines to get their message across.
Iran's propaganda warriors rely on AI and Lego figurines to get their message across.

Premium or budget travellers? Hong Kong’s tourism chief wants both

Hong Kong’s Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law wants the city to be a premier destination – not just by itself, but of China, Asia, and of the world.
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law wants the city to be a premier destination – not just by itself, but of China, Asia, and of the world.

Book review

Superfan is an intimate portrait of parasocial love

Superfan by Jenny Tinghui Zhang.
Superfan by Jenny Tinghui Zhang.

BTS to kick off world tour in Goyang on April 9 after landmark Seoul comeback

Fans pose in front of a large banner featuring BTS at the stadium where the group will perform in Goyang on April 9, 2026.
Fans pose in front of a large banner featuring BTS at the stadium where the group will perform in Goyang on April 9, 2026.

Breaking beige: How to add colour to your neutral or Japandi home

There are ways to mix and match colour without a clashing effect, and without having to stick to just one colour family.
There are ways to mix and match colour without a clashing effect, and without having to stick to just one colour family.

Branded Content

Global girl group Katseye debuts mini charms made to be yours

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pandora-minis-styled-by-katseye-global-girl-group

Why K-drama and hairstyles matter, even in a time of crisis

Anyone who has endured devastating personal loss knows that regaining your footing is usually found in the smallest rituals, like watching your favourite K-pop idol on screen.
Anyone who has endured devastating personal loss knows that regaining your footing is usually found in the smallest rituals, like watching your favourite K-pop idol on screen.

What Is With… TV shows romanticising controversial 1990s icons like Tyra Banks and Carolyn Bessette?

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CREDIT: DISNEY+
acromance05 - Love Story S1E2

CREDIT: DISNEY+

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.