A few months ago, Toyota showed us the Aygo X Prologue concept, pictured here. “The aim of this project was to reimagine the A-segment,” said its design… Read more “Toyota will be revealing the production version of the Aygo X next month”
Category: 2021
The Hyundai Casper is a stylish mini SUV that costs less than P600,000*
*The price in its home market of Korea Earlier this month, Hyundai caught our attention with the reveal of a brand-new mini SUV called the Casper. It’s… Read more “The Hyundai Casper is a stylish mini SUV that costs less than P600,000*”
I’m a Celebrity: Crew member’s Covid case triggers lockdown
The reality TV programme I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is facing criticism after a crew member contracted Covid-19, sending thousands of Australians into lockdown.… Read more “I’m a Celebrity: Crew member’s Covid case triggers lockdown”
Infamous Singapore anti-mask ‘MBS Lady’ jailed 16 weeks
Singapore — A Singaporean woman who gained notoriety for her persistent refusal to don face masks was finally sentenced today to 16 weeks in jail. Retired navy… Read more “Infamous Singapore anti-mask ‘MBS Lady’ jailed 16 weeks”
Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party
SINGAPORE — Wary Singaporeans are appealing for National Day celebrations to be cancelled as the nation once again sinks into pandemic anxiety. People are dragging the government… Read more “Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party”
Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party
SINGAPORE — Wary Singaporeans are appealing for National Day celebrations to be cancelled as the nation once again sinks into pandemic anxiety. People are dragging the government… Read more “Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party”
Pro-Beijing legislator Junius Ho says popular gay romance TV series is threat to national security
Pro-establishment lawmaker Junius Ho slammed a local gay romance drama Sunday, comparing the popular show to “sugar-coated marijuana” and even accusing it of espousing values that breach… Read more “Pro-Beijing legislator Junius Ho says popular gay romance TV series is threat to national security”
Tokyo Olympic beds are sturdy, IOC says after ‘anti-sex’ report
TOKYO, Japan — The cardboard beds at the Tokyo Olympic Village are “sturdy”, organizers reassured on Monday, after a report warned they weren’t strong enough for sex.… Read more “Tokyo Olympic beds are sturdy, IOC says after ‘anti-sex’ report”
Giant goldfish problem in US lake prompts warning to pet owners
A city in the US state of Minnesota has urged residents not to release their unwanted pet fish into the wild after finding huge goldfish in a… Read more “Giant goldfish problem in US lake prompts warning to pet owners”
26 Colombians, 2 Americans behind Moise killing — Haiti police
PORT-AU-PRINCE — A heavily armed commando unit that assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise this week comprised 26 Colombians and two Haitian Americans, authorities said on Thursday, as… Read more “26 Colombians, 2 Americans behind Moise killing — Haiti police”
US citizen arrested over assassination of Haiti president Jovenel Moïse, reports say
An American citizen is among the group of people arrested following the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, according to The Washington Post. Haiti’s minister of elections… Read more “US citizen arrested over assassination of Haiti president Jovenel Moïse, reports say”
After a year of Hong Kong’s national security law, here’s how China has consolidated control
This report, originally published in May 2020, has been updated. “The end of Hong Kong that the world knew before.” That’s how Filipino-Chinese Hong Kong based businessman… Read more “After a year of Hong Kong’s national security law, here’s how China has consolidated control”
World’s most expensive cities for expats in 2021 revealed
Ashgabat in Turkmenistan is the most expensive city in the world for overseas workers, according to this year’s Mercer Cost of Living Survey. The annual report ranks… Read more “World’s most expensive cities for expats in 2021 revealed”
Why it is no longer cool to be a crazy rich Asian in China
The rich in China have only become richer in recent years, leaving others feeling left behind Is 650 yuan ($101, £72) enough to cover a day’s meals? … Read more “Why it is no longer cool to be a crazy rich Asian in China”
India records world’s highest daily COVID-19 deaths after state revises numbers
India’s total COVID-19 caseload now stands at 29.2 million after rising by 94,052 in the past 24 hours India reported on Thursday, June 10, the highest single-day… Read more “India records world’s highest daily COVID-19 deaths after state revises numbers”
Ex-Nueva Ecija mayor gets 15 years over P60,000 graft
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Former mayor Lucio Uera of Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija may spend up to 15 years in prison for using P60,000 in public funds during… Read more “Ex-Nueva Ecija mayor gets 15 years over P60,000 graft”
NBI: Calbayog mayor Aquino killed in ambush, not shootout
NBI Eastern Visayas chief Jerry Abiera says their investigation is based on the affidavits of 53 witnesses, including those who provided personal videos taken near the scene,… Read more “NBI: Calbayog mayor Aquino killed in ambush, not shootout”
Harry Roque eyes ‘early resignation’ for possible open-heart operation
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday bared his plan to seek an “early” resignation for a possible open-heart operation. Roque made the revelation,… Read more “Harry Roque eyes ‘early resignation’ for possible open-heart operation”
‘All I did was hug my father’: Slain Calbayog mayor’s son denies firing at cops
Manila (AdChoiceTV News) — Ronald Mark Aquino, son of slain Calbayog City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino, cried foul over the filing of two counts of murder against him… Read more “‘All I did was hug my father’: Slain Calbayog mayor’s son denies firing at cops”
New EO on devolution means more efficient delivery of services
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The transfer of some of the functions of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to local governments will result in more… Read more “New EO on devolution means more efficient delivery of services”
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