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Singapore musicians helped create the song behind Chongqing's viral motorbike trend

In an interview with 8days.sg, session guitarist Pan Zai En shared that he only found out while on the MRT that the song had blown up globally.

Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French author of graphic novel Persepolis, dies aged 56

Satrapi created Persepolis based on her life during Iran’s revolution. The work achieved global success and film recognition.

Appealing to centrists, Colombia leftist Cepeda backs away from possibility of new constitution

BOGOTA, June 4 - Colombia's leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda said in a video on Thursday he would seek consensus for national reforms if he were to be elected in a second round on June 21, backing away from the possibility of a so-called constituent assembly to create a new constitution as he attempts to appeal to centrist voters.

Canada says AI strategy will help create 250,000 jobs, boost GDP by 3%

PAS urges UMNO to collaborate in Johor polls, revive defunct political pact

PAS Deputy President Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man on Wednesday (Jun 3) called for the revival of Muafakat Nasional - created to consolidate the Malay-Muslim vote - stressing cooperation between the country’s two largest Malay-Muslim parties.

Singaporean brand Imi wants to change the way we think about heat styling our hair

Great-looking tresses should not come at the expense of hair health, says Imi’s founder, who set out to create hair tools that provide users with the assurance of good hair every day.

Ukrainian company tests ballistic missile for air defence system

KYIV, June 3 - Ukraine's largest missile and drone maker, Fire Point, has conducted a flight test of a ballistic missile that will serve as the foundation of a project to create a missile air defence system, the company's CEO, Iryna Terekh, said on Wednesday.

South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution

CAPE TOWN, June 2 - For SJ Du Venage, a provincial council member for a right-wing party in South Africa's governing coalition, the decision to leave his homeland under a U.S. refugee programme created by President Donald Trump was shaped by longstanding fears.

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian military can hit Russian logistics throughout occupied areas

June 1 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine's military was now capable of hitting Russian logistics throughout occupied areas of Ukraine and had created shortages of fuel in Crimea and other Russian-held regions.

US onshoring could create new opportunities for Singapore manufacturing firms: EnterpriseSG

Some Singapore firms expanding into the US believe the market is too important to ignore, especially as advanced manufacturing grows and shifting trade policies drive production back to America.

Snail mail clubs: Why handmade letters and art are catching on in Singapore amid Gen Z’s analogue revival

Four Singapore-based snail mail clubs share how handmade art, personal letters and keepsakes are helping create slower, more intentional connections.

Commentary: Japan’s an AI laggard, but that could be its edge

The current frenzy around AI creates pressure to spend big now and justify later. For Japan, the long view is the right one, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.

'Not wise' to have two separate AI ecosystems created by US, China: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

In a wide-ranging interview with CNA's Victoria Jen, Mr Huang also talked about partnerships in Taiwan and competition between the US and China.

I thought leaders' silence during hard times protects morale. Now I see it only fuels anxiety

Founder Kelvin Kao warns that staying silent during difficult times will only create more fear and uncertainty among employees – and they deserve enough truth to make informed decisions about their lives.

'Find a moment for yourself': Why Singaporean artist Amanda Heng is inviting people to just rest in Venice

Singaporean artist Amanda Heng created A Pause inside the Singapore Pavilion at the ongoing Venice Biennale. The 74-year-old tells CNA Lifestyle how the idea of rest and her ageing body shaped the installation, which invites visitors to slow down, reflect and experience stillness.