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K-pop ‘AI’-dols: Are they the future of the Korean entertainment circuit?
Meet the AI K-pop idols and idol groups that were borne out of digital concepts, blurring the line between real life and virtual reality

Meet Moflin, Casio’s emotional support robot, and other AI companions
Casio’s furry robotic rabbit is said to have basic emotions, such as joy, happiness, sadness and anger, which can evolve into more complex ones

Clean food does not necessarily mean eco-friendly. How can we eat healthy without damaging the planet?
Choosing food that is both healthy and eco-friendly can be confusing. Here are five myths to avoid to help you make better choices

What does social media have to do with organic food?
An analysis of social media discussions reveals consumer shift to organic food in wake of health concerns post pandemic

Wealth to well-being: Asia’s growing affluent class puts the focus on wellness
As the wealthy population of Singapore and its regional neighbours are expected to grow in the next few years, wealth managers like AIA Singapore are adapting their strategy to offer more holistic solutions centred around well-being

Our exam-focused Asian cultures are producing children who can’t emote or voice their needs
Matthew Kwok, the co-founder of the charity Just Feel, wants to change that by cultivating a more compassionate culture, starting with schools

5 quotes from late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on product innovation
On his 13th death anniversary today, we share five lessons on innovation from American inventor Steve Jobs, the mastermind behind many products that have shaped our lives

Daniel Ting clinches the 2024 Young Scientist Award for harnessing AI to prevent blindness
The Singapore-based retinal surgeon and associate professor leverages AI to enhance patients’ journeys in eye health

This organisation aims to remove 10 million kilograms of plastic from the oceans by 2025
Tom Peacock-Nazil, founder of Seven Clean Seas and a first place winner of the Blue Water Heroes 2023, is working towards his dream of a plastic-free ocean

7 short video ideas for businesses to level up their social media game
Trying to figure out your social media strategy to attract Gen Z? Here are a few short-form videos by brands that have helped grow their engagement

Imaginary Ones has built the world’s largest gashapon machine here in Singapore
Web3 entertainment company Imaginary Ones is transforming Singapore’s Ten Square Building into the world’s largest gashapon machine

How can SMEs adopt sustainable practices without breaking the bank?
Business leaders and consultants at the ReThink HK expo share insights on driving sustainable change in their companies and sectors

OpenAI’s latest Chat-GPT o1 model can respond to complex science, maths and economics questions
The OpenAI o1 model takes longer than ChatGPT to respond to queries but proves to be promising in solving some of the world’s more pressing issues

Microsoft Malaysia’s Laurence Si on where he hopes to take the company next
Newly appointed managing director of Microsoft Malaysia Laurence Si brings 30 years of experience to the role

Google is a monopolist. What does that mean for all of us?
The US Federal Court’s ruling on Google could be the first domino in a long overdue reckoning on how major platforms operate



