Biased GPT? Singapore builds AI model to 'represent' Southeast Asians
Singapore government-backed project builds large language model trained on Southeast Asian data.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Asians in California more fearful of gun violence, hate crime victims
Among the Asians, people of Korean origin reported the highest level of fear of gun violence, with 70 pct saying they were very worried.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Biden to host K-pop stars BTS, discuss anti-Asian hate crimes
K-pop superstars BTS will head to the White House next week to address hate crimes targeting Asians and people of Asian descent with Biden.
Fri May 27 2022
Study finds Asians largely 'invisible' in Hollywood's top films
Findings reveal "an epidemic of invisibility" for Asians and Pacific Islanders in movies released from 2007 to 2019.
Wed May 19 2021
UN chief profoundly concerned over rising violence against Asians
In some countries, Asian women have been specifically targetted for attack, adding misogyny to the toxic mix of hatred.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Ceritalah ASEAN - Through the lens: Southeast Asia's 2018 World Cup fans
For Southeast Asians, football is KING. According to a National Geographic study, the sport is the most popular in 8 out of 11 of the regions countries.
Wed Jul 11 2018
Ceritalah ASEAN - Donald Trump: The new oriental despot
Southeast Asians know Donald Trump. We have had to deal with the likes of him for decades, if not centuries.
Fri Jan 20 2017
Thousands of jobless Asians stranded in Saudi
"Some of them have nothing to eat and have to go through the garbage for food."
Tue Aug 02 2016
Ready to rumble: Asian pro wrestlers dream of stardom
There is a small but growing community of Southeast Asians who trade drop-kicks and body-slams in a bid to build "pro wrestling" scenes like WWE.
Wed Jun 15 2016
5 ways Asia can arm itself against future epidemics
It's likely that soon non-communicable diseases will kill more Asians than infectious diseases like HIV, TB and malaria.
Wed Jun 01 2016
How Asians might lose their jobs (and find new ones)
By 2020, talent shortages are expected to get worse.
Tue May 31 2016
British Muslim drag queen braves backlash to inspire gay community: Reuters
Death threats are nothing new for Asif Quaraishi who hopes that a documentary about Muslim drag queens will encourage gay British Asians to come out of the closet.
Mon Aug 24 2015
Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease
Eating peanuts, in small amounts, may reduce the risk of mortality, especially death from cardiovascular disease, a new study Monday showed.
Tue Mar 03 2015
Hospitability is in the DNA of South East Asia, says Nazri
South East Asians have been labelled as hospitable people leading to its success in attracting tourists from the world over.
Mon Jan 20 2014
Little India riot: What transpired so far
The tightly-controlled republic of Singapore was shocked when a riot by almost 400 South Asians took place at its Little India, last Sunday.
Thu Dec 12 2013
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024