'Blind box' craze grips China's youth and mints toymakers a fortune
China's craze for "blind boxes" has made fortunes for toymakers and even caught the attention of those in power.
Sat May 08 2021
Lego launches bricks with Braille
Lego said it wanted to encourage blind and visually impaired children to explore new ways of learning to read and write.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Lego to cut 8 percent of staff as sales decline
The toymaker announced plans to lay off 8 percent of its workforce as it reported a 5 percent fall in mid-year revenue.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Barbie's boyfriend Ken gets a makeover
Toymaker Mattel on Tuesday announced 15 new Ken dolls, featuring seven skin tones, nine hairstyles and three body styles including a more muscular "broad" physique.
Wed Jun 21 2017
The surprising reason Lego wanted people to stop buying its toys
Last year, Lego began looking for ways to discourage customers from buying its products.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Barbie stirs up frenzy with swimsuit issue debut
On the threshold of her 55th birthday, the world's most famous doll stirring up a frenzy with her swimsuit debut in Sports Illustrated.
Sat Feb 15 2014
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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