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Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman pop up in Hong Kong's English exam
Published on 04/04/2025
» Students and teachers received a surprise on Thursday when celebrities such as singer Taylor Swift and actor Hugh Jackman appeared in the reading section of Hong Kong's Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) English exam.
Shakira concerts give multimillion-dollar boost to Mexico
AFP, Published on 25/03/2025
» MEXICO CITY - Shakira fans flocking to see the Colombian star in concert are generating tens of millions of dollars for Mexico, according to the local chamber of commerce, underscoring the economic signicifance of major musical events.
1.6 million Lady Gaga fans chase Singapore tickets
Published on 18/03/2025
» More than 1.6 million Lady Gaga fans flocked online to grab presale tickets for the Grammy Award-winning pop star’s concerts in Singapore in May, the only Asian stop for her Mayhem Tour.
Singers who inspire the plant kingdom
Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/03/2025
» In last week's item about Thailand's talented Blackpink singer Lisa I failed to mention that Chiang Mai University researchers have named a newly discovered flower after her. It is of the custard apple variety and scientifically named Friesodielsia lalisae.
Thailand in talks to extend MotoGP contract
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/03/2025
» The government is holding talks with the licence holder for MotoGP motorcycle races, to extend the contract to hold the MotoGP Grand Prix in Thailand, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong.
Resolutions for a cybersecure 2025
Business, Published on 07/03/2025
» The world saw a number of record-breaking data breaches in 2024 -- from the Taylor Swift concert ticket case, to an incident with 100 million Americans' medical records. Artificial intelligence technology as well as cybercrime advanced by leaps and bounds. So how can you stay on top of all this to ensure personal information security? Here are seven resolutions for 2025.
Trump, Swift join Super Bowl party as Chiefs chase 'three-peat'
AFP, Published on 09/02/2025
» NEW ORLEANS - The Kansas City Chiefs aim for a historic hat-trick of Super Bowl titles on Sunday when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles in front of a star-studded crowd in New Orleans headed by US President Donald Trump.
Sport and politics mix as Trump heads to Super Bowl
AFP, Published on 08/02/2025
» NEW YORK - Donald Trump will make history on Sunday when he becomes the first sitting US President to attend the Super Bowl, writing a new chapter in an often-strained relationship with the NFL that has been marked by decades of animosity.
Trump, Swift join Super Bowl party as Chiefs chase 'three-peat'
AFP, Published on 07/02/2025
» NEW ORLEANS — The Kansas City Chiefs chase a historic hat-trick of Super Bowl titles when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles here Sunday as New Orleans hosts the National Football League (NFL) showpiece just five weeks after a deadly attack in the city's party district.
Marriott Bonvoy Elevates BMC 2025 with VIP Music Perks
Published on 05/02/2025
» Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, is inviting its members to come together and celebrate the joy of live music with two days of concerts and VIP experiences at Bangkok Music City (BMC) 2025, the vibrant urban festival.