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‘A big change in the industry’: Gaming giant Hoyoverse embraces merch by fan-creators
These artists will be allowed to sell their creations at the upcoming Hoyo Fest convention. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Naomi Osaka ready to spread her grasscourt wings after being paralysed by fear
The Japanese is aiming to reach the last 16 of Wimbledon for the first time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Australia says US missile purchase shows commitment to defence spending
SYDNEY - Australia said its A$2 billion ($1.3 billion) purchase of supersonic missiles from the United States underscores its ...
Unrest, disease risk in Thailand not a deterrent for Malaysian travellers
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended from duty on July 1. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Over 40% of Singaporean seniors have claimed SG60 vouchers: Low Yen Ling
More than 450,000 seniors have claimed the vouchers since July 1. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
$500 in Child LifeSG Credits, Edusave, Post-Sec Education Account top-ups to be disbursed in July
SINGAPORE - Families with eligible children will receive Child LifeSG Credits or a top-up to their Edusave or Post-Secondary ...
Theme parks in Japan take measures to keep visitors cool amid intense heat
Universal Studios in Osaka began giving away salt candy to visitors for the first time on July 1. Read more at ...
US lifts chip design export curbs as part of new China trade deal
Germany’s Siemens said requirements to seek US licenses for business in China are no longer in place. Read more at ...
Lobster bisque, foie gras: Michelin-star chef prepares ISS meals for French astronaut
French chef Anne-Sophie Pic was named as the world’s best female chef in 2011. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
'Big Comrade': Former defence chief takes reins as Thai PM
The 71-year-old is due to be sworn in as deputy prime minister and interior minister on July 3. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Ukrainian drone attack kills one in Russia's Lipetsk, regional governor says
A woman in her 70s was killed, and two other people injured, by falling debris from a destroyed Ukrainian drone in Russia's southwestern region of Lipetsk, regional governor Igor Artamonov said early ...