MediaCorp’s ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ named most popular drama series of 2011

Popular broadcaster of Singapore MediaCorp on January 18, 2012 released a list of the most popular TV shows running on the free-to-air channels. The family drama series ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ became …

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Posted by Samron Jude on January 19th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

Steven Ma to break contract with TVB in March

Hong Kong based actor and singer Steven Ma after months of speculations of his relationship with broadcaster TVB, Virginia Lok, one of the senior officials announced on January 17, 2012 that the actor…

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Posted by Samron Jude on January 18th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

Ayumi Hamasaki and husband Manuel Schwarz to part ways

Japanese singer and song writer Ayumi Hamasaki has recently announced that she will be divorcing her husband Manuel Schwarz. The 33 year old announced through her official fan club.

The couple were t…

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Posted by Samron Jude on January 17th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

Steven Ma discloses about broken relationship after a year

Hong Kong actor Steven Ma, on January 9, 2012 revealed that he has called off his relationship with his long time girlfriend Vivian Xu. Vivian and Ma have been in a relationship for more than eight ye…

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Posted by Samron Jude on January 14th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

7 Reasons Japan’s Number One Beach Volleyball Star – Miwa Asao – Won’t Make the Olympics

7 Reasons Japan’s Number One Beach Volleyball Star – Miwa Asao – Won’t Make the Olympics

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Posted by Bill Belew on January 13th, 2012 in Japan | Comments Off

Jam Hsaio assures a’ fierce’ performance at Singapore concert

While preparations are on for the upcoming concert in Singapore, singer Jam Hsiao spoke in an interview to Channel News Asia about the event. The singer was reluctant not to reveal too much about the …

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Posted by Samron Jude on January 13th, 2012 in East Asia | Comments Off

ANA Eyes Global Budget Carrier

It seems unusual to me that a Japanese carrier, All Nippon Airways Co (ANA) is planning to set an international low-cost airline.
Japan's usual method is to improve on a product, do it right (high…

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Posted by Bill Belew on January 13th, 2012 in Japan | Comments Off

Miss Universe, Schedule of Events

Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe pageant will be held at the Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009
The presentation show, rehearsals, dress rehearsal and the grand…

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Posted by Ranjita Shalgar on January 13th, 2012 in Gadgets, gizmos and toys | Comments Off

Uh Oh! Crane Tips Over in Japan

Well, Japan can't be totally efficient in everything they do.
A crane tipped over at a construction site in Tokyo.
The top crashed into the sixth floor of a neighboring building.
You can bet, the …

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Posted by Bill Belew on January 12th, 2012 in Japan | Comments Off

Walkie Talkie Watches Review

Walkie Talkie Watches
Did you remember to bring the walkie talkies with you on your trip? 
Now you will not forget to throw them in your backpack.  As long as you remember to put them on your wrist,…

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Posted by Teri Tanaka on January 12th, 2012 in Gadgets, gizmos and toys | Comments Off