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Designer or budget? Pick which piece costs more

Designer or budget? Pick which piece costs more

Each pair of fashion pieces below includes one item that costs up to hundreds of times more than its look-alike. Can you tell which one is pricier?
Malaysia’s US$460 cake sparks buzz: ‘Even sultan would think twice’

Malaysia’s US$460 cake sparks buzz: ‘Even sultan would think twice’

Woman abandoned in restroom as newborn reunites with birth parents in China after 28 years

Woman abandoned in restroom as newborn reunites with birth parents in China after 28 years

Chinese actor Li Yifeng reportedly seeks help to return to entertainment industry following prostitution scandal

Chinese actor Li Yifeng reportedly seeks help to return to entertainment industry following prostitution scandal

Chinese actor Li Yifeng is reportedly seeking help from multiple sources in an attempt to return to the entertainment industry after a prostitution scandal derailed his acting career and left him without new projects.
March 20, 2026 | 04:48 pm PT
Portrait of Vietnamese fisherman wins top prize at UK photography award

Portrait of Vietnamese fisherman wins top prize at UK photography award

“Fish Eye,” a portrait of a fisherman in Hoi An, earned an amateur photographer the top prize at the LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 in London.
March 20, 2026 | 01:47 am PT
Four female zodiac signs destined for a peaceful life with little challenge

Four female zodiac signs destined for a peaceful life with little challenge

Women born under the following four zodiac signs are believed to lead lucky, stable lives and a comfortable old age surrounded by family.
March 19, 2026 | 03:10 pm PT
91-year-old woman marries 67-year-old man three months after meeting at Malaysia nursing home

91-year-old woman marries 67-year-old man three months after meeting at Malaysia nursing home

A couple in their later years have married at a nursing home in Penang, Malaysia, after developing a relationship over just three months.
March 20, 2026 | 01:47 am PT
Man attacks staff at China’s 5-star hotel after being told buffet food is not for takeaway

Man attacks staff at China’s 5-star hotel after being told buffet food is not for takeaway

A man in China was caught on video assaulting a hotel employee after she stopped his mother from taking food away from a breakfast buffet at a five-star hotel in Jiangsu Province.
March 20, 2026 | 01:47 am PT
China restaurant smashes 600 tableware sets after customer lets dog sit at table

China restaurant smashes 600 tableware sets after customer lets dog sit at table

A restaurant in China’s Henan Province destroyed 600 sets of tableware and temporarily closed for disinfection after a diner was seen allowing a dog to sit at the table during a meal.
March 20, 2026 | 01:16 am PT
South Korean tycoons reinforce 'quiet luxury' trend with logo-free style

South Korean tycoons reinforce 'quiet luxury' trend with logo-free style

South Korea’s top business leaders are embracing a more restrained approach to fashion, favoring understated designs and premium materials over bold logos.
March 20, 2026 | 01:02 am PT
British woman leaves pricey UK for Da Nang, the ‘Miami of Asia,’ where meals cost under $3

British woman leaves pricey UK for Da Nang, the ‘Miami of Asia,’ where meals cost under $3

Katie Smith has moved from the U.K. to Da Nang, Vietnam’s seaside city known as the “Miami of Asia,” attracted by its beaches and meals costing as little as £2 (US$2.68).
March 20, 2026 | 12:47 am PT
8 countries offering cash incentives to attract new residents

8 countries offering cash incentives to attract new residents

Italy, Switzerland, Japan and Spain are among a growing number of countries rolling out financial incentives, from direct cash grants to housing subsidies and business support, to encourage people to relocate.
March 19, 2026 | 06:36 pm PT
Ex-wife Wu Jiani says she felt 'humiliated' by financial dependence during marriage to actor Ma Jingtao

Ex-wife Wu Jiani says she felt 'humiliated' by financial dependence during marriage to actor Ma Jingtao

Chinese actress Wu Jiani said she felt "humiliated" during her marriage to actor Ma Jingtao due to financial dependence, which she believes ultimately led to their divorce.
March 18, 2026 | 09:43 pm PT
Hong Kong actor Stefan Wong turns to livestream sales after leaving TVB

Hong Kong actor Stefan Wong turns to livestream sales after leaving TVB

Actor Stefan Wong has turned to livestream sales to make a living after leaving broadcaster TVB in 2023.
March 18, 2026 | 09:26 pm PT
From rejection to devotion: how a Vietnamese woman and a Canadian entrepreneur found love in Japan

From rejection to devotion: how a Vietnamese woman and a Canadian entrepreneur found love in Japan

On their first date underneath the Tokyo Tower, Thu Thuy laid out her strict criteria for a boyfriend before telling Seiwa: “I don’t want to see you again.”
March 18, 2026 | 12:36 am PT
South Korean-American singer Rei Ami steals spotlight at Oscars in dress by Vietnamese designer

South Korean-American singer Rei Ami steals spotlight at Oscars in dress by Vietnamese designer

South Korean-American singer Rei Ami took the stage at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday in a sheer white gown created by Vietnamese designer Do Long.
March 17, 2026 | 07:44 pm PT
Four zodiac signs most likely to strike it rich after 40

Four zodiac signs most likely to strike it rich after 40

For some zodiac signs, life takes a major turn at 40.
March 17, 2026 | 03:19 pm PT
Fishermen stunned after small net hauls in 10-kilogram fish

Fishermen stunned after small net hauls in 10-kilogram fish

A routine fishing trip turned into a surprise windfall when a group of fishermen pulled up a nearly 10-kilogram fish in a small net normally used for catching much smaller ones.
March 18, 2026 | 01:20 am PT
South Korean actor Lee Jang-woo accused of unpaid restaurant bills worth $28,000

South Korean actor Lee Jang-woo accused of unpaid restaurant bills worth $28,000

South Korean actor Lee Jang-woo was accused of not paying 40 million won (US$28,000) for ingredients supplied to his restaurant.
March 18, 2026 | 01:53 am PT
Fast-food chains in South Korea raise prices, see softer demand

Fast-food chains in South Korea raise prices, see softer demand

Major fast-food chains in South Korea are experiencing a slowdown in customer traffic as recent menu price increases prompt more cautious spending among consumers.
March 17, 2026 | 09:55 pm PT
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