Culture
Chinese Brands Win Over Singapore with Style and Innovation
In Singapore, a city-state known for its cosmopolitan culture and high standards, Chinese brands are making a significant impact. Once perceived as cheap and functional, Chinese brands are now seen as cool, modern, and emotionally in tune with what young consumers want. BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle giant, has become a top seller in Singapore, […]
Culture, Entertainment and Fanfare at 2025 Okaka Egungun Festival
The 2025 Egungun Festival in Okaka town in the Oke Ogun region of Oyo State, Nigeria has been hailed as a resounding success, with the Olokaka of Okaka land, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdul Azeez Olatunji Ayoola Ogelende IV, Gbadewolu I, charging indigenes to continue promoting their rich cultural heritage. In a grand ceremony attended […]
Iran Expands Dog Walking Ban Amid Concerns
Iranian authorities have expanded a ban on walking dogs in public to multiple cities nationwide, citing public health, social order, and safety concerns. The ban, which mirrors a 2019 police directive that barred dog walking in Tehran, has been extended to at least 18 other cities, including Isfahan and Kerman. Transporting dogs in vehicles has […]