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Vanessa Lau

an awkward duck who enjoys writing whatever comes randomly

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Embrace the Beauty of Southeast Asia Through These UNESCO Heritage Sites That’ll Make You Love Nature!
Five out of 11 SEA countries have UNESCO natural heritage sites.
By Vanessa Lau
Embrace the Beauty of Southeast Asia Through These UNESCO Heritage Sites That’ll Make You Love Nature!
Sarawak Now Has A New Governor, These Are His 4 Biggest Career Highlights
His Excellency is 78 years old when he was sworn in.
By Vanessa Lau
Sarawak Now Has A New Governor, These Are His 4 Biggest Career Highlights
Here Are 4 Essential Elements of CNY, and Fortune Cookies Aren’t One of Them
Nope, fortune cookies aren't a Chinese thing.
By Vanessa Lau
Here Are 4 Essential Elements of CNY, and Fortune Cookies Aren’t One of Them
Do You Know What Lunar New Year Means and Why It’s One of the Biggest Celebrations in Asia?
It is one of the most important festivals for certain Asians.
By Vanessa Lau
Do You Know What Lunar New Year Means and Why It’s One of the Biggest Celebrations in Asia?
Get a Glimpse of What David Beckham’s Favorite Boots Look Like at the World of Predator Exhibit
The exhibition starts on February 1 till February 11,2024.
By Vanessa Lau
Get a Glimpse of What David Beckham’s Favorite Boots Look Like at the World of Predator Exhibit
Singapore Ranks 5th Least Corrupted out of 180 Countries in 2023’s Corruption Index
It is the only Asian country in Top 10, with Hong Kong following in 11th place.
By Vanessa Lau
Singapore Ranks 5th Least Corrupted out of 180 Countries in 2023’s Corruption Index
China and Thailand Mutually Agree To Waive Visa Requirements Starting March 2024
Another Southeast Asian country joins China's visa waiver.
By Vanessa Lau
China and Thailand Mutually Agree To Waive Visa Requirements Starting March 2024
Feel the Lunar New Year Excitement in S’pore As You Ride Their CNY-Themed Public Transportation!
Feel the prosperity in the air!
By Vanessa Lau
Feel the Lunar New Year Excitement in S’pore As You Ride Their CNY-Themed Public Transportation!
UN’s Palestine Relief Agency Loses More Fund Support After Alleged Employee’s Involvement With Hamas
There are a total of nine countries that have stopped their funding support.
By Vanessa Lau
UN’s Palestine Relief Agency Loses More Fund Support After Alleged Employee’s Involvement With Hamas
S’poreans Will Be Able To Travel Visa-Free to China Starting Feb 9, 2024, Just in Time for CNY!
This exemption applies to the China's residents as well.
By Vanessa Lau
S’poreans Will Be Able To Travel Visa-Free to China Starting Feb 9, 2024, Just in Time for CNY!
Japan's Successful Moon Landing Keeps Them on Top of Their Space Tech Game
SLIM project is JAXA's second lunar landing attempt.
By Vanessa Lau
Japan's Successful Moon Landing Keeps Them on Top of Their Space Tech Game
Chartered Plane Bound for Moscow Crashes in Afghanistan: 2 Fatalities and 4 Survivors.
The jet was reported to be carrying out an emergency medical evacuation from Thailand to Russia.
By Vanessa Lau
Chartered Plane Bound for Moscow Crashes in Afghanistan: 2 Fatalities and 4 Survivors.
If You’re Looking for a New Job in 2024, LinkedIn Has New Features To Help You Out!
Four in five professionals are taking over the wheels of their careers.
By Vanessa Lau
If You’re Looking for a New Job in 2024, LinkedIn Has New Features To Help You Out!
If You're Into Horoscopes, You Might Want to Check Out This South Asian Astrology
A different kind of astrology to discover.
By Vanessa Lau
If You're Into Horoscopes, You Might Want to Check Out This South Asian Astrology
Groundbreaking Discovery: Dinosaur Footprints Over 225 Million Years Old Found in Thailand.
It's the dinosaur's world and we're just living in it!
By Vanessa Lau
Groundbreaking Discovery: Dinosaur Footprints Over 225 Million Years Old Found in Thailand.
Dabai Is a Sarawakian Treasure, and You’ll Have To Try It To Know Why.
Can neither define it as a fruit nor a vegetable.
By Vanessa Lau
Dabai Is a Sarawakian Treasure, and You’ll Have To Try It To Know Why.
South Korea Passes Bill To Ban Dog Meat Consumption and Trade
A victory for all pet owners!
By Vanessa Lau
South Korea Passes Bill To Ban Dog Meat Consumption and Trade
Pangol-In Action: Mama Pangolin Struts the Streets of Singapore With Its Clingy Baby
Isn't that just adorable?
By Vanessa Lau
Pangol-In Action: Mama Pangolin Struts the Streets of Singapore With Its Clingy Baby
Traditional Depictions of Jesus May Be Inaccurate, Says Forensic Anthropology Expert
The traditionally portrayed image is a fair, thin man with long hair.
By Vanessa Lau
Traditional Depictions of Jesus May Be Inaccurate, Says Forensic Anthropology Expert
Here Are 4 Ways To Relieve Stiff Shoulder and Neck Muscles After a Long Day by the Desk
It's been a long day.
By Vanessa Lau
Here Are 4 Ways To Relieve Stiff Shoulder and Neck Muscles After a Long Day by the Desk
Japan Airline Jet Bursts Into Flames After Colliding With Coast Guard Plane: 5 Personnel Killed
All 367 passengers and 12 crew members were safely evacuated.
By Vanessa Lau
Japan Airline Jet Bursts Into Flames After Colliding With Coast Guard Plane: 5 Personnel Killed
Video of Rodent Hanging On to a Moving Car for Dear Life Sparks Mixed Reactions From the Internet
Ratatouille on mission impossible.
By Vanessa Lau
Video of Rodent Hanging On to a Moving Car for Dear Life Sparks Mixed Reactions From the Internet
Japan Lifts Tsunami Warning After Devastating 7.6 Magnitude New Year's Day Earthquake
At least 24 people have been confirmed dead.
By Vanessa Lau
Japan Lifts Tsunami Warning After Devastating 7.6 Magnitude New Year's Day Earthquake
Here Are 4 Indonesian Folktales That Have Pretty Sad Endings
Welcome to the sad side of folklore.
By Vanessa Lau
Here Are 4 Indonesian Folktales That Have Pretty Sad Endings
Indonesia Nickel Smelter Explosion Kills 13 and Injures 46 People
The remains of several identified victims have been flown home.
By Vanessa Lau
Indonesia Nickel Smelter Explosion Kills 13 and Injures 46 People
Get a Head Start This New Year With #bookofjake and Counter 2024 Like a Pro!
Read your way to "live the best life"!
By Vanessa Lau
Get a Head Start This New Year With #bookofjake and Counter 2024 Like a Pro!
Mythical Tales: Why Asians Are So Obsessed With Dragons and Phoenixes.
2024 is the year of the Dragon.
By Vanessa Lau
Mythical Tales: Why Asians Are So Obsessed With Dragons and Phoenixes.
S’porean Woman Throws Durian out of the Window After Bus Driver Asks Her To Leave
It would have been cheaper by getting off the bus instead.
By Vanessa Lau
S’porean Woman Throws Durian out of the Window After Bus Driver Asks Her To Leave
Secret Recipe’s ‘Berry-licious’ Strawberry Rose Cake Will Keep the Love Going in Every Slice
I 'rose' you!
By Vanessa Lau
Secret Recipe’s ‘Berry-licious’ Strawberry Rose Cake Will Keep the Love Going in Every Slice
Phu Kradueng National Park’s Cable Car Project Put on Hold As Thai Government Weighs Pros & Cons
Are there good enough reasons for the project?
By Vanessa Lau
Phu Kradueng National Park’s Cable Car Project Put on Hold As Thai Government Weighs Pros & Cons
Good News for Singaporeans Who Travel to Malaysia: You Don’t Have To Fill In the Digital Arrival Card Anymore!
Traveling made easy!
By Vanessa Lau
Good News for Singaporeans Who Travel to Malaysia: You Don’t Have To Fill In the Digital Arrival Card Anymore!
If You’re Looking for Something Inspirational, #bookofjake Might Be Just the Thing To Turn Your Life Around!
Get fit for the future!
By Vanessa Lau
If You’re Looking for Something Inspirational, #bookofjake Might Be Just the Thing To Turn Your Life Around!
SMRT Hogger: A New Wave of Public Nuisance in S’pore That Features People Forcing MRT Doors Open.
Both incidents have the same color palette too.
By Vanessa Lau
SMRT Hogger: A New Wave of Public Nuisance in S’pore That Features People Forcing MRT Doors Open.
Bombing Attack During Sunday Mass in Mindanao State University Claims Four Lives with 50 More Injured
A Sunday of terror.
By Vanessa Lau
Bombing Attack During Sunday Mass in Mindanao State University Claims Four Lives with 50 More Injured
This Beloved Annual Book Sale Is Back In KL With A Bigger & 'Badder' Venue For Larger Crowds
The sale starts on December 7, 2023 till December 23, 2023.
By Vanessa Lau
This Beloved Annual Book Sale Is Back In KL With A Bigger & 'Badder' Venue For Larger Crowds
Heads Up! Lumi News Is Doing a Giveaway for Their Users and a Sony PS5 Is Up for Grab!
A Sony PS5, Joey mattress, Philips neck massager, and more!
By Vanessa Lau
Heads Up! Lumi News Is Doing a Giveaway for Their Users and a Sony PS5 Is Up for Grab!
Pasta Personality: How Your Choice of Pasta Reflects Your Character in a Fun Way!
What's your favorite pasta?
By Vanessa Lau
Pasta Personality: How Your Choice of Pasta Reflects Your Character in a Fun Way!
The Official Launch of Volocopter in Singapore Will Be Late Due to the Lack of Local Funding Partners
Your ride will be late.
By Vanessa Lau
The Official Launch of Volocopter in Singapore Will Be Late Due to the Lack of Local Funding Partners
Get Your Travel Plans in Check Because M’sians Get To Enter China With the 15-Day Visa-Free Policy
Time to decide where to go!
By Vanessa Lau
Get Your Travel Plans in Check Because M’sians Get To Enter China With the 15-Day Visa-Free Policy
SBS Double-Decker Bus Lost Its Roof After Crashing Into a Tree at Bishan Street, One Passenger Injured
Roofless deck.
By Vanessa Lau
SBS Double-Decker Bus Lost Its Roof After Crashing Into a Tree at Bishan Street, One Passenger Injured
Embracing Serenity Underneath the Full Moon: Loi Krathong is One of Thailand’s Largest Festivals.
Float your worries away.
By Vanessa Lau
Embracing Serenity Underneath the Full Moon: Loi Krathong is One of Thailand’s Largest Festivals.
The Beauty of Gula Apong: A Proud Essence of Sarawak
Sweet, caramelized sweetness!
By Vanessa Lau
The Beauty of Gula Apong: A Proud Essence of Sarawak
S’pore Takes Food Production to Another Level With Landed Fish Farm in a Container
Fresh from the tank.
By Vanessa Lau
S’pore Takes Food Production to Another Level With Landed Fish Farm in a Container
Lumi News Receives a Bronze Award for Best Digital Tech Product and They’re Giving Back to You With New In-App Features!
Back stronger and trendier!
By Vanessa Lau
Lumi News Receives a Bronze Award for Best Digital Tech Product and They’re Giving Back to You With New In-App Features!
Thai Student Missed a Chance to Life-Changing Japanese Space Program Due to the Lack of Financial Funding
A lost battle to reality.
By Vanessa Lau
Thai Student Missed a Chance to Life-Changing Japanese Space Program Due to the Lack of Financial Funding
Musician From Georgia Surprises S'porean Tourists by Playing 'Majulah Singapura' for Them
Man of many talents!
By Vanessa Lau
Musician From Georgia Surprises S'porean Tourists by Playing 'Majulah Singapura' for Them
REXKL Is Turning 5 and Here Is a List of What REXFEST 2023 Has in Store for You!
Three days of jam-packed fun!
By Vanessa Lau
REXKL Is Turning 5 and Here Is a List of What REXFEST 2023 Has in Store for You!
CoKeeps Emerges as Malaysia's Pioneer in Qualified Digital Asset Custodianship
Keeping cryptos manageable for you.
By Vanessa Lau
CoKeeps Emerges as Malaysia's Pioneer in Qualified Digital Asset Custodianship
This Singaporean Man Won a Brand-New Nissan After Putting His Hand on Car for Over 30 Hours
Hand on the prize.
By Vanessa Lau
This Singaporean Man Won a Brand-New Nissan After Putting His Hand on Car for Over 30 Hours
4 Generational Tales That Created and Shaped Singapore
Singaporeans grew up with these tales.
By Vanessa Lau
4 Generational Tales That Created and Shaped Singapore
The Online Scam Waves That Hit Malaysia Never Died Down and They Probably Will Not Anytime Soon
It's time to protect yourself.
By Vanessa Lau
The Online Scam Waves That Hit Malaysia Never Died Down and They Probably Will Not Anytime Soon
86-Year-Old Japanese Man Detained As Sole Suspect for Hospital Shooting and Hostage-Taking Incident
Police said they were investigating the cases together because of a possibility they are related.
By Vanessa Lau
86-Year-Old Japanese Man Detained As Sole Suspect for Hospital Shooting and Hostage-Taking Incident
The Philippines Police Force Will Be Deploying Over 27,000 Personnel To Secure Philippine Cemeteries During All Saints’ Day
Keeping it peaceful for the Undead.
By Vanessa Lau
The Philippines Police Force Will Be Deploying Over 27,000 Personnel To Secure Philippine Cemeteries During All Saints’ Day
Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak 2023: Here’s What Sarawak Has in Store for Its People in Peninsular Malaysia.
Sarawak might get a chance to host the SEA Games 2027.
By Vanessa Lau
Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak 2023: Here’s What Sarawak Has in Store for Its People in Peninsular Malaysia.
Trick-or-Treat: How Much Do You Know About Halloween?
Ending your October with a boo!
By Vanessa Lau
Trick-or-Treat: How Much Do You Know About Halloween?
China’s Shenzhou XVII Crew Will Be the First of Their Peers To Carry Out Repair Work Outside the Space Station
This is also the youngest crew to depart.
By Vanessa Lau
China’s Shenzhou XVII Crew Will Be the First of Their Peers To Carry Out Repair Work Outside the Space Station
S’pore Man Caught 50 Rats in a Month at a Garbage Dump Near a Food Center
Eww?
By Vanessa Lau
S’pore Man Caught 50 Rats in a Month at a Garbage Dump Near a Food Center
Prince William Will Be in Singapore for Earthshot Week From November 5 to 8
His Highness will also be touring Singapore.
By Vanessa Lau
Prince William Will Be in Singapore for Earthshot Week From November 5 to 8
Thailand’s Economic Incentive Worth 10,000 Baht in Digital Cash Leaves Locals Doubting
The public are weighing its pros and cons.
By Vanessa Lau
Thailand’s Economic Incentive Worth 10,000 Baht in Digital Cash Leaves Locals Doubting
15 Ladies Graced the Stage and Redefined PeopleAsia’s Annual Award “Women of Style and Substance”
Watch them glow!
By Vanessa Lau
15 Ladies Graced the Stage and Redefined PeopleAsia’s Annual Award “Women of Style and Substance”
Domestic Worker in S’pore Touched When a Kind Lady Gave Her Bread After Realizing Her Cash Was Missing
A little kindness goes a long way.
By Vanessa Lau
Domestic Worker in S’pore Touched When a Kind Lady Gave Her Bread After Realizing Her Cash Was Missing
4 Popular Folktales from Thailand That You Probably Don't Know
Thai folktales that you might have heard of.
By Vanessa Lau
4 Popular Folktales from Thailand That You Probably Don't Know
Telur Pecah 3.0 Is Back With 600 Artworks and Honestly, Everything Looks Egg-Citing!
105 artists, 600 beautiful artworks.
By Vanessa Lau
Telur Pecah 3.0 Is Back With 600 Artworks and Honestly, Everything Looks Egg-Citing!
A Bomb Threat Forced Scoot Plane Bound for Perth To Return to Singapore
Panic in the air.
By Vanessa Lau
A Bomb Threat Forced Scoot Plane Bound for Perth To Return to Singapore
Here Are 5 Reasons Why Koi Fish Is Still a ‘Thing’ for Many Asians
Swimming your way to riches.
By Vanessa Lau
Here Are 5 Reasons Why Koi Fish Is Still a ‘Thing’ for Many Asians
How Southeast Asian Nations Are Reacting To The Israel-Gaza War
When will it end?
By Vanessa Lau
How Southeast Asian Nations Are Reacting To The Israel-Gaza War
Here Are 4 Malaysian Folklores To Spice Up Your Week!
Tales as old as time.
By Vanessa Lau
Here Are 4 Malaysian Folklores To Spice Up Your Week!
ASD and Women: Are You on the Spectrum?
Maybe this explains your isolation.
By Vanessa Lau
ASD and Women: Are You on the Spectrum?
Hazy Weather & Consistently Bad API Readings Cause M'sia To Consider Cloud-Seeding Measures
Another year, another hazy situation.
By Vanessa Lau
Hazy Weather & Consistently Bad API Readings Cause M'sia To Consider Cloud-Seeding Measures
Sole Speak: Understanding Shoe Wear Patterns for Better Foot Health
Wondering why your soles wear out at certain spots?
By Vanessa Lau
Sole Speak: Understanding Shoe Wear Patterns for Better Foot Health
14-Year-Old Teen Arrested for Bangkok’s Siam Paragon Mall Shooting: 2 Killed, 5 Wounded.
Gunshots could be heard from a nearby hotel.
By Vanessa Lau
14-Year-Old Teen Arrested for Bangkok’s Siam Paragon Mall Shooting: 2 Killed, 5 Wounded.
S’pore Uncle Gets Scammed of S$70K After Downloading a Third-Party App To Buy Peking Duck
His money flew away with his duck.
By Vanessa Lau
S’pore Uncle Gets Scammed of S$70K After Downloading a Third-Party App To Buy Peking Duck
Indonesia’s Very First High-Speed Railway Finally Makes Its Debut
The first in Southeast Asia.
By Vanessa Lau
Indonesia’s Very First High-Speed Railway Finally Makes Its Debut
4 Fun but Dangerous Kids’ Toys That Parents Should Keep an Eye Out For
Scary.
By Vanessa Lau
4 Fun but Dangerous Kids’ Toys That Parents Should Keep an Eye Out For
Here's How Singapore Just Safely Disposed of a 100KG World War II Bomb
Kaboom!
By Vanessa Lau
Here's How Singapore Just Safely Disposed of a 100KG World War II Bomb
China Makes Full Use of Tinder To Find Jobs After LinkedIn Exits the Country
Swipe right to hire.
By Vanessa Lau
China Makes Full Use of Tinder To Find Jobs After LinkedIn Exits the Country
Here's Your Last Chance To Catch the Supermoon At This Year's Mid-Autumn Festival
Time to camp out under the stars.
By Vanessa Lau
Here's Your Last Chance To Catch the Supermoon At This Year's Mid-Autumn Festival
LEGO Drops New Campaign That Promises To Get Families Playing & Bonding Together
Time to play!
By Vanessa Lau
LEGO Drops New Campaign That Promises To Get Families Playing & Bonding Together
S’pore Woman Gets Scammed of All Her Money After Downloading an App To Buy Mooncake
Ouch.
By Vanessa Lau
S’pore Woman Gets Scammed of All Her Money After Downloading an App To Buy Mooncake
Tiger Beer Reveals a Puffer Jacket for Summer and a Cold Beer Can Keep It Cool
Too cool this summer.
By Vanessa Lau
Tiger Beer Reveals a Puffer Jacket for Summer and a Cold Beer Can Keep It Cool
Guinness and The Beer Factory Collaborate for a Limited-Edition Guinness-Flavored Snowskin Mooncake
Your favorite flavors in one bite!
By Vanessa Lau
Guinness and The Beer Factory Collaborate for a Limited-Edition Guinness-Flavored Snowskin Mooncake
19th Asian Games Is Set To Unite Asia's Best in Hangzhou
Get your cheering game on.
By Vanessa Lau
19th Asian Games Is Set To Unite Asia's Best in Hangzhou
‘Otterly’ Wholesome: S’pore Cop Gives Helping Hand to Otter Family Crossing the Street
'Otterly' good at directions.
By Vanessa Lau
‘Otterly’ Wholesome: S’pore Cop Gives Helping Hand to Otter Family Crossing the Street
This 2-Day Music Fest Could Be the One To Show the World How Cool Sarawak Really Is
The lineup is as good as it can get!
By Vanessa Lau
This 2-Day Music Fest Could Be the One To Show the World How Cool Sarawak Really Is
Starbucks Reserve Hiraya: Stunning New Outlet Opens for 25th Anniversary in Philippines
The view is too good to miss!
By Vanessa Lau
Starbucks Reserve Hiraya: Stunning New Outlet Opens for 25th Anniversary in Philippines
A Chinese Woman Gave Birth Unexpectedly in a Hospital Toilet — Unaware of Her Pregnancy
The little girl is healthy and well.
By Vanessa Lau
A Chinese Woman Gave Birth Unexpectedly in a Hospital Toilet — Unaware of Her Pregnancy
Nearsightedness & Farsightedness: Are They Afflictions or Hereditary?
Do you see what I see?
By Vanessa Lau
Nearsightedness & Farsightedness: Are They Afflictions or Hereditary?
Thai Bus Conductor Faints From Allergy After a Passenger Brings Durian on Board a Bus
The king of fruits strikes again!
By Vanessa Lau
Thai Bus Conductor Faints From Allergy After a Passenger Brings Durian on Board a Bus
Mid-Autumn Festival: Why Is It So Important to the Chinese People?
Mooncakes, tea, and tales.
By Vanessa Lau
Mid-Autumn Festival: Why Is It So Important to the Chinese People?
3 Highlights From Sarawak’s Bold Step to Sustainable, Hydrogen-Powered Public Transportation
Water-powered vehicles, cool!
By Vanessa Lau
3 Highlights From Sarawak’s Bold Step to Sustainable, Hydrogen-Powered Public Transportation
M’sian Tourist Recounts Horrifying Moment He Was Almost Human-Trafficked in Thailand
Bad way to 'ride or die' .
By Vanessa Lau
M’sian Tourist Recounts Horrifying Moment He Was Almost Human-Trafficked in Thailand
Disney & Starbucks Collaborate for a Limited Line of Vintage-Style Coffee Merch
Where your caffeinated dreams come true!
By Vanessa Lau
Disney & Starbucks Collaborate for a Limited Line of Vintage-Style Coffee Merch
She Had 16 Jobs and Never Went To Work but She Bought a Villa in Three Years’ Time.
How does she even manage her time?
By Vanessa Lau
She Had 16 Jobs and Never Went To Work but She Bought a Villa in Three Years’ Time.
Here Are 3 Tips To Overcome Jet Lag, Scientifically Studied
Traveling comes with a price,mate.
By Vanessa Lau
Here Are 3 Tips To Overcome Jet Lag, Scientifically Studied
ASEAN Countries Left Annoyed at China’s New Territorial Map
Not cool, China.
By Vanessa Lau
ASEAN Countries Left Annoyed at China’s New Territorial Map