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AsiaOne
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Asian Art Association Singapore denies misuse of artist profiles, says Botanic Gardens event is legit, Singapore News
The Asian Art Association Singapore (AAA) has shut down claims that it misused artist profiles and falsely associated its events with the Singapore Botanic Gardens. In a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday (June 18), the association said it was recently made aware of remarks circulating on social media which it described as "false and misleading". One of these remarks was about the artist profile of a Japanese illustrator who had been formally invited to join the association in 2022. A screenshot of the profile, which was shared with AsiaOne, showed the illustrator's name, place of origin, works and awards. It also had a short description of how aspects of his life influenced his art style. The person who made the accusatory post has since deleted it. Responding to AsiaOne's enquiries, AAA chairman Jay Chau said the illustrator had voluntarily submitted his materials for publication and was sent a draft webpage of his artist profile on Aug 23, 2022. The profile was only published after receiving the illustrator's written confirmation, according to the chairman. "Earlier this month, the artist contacted us to request the removal of his profile but did not provide a reason at the time. We respected the request and promptly took the page down," Chau said. Artist profiles published only with their consent: Chau He also explained that the association either invites artists to join it or accepts applications from individuals who demonstrate excellence or strong potential. Artist profiles are only published on AAA's website or social media after receiving explicit consent from them, Chau added. AAA also clarified in its statement that its Wild City exhibition, which was held at the Singapore Botanic Gardens from December 2024 to April this year, is an officially listed event on the National Parks Board (NParks) website and Botanic Gardens event calendar. This was in response to accusations that the association falsely associated its events with the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Highlighting that the event was endorsed by the French Embassy in Singapore as a form of "cross-cultural artistic exchange" and covered by international media, Chau reiterated that it was legitimate. He also said that the association has maintained clear and positive communication with NParks with no concerns or disputes raised regarding the event. AsiaOne has contacted NParks for more information. 'Surprised and disappointed' The person who made the accusatory post which prompted the association's statement has since apologised, Chau told AsiaOne. In a comment below AAA's post, the person wrote: "I acknowledge that I should have verified my findings more thoroughly before making my post...I sincerely regret any confusion this may have caused." Chau said that the association was "surprised and disappointed" by the tone and content of the post, particularly because "no effort was made to verify the facts with us before such serious accusations were made". "It is regrettable that such unfounded claims—whether stemming from misunderstanding or other intentions—could damage trust within Singapore 's arts ecosystem." "AAA operates on the principles of transparency, professionalism, and inclusiveness. We welcome constructive dialogue, feedback, and collaboration across the creative community, and remain open to any opportunity for mutual growth." [[nid:716331]]
Global News
15 hours ago
- Business
- Global News
B.C. man nets $40M Lotto Max win but might keep his job anyway
A B.C. man says he hasn't decided yet if he'll quit his job, after taking home a $40 million Lotto Max jackpot. A fateful decision to stop at a convenience store to grab a can of sparkling water while out for a run in Burnaby has rendered Daniel Chau a multi-millionaire. He picked up a couple of lottery tickets while he was there, but didn't check it right away. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'To be honest, I am very forgetful, so I put the two tickets in my bag. I bought it, I think, on May 20, and it was just sitting there,' he said. 'On Monday I was in my office and trying to find a candy to cure my coughing and I opened my bag and I saw the two tickets, and I was like I need to scan them. The first ticket didn't win. The second ticket, when I scanned it, and when I saw the number, I literally dropped my phone. Story continues below advertisement 'I've never seen that many zeroes in my life.' Chau said he plans to travel and give back to his family with some of the winnings.
Ottawa Citizen
3 days ago
- Ottawa Citizen
Murder trial: Mother would 'constantly' abuse us, Lam sister claimed
The jury heard more details about the abuse the Lam sisters said they endured while living with their mother when court began its second week of a five-week murder trial Monday. Article content Chau Kanh Lam and her sister, Hue Ai Lam, face first-degree murder charges in relation to the death of their mother, Kieu Lam, in her home in the early hours of Oct. 31, 2022. Article content Article content On Monday, Crown attorneys played a video recording of an interview between Chau, retired detective Daniel Brennan and Han Hoang, a Vietnamese interpreter with the Immigrant Women's Services of Ottawa. The interview took place at the Elgin Street jail block hours after the Lam sisters were arrested as suspects in relation to their mother's death. Article content Article content Throughout the hour-long interview, Chau told Brennan through the interpreter that Kieu would constantly verbally and physically abuse the two sisters. Article content Article content Chau said Hue, who has Parkinson's disease, would also be belittled by her mother because she could not work due to her disability. Article content 'The old lady (Chau's mother) was constantly cussing us. She kept asking us why the older sister has a disease and why she cannot work. She said it's shameful that (Hue) cannot work, and it make people laugh at her,' Chau told Brennan through the Vietnamese interpreter in the video recording. 'Since the sister got sick, she keeps cussing constantly. She beats my sister.' Article content Chau also told the detective that Kieu would beat them everywhere on their body and forbid them from leaving the house or buying anything without her permission. Article content The two sisters would cry regularly and constantly as a result of the abuse, she said, and added that the abuse had been happening for 'a very long time.' Both sisters had been living with their mother since the family immigrated to Canada in 1992. Article content Article content Chau said the two sisters planned on killing her the week before the fatal incident after being beaten and cussed at all day by their mother. While Chau said during the recorded interview she didn't remember how they decided to kill her, she did say they started thinking of killing their mother that week. Article content Article content Chau also said both sisters agreed to kill their mother, and the plan was to hit Kieu on the head with a hammer to knock her unconscious, then strangle her to kill her. Article content 'Last Monday (Oct. 24, 2022), my mother was cussing a lot and she beat (my sister). Because we were holding it in for a long time, we were so mad, so we killed her,' Chau said in Vietnamese.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- The Hindu
Google rolls out Android 16 to supported Pixel devices
Google announced the rollout of its Android 16 version, with the update first coming to supported Pixel devices before coming to other phone brands later in the year. Google's Seang Chau, VP and GM of Android Platform, noted how Android 16 would continue the company's design concept of Material 3 Expressive, which is meant to offer a more personalised experience to users and let them choose their own aesthetic preferences. A major improvement coming to Android 16 is the forced grouping of notifications that come from one app, to prevent clutter. Meanwhile, live updates will keep users informed in real-time so that they do not have to open a food ordering app or ride hailing app to check their status. Android 16 is further allowing users to switch to using their phone's microphone for clearer calls in noisy environments. Those with hearing aids or devices will also get new controls they can adjust straight from their Android phone. Meanwhile, an Advanced Protection mode that Google calls its 'strongest mobile device protection' will allow eligible users to amp up their security controls for a more secure Android phone experience. 'It enables an array of robust device security features that protect you from online attacks, harmful apps, unsafe websites, scam calls and more. Whether you're a public figure or you just prioritize security, Advanced Protection gives you greater peace of mind that you're protected against the most sophisticated attacks,' noted Chau in the blog post. Google and Samsung have also worked together to introduce desktop windowing for apps across compatible devices. This will roll out later in the year. Custom keyboard shortcuts will allow users to create their own combination of hotkeys and taskbar overflow later in 2025. 'There are many more features to explore with Android 16 — like HDR screenshots, adaptive refresh rate, identity check and others — as well as additional updates coming to Android and Pixel devices today. And later this year, more Material 3 Expressive design updates are coming to Android 16 and Wear OS 6 on Pixel devices,' noted Chau in the company blog post.
Ottawa Citizen
11-06-2025
- Ottawa Citizen
Lam sisters confessed to killing mom, murder trial jury hears
Two Ottawa sisters confessed to killing their elderly mom in her sleep while being investigated by police, jurors were told Tuesday afternoon as a murder trial got underway at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Article content Chau Kanh Lam and Hue Ai Lam are charged with first-degree murder in relation to the death of their mother, Kieu Lam, on Oct. 31, 2022. Article content Article content In their opening address, Crown prosecutors outlined the case, telling the jury both sisters gave detailed statements to the police that they killed their mother. The Crown alleged that they struck Kieu in the head with a hammer, rendering her unconscious, before strangling her to death. Article content Article content The Crown said the two sisters attacked their mother when she was 'sleeping and lifeless,' unable to defend herself or to call for help. Article content Article content 'She gave them life, and they took her life,' prosecutors said. Article content The Crown said Chau then called 911, telling the dispatcher through a Vietnamese interpreter that she and Hue had killed their mother. At one point, Chau even spelled out the word 'kill,' they alleged. Article content The Crown then accused the sisters of planning to kill their mother in the days leading up to the attack because they were mad and angry at her for how they said she treated them. Article content Both Chau and Hue pleaded not guilty to the charges on Monday morning. The trial is scheduled to last five weeks. Article content Crown calls first witness Article content After the opening statement, the Crown called its first witness, Marlo Carlo Villalobos, who was then an ambulance communications officer for the Ottawa Paramedic Service. Article content Article content Villalobos said he primarily took 911 calls and gathered as much information as possible before sending an ambulance to each location when he worked in Ottawa between January 2021 to March 2024. He now lives in Montreal. Article content Article content Jurors then heard an audio recording of the 911 call between Villalobos and Chau. They were also provided a transcript of that call, including a certified translation of the Vietnamese portions. Article content Throughout the call, Villalobos tried to extract information from Chau, but had difficulty understanding her due to the language barrier. He then called the Ottawa Police Service and told the police dispatcher that 'somebody killed their mom.' Article content He then requested a Vietnamese interpreter through LanguageLine Solutions, a service used by the Ottawa Paramedic Service to obtain translation over the phone.
