Vote for song
Merge 104.8 | 01 April 2026
The Eurovision Song Contest is launching its first-ever Asia edition, with broadcasters from 10 countries in the region confirming they’ll be taking part. Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, South Korea, and others, will first host their own national selections ahead of the grand final in Bangkok, which will be broadcast live in November. First held in 1956, Eurovision is the world’s longest-running international music competition.
Is $10 million too much for a domain name? That’s the asking price for TheMiddleEast.com, which has gone up for sale. Its owner claims it could be one of the region’s most valuable digital asset listings and says the name has the potential to become a major platform spanning media, investment, tourism, and technology.
Instagram is testing a premium subscription feature that would allow users to view Stories anonymously. The feature is currently being tested in Mexico, Japan, and the Philippines, and is part of a potential “Instagram Plus” subscription. Early pricing appears to range from about $1 to $2 per month, depending on the region.
