Severe floods devastate central Vietnam
Relentless rain in Central Vietnam has submerged thousands of homes, destroyed crops and swept away livestock. Residents face massive losses and a long road to recovery as…
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Hanoi’s sidewalk iced tea
Iced tea spots are a popular sight on the streets of Hanoi, where people from all walks of life meet, mingle, and chat.
This small indie game from Hanoi is capturing fans worldwide
'Brother Hai’s Pho Restaurant' lets players run a pho shop while exploring history, traditions, and mythology, offering a unique blend of entertainment and cultural storytelling.
This Vietnamese clothing exchange platform breathes new life into old clothes
Promoting recycling, reusing, and sustainability, REshare Co connects clothes donors and recipients, sells used clothes at affordable prices, donates clothes to those in need, and…
Launch of the ‘Singapore Stories: The Heart of a Nation’ photo exhibition
The exhibition showcasing the works of photojournalists from The Straits Times, past and present, is currently ongoing at Selegie Arts Centre. Happening from Nov 7 to Nov 23, the…
This learning centre in Hanoi helps kids learn science through play, hands-on experience
Einstein House, located in Ha Dong Ward, aims to equip them with real skills that can be used in everyday life, which are often missing from formal education.
I rode Malaysia’s Jungle Railway—500km in 3 days
Starting from Wakaf Bharu, near the Malaysian-Thailand border, The Straits Times’ Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh spent hours on a train admiring the rainforests, visited a…
Ancient capitals, shared friendship
In Xi'an's Xingjiao Temple, there is a pagoda of the monk Yuance, who is from the Silla Kingdom, whose capital is in present-day Gyeongju, South Korea, His solitary journey became…
Old town blends with extraordinary art in Tokyo’s Sumida
This area was spared from war damage, and numerous traditional nagaya row houses remain. It is also known as a “craftsmanship town” that supported the nation’s strong…
Timor-Leste officially becomes ASEAN’s 11th member
Timor-Leste was officially admitted as the newest member state of ASEAN. Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao signed the papers alongside the leaders of the current member states in a…