Cambodia marks 71st Unesco anniversary
Three temple sites and five intangible cultural heritage traditions from the nation currently feature on the UN agency’s World Heritage List.
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Fukuoka town of Japan produces craft beer made from local produce
Named Tachiarai Ale, the two craft beers are made with locally harvested strawberries and corn and have been launched to support farmers struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Farming snakes in Cambodia for restaurants in Vietnam
Although snake farming is a legitimate private business, some species are not allowed to be bred without authorisation from the authorities.
Khao Yai elephant returns to park office for help with hurting tusk
This is the second time that this elephant, which is also known as “Plai Diew Lub”, has sought help with its left tusk.
Inbound travelers to be screened for monkeypox
As rodents and primates are primary reservoirs of the virus, China will also restrict imports of these animals from Africa.
Reluctantly, Indonesia may open door to medicinal marijuana
While Western countries have relaxed restrictions on marijuana in recent years, it is still largely considered to be a dangerous drug in most Southeast Asian countries.
Japanese WWII sword connects Japan, U.S. 7 decades later
The sword belonging to a soldier of the Imperial Japanese army was handed over after being stored in the US for 70 years.
China raises emergency response for typhoon, floods
Chaba, the third typhoon of the year, made landfall in the coastal area of Maoming City in south China's Guangdong Province on Saturday (July 2).
New roads, railways improve lives of local Tibetans
Since 2012, more than 337 billion yuan has been spent as fixed-asset investment in Tibet's transport sector, according to the region's transport department.
Covid-19 outbreak turned focus the world over to telemedicine
An expert advised that providers and patients need to recognise this important paradigm shift in healthcare delivery as it has evolved.