Seoul launches campaign to correct mistranslated Korean food
These errors stem from literal translations or automated services, which fail to convey the essence of traditional dishes.
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Thailand’s ‘travelling tax’ to start with air travel from mid-2025
The renamed ‘landing fee,’ set at 300 baht for those arriving by air, will be used to purchase insurance for foreigners and improve basic facilities.
China’s international giant panda conservation cooperation to build on successes
Since 1994, China has engaged in giant panda conservation research cooperation with 26 institutions in 20 countries, during which 68 cubs have been born overseas.
Rare Hokkaido puppies immediately adopted by dog lovers
The Hokkaido dog is a rare breed native to Hokkaido which is a designated living natural monument of Japan.
‘Simple and fierce’: Malaysia’s national costume for Miss Universe pageant draws praise, criticism
While some people commended it for featuring songket, a tenun fabric, others said it is not elaborate enough.
China launches remote-sensing satellites into orbit
Data obtained by the Yaogan family, the major series of remote-sensing spacecraft in China, has been widely used in governments, public service sectors and businesses.
Breaking the silence: Survivors of sexual abuse in Thailand finally speak up
Victims share a harrowing tale of how a Filipino teacher put them through years of abuse at an international school in Samut Prakan.
Singer Atif Aslam’s Bangladeshi concert-goers’ contact details leaked, made public on social media
The leaked folders obtained by The Daily Star has at least 5000 PDF-format tickets with detailed contact information of individual concert-goers.
Ukrainian folk dolls tour Japan in appeal for peace
In Ukraine, motanka dolls are regarded as a kind of talisman, warding off bad luck and providing protection. They are typically made by women to send to their loved ones.
July violence: 7yr-old shot in the head in Dhaka flown to Singapore
Musa was shot in the head during the violence surrounding the quota reform protests on July 19.