Taliban still illegitimate rulers, say Afghan women activists
Since returning to power in August, the Taliban's harsh interpretation of Sharia law has imposed severe restrictions on Afghans — particularly women.
Quang Ninh’s unique craft: coal carving
Endowed with the biggest coal reserves in Vietnam, the northern province is also the birthplace of the unique craft. Local carvers turn rough black coal blocks into beautiful…
‘Lost World of Malaysia’: Low-key Unesco site set to welcome tourists
Lenggong, located some 80km north of Perak's capital Ipoh, is hardly a mainstream tourist attraction, unlike Penang or Melaka, the two other Unesco sites in Peninsular Malaysia.
S’poreans still travelling despite global resurgence of Covid-19 cases, missing luggage at airports worldwide
Travel industry players told The Straits Times that Singaporeans have not been deterred by such disruptions.
Butterfly bounty serves biodiversity efforts
Located in Ma’andi town in the Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefecture, Butterfly Valley has the climate and kind of vegetation on which butterflies thrive.
Thai commuters turning to trains as pandemic worries wane
Higher fuel prices have also increased the costs of daily commutes with personal vehicles, leading to an increase of over 30 per cent in passenger numbers.
Flying cars, drones edge closer to practical use in Japan
Flying cars, which are expected to revolutionize air transport, are currently being developed for introduction at the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025.
Thailand’s tourism council targets 10 million foreign arrivals in second half of year
This target represents 30-40 per cent of all international tourists who visited Thailand prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Police hunt for driver fleeing from hit-and-run incident
The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) said preliminary investigations conducted found that the driver fled the scene after the incident.
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi to visit Myanmar this weekend: SAC spokesman
China is a major arms supplier and ally of the military government and has refused to label the power grab that ousted Ms Aung San Suu Kyi's government last year a coup.