Japanese government to help sports teams attract overseas fans
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will host a business matchmaking event in Thailand on Sept. 12 to encourage collaboration between Japanese sports teams and Thai…
Pickleball noise causes tension in some estates as the sport gains popularity in Singapore
Some pickleball players told an MP that they have encountered residents throwing things, such as eggs, at them from a height.
Mahjong boom comes for Japanese school kids, as game sheds its gambling image
The mahjong craze has been fueled by the game’s portrayal in manga and anime, as well as by a belief that playing can make one smarter.
Lee Byung-hun becomes first Korean actor to win TIFF Special Tribute Award
Mr Lee joins an elite group of honorees including Jodie Foster, Guillermo del Toro, and filmmaker Hikari.
Tiger and lion cubs debut at park event in China’s Chongqing
These fluffy newcomers made their debut under the watchful eyes of their dedicated caretakers, creating a warm and enchanting welcome into Locajoy Theme Park in Yongchuan…
Discover the charms of Malaysia’s many interesting small towns
Every small town has its own character that makes it special.
When politics creeps into sports, everyone loses
Sportspersons should not be required to do the bidding of their governments on a cricket field.
Locals in Vietnam’s Central Highlands hand over rare yellow-cheeked gibbon to authorities
The police acknowledged the couple's action, and at the same time, called on the community to work together to protect the environment and denounce acts of illegal hunting and…
In the Philippines, grated coconut makes good dialogue, literally and figuratively
If you’re in Muslim Town for the first time, you can’t go wrong with spicy savories, like beef randang, veggie murtabak, and chicken or (seafood) piaparan, whose spice levels…
Mountains, yaks, and endless skies: Dutch tourists’ impressions of Mongolia
After three weeks spent exploring Mongolia, a 'long-time dream' of theirs, Harrold Mertens and Carolien Molenaar share their impressions.