South Korea cuts tourist red tape, aims to triple visitors this year
The government has also decided to actively increase the number of international flights to China, Japan and South-east Asia to recover up to 80-90 per cent of the number before…
New Disney cruise ship to set sail from Singapore from 2025
The 208,000-gross-tonne vessel is expected to be the largest cruise ship calling here, as well as the largest ship in Disney’s fleet.
Clash over Israel costs Indonesia’s right to host FIFA U-20 World Cup
The U-20 fracas between the President and his party could signal a conflict of interest between the two in the lead-up to the 2024 elections, analysts said.
Marathon events gather pace in China after three-year hiatus
A total of 133 road races across the country have been registered for the first six months of the year, according to the 2023 Chinese Athletics Association Road Running Work…
Marcos creates Fiba World Cup hosting task force
The chief executive also urged nongovernment organizations and the private sector to support the country’s hosting of the event.
Jay Chou is first Mandopop singer to top IFPI’s Global Album Sales Chart
Previous winners of the award include English singer Adele (2021), K-pop boy band BTS (2020) and J-pop boy band Arashi (2019).
Bangkok canal lights up with vendors, live music, art, and open-air cinema
The festival is part of Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt’s push to use public space to create a city that’s liveable for all residents.
Doburoku sake revival taps fruity flavours, new brewers
New brewers have joined long-established sake breweries, brewing the sweet rice wine, creating unique flavors using fruit and other ingredients.
SEA Games torch passes through Philippines’ leg of relay journey
The torch is making its way through the 10 nations that will attend the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games.
Surakarta ready to host U-20 World Cup draw: Gibran
Gibran said he was awaiting the decision of the Soccer Association of Indonesia or FIFA, should they agree on a change of venue.