China-Laos train a big hit among tourists
The China-Laos Railway handled 700,000 passenger trips last year, sparking a tourism boom and driving cultural exchanges and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Songkran wakes up Thai economy as locals and tourists join in the fun
The Thai Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast Centre predicts spending during Songkran 2024 to exceed 120 billion baht, while the TTB Economic Analysis Centre estimates a…
UNESCO-recognized Takayama Spring Festival sees floats under cherry blossoms
On Sunday, the many visitors enjoyed colorful floats parading near the cherry blossoms.
Vietnam’s tourism popularised in Italy’s Marche region
Ambassador Duong Hai Hung affirmed that Vietnam's visa waiver expansion to 45 days for Italians will create favourable conditions for trade and tourism cooperation between the two…
Laos’ Attapeu province set to bolster nature-based, cultural tourism
The initiative will focus on environmental conservation and the potential for an integrated agriculture productivity project.
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing takes part in Bangkok’s Songkran parade
On April 11, Fan was dressed in traditional Thai costume and stood atop a float fashioned from a tuk-tuk decorated with flowers, at a Songkran parade in Bangkok.
Ateez incorporates traditional Korean elements into Coachella performance
Ateez performed a medley of hit singles, including “Say My Name,” “Hala Hala” and “Crazy Form,” into which they incorporated traditional Korean cultural elements.
Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie takes Asia badminton crown
Jonatan defeated home favourite Li 21-15, 21-16 in the tournament finale in the Chinese city of Ningbo.
The mystery of Pahela Baishakh and the Bengali calendar
The writer says that tracing the calendar's roots leads us back to ancient astrologers who meticulously observed the sky, their vigilance not merely for the sake of knowledge but…
‘Comfort Women of the Empire’ author found not guilty of defamation in retrial
Park Yu-ha, professor emeritus at Sejong University in South Korea, was accused of damaging the reputation of former so-called comfort women with her academic book.