Korean Muslim YouTuber’s plan to build mosque in Incheon goes viral
The property purchase contract he uploaded showed he had bought 284.4 square meters of land for 189.2 million won ($136,600). However, his plan is expected to face difficulties,…
Philippine ocean systems deteriorating, says study
Overfishing, pollution, and climate change are increasingly threatening the country's vibrant marine habitats, jeopardising not only local livelihood sources but also global…
‘Championship handovers’ during the Beijing Half Marathon: A disgrace to the sport
During the race, three contenders, namely Kenya's Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat and Ethiopia's Dejene Hailu, appeared to pivot and offer encouragement to their fellow Chinese…
AI ‘resurrection’ of dead stars raises ethical, legal concerns
Some internet users said the AI "resurrection" of the stars is a memorial for them, but many of the deceased celebrities' families said the videos, produced without their consent,…
Events start in honour of Peking Opera key stars
Peking Opera, also known as jingju, was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010. It brings together various disciplines such as singing,…
Coastal Nha Trang hosts 1st International Jazz Festival
Some 100 musicians from Singapore, Korea and the US are expected to perform at the festival, while the Vietnamese band of saxophonist Tran Mạnh Tuan, A-list pop singer My Linh,…
Songkran revellers in Khaosan area generated 116 tonnes of waste
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said six water trucks and city officials were deployed to clean up this tourist attraction starting 4am on Tuesday.
All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules
The tripartite workgroup aims to sensitise employers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises with less advanced human resource processes, to consider flexi-time and…
Southeast Asia ushers in New Year with a splash
Millions of people in Southeast Asia—from Cambodia to Laos to Thailand—are celebrating the traditional New Year water festival, an important event on the Buddhist calendar.
Travel route honours CPC’s historic journey
The route dates back to March 1949, when the leadership of the Communist Party of China, under the guidance of Mao Zedong, departed from what is now Xibaipo village in…