51 Buddha images unearthed in Northern Laos
No precise facts about the age and origin of the small statues are known, but authorities believe they could date back several hundred years.
Retired star Ishikawa Kasumi gives table tennis lessons in quake-hit Noto Peninsula
The event was held as part of the “Japan Thanks Tour,” in which Ishikawa travels around the country to spread the joy of table tennis and sports through exchanges with local…
Vietnam’s beaches appeal to Korean tourists: Agoda
The General Statistics Office showed South Korea remained the largest source of foreign visitors to Vietnam in the first three months of this year with more than 1.2 million…
South Korea’s local festivals disappoint as cherry trees blossom late
This March had colder temperatures and less sunshine than average, which experts say caused the earlier forecasts about when the blooms would peak to be wrong.
Fans, showers, icy treats: How Singapore Zoo is helping animals beat the heat
With El Nino’s warmth projected to make the already warm months of April and May even hotter, zookeepers are monitoring the animals even more closely to ensure they are coping…
5 budget-friendly summer vacation destinations in Asia
With its rich culture, breath-taking landscapes, and fascinating historical sites Asia has countless destinations fit for a summer vacation.
Extra day during Songkran will be financially beneficial for Thailand, says tourism board
The centre expects Thai tourists to generate 17.20 billion baht through spending on travel, commodities and accommodation, especially in tourism destinations and coastal cities…
Exciting new visitor facilities planned at Laos’ Huaphan cave
A local company plans to build a car park, restaurant, and a bridge across the Nam Et river to enable easy access to the cave, and also set up zip-lines, tours of the cave,…
Philippines sole Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo’s legacy will remain untainted
Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, the Philippines’ unrivaled Olympics heroine, is not going to the Paris 2024 Games.
Giant panda Fu Bao arrives in Chengdu
Born in July 2020, Fu Bao is the first giant panda born in South Korea and a successful case of overseas breeding with the assistance of online "cloud guidance" for natural…