Jeeps a hit at Siem Reap temples
The iconic green vehicles not only deliver a fun and adventurous experience, but also contribute to the economies of local communities.
Taiwan earthquake: Terrifying episode, but life goes on in Taipei
Although damage from the earthquake in the greater Taipei region was mild compared with Hualien, it was startling to spot cracked walls and fallen tiles in and around the capital.
Aosa seaweed ready for harvest in Fukushima Prefecture City
Many racks of the blueish-green seaweed, a specialty product of the city, were lost following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, and shipping was suspended until 2018 due to…
Panthapath street market: A hub for affordable shoes
This shoe market is busier than one would imagine, especially now with Eid only a few days away.
Behind the box office success of thriller ‘Exhuma’
The movie’s distinctive and detailed story concerning a simultaneously unprecedented yet familiar topic along with a great ensemble cast have contributed to the movie’s…
Classic clothing hurrayed in Hong Kong
According to the vice-chairwoman of the Chinese Culture and Hong Kong Hanfu Association, hanfu is gaining an increasing following in Hong Kong among people of different age…
Japanese manga artist of ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ accused of tax evasion
Ikeda works as a manga artist under the pen name Nekokurage. She does the art for the popular series “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries)” in a monthly manga…
USAID and Nepal Tourism Board launch 2024 International Tourism Campaign
This initiative aims to stimulate tourist arrivals, position Nepal as a premier tourist destination and to showcase Nepal's rich history, cultural diversity, and abundant tourism…
AI: K-pop’s secret sauce is key to Thailand’s soft power, say experts
The Thai government is trying to replicate the global success of Korean cultural exports with a soft-power drive on the “five Fs” – festivals, food, fight, film and fashion.
First panda born from natural breeding in South Korea returns to China
According to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, giant pandas gifted by China to foreign countries must return to China before…