Japan’s southern islands: A Singaporean couple’s three-month backpacking journey
Japan is an ideal country to backpack, hitchhike and couchsurf in as people are incredibly friendly and helpful to travellers.
Kazakhstani tourists can enter Thailand visa-free until August 31
Thailand began allowing tourists from Kazakhstan to enter without a visa on September 25, 2023, and this waiver was to be in effect until February 29. The deal allowed the…
Hong Kong establishes centre that uses AI to identify sports elites
The technology is able to provide insights into the subject’s physical abilities, including their cognitive function, ability to concentrate, physical strength, speed, agility,…
Former badminton star drops stinging shot on Malaysia’s state of badminton
The singles legend, Lee Chong Wei, admitted he was fearful about the future of Malaysian badminton after the national team’s mixed fortunes in the Asia Team Championships at the…
S’pore tourism board gave grant for Taylor Swift concerts, event likely to generate economic benefits: Govt
Singapore is Taylor Swift’s only stop in Asia apart from Japan.
Guangdong man’s toy show puts him into record books
Wu Wuqiang was given a certificate by Guinness World Records for trapping the most glass bottles with a slinky in one minute.
Timeless tunes reworked with trendy spin by young musicians
Masterpieces stand the test of time, retaining their value and significance throughout the ages. Songs from the 1970s to the 2000s are these days gaining new life through…
Thousands flock to Beijing’s rejuvenated temple fairs
Major temple fairs such as those at Ditan, Longtanhu and Daguanyuan parks attracted large crowds during the weeklong holiday.
Fried silkworm vendor says sales doubled after being rated as second-worst deep-fried dish
She sells the fried worms at the rate of 20 baht (US$0.55) per spoonful and a patron affirmed that they were crispy and tasty, as well as having a good smell.
8-year-old boy who lives in Singapore becomes youngest chess player to beat a grandmaster
Ashwath Kaushik was four when his parents introduced him to the game, and within a couple of months he was beating them and his grandparents.