Giant panda Fu Bao to be shown to public until March 3
Fu Bao will then be kept in a separate space at the park's Panda World for a month to undergo preparations for her overseas transfer to the China Conservation and Research Center…
Korean desserts that are ‘too cute to eat’
Bakers are crafting sweet treats into delightful animal shapes, particularly by whipping up cream and molding it into shape. The adorable creations are especially popular with…
Dragon artifacts in China’s Sanxingdui site reflect shared cultural identity
The artifacts display diverse shapes, sizes and forms; some exude a majestic and imposing presence, while others feature tiger or pig-like characteristics. They may stand atop…
A Falguni platter: Cooking edible flowers
A people of six seasons, Bengali cuisine rightly revolves around the change of weather, and consuming flowers is a popular cultural norm.
Singer Ed Sheeran in Singapore: He makes teh tarik, learns JJ Lin song in Mandarin
The singer also tried, kueh pie tee, rojak and kaya toast, while sharing a meal with digital creator Denise Teo. Sheeran started with satay and said it was good, tried laksa and…
Pacquiao bid to compete at Paris Olympics denied by IOC
In response to a letter from the Philippine Olympic Committee, the IOC put its foot down on Pacquiao’s appeal by simply stating that the Filipino ring idol is way past the age…
Singapore’s Quah and Sim sisters earn historic swimming relay spot at Paris Olympics
The final day of the World Aquatics Championships brought a mixture of happiness and relief for Singapore national swimming coach Gary Tan, as he watched the women’s 4x100m…
Endangered Irrawaddy dolphin found dead, further reducing Songkhla Lake population
Irrawaddy dolphins are recognisable with their rounded, beakless faces, resembling baby belugas and are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Filipinos stand tall with duck hair clips, as fad takes country by storm
Local media outlets said the fad began during a cosplay convention in mid-2023 in Baguio city, some 200km north of the capital Manila and a popular holiday destination for its…
China’s new visa-free travel opens ‘big door’ to Asean region
The Chinese market has long been the biggest source of tourists for Asean countries — as the region is not only geographically close, but has strong cultural and economic ties…