Singapore lost nearly 40% of its biodiversity in past 200 years, not as much as was believed: Study
Globally, these silent extinctions have posed a problem for scientists looking to chart the true scale of human-driven extinction.
Archaeologists call for halt to defacement of Lumbini heritage sites
Concerned over the construction of structures, Unesco has even threatened to put Lumbini on ‘Heritage in Danger’ list.
Too much social media hurts children’s self-esteem, report suggests
A negative impact of social media was particularly prevalent among girls in the relationship seekers category in 2019 and among boys in the same group in 2020.
What does the J-pop revival mean for South Korea?
The recent struggle for tickets shows that Japanese music may once again be recovering its popularity that had waned since the explosion of K-pop.
Blackpink’s Lisa sets up own company
With a photograph of herself wearing an androgynous suit, she wrote that it is a platform through which she will be able to showcase her vision for music and entertainment and…
5 most beautiful temples in Bangladesh
From the serene island on the Bay of Bengal to the bustling streets of Dhaka, each temple tells a unique tale, resonating with the echoes of bygone centuries, and their intricate…
Hanoi to hold numerous activities to attract tourists during Tet
The decision comes as part of efforts to preserve and promote traditional cultural values, and utilise culture as a motivation for economic development, especially in the tourism…
Thailand’s tourism Council outlines strategies to raise tourist numbers
"To attract 35-40 million tourists from around the world, we need stronger entrepreneurs to serve the tourists, as well as concrete government policies to increase inbound…
Korea’s Asian Cup flop feeds fans’ fury
With Korea's shot at the Asian cup dashed yet again, South Korean supporters are voicing their disdain. Some have been calling for head coach Juergen Klinsmann's resignation ever…
Bangladesh and India declared joint champions of under-19 soccer championship
The declaration comes after a coin toss controversy that initially saw the game being decided in favour of India by virtue of a flip of the coin.