Hot spring tourism sizzles in icy climes
The three-day New Year holiday saw an unprecedented demand in ride-hailing for destinations such as hot springs and bathhouses, with a staggering 2,000 percent year-on-year…
ASEAN and Cambodia boost ecotourism initiatives
The campaign aims to offer visitors novel recreational experiences, immersing them in nature and community-based travel.
Roaring into the Year of the Dragon: S’pore scales up its Chinese New Year splendour
From a 140m-long beast weaving among the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay to an animatronic sculpture replete with lights and a cloak of smoke, striking installations have emerged…
Netflix announces major Korean originals for 2024
A slew of sequels of global hit Korean Netflix originals will stream on Netflix in 2024. Popular Korean variety shows will also return with additional seasons.
Temporary workshops for traditional Japanese crafts to be fully subsidized to help industry recover
Under a certain mechanism, an independent administrative agency will cover the entire construction cost of temporary facilities built by the local municipalities which small and…
Cat ‘butlers’: Why more Koreans are cat-ering to feline friends
In the past, felines were shunned for their association with bad luck and superstitions, but now cats enjoy a positive image in both the literal and figurative senses.
Messi no-show fiasco: Hong Kong government requires concrete back-up plan
By Tuesday morning, the city’s consumer watchdog reported 245 complaints over the saga, with a total of HK$1.6 million involved.
From the Gulf of Thailand to the ring: The epic journey of Chan Na
After five years in the fight scene, Chan Na remains determined to emulate his hero, famous fighter Thoeun Theara, but admits that he is yet to win the same houses and cars as his…
Ukraine-born Miss Japan gives up crown after reported affair with married man
The Miss Japan Association has confirmed that her title will remain unoccupied for the rest of 2024, marking an unprecedented situation in the pageant’s history.
Tiffany take-off: Flight attendant crowned Thailand’s most beautiful transgender
When asked why she entered the race, she said her goal was to become a role model and help steer Thai society towards equal rights for all people, no matter their gender or…