Twice tops iTunes chart in 41 regions with pre-release
The English-language single, 'I Got You', is a new record for the nine-member act, which is set to bring out its 13th EP, “With YOU-th,” on February 23.
The race to record disappearing cultures
Thanks to a pilot program, the cultures of eight ethnic groups in Yunnan — the Jingpo, Blang, Achang, Pumi, Nu, De'ang, Derung and Jino — have been listed, and four have…
Vietnamese kumquat village hectic as Tet approaches
Symbolising prosperity, the kumquat tree is selected by most Vietnamese families to adorn their houses during Tet (Lunar New Year). When the kumquat fruits start turning yellow,…
Tokyo champ Aaron Wolf triumphs at Paris judo, moves closer to Olympic berth
The 27-year-old Wolf, who has struggled since winning the gold at the Tokyo Games in 2021, defeated two-time 90 kg world champion Nikoloz Sherazadishvili of Spain in the final.
Southeast Asia’s biggest drone light show to mark start of Year of Dragon in Hanoi
The show, titled Resplendent Thang Long, will tell the history of Hanoi through light and music over 11 performances.
Sapporo snow festival returns in full force; sculptures include ‘Golden Kamuy’ characters
The Sapporo Snow Festival kicked off Sunday, with all three venues of the festival in use after some were discontinued due to the pandemic, the first time in four years that all…
Travel back in time at retro destinations
South Korea is not known for preserving its modern history, but there are still places where you can get a taste of 20th-century Korea.
Xinjiang attracts tourists with winter sports
With winter sports gaining momentum across China, Xinjiang is leveraging its prolonged winter, high-quality snow and diverse terrains to establish top-notch ski resorts.
Olympic fencing champion Sun Yiwen lunges for Paris glory
After winning gold in epee at the Tokyo Olympics, Sun's love for fencing has only grown stronger, and she has been pushing herself harder than ever.
120 hopefuls in Singapore audition for K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty
Three members of the former quartet, best known for their 2023 viral hit Cupid, have left the group due to contractual disputes with their management agency Attrakt.