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…
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…