Resurgent qipao bridges time, heritage in New York
Guo Haichen, 22, opened Xiangjiang Vintage earlier this year. She sees herself as not only a seller, but the proprietor of a transfer station, weaving the past and the present,…
Cambodian star kicks Hollywood doors down with Expend4bles role
Nop Daren, a French-Cambodian stuntman who steps into the fray as the formidable right-hand man to the film’s antagonist. His ascent to the role is a narrative replete with…
Super-athlete Sawang, 103, reveals secrets to long and healthy life
Sawang's recipe for fitness and longevity starts with abstaining from smoking tobacco or drinking alcohol. His diet advice emphasises nutritious choices, favouring boiled and…
Vietnamese bodybuilders win two more golds at 14th WBPF Championships
Tran Hoang Duy Thuan and Bui Thi Thoa grabbed the gold in the mixed pairs category. The bronze medal in this category also went to Vietnam’s Tran Bao Quoc Vuong and Tran Thi Cam…
Member of Johnny’s sexual abuse victims group found dead, hanged in Osaka mountains
The man was said to have been slandered on social media, prompting Osaka prefectural police to investigate the circumstances of his death.
Thailand welcomes 23 million tourists this year with Malaysians topping list
Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol also said these tourists generated a total revenue of 981.69 billion baht for the kingdom.
Visit Laos Year 2024 set to formally kick off later this month
The government hopes to attract at least 2.7 million foreign tourists next year, generating revenue of about US$401 million, while in 2025 tourist arrivals are forecast to reach…
Fukuoka: Lion Dance with unique ‘furry’ costume performed at shrine
Okunchi, the autumn festival of Minagi Shrine, has a history of about 500 years, and the lion dance is performed to pray for good health and a bountiful harvest.
BTS company Hybe heading to Latin America
Hybe Latin America will be a base for new artist recruitment and content development, and allow Hybe to join forces with producers for the training, development and systems…
Thai police dismiss TAT proposal to have Chinese policemen patrol tourist cities
The proposal also drew much criticism on Thai social media, with most netizens saying it would be inappropriate to give foreigners authority over Thai territory.