Soh Rui Yong sets Singapore record in 5km road race
Despite no preparations, the Singaporean ended up clocking 15min 15sec to finish third behind Nick Bester (15:06) and Matthew Rallison (15:12).
Thai national football team manager to run for Football Association’s presidency
National football team manager Nualphan “Madam Pang” Lamsam also thanked footballers, coaches, association executives and football fans for helping her gain a positive…
South Korean Kim Hyo-joo 1 shot off lead at LPGA season’s final major
No South Korean player has won a major so far this season, with the country not having any LPGA major champion in 2021 and just one in 2022.
Bardiya marks World Elephant Day amid growing human-wildlife conflict
The elephants have grown violent of late, due to lack of food inside the national park and also because the locals chase them away to protect their crops, said a resident whose…
Tumultuous World Scout Jamboree comes to end with K-pop flair, apology
Despite frequent changes and troubles, around 40,000 participants gathered for the closing ceremony and for the “K-pop Super Live” concert that followed.
Tourists’ new spending habits offer fresh opportunities: Hong Kong financial secretary
He noted that the spending habits among Chinese mainland tourists have changed, with “the young demographic now seeking cultural experiences, art exhibitions and large-scale…
Hopes raised in Japan’s tourism as Chinese ban on group tours ends
The end of the ban is likely to serve as a tailwind for the Japanese economy, but many challenges lie ahead for the country to accept a large number of tourists from China.
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia organiser accused of sexual harassment
Six Miss Universe Indonesia contestants filed complaints with police accusing organisers of sexual harassment, saying they were subjected to topless "body checks".
BTS’ V tops iTunes charts in 70 countries with ‘Rainy Days’
BTS member V is the last of the septet to debut as a solo artist.
Summer yukata get pop treatment at Ginza festival in Japan
Oshare Bon Odori, an event to enjoy the summer festival in a more fashionable way, was held for the first time in four years after a hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.