Kunming & Vientiane, from “hard” link to heart link
Sipping Lao coffee in Vientiane in the morning and enjoying rice noodles in Kunming by night is a new way of life thanks to the China-Laos Railway.
Dog left behind after Jeju Air crash visits memorial
Pudding belonged to a 79-year-old man, identified as the oldest crash victim. He had traveled abroad with eight family members to celebrate his 80th birthday.
Green walls and fish houses: How Singapore researchers are bringing life back to urban areas
Various research groups are now embarking on studies to coax wildlife back to Singapore’s urbanised land and coastal areas, through vertical greenery or underwater structures…
Dim sum restaurant owner in Shanghai cherishes recognition from customers
As the owner and chef of Wu You Xian, Chen Lina holds the prestigious title of a national first-class dim sum chef who likens her xiaolongbao to her "cherished children" and the…
Japan Sports Agency to use AI to strengthen athletes
The agency hopes to process huge amounts of data using AI and thereby help Japanese athletes improve their performance.
Vietnam wins third ASEAN Championship with emotional win against Thailand
The win means that Vietnam has become the champions of ASEAN football for a record third time, the first time they have won the trophy away from home.
Wealthy Koreans live longer, healthier lives: data
Women live healthy lives 4.55 years longer than men, while people are spending more years in poor health, study finds.
Vietnam’s Hoa Binh named among world’s most beautiful destinations: US magazine
Recognised for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural experiences, the locality is the only Vietnamese destination to make the list. The magazine’s selection criteria go…
Oriental white storks thrive in Xiamen marshes
The storks bathed in winter sunlight, standing, flying or arranging their feathers. The birds are first-class wildlife under State protection and are an endangered species. They…
What to expect in K-pop in 2025?
Music critics predict continued growth of global K-pop market with return of BTS, Blackpink.