Ramadan bazaars pull in the crowds in Malaysia
In Penang, the Queen Street bazaar in Little India was abuzz with activity. Muslims and non- Muslims alike checked out the 25 stalls selling traditional treats such as murtabak…
Snowfall makes tourist destinations in Nepal’s Sindhupalchok more enchanting
At an altitude of 4,200 meters above sea level, the picturesque Panchpokhari in Thangpal Rural Municipality has become an alluring sight, along with the trekking routes leading…
Japanese chef ‘Frenchifies’ Yoshoku Cuisine; local comfort food gets haute treatment
oshoku, a genre of Japanese cuisine based on Western dishes, is taking new steps in its roundabout evolution at Sumire, a restaurant in Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, whose chef…
Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min wins German Open to end badminton title drought
On March 2, the 26-year-old Singaporean took 41 minutes to beat Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-16, 21-17 in the women’s singles final of the Super 300 German Open for her first…
Married without kids? It’s becoming a lot more common in Singapore these days
On Feb 18, the Department of Statistics released figures showing that in 2024, 15 percent of resident married women aged between 40 and 49 have no children. This is double the 7.1…
83% of South Koreans have never had chance to really get to know a foreign national: survey
This is despite South Korea’s growing population of international residents. About 4.8 percent of the country’s population consists of foreign residents, now surpassing 2.46…
Flurry of investments erodes Bali’s architectural identity
The government has done little to strictly impose architecture regulations, which experts suggest is due to its difficult situation in balancing economic benefits and the adverse…
Vietnam’s first AI-generated film honours healthcare sector
Titled "Ao Trang Sau Dem Trang (White Blouses after Sleepless Nights)", it features real-life inspired stories that celebrate healthcare workers' invaluable contributions.
Speak easy: Can AI and language learning apps really help you achieve fluency?
AI-powered features can, among other things, analyse users’ progress, identify weak areas, and provide tailored practice exercises for improvement.
Skiers unprepared for sudden trouble in Japan’s Aomori; tourists advised to take extra precautions
Some organisations are also calling on skiers to carry beacons to signal their location, a useful tool for finding people buried under the snow.