1st batch of tourists arrives in Japan
Under the trial project, about 50 people, including travel agency staff, in 15 groups will travel to 12 prefectures.
Zhang Yimou’s work closes film festival in Copenhagen
Chinese director Zhang Yimou had also been awarded best director for his film ‘Cliff Walkers’ at China's 34th Golden Rooster Award in 2021.
Indian pilgrimage hub eyes return of Chinese visitors
The Chinese consul general highlighted the importance of Bodh Gaya as a major tourist destination, saying many Chinese want to visit the city but the pandemic has stalled arrivals.
Trans-themed film dazzles Cannes in Pakistan debut
‘Joyland’ by director Saim Sadiq tells the story of a son in a patriarchal family who, despite being married, joins an erotic dance theatre and falls in love with a trans…
Jay Chou’s virtual concerts attract over 70 million fans
Screened from May 20 to 21, the concerts, taken from Chou's 2012 ‘Ferris Wheel’ tour and 2019’s ‘Strongest on the Surface’ tour, won applause from nostalgic fans.
Concept store offers children food for thought
The store, part of the "know your food" campaign of the United Nations Children's Fund, offers attractive displays to help children identify and understand nutritional foods.
2nd rescued giant stingray returned to river’s depths
Pheng Boeun, head of the Koh Preah fishing community, said it repeatedly became tangled in fishing hooks, raising concern that the species was under threat from fishing activities.
‘The state of being lonely’: South Korean horror writer shortlisted for Booker Prize
Bora Chung's stories were not considered "pure" literature but her life changed when her 2017 collection ‘Cursed Bunny’ caught the eye of translator Anton Hur.
K-pop agencies have a denial problem when it comes to bullying scandals: Experts
Experts said agencies should take extra care when responding to bullying rumors and resist the urge to sweep everything under the rug to protect their artists.
Vietnam’s farmers escape poverty through forest work
As well as participating in forest management and protection, residents have been taking advantage of the cajuput forest to raise honeybees and catch fish for economic development.