Designs diversify as schoolbag makers compete to attract parents
A recent trend is genderless bags, with companies like Tsuchiya Kaban offering five colors in its catalogue of backpacks, promoting them with the slogan “colors regardless of…
Indonesia’s ‘applied kinesiology’ trend has health experts worried
Many major medical institutions object to the practice, which has been widely criticized for promoting techniques and ideas based only on anecdotal experience.
Itching to travel amid pandemic? Pick a ‘safe’ destination, take precautions
Choose a country with high vaccination and booster rates, says an expert.
BTS lights up Grammys with first in-person showcase
Despite being nominated for best pop duo or group performance, BTS leaves the awards empty-handed two years in a row.
All nightlife businesses in S’pore, including karaoke outlets, can resume from April 19
However, a supervised negative antigen rapid test will be required for patrons before entry into nightlife establishments where there is dancing.
Rise of revenge travellers: Celebrating new freedom to globetrot
The uncertainties wrought by the pandemic have also fuelled a trend called trip stacking, where travellers book multiple trips back-to-back instead of one vacation at a time.
Afternoon tea culture brewing up a comeback
Industry experts said with the rise of Generation Z, consumers' food and beverage choices have been constantly upgrading, with the pursuit of health and quality now driving trends.
Unesco Angkor rules kept, heritage ‘unaffected’: Hun Sen
The Prime Minister assured that the construction of the 38 roads did not lead to any impact on the temple nor will it be affected by a request by a company to dig a pond nearby.
Kakao to build South Korea’s 1st K-pop arena in Seoul
Called Seoul Arena, the stadium will be able to accommodate more than 20,000 concertgoers for a single event.
Tourism reopening revitalises HCM City-Mekong Delta linkages
Participants at a tourism conference said it was also necessary to further boost cooperation between the city and the 13 provinces and cities that comprise the Mekong Delta.