Freshly cut sugarcane and tapioca are the price for passage.

The musical was first staged in 2006 and was revived at The Watermill Theatre in Britain in 2023. It will come to Singapore after highly acclaimed seasons at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and Civic Theatre Auckland. It will also tour Australia in January 2025.

Data released by one of Southeast Asia’s big reselling platforms shows that Filipinos are some of the largest users in the region, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, in terms of both buyers and sellers, with sellers making an average of P39,000.00 in 2024.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo thanked Mr. Buterin for joining its wildlife sponsorship programme that allows participants to “adopt” an animal through donations, which go towards paying for their food, medication and general upkeep.

2024 is a big year for South Korean foodies, as new flavors and ingredients came into the spotlight to keep menus exciting.

Authorities have started to take action against celebrity influencers and entrepreneurs, many of whom flaunt extravagant lifestyles on social media but face claims of financial misconduct such as misuse of public funds, unpaid debt and tax avoidance.

Over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of this year, an increase of more than one million tourists compared to the same period last year.

One food content creator criticised the slow service at the Pavilion outlet and said she waited an hour for her plate of fried rice to be served, while other netizens felt the price of RM18 (S$5.40) for basic tomato fried rice was too expensive.

Nguyen Tien Linh secured Vietnam's ticket in the finals with a decisive penalty.

Nguyen Quang Hai and teammates overcame hurdles to claim a deserved victory with two goals in added time, courtesy of a penalty from Nguyen Tien Linh and a goal for Nguyen Xuan Son.

Shi Ming's ascent into the brutal world of professional MMA seems at odds with her day job as an acupuncturist in Yunnan province, relaxing patients' muscles and easing their pain. She had even kept her martial arts ambitions a secret from her parents for years.

Officials from the athletics federations of Vietnam, Laos, and the Asian Athletics Federation praised the Cambodian hosts for the excellent organisation of the marathon, which contributed to a joyful and safe experience for all participants.

Vietnam’s 5-0 romp at home over Myanmar also cemented coach Albert Capellas’ side the second spot in Group B with six points and a date with titleholder Thailand in a two-legged semifinal affair.

While Filipino athletes excelled in various international stints, there was no victory bigger than Carlos Yulo’s success on the biggest sporting stage no less.

The “Sport Ethics School," founded by Grandmaster Seng Bunsong, a well-known martial arts expert, the new facility aims to not only identify and develop young athletes with the potential to represent Cambodia, but also produce well-rounded citizens.

The 21-year-old forward remains upbeat, though, vowing to pick up right where he left off, once he's fully recovered from the knee injury.

It is the season for gifts, parcels and deliveries. But to get the packages to you requires a job with long hours and a lot of heavy lifting. The Straits Times follows deliveryman Don Ng to learn the ins and outs of the job.

From Sichuan to Shandong, a growing group of young Chinese are transforming their cities into playgrounds by leaving goodies such as handicrafts, milk tea packets and blind boxes around.

Data released by one of Southeast Asia’s big reselling platforms shows that Filipinos are some of the largest users in the region, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, in terms of both buyers and sellers, with sellers making an average of P39,000.00 in 2024.

On December 25, Pakistan lost one of its most beloved novelists, Bapsi Sidhwa. Sidhwa’s passing marks a great loss for South Asian literature. She lives on through her complex characters and profoundly moving storytelling.

The 4.78 million service fee in Seoul is 1.31 million won more than the nationwide average of 3.47 million won, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government's report based on its July-September survey on service fees for all 110 private-run centers in the capital.

At 55, just before retirement, Australian Elizabeth Adell Homfray embarks on a new chapter, dedicating herself full-time to ensuring the dogs in her care live happy lives.

The top 10 new buzzwords of 2024 offer a snapshot of the evolving lifestyles and priorities of China's younger generation.

Men's rights activists claim that men in India are oppressed by marriage laws and women who file false reports against them. They identify the judicial system and organised feminist groups as the primary culprits.

Authorities have started to take action against celebrity influencers and entrepreneurs, many of whom flaunt extravagant lifestyles on social media but face claims of financial misconduct such as misuse of public funds, unpaid debt and tax avoidance.

One food content creator criticised the slow service at the Pavilion outlet and said she waited an hour for her plate of fried rice to be served, while other netizens felt the price of RM18 (S$5.40) for basic tomato fried rice was too expensive.

Many netizens invited Singapore’s High Commissioner to India Simon Wong to try their homemade chai, to which he said: “I humbly thank you all.”

These stories are set against the backdrop of widespread flooding, which has affected more than 150,000 people across Malaysia and killed seven people.

Store staff fashion makeshift eyebrows from black adhesive tape to help solve the face-scanning problem in the state payment app.

Across the nation, local governments and state-owned firms are hopping on the quirky video bandwagon, crafting lighthearted and unconventional content to connect with new audiences.

As a result, the victim of this impersonation was hauled up for police investigations at least twice.

INQUIRER.net previously cautioned readers against stories falsely bearing its brand circulating online last October.

After purifying the wooden mortar set in front of Hondo, a main hall, mountain priests pounded mochi rice cakes with mallets while priests chanted a mantra.

The Hill Film Festival returns to the hills of Rangamati, showcasing a diverse array of cinematic voices from around the world.

A shopping mall in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, recently debuted a frozen roses display, creating a unique contrast between spring and winter themes.

Archaeologists found 39 tombs in a cemetery to the north of the walled city and excavated 33, which belonged to members of two families. Ancient DNA studies further revealed the secrets of the relationship between the buried individuals.

The festival is celebrated on the full moon day of December, also known as Dhanya Purnima (the Rice Harvest Festival), and holds significant cultural and religious importance.

The exhibit is open to the public until December 20. It showcases 153 pieces of art from 131 artists across ASEAN nations.

Thangka is a unique form of painting in Tibetan culture, typically a religious scroll painting mounted on colored silk and hung for worship.

Situated just three stories above the restaurant, its rooftop location offers pristine views of the city’s theater district. A breeze travels effortlessly through the venue to keep guests cool.

The practical applications of AI represent how media producers, writers and other creative professionals in Singapore are finding real-world uses for it.

AI pushes creative boundaries, but human imagination remains irreplaceable .

Acclaimed maestros Klaus Makela, Gustavo Dudamel and Chung Myung-whun will take the podium with orchestras they share deep artistic ties with, delivering performances brimming with intensity and brilliance.

Bidding farewell to the old year and celebrating the new zodiac symbol, the G39 artists' group launches their annual exhibition with the central theme of the snake, ready for 2025.

The musical was first staged in 2006 and was revived at The Watermill Theatre in Britain in 2023. It will come to Singapore after highly acclaimed seasons at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and Civic Theatre Auckland. It will also tour Australia in January 2025.

Season two seems to have drifted away from a visceral display of violence and towards something potentially more interesting: A test of whether humanity's better angels can prevail in a deranged system designed to crush them.

Music transcends boundaries, and Malaysian band Zimi J, comprising five youths with high-functioning autism, made their international debut at Sambhav, an event celebrating artists with disabilities in New Delhi, India recently.

Do audiences want to watch dysfunctional romances and domineering men or is that narrative thrust upon them?

2024 is a big year for South Korean foodies, as new flavors and ingredients came into the spotlight to keep menus exciting.

New seafood restaurant in Guangzhou's 'backyard garden' Nansha, is raising local produce and ingredients to unprecedented heights.

The goal is to elevate the Thai Select brand to Michelin-star status by increasing the number of restaurants and products that bear the logo and by enforcing more stringent selection criteria to ensure the highest standards of quality and authenticity.

From high-end cuisine to comforting local classics, these are the places to close out your year in delicious style when in the Indonesian capital.

This hidden gem in District 1 serves up creative, no-fuss dishes that are as fun as they are flavourful.

With winter already here, there is nothing like a warming snack on the streets of the capital city of Hanoi for hearts and tummies. With an appealing fragrance pulling in passersby, grilled corn and grilled sweet potato are available on many street pavements and corners.

On Dec 21 and 24, guests can savour the Christmas Dinner Buffet showcasing Five-spice Salt-baked Whole Salmon, Roasted Char Siew Prime Rib, Roasted Whole Chicken as well as Honey-glazed Loaf and Chestnut Stuffing.

On December 25, Pakistan lost one of its most beloved novelists, Bapsi Sidhwa. Sidhwa’s passing marks a great loss for South Asian literature. She lives on through her complex characters and profoundly moving storytelling.

After two years, with the team’s seriousness and dedication, 1,500 copies of Hanoi Architecture – The Cultural Intersection of Vietnam and France, published by the World Publishing House and distributed by Phanbook, have officially been released.

With a master’s degree in education psychology, Vanitha says although the book is primarily written for younger readers, it also serves as a guide for parents and educators, providing a deeper understanding of the psychological reasons behind teenagers’ behaviours.

These novels, originally published on platforms operated by Yuewen, an online Chinese literature company, were donated to document the cultural significance and rapid development of web literature in China.

Delivered in Korean and streamed live on YouTube, Han’s hourlong address is expected to explore her body of work and artistic vision. The lecture will later be archived on the Nobel Prize website, accompanied by transcripts in English and Swedish.

In Japan, people eat all manner of things fried. There are also piles of sugary treats, in both Japanese and Western varieties, and servings of vegetables can be spare. And yet, for the most part, people here are healthy.

Tanikawa was born in 1931 as the only son of the philosopher Tetsuzo. is also known for his wide range of activities, including his long-term translation of the popular American comic strip “Peanuts,” and the use of “Morning Relay” in Japanese language textbooks and TV commercials.

Long known as a sightseeing area, the town was never much thought of as a hot spring resort. However, since the 1990s, both the public and private sectors have been focusing on turning the town into an onsen resort like Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture.

While Chinese tourists may still be the leader in global tourism spending, India is seen as the fastest-growing market for outbound tourism, expected to grow at 11 percent annually for the next decade.

Over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of this year, an increase of more than one million tourists compared to the same period last year.

Currently, the temperature in the park ranges from 13 to 15 degrees Celsius, providing a refreshing chill for tourists. Villagers have prepared homestays, a camping ground, and flower fields spanning 10 rai, showcasing vibrant blooms of cosmos, verbena, impatiens, and roses.

The total number of foreign visitors to Japan from January to November 2024 was 33,379,900, setting a new record for annual visitors, even before accounting for those arriving in December.

Rural municipality warns tour agencies to avoid selling packages that entail chopper flights to the Khumbu region.

From December 17 to January 5, 2025, Moo Deng and her hippopotamus army will illuminate nine iconic locations across the city with a dazzling display of lights and sound. The festival aims to bring joy and excitement to both locals and international visitors as the year draws to a close.

Freshly cut sugarcane and tapioca are the price for passage.

Held at the Bagmara Buffer Zone Community Forest ground in Nepal, the contest evaluated elephants on adornment, obedience, gait, and health criteria. Bijulikali’s graceful demeanour and disciplined performance secured her the coveted title.

The sick Guinea vulture was first brought to the foundation where it was placed in a cage, warmed by a nearby fire, and fed. The bird later was handed over to the forest department.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo thanked Mr. Buterin for joining its wildlife sponsorship programme that allows participants to “adopt” an animal through donations, which go towards paying for their food, medication and general upkeep.

A report by Seub Nakhasathien Foundation indicated that 273 dugongs were spotted in 2022. However, 18 of them had died and been washed ashore in the same year, mostly after getting hit by hard objects.

Dhaka's wildlife may not roar, chirp, or rustle as loudly as its traffic but it is there, enduring, and adapting every day.

The Hill Film Festival returns to the hills of Rangamati, showcasing a diverse array of cinematic voices from around the world.

Until Madhubala’s relocation, the 17-year-old African elephant had been living in solitary confinement at the Karachi Zoo for over a year, since the death of Noor Jehan.