Hong Kong aims to attract more top-notch cultural events
Chief Executive John Lee said Hong Kong is well placed to develop into a hub for arts and cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world given its cross-cultural…
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Vietnamese emperor’s gold seal to return home
The auction of the seal had been deferred twice by the Paris-based auction house, Millon, due to "the strong interest of the Vietnamese State".
Hun Sen thanks US’ Biden for return of looted statues
The US has already returned a pre-Angkorian-style sandstone statue to Cambodia earlier this month, and over 30 artifacts are lined up for repatriation by the end of the year.
Manufacturer of tinned candy featured in ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ to cease operations
Sakuma-shiki Drops first hit shelves in 1908, and saw a resurgence in popularity decades later after the canned candy appeared in the 1988 anime “Grave of the Fireflies.”
Delectable fine-dining experience with local delicacies await Apec leaders
The gala dinner for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders attending a key summit next week will be organised under the ‘Sustainable Thai Gastronomy’ theme.
Asean Week 2022 highlights beauty of traditional textiles
Textiles and fabric items from Asean member states will be on display at the exhibition, along with introductions to their places of origin as travel destinations and stories…
Apec leaders, spouses to get 7 souvenirs showcasing Thailand’s uniqueness
The special souvenirs created for the upcoming Apec Summit aim to highlight Thailand’s bio-circular-green economic concept.
Vietnamese Emperor’s gold bowl fetches US$672,000 at auction
Antique researcher Tran Dinh Son said it was a royal utensil used to display daffodils during the Lunar New Year Festival at An Dinh Palace.
Lions of Angkor Wat return home again after restoration
Before the repairs, the lion statues were in a dilapidated condition, with parts of their legs, feet, chest and back damaged.
Artist adds colourful touch to countryside station in western Japan
Using her unique touch to render the town’s natural environment, Yume Matsuo painted the entire building of Kii-Arita Station.