Character meaning battle chosen as this year’s kanji
It was chosen also for 2001, when the United States was hit by terrorist attacks.
Culture
Cambodian PM backs idea for coastal museum, observatory
He said the coastal area is the third main tourism spot after Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, with Preah Sihanouk designated as a multi-purpose special economic zone.
Asia’s largest art extravaganza kicks off
An amalgamation of creative art forms, the 19th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh has brought together 114 countries and 493 artists under one roof at the heart of the capital.
South Koreans set to become younger as traditional way of counting age scrapped
The shift which will make its citizens either one or two years younger on official documents.
Many in Malaysia hunting for Christmas trees
Businesses are finding good traffic, especially from last-minute shoppers to spruce up their homes with festive ornaments.
Icy weather offers warming treats
Fortifying food from the Houzaimen fresh market becomes a necessary part of the defence against bitter cold, the writer reports.
Ancient artefacts unearthed in Southwest China
The artefacts date back as early as the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770 B.C.-256 B.C.) in a historic site at the lower reaches of Jialing River.
The Japanese way of football
The countries have brought a significant piece of their home to an international platform, giving fans the opportunity to indulge in their cultural practices.
Chinese tea making joins UNESCO list
According to UNESCO, in China traditional tea processing techniques are closely associated with geographical location and natural environment.
Centuries-old tie-dyeing tradition brightens modern attire
The traditional tie-dyeing technique practiced for more than 400 years, has been given new life through modern designs.