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China Daily launches ‘China Bound’ — an English-language smart-tourism service platform for international travelers

This platform aims to provide overseas travelers with a comprehensive, one-stop service, covering everything from "travel inspiration" to "creating personalized itineraries,…

  • Published: January 2, 202611:23 am
  • Author China Daily
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Singapore’s Marina Bay New Year fireworks 2026

Singapore ushered in the new year in dazzling style as crowds at Marina Bay watched a crescendo of fireworks light up the night sky.

  • Published: January 2, 202611:11 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Laos named among world’s cheapest travel destinations

According to the magazine Indie Traveller, the average daily cost for budget travellers in Laos ranges from US$17–25, while mid-range travellers can expect to spend around…

  • Published: January 2, 20269:37 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Japan’s Imperial family has long history with horses, former racehorses now on Imperial duties

Horses have been used in rituals and events at the Imperial court since ancient times.

  • Published: January 2, 20269:25 am
  • Author By Kaori Sakaba
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From a street rescue to a second chance: How one Chihuahua’s story in Seoul mobilised a community

What began as a split-second decision by a passerby has since grown into a story about how fragile and complex South Korea’s rescue system can be — and how many people it can…

  • Published: January 2, 20269:21 am
  • Author Tammy Park
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The timeless reason Bangladeshi brides choose red

Deeply rooted in tradition where goddesses adorned in red would protect mortals, empowered by its vitality and strength, it is not just a colour in South Asian cultures but…

  • Published: January 2, 20269:15 am
  • Author Sabrina N Bhuiyan
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In pictures: The most stunning fireworks from New Year’s Eve

Fireworks lit up the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, the Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing, China, and the Lotte World Tower in South Korea.

  • Published: January 2, 20268:00 am
  • Author Dawn
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Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur reimagines the museum experience for a modern audience

Since opening on Dec 20, Seri Negara gallery's exhibits - spanning two floors - have given guests the chance to discover a fresh interpretation of the national narrative, one that…

  • Published: December 30, 202511:01 am
  • Author M. Irsyad
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Year-end look at K-literature: Steady notice abroad, modest gains at home

The Korean publishing industry in 2025 can be summed up simply, industry insiders say: the rise of Korean fiction. The publishing market as a whole has struggled, but fiction…

  • Published: December 30, 202510:56 am
  • Author Hwang Dong-Hee
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Elephant festival revives tourism in Nepali village after prolonged slump

The elephant festival has been held in Chitwan for decades, though it has long faced opposition from animal rights activists.

  • Published: December 30, 202510:39 am
  • Author Sangam Prasain

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