Philippine team bests Australia, Mexico in Vancouver fireworks face-off
The 125th Philippine Independence Day anniversary was the Team Philippines Blue Peacock’s winning theme.
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Malaysian-born actress Jacquelin Ch’ng seen carrying RM 1 million in recyclable bag
The TVB star seemed carefree as she strolled along the busy street with a yellow recyclable bag on her left arm and an Hermes bag on her right.
Parasols jump in popularity amid South Korean heatwave
A 107 per cent increase in parasol purchases July 25-31 were reported compared to the same period last year, right after the end of the rainy season and the onset of the heatwave.
China looks to limit children to two hours a day on their phones
The authorities have in recent years grown increasingly concerned about rates of myopia and Internet addiction among young people.
Largest indoor aquarium in Hanoi opened at new Lotte Mall
The Lotte World Hanoi Aquarium also boasts the largest curved acrylic tank in Southeast Asia and the largest touch tank in Vietnam.
Meiji launches ‘inedible’ cacao brand to reduce waste
Under the Cacao Style brand, eight products such as accessory cases, paper cup holders and flower vases, have gone on sale in collaboration with goods manufacturers and other…
BTS’ Jungkook ranks No. 9 on Billboard’s Hot 100 with solo single
The single debuted atop the chart last week as well as its Global excl. the US and Global 200 charts, making him the first solo musician from Asia to top all three at once.
Traditional cakes capture capital hearts
Traditional Khmer cakes such as num ansorm, num korm, and num bort, all traditionally wrapped in banana leaves, hold a special place in Cambodia’s culinary landscape.
Giant pandas’ birthday celebrated at Moscow Zoo
Two giant pandas from China, Ruyi and Dingding, who have been living at the Moscow Zoo since 2019, enjoyed their birthday celebrations in Russia on Sunday.
Meet Hong Kong’s master birdcage maker
The 81-year-old craftsman began his apprenticeship at the young age of 13 under the guidance of his uncle, a renowned birdcage maker.