South-East Asian tourists delight in Mingshui Ancient Town’s spring beauty
The event included activities such as flower arranging and hanfu (traditional Han Chinese clothing) experience, providing a complete and immersive experience of Shandong's…
Nature
Baby capybaras prove to be popular at Shizuoka Zoo in Japan
The siblings were named “High” and “Ball,” apparently hinting at the name of the popular highball drink. Their sex is not yet known.
What Singapore’s breeding programmes mean for conservation of Southeast Asia’s biodiversity
Such breeding efforts are key in ensuring that species threatened with extinction do not disappear off the face of the earth.
Kathmandu Valley toxic air is choking street dogs, too
Air pollution and seasonal changes increase respiratory and gastrointestinal problems in animals.
Nepal’s forests echo with summer migratory birds’ calls
Birds travel thousands of miles to Nepal, mainly to breed. Asian koel flies 6,000 miles from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Best spring destination in China? Discover Wuhan’s food, culture & history
Explore the city of Wuhan following its beautiful marathon route. From the iconic East Lake and Wuhan University to the historic Yellow Crane Tower, Qingchuan Pavilion, and…
Conservationists demand stronger action after another pygmy elephant found decapitated in Malaysia’s Sabah
The carcass, discovered in the Tibow-Sapulut area near Tawau, was the second found in three months, following a similar incident in January along the Kalabakan-Sapulut road.
Indus canals project to greatly hinder water supply in Pakistan’s Karachi, Sindh opposition parties claim
The Grand Democratic Alliance and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf on April 7 staged a sit-in outside the Karachi Press Club and led a rally to Empress Market against the proposed…
A view from the top of Cambodia’s “Areng’s Paradise”
Tourists can hike to the top of the mountain to admire the lush, beautiful scenery, accompanied by panoramic views of the surrounding greenery and the restful sounds of nature, in…
More tigers, more conflict and more challenges as Nepal lacks space, funds for captured ones
The country's tiger population nearly tripled to 355 in 12 years, but reducing conflicts and managing captured tigers remains a struggle, say officials.