‘Mongtan’: Mongolian capital wrapped in Korean food, retail brands
From convenience stores to beer and coffee, South Korean brands feed Ulaanbaatar's love of K-culture.
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Thai cabinet approves visa review amid security concerts
A key change is the abolition of the 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries, as the longer stay was identified as a potential channel for illegal acts.
BTS fans recreate Swim music video scenes aboard Singapore’s first themed fan ‘cruise’
In many areas of the ship, including its grand salon, owner’s cabin and pin rails, fans recreated scenes from the Swim music video, including one where BTS’ seven members –…
Agricultural tourism adds value to Vietnam’s mango industry
Capitalising on its position as one of Vietnam’s largest specialised mango-growing regions, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is steadily increasing the value of its mango…
Exciting new tourist attraction, a glass bridge opens soon in Vangvieng, Laos
Stretching 228 metres in length and standing 128 metres above the valley floor, the bridge offers visitors the thrilling sensation of walking high above a spectacular limestone…
Former Indochina nations continue plans for joint tourism intiative
At the 64th ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (NTO) Meeting on July 9, senior tourism officials from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam discussed the possible introduction of a joint…
Nepal launches German-supplied e-passport amid widespread glitches
Nepal's Department of Passports received only 1,440 applications on Monday after technical problems affected the central server and service centres.
Historic ruins highlight efforts to trace, preserve roots in China
The mesmerising Yinxu site in Henan marks 20 years on the UNESCO list.
Natural ice serves as cool summertime feature in Japan’s Nikko, used for drinks, shaved ice
Spring water that freezes naturally is part of the region’s heritage, serving as a cool and refreshing feature of summertime.
Summer wonderland welcomes night owls to Shanghai
Multistory entertainment complex INS Land looks to elevate city's Fuxing Park area into a multifaceted urban nightlife hub.