Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to launch joint tourism initiative
As Sri Lanka has expressed its interest in collaborating with Bangladesh on developing green tourism, Bangladesh proposed to develop joint tourism initiatives, including tea and…
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Waterway aims to revitalise Beijing’s urban rivers
Beyond sightseeing, officials expect the boat line to stimulate local business and tourism. The route links several hubs of commerce and culture along the riverbanks, including…
Wax castle parade a show of colour and devotion at That Luang festival in Laos
Each structure, elaborately decorated with candles, flowers and banknotes, symbolised devotion and the hope of good fortune in the coming year.
Stamps offer a hands-on journey through centuries-old sites in Malaysia’s George Town
Penang Harmonico Corporation (Harmonico) general manager Paul Au said the stamping activity, inspired by similar projects in Japan, Taiwan and China, was launched during the…
I rode Malaysia’s Jungle Railway—500km in 3 days
Starting from Wakaf Bharu, near the Malaysian-Thailand border, The Straits Times’ Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh spent hours on a train admiring the rainforests, visited a…
City of nawabs and kebabs: UNESCO names India’s Lucknow ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’
Lucknow, known for its Nawabi cuisine and famous dishes like kebabs, pulaos, and sweets, has long been celebrated as a gastronomic hub. This UNESCO recognition not only honors the…
Mutual visa-free policies prove a win-win for China, South Korea
Under the policy, Chinese group tourists — consisting of three or more people — are allowed to enter South Korea without a visa from Sept 29 to June 30, 2026, and stay up to…
Want to go to Bangladesh’s Saint Martin’s Island? These new rules are not optional
Given the fragile state of the island, the number of visits will also be kept to a minimum — only up to 2,000 tourists per day.
Bangkok soars 11 places to rank 33rd in Kearney’s 2025 Global Cities Index
The city’s momentum continues after last year’s impressive leap from 45th to 34th place in 2024 — the largest rise among the world’s top 50 cities. Bangkok has now moved…
Tokyo’s beloved Yamanote Line to mark 100th anniversary of operations
By transporting large numbers of people and large volumes of freight, the Yamanote Line contributed significantly to the development of the capital and transformed the city…