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Taiwan Offers Subsidies and Discounts to Revive Tourism in Hualien and TaitungIn an effort to revitalize tourism in Hualien and Taitung, Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has allocated NT$1.3 billion (S$54 million) from its NT$5.3 billion (S$221...

In a bid to bring much-needed rain to their drought-stricken villages, residents in three villages in Nakhon Sawan province, Thailand, have revived an ancient ritual with a modern twist. The traditional ceremony, known as the Hae Nang Maew Ceremony...

Thailand is currently grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching unprecedented levels in several areas across the country. The Thai Meteorological Department reported that more than three dozen districts in 77 provinces have recorded new highs in April,...

A 55-year-old Singaporean man, who was previously employed as a counsellor at the Singapore Embassy in Japan, has been accused of taking voyeuristic photos at a public bath in Tokyo. The incident is said to have taken place on...

At least 24 people have died after a highway in China's Guangdong province collapsed in the early hours of May 1, 2024.According to Chinese state media Xinhua News Agency and The Paper, 30 other individuals are in the...

The African Cup of Nations is a major international football tournament that attracts millions of fans from around the world. However, recent reports of security guards taking advantage of female audience members have cast a shadow over the event.According...

Every day, at sunrise and sunset, the border guards of India and Pakistan perform a unique and fascinating ceremony, known as the Beating Retreat Ceremony, at the Wagah border crossing. This ceremony, which has been taking place since 1959,...

A Thai man shared his encounter with a naked ladyboy while fishing at the Kok River in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, on a Facebook group for local fishers. The 35-year-old man recounted the incident to MGR Online, stating that...

The sign at a Buddhist temple in Thailand, which singled out Chinese tourists in a reminder to keep the premises clean, has sparked controversy among Chinese online users. The sign, which was intended to promote cleanliness, inadvertently appeared discriminatory...

In a surprising turn of events, rice balls that have been rolled under the armpits of "cute girls" have become a popular trend in Japan. This unusual practice, which has been circulating on social media since 2016, gained significant...