TOKYO governor Yuriko Koike will push for a law banning smoking in public places, to make the Japanese capital smoke-free ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, media said, defying national politicians…
Indonesia’s tourism growth surpasses Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore
INDONESIA received a whopping 4.2 million tourists in the first four months of 2017, a 19.34 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year.Thailand still tops the ranks in the r…
Korean barista pulls in customers with latte art inspired by famous paintings
SOUTH KOREAN barista Lee Kang-bin is taking coffee art to the next level, creating miniature imitations of famous paintings on foamy cups of java at his central Seoul cafe.The result of the painsta…
China’s Hangzhou – rising power in region’s business events sector
HANGZHOU, host to last year’s G20 summit and winner of the 2016/2017 Golden Chair Award for “Most Attractive MICE City Destination,” has proven itself a worthy rival to cities lik…
Yet another AirAsia flight grounded after apparent bird strike
MALAYSIAN budget carrier AirAsia X said on Tuesday a flight from Australia to Malaysia was diverted and forced to land in Brisbane because an engine was damaged during take-off by what was thought …
Airbnb to roll out luxury rental service listing mansions and penthouses
IN its bid to dominate the rentals market, Airbnb is pushing to launch a new rental service that lists “megahomes, mansions, and penthouses” for the well-heeled.Tentatively named Airbnb…
Singapore’s Naumi Hotel – a funky boutique stay for the jaded
SINGAPORE is peppered with trendy boutique hotels, those that fit into a new-fangled “lifestyle”. And Naumi Hotel – a property that accurately delivers a boutique experience &ndas…
4 things that make Fiji the ultimate holiday destination
“What makes Fiji exceptional isn’t any must-see sites or unforgettable experiences (though those are pretty thick on the ground): for me, it’s the people. Whether I’m visiti…
四大要素令斐济成为终极度假目的地
“对我而言,令斐济与众不同的不是什么必看景点或难ক…
Singapore hawker fare to feature in Bourdain-helmed market
TRAVEL show host and food personality Anthony Bourdain is continually enamored by Singaporean street food.The massive market will not be limited to hot foods – visitors can also pick up fresh…