Bali has been the leading tourist destination in Indonesia for decades. However, with the rising popularity of the island, tourists are seeking more unique and less developed locations. It is here that Sumba comes into the limelight. While travelers continue exploring places like Bali’s Best Eco-Friendly Resorts, Sumba also has the advantage of having perfect white-sand beaches, dramatic cliffs, world-famous …

With the Thai capital emerging as one of the largest concert venues in Asia, K-pop enthusiasts globally have been traveling in high numbers to Bangkok in the quest to watch their favorite acts. Whether it is sold-out mega-shows or fan immersion to the extent that it now exists throughout the city, it is no longer a point on the world-tour …

The 2025 SEA Games, which will take place between 9 and 20 December, have opened in Bangkok and Chonburi, where more than 13,000 athletes will take part in 11 nations. On 9 December, the Games officially opened with the Opening Ceremony at Rajamangal National Stadium and marked the beginning of a sporting frenzy, with high-stakes cricket games as well as …

Singapore has taken a decisive leap into Singapore and has made its giant step towards next-generation naval warfare, as the first Singapore AI warship, the highly sophisticated Multi-Role Combat Vessel RSS Victory, was commissioned. The vessel with artificial intelligence and manned and unmanned capabilities is a significant milestone in the maritime defence modernization of Southeast Asia. The introduction comes at …

Singapore has been reenacting its position as the energy and trading centre in Asia due to a significant boost of its status by the Aster Singapore Refinery Investment plans. Aster Chemicals and Energy has declared that it is investing $155 million to modernize its oil refining plant on Bukom Island. The target of the move is to enhance operational efficiency, …

With international investors trying to achieve a compromise between fixed returns and investments that yield a long-term increment in capital, the Singapore blue-chip stocks remain a trusted wealth generator. The trends in the market are shifting towards favouring firms that possess strong earnings, stable dividend payments and growth approaches that are scalable in the year 2026. Singapore has a very …

Even before entering the airport gate, flying to Singapore will be subjected to tighter scrutiny starting January 30, 2026. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in Singapore has unveiled a robust new tool known as Non-Boarding Directive (NBD) where the authorities are in a position to prevent some travellers even before boarding flights. Airlines will now need to screen passenger …

Amanda Zahra has become a household name in Southeast Asia, with her rising prominence on the social media platform and her compelling personal story. Amanda Zahra was born in Indonesia and is a medical doctor, but initially gained fame as a content producer of lifestyle and parenting. Her fame increased even faster when her marriage problems became viral, with most …

Carnegie Hall still remains among the most high-end places in the world where culture, music, and talent come together worldwide, and 2025 is proving to be a year that Filipino people are not willing to miss. Having a mix of global classical superstars and Asian music, and colorful acts, calendars of many Filipinos living in the U.S. or visiting are …

The Philippines is not a newcomer to the world of lively comedy, slapstick, humor, and memes that reflect day-to-day life. However, there is a distinct comedic turn in the other way: Filipinos are adapting to the hard, deadpan reality of dry humor. Fran Lebowitz is the kind of cultural icon in this emerging wave of sarcasm and sophistication. Her rudely …