Lifestyle

September will be full of colourful lantern floats, lion dances, mooncakes, and family festivities throughout Vietnam in Tet Trung Thu 2026. Major cultural events will precede and follow the full-moon night of Vietnam Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 which is on September 25. Hanoi’s Old Quarter is preparing an extended program of heritage (OT), Ho Chi Minh City will host family entertainment …

Tawthalin Regatta Festival is one of the most unique seasonal festivals in Myanmar, which includes competitive rowing as well as community celebration and centuries of cultural history. Generally, the boat races are held from around August to September when waterways provide good racing conditions as per traditional Myanmar calendar, month 6. Several culturally important spots that can be visited for …

Cebu Pacific has officially notched the hugely awaited 8.8 Cebu Pacific Super Seat Fest to give the vacationers one more chance to charter flights to fairly reasonable fares. The promotion will run from August 6 to August 10, 2026 and one-way base fares will start at only ₱8 for domestic destinations and ₱788 for selected international routes. The sale will …

Celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Mindanao at the Pangapog Festival Samal Island. This annual thanksgiving harvest festival is held in August annually in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), Davao del Norte to celebrate the heritage of the indigenous Sama tribe. If you are a cultural traveler, a photographer or an island hopper, having a view of …

Singaporeans are on a search for every way to maximize rewards and cut household spending thanks to the new grocery discount scheme offered by banks. Well, when making weekend shopping trips to get essential items for the week, you might be wondering “Can I use DBS Saturday Savings together with CDC Vouchers at Sheng Siong?” Getting through the Sheng Siong …

The colourful lanterns, vibrant parades, traditional dances and an uncountable list of delectable food stalls are all hallmarks of the summer festivals that are celebrated throughout Japan.  At the popular festivals, visitors are sometimes taken aback by the number of vendors peddling tasty treats such as takoyaki (octopus balls), yakisoba (sausages), kakigori (hisamaya ice lollies), and even the grilled squid …

The Sawankhalok Chinese Opera Festival 2026 is not only about watching and enjoying traditional Chinese opera and cultural arts but also, it’s one of the best times to taste the rich taste of northern Thailand. The festival lasts from July 3 to July 12, 2026, transforming the surrounding area into a vibrant night market atmosphere with delicious and traditional Thai …

Moving to Southeast Asia is a lifestyle upgrade like no other, but understanding the tax situation in each country can be tricky. In 2026, Bangkok and Jakarta have completely restructured their financial policies. For example, Thailand Revenue Department recently shut down some loopholes in the regulation of remittance of cash from offshore, and Indonesia is still working on clarifying tax …

The government has stepped-up aid measures for vulnerable groups as they try to deal with rising fuel prices and economic uncertainty ahead of the country’s 128th Independence Day. In addition to the national efforts offering cash assistance and fuel vouchers, multiple LGUs have been launching extra ₱2,000 fuel assistance and transportation assistance initiatives for qualified beneficiaries. The support would help …

Being a gold owner meant having to visit a busy jewellery store, discuss a high mark-up price, and rent a lockbox from a bank to secure gold assets. In the past, if someone wanted to own gold, they had to pay an excessive markup at a jewellery shop and secure a bank lockbox to store the gold. But, in a …