Rising sea levels, storm surges pose risks for Hong Kong's artificial island project, Asia News,HONG KONG – As Hong Kong recovers from one of the strongest typhoons in decades, a controversial plan to build a vast artificial island is facing intense scrutiny from environmental groups, lawmakers
Erupting Mayon volcano sparks Philippine tourism boom, Asia News,Legazpi, Philippines – With chilli-flavoured \”lava ice cream\” in demand and awestruck tourists packing onto viewing decks, the erupting Mayon volcano is sparking a local business boom in an impoverished region of the Philippines where
Leonardo DiCaprio confused by Inception ending, Entertainment News,Leonardo DiCaprio has admitted that he is confused by the ending of Inception. The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star played the lead role in Christopher Nolan's sci-fi action film but he says he has \”no idea\” about the movie&#x
Hotel review: The Landmark Bangkok is perfect for business by day and parties by night, Lifestyle News,Our last trip to Bangkok saw plenty of restaurant tastings, bars, and an award show to boot. And when time is of the essence in a traffic-bound city, hotel accessibility is key. The Landmark Hotel
South Korea designates 2 cities as 'special care zones' as coronavirus cases spike to 156, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean officials on Friday (Feb 21) designated two cities as \”special care zones\” while its military confined troops to their bases in a desperate effort to contain the spread
Top game streamer 'Ninja' returns to Twitch after year-long hiatus, Digital News,Amazon.com Inc's video game live-streaming platform Twitch said on Thursday that top computer gamer Ninja has returned to its platform, more than a year after switching to Microsoft Corp's live-strea
A guide to investing in art and the best platforms to start with, Money News,Appreciating fine art might be difficult to wrap your head around, but it’s easier than ever before to invest in it. Here’s how you can get started, even on a budget. “Invest in what you know” is a rule of thumb that most i
Set sail and social distance: Taiwan resumes ocean cruise amid coronavirus pandemic, Lifestyle News,KEELUNG, TAIWAN – Taiwan resumed an island-hopping ocean cruise on Sunday (July 26), joining a handful of places in the world to restart voyages after the coronavirus pandemic brought the industry to
Actor Anthony Rapp sues Kevin Spacey for sexual misconduct in 1980s, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey was accused in a civil lawsuit on Wednesday (Sept 9) of sexual assault and battery in the 1980s by actor Anthony Rapp and a second, unnamed person when both plaintiffs were
