by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 27, 2024 | Asia, China, Innovation, News, Space, Technology
China’s Chang’e 6 robotic mission has returned scientifically precious samples from the moon’s far side to Earth for the first time. The Chang’e 6 mission, representing the world’s first attempt at bringing back samples from the moon’s far side to Earth, was...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 26, 2024 | China, Infrastructure, News, Transportation, Travel, Vietnam, Visions
Work on a 1,500-kilometer high-speed rail link between the northern and southern regions will start in 2026 or 2027, Vietnam’s Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang says. Work is set to begin next year, connecting China with the northern province of Lao Cai,...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 26, 2024 | ASEAN, Art, Culture, Indonesia, Lifestyle, Media, News, Philippines, Society, Southeast Asia, Thailand
Streaming giant Netflix has set its focus this year on highlighting works by creators from Southeast Asia through recent and upcoming projects on its over-the-top (OTT) platform. Southeast Asian films and series have fared consistently well on Netflix, with some even...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 26, 2024 | Asia, Business, News, Singapore, Tourism, Travel
In addition to being named the World’s Best Airline 2024, Qatar Airways also scooped the top awards for the World’s Best Business Class, the World’s Best Business Class Lounge and the Best Airline in the Middle East at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The 2023...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 25, 2024 | Thailand, Bangkok, News, Reports, Tourism, Travel
Koh Samui is the best island and Bangkok the best city in Asia Pacific, according to Travel+Leisure, a leading travel and lifestyle magazine. The awards were based on votes from Travel+Leisure readers between January and March 2024. Samui Airport ranked fourth among...
