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Indonesian fires make Singapore air ‘unhealthy’
Published on 07/10/2023
» SINGAPORE - Singapore’s air quality fell into the "unhealthy" range on Saturday, official readings showed, as increased forest fires from neighbouring Indonesia brought haze to the city-state.
A taste of Hong Kong
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/10/2023
» In this day and age, where food has become so ingrained in everything we do and consumes our social media and conversations, it comes as no surprise that the first thing tourists do when travelling to places is check where to eat.
Indonesia races to extinguish wildfires as dry season hits peak
Published on 01/10/2023
» Firefighters are rushing to extinguish forest and land fires across parts of Indonesia, with the scorching weather in the Southeast Asian nation worsened by an El Nino dry spell and set to peak this month.
The 'first' Oriental spa
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 26/09/2023
» Three decades ago, in Sept 1993, Bangkok welcomed one of the city's very first luxury wellness retreats, the Oriental Spa, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
The pounding pain: Unravelling the science of migraine
Published on 05/09/2023
» Migraine is a prevalent form of headache that necessitates careful differentiation from other types due to the distinct treatments they require. Scientific research underscores that the primary trigger of migraines involves changes in brain excitability and the heightened sensitivity of nerve-vessel structures. Additionally, some instances of migraine are associated with abnormal brain structural characteristics.
South Korea's new tourist magnets
News, Published on 02/09/2023
» South Korea has introduced new destinations to attract more Thai tourists as part of bilateral cooperation to spur tourism in both countries.
Fire-ravaged Maui town prepares for grim search
Published on 11/08/2023
» KAHULUI, Hawaii: Search teams are preparing to comb through the charred ruins of Lahaina looking for more victims of a wildfire that ripped through the onetime capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii, with officials expecting the death toll of 55 to rise.
Kitchen karma
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/08/2023
» As the youngest chef in Switzerland to achieve three Michelin-star status for a restaurant, chef Andreas Caminada made a name for himself early on in his culinary career.
Climate change is killing our summer
News, Published on 31/07/2023
» Most of us have an idea of summer in our heads. It generally involves beaches. Americans head to their coasts -- avoiding only fog-shrouded San Francisco -- and Europeans to the Mediterranean or Aegean. We all strip down to near nakedness and sit around in the sun, occasionally frolicking in the ocean waves. We aim to return home tanned and toned. If you come from another planet and don't know what I am talking about, watch the Barbie trailer.