Laos is a great place to learn about Buddhism, as Lao culture is mainly based on Buddhist-animist traditions. One of the main events in the religious life for Lao people is the Boun That Luang ...

Robe-weaving competitions for special yellow monk robes called matho thingan take place across the country, especially at Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda, where contestants create these garments over two ...

Located in Dong Trieu district, the northern province of Quang Ninh, Ngoa Van pagoda relic complex is a sacred pilgrimage site attracting tourists all year round. It is where Buddha-Emperor Tran ...

Shigeru Ishiba was formally reelected as Japan's prime minister on Monday after a rare runoff vote in parliament that his ruling coalition no longer controls, setting the stage for a minority ...

The garden is surrounded by mature plants and trees offering a very private and leafy feel. Pagoda Gardens is set within an extremely popular pocket of town, very quiet, ideally located for access to ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Lawmakers applaud as Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, standing, was elected for a new prime minister ...

Tan Sri Ananda Krishnan, with a net worth of US$5.8 billion, is a leading figure in Malaysian business. From telecommunications to multimedia, his strategic investments have built an empire under his ...

Did you know that, despite the reputation as hard workers, Japan has many public holidays? So, when exactly are Japan’s public holidays? And how many do they have in a year? When planning your trip to ...

Let's read more about him. Meemansa Shekhawat Updated : Nov 10, 2024, 08:05 AM IST Tan Sri Ananda Krishnan, popular as AK, is the richest Indian-origin man in Malaysia and the fourth richest man in ...

Richest man in Malaysia: The title of the ‘world’s richest man,’ or simply ‘the richest man’ keeps shifting due to fluctuations in stock markets, asset values, and business acquisitions.

Japan said it stepped into the foreign exchange market twice last quarter, as speculation grows that more moves may be brewing given the recent bout of renewed yen weakness. The Finance Ministry ...