With a history dating back to the 19th century, shophouses are typically terraced houses that are two to three stories high.

Then there’s the ears — those overworked, but often neglected little flaps that never get the TLC they truly deserve. Luckily, Chinese clinics have thought of that as well, and offer an hour-long ...

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a significant traditional festival celebrated in China and other East Asian countries. Starting on January 29, 2025, it will usher in the ...

Chinese New Year 2025 begins on January 29 and welcomes the Year of the Snake, known for intelligence and intuition. Celebrated globally, the festival features 16 days of vibrant parades ...

The Vatican aided the renewables revolution last year, with a new photovoltaic glass roof at the entrance to the Vatican Museums, pictured 20 December 2024.

Chinese astrology — also known as Shu Xiang — dates back more than 2,000 years. Similar to traditional Western astrology, the Chinese zodiac has 12 zodiac signs that can determine a person's ...

Anne Uy Julian, Don’t Skip Manila, Founder. Vibal Foundation celebrates Chinese New Year in style by unveiling the second branch of Fine Philippine Books at the Ramada Hotel by Wyndham in Ongpin.

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“I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but I very much have a soft spot for nian gao, Chinese New Year cake. This is a pudding made of glutinous rice flour, steamed, sliced and pan-fried with an ...

Tseng, who hailed from Sichuan, served in the Chinese armed forces on the front line in Burma during the Second World War. Tseng had to leave the army after being wounded. He then joined the ...