George Town Literary Festival is back from November 23-26, 2023
Yeoh and Ashwin at the GTLF launch ceremony at The George By V. Sivaji The 13th edition of the George Town Literary Festival is back from November 23 to 26,…
Spectrum of the Seas being deployed to Shanghai next year
View of the Spectrum of the Seas by night Penangites especially those on their morning walk or jog along the Esplanade might not be able to see the grand arrival…
The Ritz-Carlton debuts in Fukuoka
The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 exceptional hotel brands, announces the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu in Southern Japan. Rising above Fukuoka,…
Kanada-Ya Ramen Bar in Singapore is popular among locals
Kanada-Ya Ramen Bar By V. Sivaji Although Penangites and Malaysians overall, may have just started to have a taste of the world famous Kanada-Ya Ramen Bar, the popular eatery is…
RWMF to bring exciting bands from Asian region
Kumi from Japan Some of the most exciting world music performers from Asia will be showcasing their talents at The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) from June 23 to 25,…
Direct flights from Japan to PIA on the cards ?
YB Yeoh (fourth from left) with Minoru (fourth from right) posing for the camera. The surge in the arrival of visitors from Japan has prompted the Penang State Exco for…
Dusit Group opens three new hotels – 2 in Bangkok and their first in Japan
dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok Dusit International is set to expand its global and domestic footprint by opening three hotels within the next 30 days – including two new properties in Bangkok…
Tammy Khoo is the hotel manager at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
By V. Sivaji There is a “new kid on the block” in the hospitality industry in Penang. Ms Tammy Khoo has been appointed as the hotel manager at the JEN…
UNIQLO donates US$300,000 assistance for refugee women
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., will donate US$300,000 from sales of bras, bra tops, and short panties made at its UNIQLO and…
Makoto to lead Dusit Hotel & Resorts team in Japan
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has appointed Makoto Yamashita as pre-opening General Manager of ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Area GM – Kyoto, Japan. Marking…