Thailand – Haven for exotic tropical fruits
From the crunchy yellow flesh of the jackfruit, that weighs as much as 25 kilograms and can be eaten fresh or cooked as a meat substitute, to the natural coconut…
UOB Malaysia’s Painting of the Year (POY) competition calling for entries
UOB Malaysia has launched the 2022 UOB Painting of the Year (POY) competition and is inviting established and emerging artists to create innovative artworks that showcase their artistic mastery. The…
MATTA Fair a grand success
The Malaysian travel industry recorded more than RM40 million in sales during the MATTA Fair that was held from April 9-10 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur – an…
Dusit International appoints Prateek Kumar as Senior vice president (operations)
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has appointed Prateek Kumar as Senior Vice President – Operations, responsible for overseeing the operations of properties in Europe,…
Levi Strauss to open NextGen Indigo outlets
Levi Strauss & Co announced ambitious plans to accelerate sustainable business growth and drive commercial success in the East Asia Pacific (EAP) region. Central to the growth strategy is the…
Bon Odori Festival might be back soon
The Penang State Government hopes to bring back the Bon Odori Festival soon. This is following the meeting between Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy and the Consul-General…
Kanpai with a Asahi this Lunar New Year
The New Year brings new resolution and new hope. For most people, a new year calls for a new perspective in one’s way of beginning a new chapter of life.…
Oakwood Suites to open in BKK and Yokohama
By V. Sivaji International luxury hotel chain, Oakwood Suites Bangkok is set to open by the end of 2019, while Oakwood Suites Yokohama is also poised to open in mid-2020.…
G Hotel’s staff gets a low-down on fine Japanese whisky
By V. Sivaji Customer service is an important aspect in any sector and especially more so in the hospitality industry. With more and more hotels opening up in Penang and…
This Japanese whiskey has arrived in Penang’s shores, kanpai!
By V. Sivaji Whisky aficionados will be thrilled to know that there is a new range of Japanese whisky available in the market to enjoy and savour. Among them is…