Beijing on Monday banned written exams for six- and seven-year-olds, part of sweeping education reforms aimed at relieving pressure on students and parents in China’s hyper-competitive school system. China’s exam-driven system previously required students to take exams starting in the first year, culminating in the dreaded 18-year-old college entrance exam …

Stepping into Firangi Superstar is akin to stepping into the set of a Wes Anderson movie. Only now you are the protagonist, and it is not the Darjeeling Limited. What it is, however, is a script that unravels the story of an alien’s journey through the multifaceted and colorful nation. …

Cream Cheese Waffles at Raffles Place Bakery Kitchen MRT Station Old-fashioned waffles started out as the basic after-school snack for many of us, and have since continued into adulthood as a midday snack. While we’re more familiar with those offered by Prima Deli, other bakeries have their own take on …

TThailand, as we all know, has a variety of attractions including mountains, oceans, and waterfalls. Plus, it offers unique culture and arts that more people should experience. If you’re looking for inspiration on where to go and what to do on your next vacation, check out our list of the …

Jean Imbert (left) and former Miss France Alexandra Rosenfeld Photo: AFP It was a shock wave in the world of French cuisine. Jean Imbert, best known for winning a reality TV show and dating stars, has replaced the world’s most decorated chef, Alain Ducasse, at one of Paris’ top restaurants. …

Tucked away in the corner of Diho Square, sandwiched between a veteran sushi restaurant and a vegetarian buffet, is Houston’s only cha-chaan-teng. Hong Kong’s Cafe, established in the spring of 2006, is one of the last strongholds of Hong Kong cuisine in the city, serving up Anglo-Chinese fusion dishes. Loosely …

NIAGARA FALLS, ONT. – American tourists returned to the Niagara region on Monday for the first time in over a year, eager to see the thundering falls, enjoy area attractions and explore the nearby wine country. They have been well received by local businesses that rely heavily on tourism and …

While Disney World is somewhat lacking in wonder department, if you consider other Disney parks, such as Disneyland Resort California, Disneyland Paris, Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland, then things start to feel as epic as the MCU franchise. But until you know how to travel around the planet …

The current movement control order (MCO) 3.0 in Malaysia, applied since June 1, has put ecotourism operators in distress as their main source of income, the collection of entrance fees, continues to grow. be disrupted by prolonged closures. Most dig in their own chests for maintenance. With the closure of …

Hong Kong’s largest teachers’ union said it would focus on education and continue to serve its members to the best of its ability after the government announced it would no longer recognize the body over the course of the weekend. The statement from the Hong Kong Professional Teachers’ Union (HKPTU) …

Hong Kong digital media Initium is leaving the city for Singapore, making it the first SAR media organization to locate abroad since the enactment of the controversial National Security Act. The Initium home page. Photo: Selina Cheng. Susie Wu, editor-in-chief of Initium, announced the six-year publication’s move on Tuesday in …