Smithsonian’s National Zoo in DC welcomes newborn Asian elephant
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C. is welcoming its first Asian elephant calf in nearly 25 years. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C.…
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India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the… NEW DELHI (AP)…
Phnom Penh is finally ready to become an Asian capital fit for the 21st century
The stats alone are impressive. Opened only weeks ago, Techo International Airport might soon be the ninth-largest on earth. Designed by Foster +…
This New 4-story Asian American Hub Is Transforming Midtown NYC—With a Retro Canto-pop Bar and a Tea Vodka Vending Machine
Key Points Hue House is a new four-story Asian cultural hub in Midtown with Taiwanese cuisine, a train-themed bistro, and a retro vinyl…
Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless… HANOI, Vietnam (AP)…
United Launching the First Non-Stop Flight to the Trendsetting Asian Capital Everyone’s Talking About
Seoul is a magnetic blend of old and new, where ancient palaces sit steps from neon-lit skyscrapers. It’s a mesmerizing metropolis fueled by…
12 Pristine Southeast Asian Islands to Visit Before the Crowds Arrive
Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking islands, the kind of places that feel almost mythical in their beauty.…
The Asian island where retirees from around the world are starting over
It was hard to tell who’d known each other for years and who’d just met that morning — the laughter started even before…
10 Budget-Friendly Asian Countries Where Your Money Goes Further for Retirees and Others
Key Takeaways Many Asian countries offer beautiful landscapes, delicious food, rich history and culture, and a friendly atmosphere for retirees seeking destinations abroad.…
I never imagined retiring abroad. Life on a Southeast Asian island feels like a permanent holiday.
Lisa Williams lived in Penang, Malaysia, in the ’60s, late ’80s, and early ’90s. When retiring, her affinity for the country and the…
A large ‘charismatic’ animal is about to be born at DC’s National Zoo — an Asian elephant
The Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. is preparing for the birth of a large “charismatic and charming” animal: an Asian elephant. This page…