The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, vowed to provide strong and effective support for steady economic growth and high-quality development in 2024 at a work conference held in Beijing from Thursday to Friday. The PBOC said it will work to sustain healthy financing activity while expanding financial opening-up this year as part...
24 Karat Magic: Aventi’s Golden Tiger is Primeval Perfection Meet the Aventi Golden Tiger, the world’s first wristwatch with a meticulously hand-carved hologram on a sapphire dial and lined with 24k Gold. The Aventi Golden Tiger It is not every day that an ancient artisanal technique is adapted for 21st century watch collectors, yet that is precisely what...
Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has denied involvement or knowledge of an alleged plot hatched in Dubai, to topple Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration. Speculations had been rife on a purported 'Langkah Dubai' (Dubai Move) that was said to have been masterminded by opposition party leaders, with help from certain representatives of the government. Ismail, who...
Terengganu has fully recovered from its third wave of floods which hit the state since Dec 23. According to the Terengganu State Disaster Management Committee (JPBNT) secretariat, the last temporary evacuation centre (PPS) in the state at Dewan Serbaguna Taman Perumahan Wakaf Tengah in the Kuala Nerus district, housing six victims, was closed at 2pm today. Earlier,...
Escape to the unspoilt waterways of the Khao Sok National Park, home to one of the oldest evergreen rainforests in the world dating back 160m years. Discover our guide to exploring one of the astounding nature reserves in Thailand. Want to explore Khao Sok National Park? Book Culture Trip’s exclusive 10-day Southern Thailand adventure, where you’ll experience a...
The Best Places to Travel in 2024 Yes, that’s right… we’re already planning well into 2024! Given the variety of trips we have on offer and the serious decisions you have to make over when and where to go in the not-too-distant future, we think its only right to put these wonderful options in front of your eyes...
You’ll quickly notice many differences when travelling around Thailand. Things like Thais greeting each other, showing respect, apologising, and saying goodbye with a gesture known as the wai, without a handshake in sight. Thai culture has many idiosyncrasies, big and small. Here are some examples of the Thai customs and traditions. Did you know you can now travel...
Another Child Hitching an Unconventional Ride Airports often echo the sounds of upset children having tantrums even before they step onto the plane. It’s no wonder that parents prefer lugging their kids and their bags around rather than enduring a grumpy, crying child during a flight or while trying to relax during a layover. Nobody wants to...
Sticker Artistry: Daughters’ Masterpiece A father unexpectedly falls asleep while waiting for his flight, oblivious to his daughters’ playful scheme. With precision, they decorate his slumbering hand with a colorful array of stickers. It’s a heartwarming reminder of the joy children find in simple, spontaneous acts of creativity. It’s not the family moment one would expect. Amidst...
Unique Boarding Pass Dilemma This cross-dresser encounters an amusing challenge while attempting to scan a large print boarding pass for their flight. It’s a reminder that modern technology sometimes doesn’t align seamlessly with individual styles and preferences. Boarding passes have transitioned to digital formats, creating interesting scenarios for passengers with printouts and, in this case, unconventional...
