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Culture
2022 AOA Awards go to Soprano Lee Kyung-Sook, 17 other cultural artists
By Seok-Jae Kang, Asia Journalists Association Vice President SEOUL: Korean soprano Lee Kyung-sook and 17 other cultural artists and organizations have been honored with the 2022 AOA Awards for their outstanding contribution to the promotion of Korean culture and art. Sop. Lee Kyung-sook, who serves as chairperson of the Seoul Art…
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Entertainment
THF Asia to Sponsor Choi Young Seok Cup Taekwondo Championship
By Seok-Jae Kang, Asia Journalists Association Vice President BANGKOK: THF (Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation) Asia will sponsor the annual Choi Young Seok Cup international taekwondo championships which take place in Pattaya, Thailand starting this year. Kang Dae-geun, president of THF Asia, signed a cooperation agreement to support the taekwondo event…
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People
History in the making: Saudi woman to referee men’s official international football match
Al Anood Al Asmari BASRA: Saudi Al Anood Al Asmari is set to make history by becoming the first Arab woman to referee an international men’s football match. Al Anood has recently been included on the Saudi list of international referees and she was named among the referees of the…
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Culture
Three Asian countries among world’s favorite destinations in 2023
Laos capital Vientiane (Hotels.com) LONDON: British newspaper The Telegraph has joined other international publications in lauding Laos, Japan and Sri Lanka as “must-see” tourism destinations in 2023. With the lifting of restrictions imposed by the COVID pandemic, international travel is resuming and the search for outstanding destinations is intensifying while…
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Culture
Free Seoul tours for Incheon International Airport transit passengers resume
Cheonggyecheon Stream, the 11 km-long stream that runs through downtown Seoul (VisitKorea) SEOUL: The Free Korea Transit Tour at Incheon International Airport has resumed following its suspension due to the pandemic. The airport provides a wide range of free transit tours, ranging from entertainment to lifestyle to business, temples, shopping, and…
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Business
Bahrain’s New Year Eve celebrations: Fireworks, shows amid renewed hope
MANAMA: Bahrain welcomed in the new year amid renewed optimism shared by the thousands of people who braved the cold evening temperatures to gather in various places and treat their eyes and senses to a dazzling fireworks display. At Avenues Park, large crowds joined in the glow of the new…
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Mongolia boosts drive to attract foreign tourists in 2023
WELCOME TO MONGOLIA-EVENT 2023 calendar (Montmasse) ULAANBAATAR: 2023 will be “The Year to Visit Mongolia” the Government of Mongolia has announced as it established the National Committee on Tourism Development with six sub-working groups. The sub-working group responsible for developing and announcing the calendar of international events to be organized…
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Culture
Five of world’s top 10 most popular beaches on TikTok are in Asia
Nha Trang is a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam known for its beaches, diving sites and offshore islands. Its main beach is a long, curving stretch along Tran Phu Street backed by a promenade, hotels and seafood restaurants (Photo: Vietnamisawesome). NEW YORK: Five of the world’s top 10 most…
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Messi of Arabia: A Bisht for the Best
By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid President, Asia Journalists Association CAIRO: Football doesn’t only give its lessons from playing on the field, but also other lessons, revealed by the sport sociology that are not less important in playing outside the green rectangle. The most important sporting event, in parallel with the Olympic…
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Culture
Korean Soprano Kim Bo-Young, Baritone Lee Gwang-Suk to give duo recital
By Seok-Jae Kang, Asia Journalists Association Vice President SEOUL: Korean Soprano Kim Bo-young and Baritone Lee Gwang-suk will give a duo recital at the Prugio Art Hall in downtown Seoul, Korea, on December 16, 2022. At the duo concert, organized by the Youngeum Arts Management, Soprano Kim and Baritone Lee…
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