Some 2,500 years ago, Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini – located in present-day Nepal – and is said to have later become the Buddha ...

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (May 26, 2026).

Thames at Ham designated as one of 13 new swimming areas across England to be monitored for water quality The first designated bathing water area on the River Thames in London will welcome swimmers ...

Bangkok's decision to end MoU 44, a long-stalled maritime agreement with Cambodia, is a win for Thai nationalists. This comes as Cambodia struggles to garner international support amid controversy ...

Dr Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, the founder of Thailand's largest private hospital business as well as an airline that put Koh Samui on the global tourism map, has passed away at the age of 93. Dr ...

Being a “tree hugger” might sound like a hippie cliché, but science suggests it could actually be good for your health. Known in Japan as shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, the practice isn’t about ...

China is expanding its influence in Southeast Asia, funding energy projects like Cambodia’s $1B Upper Tatay hydropower plant as the fuel crisis strains regional supply. Southeast Asia—hit hardest by ...

Cambodia’s National Assembly has approved its first law targeting scam centres accused of defrauding foreigners of billions of dollars amid rising pressure to curb these illicit operations. Justice ...

PHNOM PENH – The drive from the new Techo International Airport into Phnom Penh encapsulates much of what the Cambodian leadership wants to showcase, both domestically and to the world. Flanking ...

Bathhouses are making a wave in Australia and overseas. And it’s not an isolated trend; it reflects the broader advancement of the global wellness economy, which some reports suggest is outpacing even ...

Cambodia made nearly 2,000 scam center arrests, a spokesperson from Cambodia's Ministry of Interior said Sunday. Tourist numbers from the Asia and Pacific region dropped by 20% year on year in 2025.

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, involves mindfully connecting with nature to improve well-being. Research suggests spending time in nature can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve mood.