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From war-era timber to turtle patrols: A Pulau Perhentian eco sanctuary rebuilt for conservation and sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 -- By the time most guests on Pulau Perhentian have turned in for the night, the real work begins. Under dim red lights, volunteers walk the shoreline in near silence, watching fo... Read More


International arrivals to Hue surge during April 30-May 1 holiday

Hue, May 3 -- The central city of Hue welcomed about 610,000 visitors during the Reunification Day and May Day holiday from April 29 to May 3, up 73.7% from the same period last year, according to the... Read More


OTV Exclusive: BJP confident of hat-trick victory in Assam, NDA aims to cross triple-digit mark

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Vote counting for the Assam elections is set to take place on Monday. In the north-eastern state, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is optimistic about returning to power once aga... Read More


From 'Moana' to 'Leviticus,' here are summer movie breakouts you need to know

New Delhi, May 3 -- The new Moana. The 20-year-old wunderkind filmmaker. The multi Tony Award winner. The "Saturday Night Live" comedians. The next generation of Emilys. And the Australians at the hea... Read More


Phu Quoc becomes new hotspot for Korean tourists

Hanoi, May 3 -- Seoul (VNA) - Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam is quickly becoming a favorite getaway for Korean travellers, with arrivals growing and Koreans now playing a major role in the local ... Read More


CPI up 0.84% in April on rising energy, dining costs

Hanoi, May 3 -- Soaring domestic gas prices, riding a global fuel rally, alongside steeper costs for dining-out services and construction materials drove Vietnam's Consumer Price Index (CPI) up 0.84% ... Read More


No life jacket, no ride: Bilaspur admn tightens noose on water activities

Shimla, May 3 -- Mandatory life jackets, trained boat operators, certified instructors, lifeguards and multilingual warning boards - the Bilaspur administration has made these non-negotiable for all w... Read More


LPG hike will severely impact Himachal's tourism-driven economy: Vikramaditya

Shimla, May 3 -- Alleging that the LPG price hike was "anticipated", Himachal Pradesh public work department (PWD) minister Vikramaditya Singh has expressed concern over its impact on the state's tour... Read More


Tourist Alert: Gatlinburg Ripley's Aquarium Evacuated After Bomb Threat Sparks Emergency Security in Tennessee - What We Know So Far

India, May 3 -- Gatlinburg Ripley's Aquarium Latest Update: A bomb threat at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, triggered a rapid evacuation on Saturday. The alert led to emerg... Read More


Tamil Nadu Election 2026: Can Vijay's TVK End the DMK-AIADMK Duopoly?

India, May 3 -- Ahead of the historic May 4 counting day, Tamil Nadu stands at a political crossroads as actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) threatens to dismantle the decad... Read More