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China closes the gap with Switzerland, Europe
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang concludes a historic free trade agreement that will boost ties with Europe
BREAKING THE RECORD : Thousands of youths release sky lanterns—15,185 of them—within 10 minutes at the University of the Philippines Visayas campus in Miag-ao in Iloilo City to call for world peace through inner peace. This breaks the Guinness World Record of 12,749 sky lanterns released in a single event, according to organisers. Guijo Duenas/ Philippine Daily Inquirer
EXPLORING THE RED PLANET: An artist's impression of a settlement on Mars. The Mars One project has attracted more than 78,000 applicants worldwide, including 10,241 applications from China. Only the United States had more applicants with 17,324, according to Mars One's official website. Photo Provided to China Daily
DHAKA DELUGED IN DOWNPOUR: People and rickshaws ploughing through knee-deep water on Nazimuddin road in Old Dhaka to go to their destinations after yesterday's rainfall submerged the area. Photo by Amran Hossain/ The Daily Star
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Maoists in India ambush a convoy, killing at least two Congress leaders, and leaving 60 injured, The Statesman reports. Taiwan sets new conditions that would further delay the Philippines’ probe on the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman, the Philippine Daily Inquirer says. Premier Li Keqiang concludes a historic free trade agreement with Switzerland, China Daily says. A garments and exporters group shuts down 12 risky buildings in and around Dhaka, in its first move to tighten compliance after the April 24 tragedy, The Daily Star writes. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives in Yangon, a first in 36 years after the late premier Takeo Fukuda last paid a visit to Myanmar in 1977, Eleven Media reports.
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An ongoing exhibition showcases art pieces that reflect keen observation of life
A savoury ride to China's southwest
When the dishes come to the table, a taste journey begins as a visual adventure
Musicians from China and the world will perform at the 2013 Beijing Modern Music Festival on May 18-24 with a concert titled Wing of the Dream
Shadows on canvas
Art lovers are being treated to a rare glimpse of the biggest collection of works by Malaysia’s foremost wayang kulit artist
Warhol still brings wow factor
For Andy Warhol himself, his 15 minutes of fame will never end
Malaysia a favourite of Muslim travellers
The travel packages for Malaysia offering halal food, cooking and prayer rooms, find approval with Muslim travellers
Fernandes does his first firing in Apprentice Asia
'The Apprentice" Asian version hits the small screens in Malaysia
Incoming high school senior Ratziel is enrolling this week at Urdaneta City National High School in Pangasinan, northern Philippines, and he will have to write down his full name. It consists of 40 first names—plus a surname. Incredible as it may seem, Ratziel, 15, was born Ratziel Timshel Ismail Zerubbabel Zabud Zimry Pike Blavatsky Philo Judaeus Polidorus Isurenus Morya Nylghara Rakoczy Kuthumi Krishnamurti Ashram Jerram Akasha Aum Ultimus Rufinorum Jancsi Janko Diamond Hu Ziv Zane Zeke Wakeman Wye Muo Teletai Chohkmah Nesethrah Mercavah Nigel Seven Morningstar A. San Juan CCCII.
