Look deeper beyond the usual designs found in mainstream boutiques and you will discover a treasure trove of South-East Asia’s fashion. The most magnificent handwoven fabrics, Cambodia’s ikat, Thailand’s mudmee, Indonesia’s songket, Malaysia’s tenun and much more, are not only rich in heritage but visually arresting too. A fashion showcase was recently held in Kuala Lumpur … [Read more...] about South-East Asian fabrics should be treasured, which include Malaysia’s tenun
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Dog show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Thousands of dogs started competing Monday (June 20) towards the best in show prize at the illustrious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (June 18-22, at Lyndhurst Estate, Tarrytown New York). To the casual viewer, the annual exhibition of dressed-up handlers leading well-mannered dogs around a ring might seem like a stilted walk in the park, but there's more than that to … [Read more...] about Dog show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Olympics-Each sport must set transgender rules says IOC despite criticism
(Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has defended its position that it is up to each international sports body to set their own rules for transgender athletes' inclusion, despite criticism from tennis great Martina Navratilova. Navratilova, a gay rights trailblazer, had slammed the IOC earlier this week for what she said was a lack of leadership on the … [Read more...] about Olympics-Each sport must set transgender rules says IOC despite criticism
Olympics-IBA will not be in charge of Paris 2024 boxing competition, qualifiers-IOC
(Reuters) -The International Boxing Association will not be in charge of the boxing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics or qualifiers for those games, the IOC said on Friday. The IOC had stripped the IBA in 2019 of its involvement in last year's Tokyo Olympics due to governance, finance, refereeing and ethical issues. The sport was also not included in the initial … [Read more...] about Olympics-IBA will not be in charge of Paris 2024 boxing competition, qualifiers-IOC
Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track
BANGKOK, June 25 (Bloomberg): A weaker currency and the recent legalization of cannabis may help attract more tourists back to Thailand as it ends most pandemic-induced curbs, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said. "A surge in oil prices makes traveling costs higher everywhere, but the weak Thai baht and a not-that-high cost of living will make us stand … [Read more...] about Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track