Old Phnom Penh Airport Opens as Public Park for KNY From April 11 to 19, Phnom Penh International Airport will welcome the public for Khmer New Year celebrations as the site opens up for a nine-day trial as a public park, where visitors can exercise and explore historic aviation buildings and runways free of charge

From April 11 to 19, Phnom Penh International Airport will welcome the public for Khmer New Year celebrations as the site opens up for a nine-day trial as a public park, where visitors can exercise and explore historic aviation buildings and runways free of charge

Rail closures total 1,366 km in Japan over 30 yrs amid depopulation Railway services on 1,366 kilometers of track among 68 sections, or 5 percent of Japan's total network, have been discontinued over the past three decades, a Kyodo News analysis showed Saturday, highl...

Rail closures total 1,366 km in Japan over 30 yrs amid depopulation
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To Finance Their Lifestyle, a Young French Couple Went to Cambodia to Steal Antiquities. They Did Almost Everything Wrong Clara and André Malraux conspired to loot the pink temple of Banteay Srei, but their failure started a battle of reclamation

To Finance Their Lifestyle, a Young French Couple Went to Cambodia to Steal Antiquities. They Did Almost Everything Wrong
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Angelina Jolie Visits Historic Cinemas in Battambang PHNOM PENH – Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has visited two iconic former cinemas dating back to the 1960s in Battambang city. ...

Angelina Jolie Visits Historic Cinemas in Battambang
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Chiang Mai tops most-polluted cities in global rankings Chiang Mai municipality was ranked the worst among polluted major global cities on Monday, leaving its peers in the dust as the northern province continues to be battered by forest and man-made fires.

Chiang Mai tops most-polluted cities in global rankings
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Laos Seeks Approval for USD 1.3 Billion Railway to Vietnam - Laotian Times Laos seeks approval for a railway linking to Vietnam’s Vung Ang Port, aiming to boost trade, reduce costs, and secure sea access.

Laos Seeks Approval for USD 1.3 Billion Railway to Vietnam
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London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20%

They said it would take 193 years to clean London’s air. We did it in nine. 💨

London has now met legal limits for nitrogen dioxide air pollution.

Phở in Hanoi – A Purist’s Guide A tribute not only to phở in the capital of Vietnam, but also to three extraordinary writers who wrote about it with wit, nostalgia, and devotion: Thạch Lam, Vũ Bằng, and Nguyễn Tuân.

A tribute not only to phở in the capital of Vietnam, but also to three extraordinary writers who wrote about it with wit, nostalgia, and devotion: Thạch Lam, Vũ Bằng, and Nguyễn Tuân.

A long read, so stick the kettle on first.

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Banh Mi vendor, 33/8 Nguyễn Công Trứ, Huế

Greetings from the other side of the Hai Van Pass in Da Nang! Đề-Pô Cafe is a cool place to have a coffee in the daytime
maps.app.goo.gl/sk6YLFxMWcWQ... , and this lady has an amazing crispy pork banh mi at breakfast (address on the cart) www.instagram.com/p/DQAr-RgE_Jo/

Indonesia to reactivate 12,000 Km of railway lines, Malaysia’s new rail system stages preview run, Thai–Chinese high-speed rail phase 1 hits 51%, Vietnam ministry orders careful review of $9bn Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway project
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The fascinating world of Japanese train melodies YouTube video by Mixed Signals

The fascinating world of Japanese train melodies
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From ancient temples to bomb craters: explore Laos's layered history — in photos
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Vietnam ministry orders careful review of $9bn Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway project The Vietnamese Ministry of Construction has urged deeper analysis of the proposed Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway, whose projected investment is about US$9 billion, to ensure investment efficiency an...

Vietnam ministry orders careful review of $9bn Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway project
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'The US needs to return to the region'

The dream of bringing back the legendary Thap Cham - Da Lat railway
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First look: ECRL train offers glimpse of Malaysia's rail future | New Straits Times KUANTAN: Excitement buzzed at the KotaSAS station as the media, dignitaries, and special guests were treated to a rare first ride on Malaysia’s highly anticipated East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) ultra-mod...

First look: ECRL train offers glimpse of Malaysia's rail future
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Indigenous firefighters protect Chiang Mai's forests Underfunded Hmong volunteer firefighters work with officials to protect the forests and villages from the annual wildfires in northern Thailand

"Underfunded Hmong volunteer firefighters work with officials to protect the forests and villages from the annual wildfires in northern Thailand"
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In Malaysia’s ‘jungle railway’, a colonial-era train signalling ritual still survives Captains grab tokens on moving trains — a 140-year safety ritual still protecting single tracks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In Malaysia’s ‘jungle railway’, a colonial-era train signalling ritual still survives
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Digital nomads in Southeast Asia are nothing new — but this city in Vietnam is now on their radar As digital nomads flock to Da Nang, Vietnam, questions arise about rising rents, local impact, and the city's evolving status as a remote work hub.

An unspoiled haven for digital nomads still exists — for now
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Unequal Value Placed on Capital's Heritage Buildings, Expert Claims The former US embassy-turned-revolutionary school from the 1960s is set to be demolished over safety concerns, a move a history buff says underscores the unequal value placed on preserving Phnom Penh’...

"The former US embassy-turned-revolutionary school from the 1960s is set to be demolished over safety concerns, a move a history buff says underscores the unequal value placed on preserving Phnom Penh’s historic buildings compared to much older temples"
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What happened when I moved back to Vietnam, 45 years after leaving Almost half a century after his parents fled, Lap Phan finds more than he expected when he moves his family back to the booming nation.

What happened when I moved back to Vietnam, 45 years after leaving
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Thailand media continues to offer me hopium that the Bangkok-Chiang Mai Shinkansen may one day get built:
"Thailand’s first Shinkansen-style high-speed rail line, “Bangkok–Chiang Mai,” awaits a new government to move forward, as the EIA has not yet expired."

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Is it time to retire 'Venice of the East'? From "Venice of the East" to "lost civilisations", colonial-era travel metaphors still shape how some see non-Western places. But that language deserves a rethink.

Is it time to retire 'Venice of the East'?
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Chiang Mai inches closer to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage City
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The Philippines’ drive to modernise public transport leaves artists caught between progress and loss For decades, jeepney artists transformed Manila’s streets into moving canvases. Now, as modern transport options replace the traditional military vehicles, they are confronting the possible end of the...

The Philippines’ drive to modernise public transport leaves artists caught between progress and loss
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The Paris Suburban Cable Car Is NOW OPEN (And Predictably, I Love It) YouTube video by The Tim Traveller

With Vietnam's love of cable cars, I wouldn't be surprised if Hanoi and/or HCMC end up with an urban cable car line in the future.
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Ko Chang keeps its soul despite ongoing tourism challenges and a nearby border conflict Some thoughts after revisiting my personal favorite of Thailand's five largest islands.

Ko Chang keeps its soul despite ongoing tourism challenges and a nearby border conflict
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Honda to Launch New Electric Motorbike in Vietnam <p>HANOI — Honda Motor Co. announced that it will launch its latest electric motorbike, the Honda UC3, in Vietnam in June. The Vietnamese government plans to gradually restrict gas-powered motorbikes ...

Honda to Launch New Electric Motorbike in Vietnam
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Town cashing-in on China's billion-dollar appetite for luxury durian A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite
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Indonesia AirAsia Opens Direct Bali–Da Nang Route, Begins Operations in March Indonesia AirAsia launches a direct flight from Bali to Da Nang starting March 2026, strengthening tourism connectivity in Southeast Asia.

Indonesia AirAsia Opens Direct Bali–Da Nang Route, Begins Operations in March
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