Shanghai to launch all-in-one app for international travellers
Shanghai is preparing to roll out Easy Go — a new digital platform designed to enhance the travel experience for international visitors. Powered by Alipay, this English-language platform offers dedicated sections for services, benefits, guides, travel tips, and more. Services Easily accessible from the homepage, this section includes 30 mini programs grouped into four categories: food, transport, sightseeing, and shopping. Whether it’s placing a food delivery order, browsing dining recommendations, checking transit schedules, hailing a taxi, unlocking a shared bike, booking tickets, storing luggage or locating tax-refund counters, each tool is neatly grouped by function for intuitive access. And with the pioneering “Tap for Tax Refund” feature tied into Shanghai’s citywide refund map,…
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts x Eagle Hills for a New Resort and Private Mansions Project in Abu Dhabi
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce that an agreement has been signed for a new Bvlgari Resort & Mansions in Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2030. Nestled on a private, horseshoe-shaped island, the new destination retreat will extend Abu Dhabi’s iconic corniche and will be accessible via a purpose-built bridge or by sea, ensuring a seamless arrival experience and enhancing its secluded and exclusive character. The project will include a resort with 60 rooms and suites and 30 villas, each offering spectacular views of the sea, city, or tranquil coves, as well as 90 distinct mansions with curated landscaping offering an unparalleled blend of Italian elegance and Arabian heritage. The construction…
27th Shanghai International Film Festival: A City-Wide Celebration of Cinema
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) has officially kicked off, transforming the city into a vibrant celebration of cinema. With the theme “City of Film,” this year’s festival promises an unparalleled experience where the boundaries between screen and reality blur, inviting everyone to participate in a grand cinematic carnival. From June 14 to 23, more than 400 films from 71 countries and regions will screen across 48 cinemas and 61 screening halls in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta. Nearly half are global or regional premieres. The festival’s program includes special sections like “Resonance” (showcasing iconic Chinese and international films) and “Cannes Express” (featuring eight acclaimed works fresh from the Cannes Film Festival). New additions such as “Asia Now” (highlighting cutting-edge Asian cinema) and “SIFF Immersive” (dedicated to virtual reality experiences) further…
Tom Felton to Reprise Film Role of “Draco Malfoy” on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have announced that Tom Felton, who for over a decade played the role of Harry Potter’s arch-nemesis “Draco Malfoy” in all eight Harry Potter blockbuster films, will join the Broadway production of the record-breaking hit play. Returning to the iconic character for the first time in almost 15 years, Mr. Felton makes his Broadway debut as “Draco Malfoy” in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child beginning Tuesday, November 11th for a limited 19-week engagement through March 22, 2026, only at New York City’s Lyric Theatre. This will be the first time a member of the original Harry Potter film cast has joined the stage production. To see Tom Felton in Harry Potter and the Cursed…
Southeast Asia Endures Intensifying Heatwave Amidst Climate Crisis
Southeast Asia is grappling with an unprecedented heatwave, underscoring the escalating impacts of climate change on the region. Despite forecasts predicting relief from the La Niña phenomenon, the cooling effects were minimal, leaving countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam facing soaring temperatures earlier and more intensely than in previous years. Early Onset and Widespread Impact The heatwave commenced unusually early, with Jakarta and Manila experiencing prolonged high temperatures between December 2024 and February 2025. Scientists attribute the severity of these conditions to climate change, noting that approximately 70 out of the 90 days during this period were exacerbated by global warming. In the Philippines, the extreme heat…
