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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) — Visitors can unlock a perfect Year of the Dragon in 2024 with exclusive tips shared by feng shui master Mak Ling Ling, while immersed in the festive bliss around Hong Kong.

According to Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in a statement, with the “Ultimate Guide to a Prosperous Year of the Dragon” curated by Mak, no Chinese New Year trip to Hong Kong is complete without a visit to the temple as the city is home to a myriad of historical temples, among which is the famed Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan.

Widely regarded as a sanctum to pray for success in career and education, this declared monument remains one of the most popular attractions despite its relatively compact interior, along with its convenient location in the bustling tourist hotspot of Central and Sheung Wan that has also contributed to its unwavering popularity.

Meanwhile, to pray for prosperity and happiness for the entire family, honouring Kwun Yum (the Goddess of Mercy) is the right way to go, and among the numerous temples in Hong Kong dedicated to Kwun Yum, the one in Hung Hum is the largest and most famous in Kowloon.

For good health and to be protected against adversity in the year ahead, Hau Wong Temple in Kowloon City, with close to 300 years of history, is favoured by worshippers, and is especially packed during the Hau Wong Festival, which falls on the 16th day of the sixth lunar month.

Alternatively, renowned for its supposed ability to make worshippers’ requests come true, Wong Tai Sin Temple is the ideal place to pray for a perfect Year of the Dragon. During Chinese New Year, the festively adorned temple is home to one of the city’s biggest traditions – first incense offering.

Visitors looking to boost luck during the Chinese New Year trip in Hong Kong need to make a beeline for Che Kung Temple. On the third day of Chinese New Year, droves of worshippers crowd the iconic temple, whose signature feature is the copper fan-bladed wheel of fortune.

In the art of feng shui, it is believed that the prosperity of a place is connected with its mountain and water, so a nature ramble during the first lunar month is considered an auspicious way to kick off the new year.

To embrace the beauty of Hong Kong’s majestic mountain and water landscape, hop on the Peak Tram at Central for a bird’s eye view of the Victoria Harbour; or visit the Big Buddha on Lantau Island, followed by a charming stroll in the “Venice of Hong Kong” – Tai O fishing village, as well as tap into nature’s spiritual energy in Tai Tam Reservoirs.

— BERNAMA

BOSTON, Jan 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — ReLive is proud to announce that the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), Singapore’s highest health authority, has granted New Drug Application (NDA) approval for SpheChon 10-70 spheroids/cm² in December 2023, marking the country’s first cell therapy product for cartilage repair in its history. This approval is a testament to ReLive’s commitment to advancing regenerative cell therapies and marks a significant step in expanding our global reach.

Based on the approval, the indication comprises the repair of symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the femoral condyle and the patella of the knee (International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society [ICRS] grade III or IV) with defect sizes 1 cm² to 10 cm² in adults and adolescents with closed epiphyseal growth plate in the affected joint.

SpheChon represents a major advancement in cell therapy for cartilage repair, offering new hope and enhanced treatment options by using the patients’ own cells to regain an active life. This approval by HSA reflects ReLive’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality in our innovative treatment solutions.

Quote from ReLive’s CEO, Dr. Xing Zhao: “The approval in Singapore is more than just a regulatory milestone. It signifies ReLive’s growing influence and commitment to addressing unmet needs in the areas of orthopedic sports medicine and plastic and reconstructive surgery in Asia. This achievement aligns with our strategic vision of expanding our footprint in key markets and underscores our commitment to transforming patient care on a global scale.”

About ReLive Biotechnologies Ltd.: ReLive is a pioneering global biotechnology company, founded in 2021 by a team of distinguished visionaries and accomplished experts in the fields of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and cell therapy. Backed by venture capital, along with the acquisition of CO.DON, ReLive brings together a diverse team of scientists, surgeons, managers, and regulatory experts with extensive and direct experience in biotechnology, to collaborate and develop groundbreaking treatments that improve patient outcomes. Through the ongoing research and development efforts, ReLive strives to make a lasting impact on the field of biotechnology and cell therapy and revolutionize the treatment of orthopedic and reconstructive conditions. ReLive operates across three key locations: Boston (Global Headquarter), Germany and China. For more information, please visit our website www.relivebio.com or contact us via contact@relivebio.com.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) — teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM in Toyosu (teamLab Planets) ranked in the top five of the ‘Most Popular Museums in the World’ in Google’s ‘Year in Search 2023’ annual search ranking.

This ranking lists the museums that were most searched on Google Maps globally in 2023, in which teamLab Planets is the only museum in Japan, and among renowned museums and art galleries with histories spanning over 100 years.

“We are deeply honoured to be recognised among a multitude of tourist attractions in Japan. Moving forward, we will continue to attentively embrace the living voices of our visitors expressed through their reviews and feedback.

“Committed to our concept of ‘Immerse your Entire Body’, we are dedicated to providing an enhanced experience that allows people from around the globe to thoroughly enjoy the world of art unique to our museum,” according to a statement.

The museum also ranked first place in Honichi Lab’s ‘Popular Inbound Tourist Destinations Ranking’ announced on Dec 15, 2023, by Honichi Lab (Visit Japan Lab), Japan’s leading inbound tourism information media.

This ranking evaluates and compiles Google Map reviews of 4,700 tourist attractions across all 47 prefectures of Japan, offering a unique perspective by Honichi Lab.

Visitors to teamLab Planets will be able to experience cherry blossoms enveloping two of its massive artwork spaces. These artworks called ‘Floating in the Falling Universe of Flowers’ and ‘Drawing on the Water Surface Created by the Dance of Koi and People’, will be on view from March 1 to Apr 30.

Moreover, last year, around 2.5 million people from 198 countries and regions, excluding Japan, visited teamLab Planets, with about 70 per cent of the total visitors to the museum were international tourists. It is also reported that approximately one in 10 international tourists to Japan visited teamLab Planets.

The museum has been highly acclaimed internationally, winning ‘Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards, described as the Oscars of the travel industry, marking the first time a destination in Japan has been given the award.

— BERNAMA

Advance bookings now available prior to hotel’s opening in December 2024

TOKYO, Jan 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO, the second hotel in Japan under the Nikko Style lifestyle-hotel brand of Okura Nikko Hotels, announced today that it has begun accepting reservations for next winter in advance of the hotel’s scheduled opening in December 2024.

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Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO will be located at Niseko HANAZONO Resort, part of the larger Niseko United ski area at the foot of Mt. Annupuri. The hotel, which will be a short walk from the Hanazono Symphony gondola stop, will combine convenient access with beautiful views of the slopes in northern Japan’s famous Niseko area, known for its world-class powder snow.

Rooms with spectacular views of Niseko

The hotel’s 234 guest rooms, including 12 studio suites, will feature large windows offering spectacular views of the area’s majestic nature, including the Niseko Volcanic Group and Mt. Yotei. A total of nine types of rooms will cater to virtually every style of accommodation, including spacious rooms over 40m² for families and groups to enjoy together, rooms with kitchens and washer-dryers for longer stays, and more. In addition, each room on the upper two floors will come with a bathing area where guests can enjoy their own private hot-spring tub.

All guests will have access to the hotel’s large indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and saunas, and a fitness center. Guests in Studio Suites and upper-floor Superior Club and Deluxe rooms will also have access to the Nikko Club Lounge, where they can enjoy complimentary continental breakfast buffets, coffee/tea, etc. for an enhanced après-ski resort experience.

Dining and café/bar accentuated with natural beauty

In the dining room, with Hanazono’s year-round natural beauty as a backdrop, guests will partake of Japanese and Western breakfast buffets featuring fresh, sumptuous Hokkaido ingredients. Both a la carte and course meals will be available for lunch and dinner, and a flexibly configurable private room will be available to accommodate one large group or multiple smaller groups.

Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO Commemorative Opening Packages
(for bookings of three nights or more)
Reservations: January 19 to March 31, 2024
Stays: Monday, January 20 to Sunday, April 6, 2025 (check-in)
Accommodation: Superior Room (2 people per room per night)
Rates: From JPY 22,996 (One Harmony* members: from JPY 20,696), including consumption tax and service charge but excluding accommodation and hot-spring taxes
Additional benefit: JPY 10,000 dining credit
Bookings and inquiries:
Online: https://www.okura-nikko.com/japan/niseko/nikko-style-niseko-hanazono/
Email: reservation@nisekohanazono.nikkostyle.jp

*One Harmony membership program (no initial or annual fee) is available at all Okura Nikko Hotels.

Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO Hotel Overview
Location	328-51 Aza-Iwaobetsu, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 044-0082, Japan
Rooms	Total 234 rooms
	Type	Size	Number
	Superior	28 to 30 m2	159
	Superior Club	28-36 m2	44
	Superior Family Club View	34-36 m2	3
	Superior Club Corner View	33 m2	1
	Deluxe	42-44 m2	10
	Premium Deluxe Family View	40-44 m2	5
	Studio Suite	55-57 m2	10
	Studio Corner Suite	58 m2	1
	Premium Studio Suite View	56 m2	1
Dining	All-day restaurant and café/bar with DJ
Wellness	Large hot-spring baths (indoor & outdoor) and sauna, and fitness center
Meetings	Conference/banquet room (136 m2)
Parking	Outdoor and underground lots
Access	Train from New Chitose Airport: Approx. 3 hours; incl. transfer at Otaru Station and 10 minutes by taxi from Kutchan Station Car from New Chitose Airport: Approx. 2.5 hours on Route 276; about 110 km
Other amenities	Communal Lobby, Club Lounge, and Ski Valets
Website	https://nisekohanazono.nikkostyle.jp/en

About Nikko Style

The Nikko Style lifestyle-hotel brand proposes a new style of traveling for people who prioritize culture, health, the environment and rediscovering themselves through new experiences. Nikko Style hotels are focal points where guests and locals connect through carefully selected local cuisine, music and art. The first location, Nikko Style Nagoya, opened in August 2020, and will be joined by Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO from December 2024.

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–BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) — Taiwan’s southeastern county of Taitung held its first tourism presentation of 2024 in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 15, to nearly 100 Malaysian tour operators, who showed tremendous interest in the county’s cultural, natural and culinary highlights as well as travel incentives showcased at the event.

“Taitung’s natural scenery, special festivities and unique aboriginal culture are all features not to be missed by any overseas visitors.

“We hope that the presentation on Monday has helped Malaysian operators know more about Taitung as a secret hideout,” said head of the County’s Department of Transportation and Tourism Promotion, Jessie Chiang in a statement.

Themed “Taitung Ramble”, the presentation took place earlier in the year than usual to help overseas visitors make their travel plans well ahead of time.

The presentation started with singing and dancing by Composed Artistes In Taiwan Aborigines and consisted of a briefing with a film highlighting 10 features in Taitung that visitors must include in their itinerary such as places to go, food to eat and activities not to miss.

Also announced at the event were subsidy programmes for charter flights and international travellers as well as Taitung’s extra bonus, in which the subsidies will help attract more Malaysian visitors to the southeastern county, while charter flights will make their trip easier and faster.

In addition to the exuberant song and dance performance by the indigenous group and the presentation of tourist information, tour operators attending the event tried red oolong tea, a must-drink when in Taitung, and put on traditional garment of the county’s indigenous tribes.

It is hoped that by savouring the hospitality that Taitung has to offer in advance, the county’s partners in the Malaysian travel industry will pass on their delightful experience to more outbound travellers in the country.

— BERNAMA