'Don't look down': Vietnam glass-bottomed bridge targets thrill-seekers
The reinforced glass used for the bridge has three layers, each 40mm thick, and can hold up to 450 people at a time.
Mon May 30 2022
China tourists take a leap in world's highest bungy jump
Visitors to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge can take a leap from a height of 260 meters at the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Chinese glass bridge, world's longest, closes
The world's longest glass bridge, over a scenic canyon in China, has been closed less than two weeks after it opened after being overwhelmed by a swarm of visitors.
Sat Sep 03 2016
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge: Not for the faint of heart
The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge is not for the faint of heart. The transparent bridge spans 430 meters in length, 6 meters in width and can accommodate up to 800 people.
Sat May 28 2016
China's new glass-bottom bridge cracks - 3,500 feet above Earth
The U-shaped bridge spans across the mountain's face in Henan Province, giving tourists a chance to see the absence of ground between their feet and the sharp rocks below.
Thu Oct 08 2015
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024