Okinawa port clogged with pumice stones
The pumice stones are believed to have been ejected from the Fukutokuokanoba submarine volcano near the Ogasawara Islands, which erupted in August.
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Trading scraps for groceries in Hanoi
Stalls that allow people to do so are present at several locations in the city.
Cambodia carves new village to accommodate growing population
The village, named “Prey Talonh Village”, is located in Bavel district.
Thais quite happy, survey shows
The mean gross happiness of Thais is 6.71 out of 10, which is the criterion of being "quite happy", a Super Poll survey showed.
Two Thai monks become social media stars
The duo's livestream mixes traditional Buddhism teachning with jokes and giggles.
Queenstown to be Singapore’s first health district with senior-friendly design, community programmes
The goal is to encourage purposeful longevity through opportunities for seniors to engage in paid work, volunteering activities and lifelong learning.
When the going gets tough, Jokowi has ‘Mr. Fix-it’ Luhut at the ready
Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has earned many nicknames, including "Menteri Segala Urusan" (minister for all affairs).
More Korean words make it into Oxford English Dictionary
In all, 26 words and phrases of Korean origin have been included in the latest update to the dictionary.
World-renowned Kung Fu nuns win UNESCO prize for Martial Arts education
Through martial arts, the Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa order of Buddhism empower young girls to defend themselves, build confidence, and take on leadership roles in their…
Fisheries aid sought after red tide kills Hokkaido sea urchins, salmon
The damage is believed to have been caused by a red tide of an unprecedented scale that has entered waters off the Pacific coast of eastern Hokkaido since mid-September.