Cleaner by day, artist by night
From 7 am to 7 pm, 56-year-old Wang Liuyun sweeps and mops the floors, empties trash bins, sanitizes restrooms and cleans windows in the building. After work, the 3-square-meter…
Bread crusts, coffee beans transformed into craft beer by Japan brewing firm
Asahi Group, headquartered in Tokyo, sources the unusual ingredients from local eateries. The resulting beers have been well received by beer buffs for their “authentic”…
Saving Vietnam’s wild bird population
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed protection regulations on wild and migrating birds, and guidelines to manage and protect living habitats.
Authorities are testing drinking water in Kathmandu for disease-causing microbes
Amid a rise in diarrhoea cases in the Valley, health officials will carry out tests within and outside the capital city.
‘No chance’ Myanmar polls will be free and fair: U.S. diplomat
US State Department's Derek Chollet also cast doubt over the ruling military’s pledge to hold elections in August 2023.
Tunku Mahkota is now the Regent of Johor
Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim said he would be taking a short break.
Penny Wong to travel to Solomon Islands amid concern over China security pact
Ms Wong will travel to the Solomon Islands and New Zealand, in her third visit to the Pacific since being sworn in last month.
Officials debunk rumour Walmart banning Thai coconut
The false reports said Thailand was using monkeys to pick coconuts.
Thousands face the axe as Shopee trims its regional operations
The ecommerce platform has been suffering losses for many years, and Sea Group’s revenue mostly comes from the video game operator Garena.
Evacuated Fukushima villagers return home, but not without worries
11 years from when the Noyuki community were asked to relocate, many residents have already rebuilt their lives and settled down in areas where they had been evacuated.