Yuezhou fan inheritor in Central China’s Hunan
The craft of making these fans was listed in the fifth batch of national intangible cultural heritages in 2021, and is one of the most famous fans in China.
Is NATO setting a dangerous course foraying into Indo-Pacific? It depends
While for Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, the name of the game is alliance formation, for most of the rest of Asia, it is still called hedging — at least for now.
Farming snakes in Cambodia for restaurants in Vietnam
Although snake farming is a legitimate private business, some species are not allowed to be bred without authorisation from the authorities.
How I became a ‘dentist’ in just five hours
It takes six years to be a fully-registered dentist in Malaysia. But why wait when it takes just five hours using dubious methods.
Philippine workers most stressed in Southeast Asia: Gallup poll
In 2021, 44 per cent of employees worldwide polled experienced “a lot of stress the previous day,” higher than 37 per cent in 2018.
South Korea discusses ways to resolve dispute on Japan’s wartime forced labour
While the previous administration had openly advocated for the victims, the Yoon administration has made clear its intent to revive ties with Tokyo.
Indonesia rejects offer to send 10,000 more for haj this year
This year’s quota has been less than half of what Indonesia – the world’s largest Muslim majority country – received usually.
No experience, no resume, you’re hired! Hotels fight for staff
Thousands of workers left the hospitality industry when international travel shut down, with many choosing not to return.
Khao Yai elephant returns to park office for help with hurting tusk
This is the second time that this elephant, which is also known as “Plai Diew Lub”, has sought help with its left tusk.
‘Compared to food crisis in US, UK, we’re still in decent state’: Bangladesh PM
The prime minister also asked all to bring every inch of land across the country under cultivation to grow more food.