This woman brings the universe closer to Nepal
In a field dominated by men and scarce resources, astrophysicist Manisha Dwa has carved out a path of her own. She is working to transform astronomy education in Nepal, empowering…
Two ethnic Vietnamese youth pioneer new paths for sustainable economic development
Many young people from ethnic minority communities in Lang Son Province are building effective agricultural models, creating sustainable livelihoods, and helping transform…
A cup of coffee, entirely Bhutanese
CCH2O Café is modest in scale but it carries an unusually deliberate ambition. Its premise is simple and quietly radical: that a cup of coffee served in Bhutan can be Bhutanese…
Malaysian bun makers to ‘bao’ out after 72 years
Wai Heng, 80, Khai Ming, 77, and Khai Keong, 71, plan to retire at the end of this month after devoting most of their lives to running their shops.
From loneliness to rebuilding identity: Inside lives of expat spouses in Korea
In Seoul, expat spouses rewrite story of identity, purpose, and community, led by a growing women's network.
Life in limbo: Meet the Myanmar refugees living in Thai camps
Refugees can finally work legally after decades in Thai camps, a vital step as aid budgets are slashed. But the move comes as many are already at breaking point, reeling from…
‘My daughter keeps asking where’s grandma’: Son mourns Indonesian helper’s death in Hong Kong fire
More than 3,000km away in a village in Central Java, Indonesia, the family of domestic helper Darwati is still waiting to receive her remains so they can begin to say a proper…
Heritage for hire in Delhi? The idea stirs a monumental debate
Concerns arise among heritage enthusiasts who fear damage from large, boisterous events like weddings and disrespect to historical sites.
What happens when you let women live alone? Pakistan needs to find out
Pakistan’s economic future grows stronger when women have the freedom to live, and work, on their own terms.
‘Shui’ (tax) voted Malaysia’s Character of the Year
Han Culture Centre Malaysia president Datuk Goh Hin San said the character was chosen because tax issues affect every level of society, from households and businesses to the…