Beyond tropical: How Indonesian design is evolving today
Today’s practitioners are responding to a shifting design discourse, shaped by a fast-moving industry, environmental urgency and new ways audiences encounter design and space.
Sumo restaurant in Tokyo teaches foreign visitors about the ancient sport
On the underground floor of a 10-story mixed-use building, the press was given a sneak peek of a restaurant that features a combination of sumo and washoku cuisine in an…
Singaporeans playing mahjong to build intergenerational ties
Started in 2021, Mahjong Together bridges the intergenerational gap with games at community clubs, active ageing sessions, and care homes. It has become so popular in Toa Payoh…
From sun shield to symbol: 68-year-old Malaysian artisan preserves traditional headgear
In the past, Melanau villagers wore the "terendak" to protect themselves from the sun and rain while farming and fishing. Nowadays, it has found a new purpose as souvenirs and…
Japan’s ‘Kokuho’ craze shines spotlight on classical performing arts
The phenomenal blockbuster film has delighted the classical performing arts industry, which hopes to expand its fan base.
Under attack from extremists, Bangladesh’s cultural activists fight back with music
Cultural organisations, Chhayanaut and Udichi, were attacked in Bangladesh, highlighting tensions between Islamic and Bengali identities. Despite the attacks, they are defiant,…
Six-decade math puzzle solved by Korean mathematician
US magazine Scientific American named the research by Baek Jin-eon among its top 10 mathematical breakthroughs of 2025, the mathematics community said on Sunday.
Confluence of devotion, culture, and music flows at Indian festival Magh Mela
The Magh Mela in the Sangam city of Prayagraj is not just a religious event, but a living example of India’s eternal traditions, cultural diversity, and administrative…
Japan’s Imperial family has long history with horses, former racehorses now on Imperial duties
Horses have been used in rituals and events at the Imperial court since ancient times.
From a street rescue to a second chance: How one Chihuahua’s story in Seoul mobilised a community
What began as a split-second decision by a passerby has since grown into a story about how fragile and complex South Korea’s rescue system can be — and how many people it can…