From planes and cars to beer, factory tours a draw for young Chinese
Chinese factory tours are booming, drawing families interested in manufacturing and technology. Despite their popularity, not enough young people are choosing to work in…
Woven in wool: A Bhutanese village’s enduring mat tradition
Beyond production, wool mats hold a deep cultural value. Many residents believe wool retains warmth and helps relieve joint or back pain. In Hindu households, the wool mat is also…
The top hits of the last 40 years: A look at the evolution of original Pilipino music
These songs have and will continue to define OPM for years to come.
Paws for reflection: Jakartans tag strays as city mini-destinations
In a metropolis shaped by speed, pressure and long commutes, brief encounters with street cats have become small rituals of joy, lifted by online trends, shared care and a growing…
Multiple streams of income beyond a stable job? Yes, say Singapore’s Gen Zs
Gen Zs in Singapore are exploring new income streams like online platforms and micro-influencing alongside traditional jobs, savings, and investments.
Nepal’s far-western settlements rejoice as clean water reaches homes
Awareness, affordability and behavioural change remain obstacles.
‘Bizarre’ hanbok costumes at Saudi Arabia’s Korea Village spark backlash
Observers say the hanboks bear little resemblance to an authentic hanbok, prompting concerns about misrepresentation.
Nepal ornithologists confirm first breeding of black-necked cranes
The black-necked crane is a globally rare and near-threatened bird species in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
Preserving ancient wooden boats unearthed in Vietnam’s Bach Ninh
The boat’s uniqueness lies in its construction: it was built entirely of wood without any metal components or joints.
In China, 13-year-old girl praised for heroic rescue of child from icy lake
During the rescue of the four-year-old boy, the ice suddenly gave way, and Li Jiating fell into the freezing water herself. And with the help of firefighters, the boy was…