Picking Malaysia’s national favourite fruit
So far, there have been proposals from durian manufacturers who want the King of Fruits to be given its due, while the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board is backing its…
Whodunnit? Vietnam’s online sleuths step up their game, tracking true crime
Amateur websleuths played a key role in identifying murder suspect Doan Van Sang by collating an 88-page document with details like a birthmark and tattoo, which went viral,…
Living with tigers in Bhutan
For villagers in Changarzam, conservation success has come with a heavy cost. Each night, they hope their cattle will be safe until morning.
Buried fire, shared roots: A Maori and Papuan stone-cooking bond
A Maori hangi and Papuan bubigi cooked side by side highlight deep-rooted culinary parallels, where food becomes both sustenance and a language of togetherness.
What do Koreans think about their lives?
Koreans feel wealthier but less happy while foreign residents show stronger life satisfaction despite lower income and housing security
From photocards and albums to MP3 players, home decor: the evolution of K-pop merch
In a landscape where the music itself is no longer the dominant source of revenue, merchandise becomes K-pop’s most intimate business strategy.
‘Rafflesia’ or ‘padma’? Debate renewed over renaming rare flower found in Indonesia’s West Sumatra
The concerns hinged on whether the Rafflesia, which was named after a European colonial figure, should be renamed to better represent its Southeast Asian origin and remove its…
Women claiming the road in Pakistan’s Peshawar, defining a quiet scooter revolution
Motorcycles dominate Pakistan’s roads, far outnumbering cars, but it's very rare to see women riding them.
Nepal’s Alital lake regains prominence as conservation and tourism efforts accelerate
Local authorities say improved management, infrastructure and rising visitor interest are helping revive the potential of the scenic lake in Dadeldhura.
The last of the sheep herders in Bhutan’s Samtse
Today, the practice continues on a far smaller scale. Fewer households participate, grazing land has shrunk, and labour has become scarce, leaving herders uncertain whether the…