The honey hunters of Dolakha
Honey hunting has come to be seen as one of the last symbols of a wild Himalaya.
Gender-based violence rose by 53 percent during the pandemic
While the spread and mortality due to Covid-19 in Bhutan has been minimal, its impact on the economy and society has been enormous.
Japan cultural agency to earmark ¥6.5 billion to preserve local festivals
The assistance is aimed at ensuring that traditional events, already plagued by a shortage of successors and regional depopulation, will continue.
A day in the life of an executive chef
Growing up, Yuba Raj Pokhrel had his eyes set on becoming an architectural engineer until he experienced the joys of cooking.
South Korea to launch task force on banning dog meat
Restaurants that serve dog meat are a dwindling business in South Korea as younger people find dog meat a less appetizing dining option and pets are growing in popularity there.
Customer clears up misunderstanding over RM100 squid dish
Many Malaysians had criticised the famous restaurant for selling the dish at such a price.
China’s falling marriage conundrum
A decline in the number of young people, the desire to marry late and the imbalance between the number of men and women are factors behind why the number of marriages is falling
Asia Pacific Rayon unveils ambitious 2030 sustainability agenda
The Riau-based company also helps eradicate extreme poverty within a 50-km radius of their operations.
Japan’s wearable devices aim to promote better sleep, running form
The applications of wearable devices are diversifying and the places where they can be worn are expanding.
Thailand named 5th best in the world for cultural heritage influence
The top spot was taken by Italy, while Greece and Spain came in second and third, respectively. India came in fourth, while Portugal ranked sixth and Japan seventh.