What sparked Nepal’s Gen Z protests and rise of ‘Nepo kid’ campaign?
The social media ban came as the online anti-elite movement was gaining traction.
Relics of genius: Artifacts that changed the Philippines’ narrative
More than collector’s items that’ll fetch a high price, these artifacts offer a peek into the country’s storied past and a glimpse into the life that surrounded these items…
British teen’s love for chicken rice spurs him to land dream job at popular Singapore eatery
Chicken rice, Joshua Alexander Jun Wei Gilby said, is his ultimate comfort food, and tucking into Singapore’s national dish is a weekly ritual and source of joy for him,…
New stamp series features four critically endangered animals found in Singapore
The series builds on efforts to raise awareness of Singapore’s biodiversity and features the Malayan horned frog, harlequin butterfly, spoon-billed sandpiper, and the large…
Devotees jostle to drink liquor during Nepal’s Indra Jatra celebrations
Consuming the liquor is believed to bring good health and blessings, as part of the festival’s centuries-old ritual.
Because no one asked: Archiving the Rohingya past
The Rohingya archive repositions. It insists that the community be seen not only as stateless victims but as agents with deep pasts, thick roots, and futures denied but not…
Contradictheory: Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka 118, a raised hand reaching onwards
For some, Merdeka 118 is less “global icon” and more “that giant shard of reflective glass that blinds you during your morning commute." Others mutter that it’s an RM5…
‘Nature’s clean-up crew’: Cambodia’s vulture population remains stable
Cambodia’s vulture population remains stable, while many species have already gone extinct in neighbouring countries.
Battle over memory: Why the Indonesian government’s plan to rewrite its history books should alarm us
If today’s rewriting goes unchallenged, tomorrow’s students may face the same fate: groomed not to think, but to comply.
Is this the end of streetwear? Malaysia’s fashion scene reflects a global shift
As more brands explore functionality, sustainability and personality-driven design, streetwear may not vanish but transform – co-existing with other aesthetics while carving out…