Where are South Korea’s young part-timers eager to work? It’s not cafes
Young Koreans on the hunt for part-time gigs are looking to trendy stores and pop-up events, while convenience stores remain their No. 1 choice.
Japanese art student launches community paper featuring voices of Noto Quake Victims
Ayumi Sakaguchi, 22, a fourth-year student at Kanazawa College of Art in Kanazawa, did everything for the paper, from the reporting and illustrations to laying out the pages.
‘It’s just subtle, not serious’: What Koreans miss when downplaying racism
Contrary to the common belief among many Koreans, racism in Korea may not be as subtle as they think.
Green walls and fish houses: How Singapore researchers are bringing life back to urban areas
Various research groups are now embarking on studies to coax wildlife back to Singapore’s urbanised land and coastal areas, through vertical greenery or underwater structures…
Dim sum restaurant owner in Shanghai cherishes recognition from customers
As the owner and chef of Wu You Xian, Chen Lina holds the prestigious title of a national first-class dim sum chef who likens her xiaolongbao to her "cherished children" and the…
Reviving spiritual bonds and showcasing Nepal’s Kung Fu Nuns’ legacy
This daily ritual of Kung Fu practice, led by the nuns of Druk Amitabha Monastery, transforms martial arts into a discipline of mental clarity, spiritual focus, and physical…
Bangladesh officially declares Nazrul national poet
The decision came on December 24, following on from a December 5 advisory council approval to a proposal to retroactively put into effect the national poet status from May 4, 1972.
The thrill of the click: Malaysians increasingly enamoured over online shopping
Many have grown to rely on official online stores and established e-commerce platforms given the convenience and ease of online shopping with benefits they may not enjoy at…
Busting the myth that Filipino food is unhealthy
Is Filipino food unhealthy? It’s easy to think so, given how it’s popularly served. Even the foreign branches of Filipino and other food chains and brands come with vegetable…
The race to become ‘viral’: Is the authenticity of Nepali music at stake?
The commercialisation of the music industry, driven by views and virality on social media, risks undermining the beauty of Nepali music.