From field to fabric: how Vietnam’s Chil people weave their identity
As modern life creeps into the highlands, bringing mass-produced clothes, synthetic dyes and fast fashion, the ancient craft of handloom weaving is quietly fading. The skill, once…
In Japan, calorie-busting ‘sinful gourmet foods’ taking taste buds by storm
These delectable guilty pleasures have often been found not only on restaurant menus, but also in corporate product promotions, manga, and personal social media posts.
How Bangladeshi couriers are powering e-commerce, everyday life
From personal gifts to heavy-duty construction materials, courier services are now a cornerstone of daily logistics.
China and South Korea bond over ink traditions
The Modern and Contemporary Ink Art of China and the Republic of Korea, at the Beijing museum until Aug 11, gathers 120 works by dozens of artists who have introduced reforms in…
What you need to know about the Saja Boys, Korea’s grim reapers in K-pop form
The image is deeply familiar to Koreans. A pale-faced man, draped in black robes and wearing a gat, a traditional Korean hat made of horsehair and silk, has long signaled death in…
Much-loved Cambodian elephant keeper will not return full-time, promises to visit Lucky
Try Sitheng cared for Lucky the elephant for over 26 years.
Japanese retirees invigorate their post-work lives by making their community debuts
Some municipalities in Japan have implemented ordinances aimed at building a society where senior citizens can live happily in their local communities.
Vietnamese music brings refreshing twist to foreign films
What might seem like an unlikely combination has surprisingly sparked strong audience reactions and online buzz, helping films connect more deeply with Vietnamese viewers.
First guide dog in Tibet helps owner break barriers
Fuju responds to Tibetan commands as he guides his owner Dachung through daily life in the capital Lhasa.
The first motor car on the streets of Dhaka
In 1904, Nawab Khwaja Salimullah showcased his newly purchased automobiles at his Shahbagh garden house. These early automobiles became silent witnesses to Dhaka's evolving…