Shattering sandbags: First Cambodian women UN commander in Lebanon
At just 33 years old, Lieutenant Colonel Sorm Leangy’s journey from a small Cambodian village to leading a contingent of 180 personnel — including 38 women — offers valuable…
‘Study manga’ makes easy reading out of Japanese educational content
While the popular genres of history and biography are expanding their range of themes, some study manga are tackling medical and social issues, and attracting readers of all ages.
Remembering the forgotten, unknown victims of the Khmer Rouge regime
A ceremony saw 464 urns, previously abandoned, mourned and forgotten, laid to rest in the “Urn Library” at the Wat Langka pagoda. The library is the first of its kind in Phnom…
Tradition comes before rising costs: Malaysian dumpling maker will “never” compromise taste
Quah Eng Hwa, 75, ensures her dumplings are packed with the requisite ingredients: glutinous rice, pork belly, dried mushrooms, salted egg yolk, chestnut and dried shrimp, which…
Wang Lang Market: Bangkok’s hidden gem for street food lovers
Nestled beside Siriraj Hospital on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, this bustling market is a haven for food lovers and it’s just a short boat ride away from the…
Budget-conscious beauty: With rising cost of living, many Malaysians now more thrifty, even for their looks
With a growing list of financial obligations, many Malaysians could no longer afford skincare and wellness products.
How South Korean shows like ‘Tastefully Yours’ reflect shifting content landscape
Increasingly, content is experiencing a divide between streaming success and traditional broadcast viewership.
Japanese ‘rice meister’ shares tips on how to cook tasty stockpiled rice
Shinichi Nishikawa, 59, holds a qualification called “five-star rice meister,” which is like a PhD among those who have professional experience with rice.
In Philippines’ Donsol, whale shark conservation bears fruit
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines recorded a total of 771 whale shark sightings since 2007.
More than a vacation: Jeju’s new educational retreats to revitalise regional communities
At the heart of Jeju’s Learncation program is a simple but powerful idea: education doesn’t have to be confined to traditional classrooms.