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Philippine chef Forés’ last gift to women: ‘Your voice, your perspective needed—not just in kitchens’

The iconic chef’s last words set to be delivered at the International Women’s Day Summit is less a speech about her culinary journey and more a guiding light for all of us.

  • Published: March 4, 202510:21 am
  • Author Fnbreport
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Wrestling and boat racing: Vietnam’s heritage icons

The vibrant traditions of wrestling and boat racing in Việt Nam are not merely sports; they embody the cultural heritage and communal spirit of the nation.

  • Published: March 4, 202510:20 am
  • Author Thanh Nga
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As Singapore’s adult literacy levels decline, book clubs offer a solution

The rise of screens, from the smartphone to television, has further weakened attention spans, making it “impossible to focus”, said Prof Cayla. Without practice, sustaining…

  • Published: March 3, 202511:29 am
  • Author Gabrielle Chan
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Real-life version of South Korean drama’s ‘Lovely Runner’ couple melts millions of hearts

Kim Hye-mi, Samsung IT developer with disability, shares TV drama-like love story with colleague and viral wedding performance.

  • Published: February 28, 202511:53 am
  • Author Choi Jae-hee
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Tricks to deter tiger attacks in Nepal

Inspired by findings in Botswana, conservationists are painting symbols on livestock in Chitwan National Park’s buffer zone to trick tigers and leopards.

  • Published: February 28, 202511:52 am
  • Author Ramesh Kumar Paudel
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Devotion to sea goddess Mazu stretches from Fujian to Taiwan

Revered for her miraculous abilities to calm storms and rescue troubled ships, she became a symbol of protection and salvation for seafarers, leading to the construction of…

  • Published: February 27, 202511:10 am
  • Author Zhang Yi and Shi Xuefan
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They still do: 7 elderly couples in Singapore talk about love and marriage

Married for 50 years and longer, these couples were among the 202 honoured for their strong and committed marriages at the recent Golden Jubilee Wedding Celebrations.

  • Published: February 27, 202511:09 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Xinjiang’s sands reveal fascinating finds

Archaeological surveys and excavations in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region over the past year have yielded a new understanding of the region's rich history as well as of the…

  • Published: February 27, 202511:08 am
  • Author Fang Aiqing and Mao Weihua
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South Korean with paralysis completes master’s degree using only his eyes

Jang Ik-sun, 37, was diagnosed at age five with the incurable condition that weakens and degenerates muscles, which gradually took away his ability to move. Despite this, he…

  • Published: February 26, 202511:13 am
  • Author Moon Joon-hyun
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Japanese company sun-dries straw hats in the cold of winter

Tanaka Boshi Ten (Tanaka Hat Shop) in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, produces about 40,000 various types of straw hats annually. Its craftsmen make the hats with sewing machines.…

  • Published: February 26, 202511:12 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun

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