Bangladeshi musicians excel on international stages
Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States. Concerts abroad have surged since the Covid pandemic, with…
Melodies from the heart
Pahenlo Batti Muni makes music by combining bits and pieces from everything. Ranging from experimental rock to indie genres, their songs often reflect the band members’ personal…
These young Filipinos are putting Philippine music and culture on the map
When 24-year-old violinist Adrian Nicolas Ong held a solo recital at New York’s Carnegie Hall, he included in his repertoire two Filipino songs: “Bahay Kubo” variations by…
Foreigners help keep Kung Fu alive and kicking
Hong Kong remains hub for learning, teaching traditional Chinese martial arts.
How to say ‘no’ to a date
South Korea's social norms and pressures amplify the challenge of declining.
Award-winning protector’s enduring passion for the Great Wall
Having spent more than three decades trekking to almost all of the existing parts of the Wall in Xinzhou and recording precious images with his camera, Yang Junfeng has come to…
Employment rates, wages drop once women become mothers in South Korea: study
Data suggest there is a persistent price women pay for having and caring for their children while working—referred to as the "motherhood penalty"—in Korea's workplaces,…
The accidental collector: A peek into the history of Singapore Airlines in a three‑storey home
Dr Ong Pang Yeow owns more than 2,500 pieces of Singapore Airlines memorabilia in his three-storey house.
Beautiful, versatile Kebaya: Uniting Southeast Asia with fashion and heritage
The Kebaya is worn by women in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, southern Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Cambodia, expressing Southeast Asia’s diverse and…
Reliving the golden age of arcade games: A nostalgic journey through Dhaka
Right in the middle of Dhaka, where the busy streets blend into a symphony of activity, are the once-glorious arcade lanes, a hidden treasure trove of memories. These havens of…