Customer clears up misunderstanding over RM100 squid dish
Many Malaysians had criticised the famous restaurant for selling the dish at such a price.
China’s falling marriage conundrum
A decline in the number of young people, the desire to marry late and the imbalance between the number of men and women are factors behind why the number of marriages is falling
Asia Pacific Rayon unveils ambitious 2030 sustainability agenda
The Riau-based company also helps eradicate extreme poverty within a 50-km radius of their operations.
Japan’s wearable devices aim to promote better sleep, running form
The applications of wearable devices are diversifying and the places where they can be worn are expanding.
Thailand named 5th best in the world for cultural heritage influence
The top spot was taken by Italy, while Greece and Spain came in second and third, respectively. India came in fourth, while Portugal ranked sixth and Japan seventh.
Shanghai shopping malls lay out red carpet for pets
More than 20 shopping malls in Shanghai have allowed pets to walk in the shopping malls outdoors, letting them inside shopping malls but without stepping on the floor, or getting…
Women of power: Meet the female meter readers of Karachi
The power utility has also started a programme, ‘Roshni Baji’, who are raising awareness about general safety, electrical safety, rain safety, power theft hazards and energy…
Tasty innovations reignite Japan’s love affair with vending machines
While the number of vending machines nationwide has been on the decline, new technologies being applied now show promise in reinvigorating the sector.
The women thirsting over the Pakistani cricket team
The team were already celebrities but the T20 World Cup and their stellar performance has shot them to superstardom
Will the timeless martial art of Binh Dinh get UNESCO recognition?
Historians speculate that it originated in the 15th century, during conquests in the south