Book on Hanoi’s architectural beauty through historical periods released
After two years, with the team’s seriousness and dedication, 1,500 copies of Hanoi Architecture – The Cultural Intersection of Vietnam and France, published by the World…
Malaysian author explores complexities of teenage life with debut Tamil-English book
With a master’s degree in education psychology, Vanitha says although the book is primarily written for younger readers, it also serves as a guide for parents and educators,…
Talking tteokbokki and therapy with Korean author Baek Se-hee and BTS translator Anton Hur
South Korean author Baek Se-hee, who had an impression of Singapore as a glamorous country, did not think her two therapy memoirs about mild depression would become a bestseller…
Chinese web novels added to British Library collection
These novels, originally published on platforms operated by Yuewen, an online Chinese literature company, were donated to document the cultural significance and rapid development…
What to expect from Han Kang’s Nobel week
Delivered in Korean and streamed live on YouTube, Han’s hourlong address is expected to explore her body of work and artistic vision. The lecture will later be archived on the…
How to eat well, stay sane and enjoy life with help from Japan
In Japan, people eat all manner of things fried. There are also piles of sugary treats, in both Japanese and Western varieties, and servings of vegetables can be spare. And yet,…
Award-winning Japanese poet Tanikawa, who translated Peanuts and Mother Goose dies at 92
Tanikawa was born in 1931 as the only son of the philosopher Tetsuzo. is also known for his wide range of activities, including his long-term translation of the popular American…
Bilingual Vietnamese-Korean poetry collection published
Fifteen South Korean writers and poets visited and worked with the Vietnam Writers Association for the collaboration.
The Three-Body Problem graphic novel a hit at Frankfurt fair
Currently, publishers from multiple countries have expressed interest in acquiring the rights for the graphic novel adaptation of The Three-Body Problem, with rights already sold…
Fox Sister: A Korean tale darker than your average ghost story
In Korean folklore, a fox, after a thousand years, can grow nine tails and shapeshift into human form at will.