Singapore’s Marina Bay New Year fireworks 2026
Singapore ushered in the new year in dazzling style as crowds at Marina Bay watched a crescendo of fireworks light up the night sky.
AI is no longer optional in K-pop — it’s becoming the new normal
How has AI entered the K-pop ecosystem so far, and where is it headed next?
Japan’s Imperial family has long history with horses, former racehorses now on Imperial duties
Horses have been used in rituals and events at the Imperial court since ancient times.
The timeless reason Bangladeshi brides choose red
Deeply rooted in tradition where goddesses adorned in red would protect mortals, empowered by its vitality and strength, it is not just a colour in South Asian cultures but…
In pictures: The most stunning fireworks from New Year’s Eve
Fireworks lit up the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, the Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing, China, and the Lotte World Tower in South Korea.
Chaozhou gongfu cha: A tea-drinking practice steeped in Chinese tradition
In 2022, it was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as part of the "traditional tea processing techniques and associated…
China’s iconic qipao celebrates its distinct fashion culture
From the mid-1800s, the qipao, with its body-hugging silhouette, appeared widely in magazines, movies, and posters, becoming the signature style of Shanghai.
Celebrate December in Dhaka with handmade, local gift ideas
"December in Dhaka is full-on wedding season, which means biye bari'r kachchi, dancing to trending songs, late-night ice cream treats, and unlimited fun. That, my dear readers, is…
Giant lanterns light up Christmas in Catholic Philippines
The festival acts as a platform to highlight the region's famed lantern industry, which first started more than 100 years ago.
Popularity of piggy banks showcased at Japanese bank’s museum
The Amagasaki Shinkin Bank’s museum of money boxes from across the world in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture has a collection of about 25,000 items from 62 countries, including money…