Japanese calligraphy performance and exhibition to open in Hanoi
Japanese Aoyagi Bisen will perform calligraphy art at an exhibition at the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Hanoi on December 21.
Hungry for music
Acclaimed Brazilian pianist Cristian Budu kicked off his Asian Tour with a concert titled “Saudades do Brasil” which was organised at Ho Guom Theater in Hanoi on October 30.
Wizard of Oz shoes fetch $32.5 million at auction: Nostalgia doesn’t come cheap
The journey of these slippers — through theft, recovery, and now auction glory — reads like a plot twist in itself.
K-pop’s global chart success: True milestone or outdated obsession?
Music critic Lim Hee-yun noted the heightened focus on chart performance seems to stem from a thirst for the longstanding authority the Billboard and UK Singles charts represent,…
Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez makes history as first Asian to win ‘The Voice’
With his $100,000 grand prize and recording contract, the future is bright for Vasquez, whose journey on “The Voice” has proven that dreams do come true.
Thai local mats featured in Dior Gold House in Bangkok
French luxury brand Dior recently unveiled its Dior Gold House concept store in Bangkok’s Ploenchit district. The opening ceremony was attended by celebrities, including Kim…
Mongolian nomadic practices inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
During the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Paraguay, the "Mongolian Nomadic Practices" were…
Fashion forward: Phnom Penh Designers Week returning in style
Filipino fashion designer Don Protasio, who co-founded Phnom Penh Designers Week in 2013, has been the event’s creative director since its inception.
Dhaka’s must-visit festivals and fairs this December
December is a month of festivity in Dhaka. Besides the mild chill in the air, the wafts of jaggery-filled rice cakes steaming by the roadside stalls, or enjoying a sip from a cup…
Ador files legal action to confirm validity of contract with NewJeans
The agency said it deemed it necessary to take this step to affirm that exclusive contracts cannot be unilaterally terminated based on individual claims, ensuring clarity for the…