Football academies are sprouting in Singapore. Can kids pick up real skills from them?
Nine2twelve's young 10-year-old reviewer tries out F17 football academy and gives his own kid's take on the beautiful game.
BTS to come back in March: Hybe source
Big Hit Music says comeback schedule for boy group has yet to be finalised.
Dhaka Charukola’s unsung hero: Sentu and his animal friends
Under a canopy of dust-filtered polythenes, Mohammad Kamal Hossain Sentu is surrounded by creatures of the quiet—birds, squirrels, stray cats, and the occasional bold rodent.
Interpreting ‘kababalaghan’: paranormal and supernatural experiences in Philippine culture
Philippine folklore provides the colourful metaphors for very real psychological experiences. It is the task of the psychologist—or paranormal investigator—to interpret it…
Living with wildlife: Bhutan tries new path to coexistence
The initiative, led by WWF Bhutan and the Department of Forests and Park Services, aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict while strengthening conservation efforts.
Furry pals: Therapy animals play growing role in mental health care across China
Although animal-assisted therapy is still relatively uncommon in China, it has been gaining recognition in recent years, according to an expert.
High Court rejects NewJeans appeal, upholding ban on independent activities
The legal conflict began in November, when NewJeans unilaterally declared their contracts with Ador terminated, citing a breach of trust. Since then, the group has attempted to…
Hit movie Ejen Ali 2 achieves highest box-office income for local and international animated films in Malaysia
EATM2 has now surpassed the grossing of blockbuster films from Hollywood and Asia over the past two months. This is a clear testament to the confidence and extraordinary support…
The visionary behind Seoul’s London Bagel Museum on building more than a bakery
The woman who turned her personal tastes into an iconic destination for the public is turning inward. She has released her first essay collection, “Ryo’s Thoughtless…
Can South Korea afford a 4.5-day workweek?
The country is widely known for its grueling work culture. In 2022, South Koreans worked an average of 1,901 hours annually — 149 hours more than the OECD average.