Gaetbeol, the Korean tidal flats and sustainable seafood dining
The gaetbeol are a complex muddy and sandy environment submerged in the water at high tide and exposed at low tide, providing life-sustaining conditions for a healthy food chain…
‘Broker’ wins top prize at Munich International Film Festival
Japanese auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Broker” centers on relationships formed through “baby boxes” installed at churches or institutions in Korea where desperate parents…
Japan’s bean sprout growers buckle under inflation pressure
Producers are facing a difficult situation where they cannot demand retailers significantly raise prices despite soaring prices of mung beans.
Sinkhole in China springs subterranean surprise
In May, researchers discovered the sinkhole during a field survey in the region, together with three caves in the sinkhole and a well-preserved primitive forest.
Quang Ninh’s unique craft: coal carving
Endowed with the biggest coal reserves in Vietnam, the northern province is also the birthplace of the unique craft. Local carvers turn rough black coal blocks into beautiful…
‘Lost World of Malaysia’: Low-key Unesco site set to welcome tourists
Lenggong, located some 80km north of Perak's capital Ipoh, is hardly a mainstream tourist attraction, unlike Penang or Melaka, the two other Unesco sites in Peninsular Malaysia.
S’poreans still travelling despite global resurgence of Covid-19 cases, missing luggage at airports worldwide
Travel industry players told The Straits Times that Singaporeans have not been deterred by such disruptions.
Vietnam’s tourism industry flourishes during summer
The summer holiday is forecast to record an unprecedented increase in demand for air travel, according to the aviation businesses.
A mountain of relics found from the peak of Eurasian trade route era
Thanks to the diligence of archaeologists and descriptions in documentation, ancient cities have become concrete and stunning evidence that marks the peak of the Eurasian trade…
Why Anushka Sen is debuting in Korea
Learn everything about her trip to Korea and how this 19-year-old Bollywood actor and influencer is shaking up the industry with her passion for connecting Asia through content.