Empowering women and enriching communities in rural Bhutan
The homestay business in the town of Haa has been reshaping the roles of rural Bhutanese women, providing additional income and enriching their lives.
Beyond Songkran water guns: Thailand’s quirkiest soft-power weapons
Four other soft-power weapons that Thailand is wielding to conquer international hearts and minds include elephant pants, art toys, 3D ice cream, and artistic manhole covers.
Nepal take unbeaten run to Premier Cup semis
The win gave the Rhinos—who had already secured their spot in the semi-finals with a match in hand—a fourth victory in as many matches in the tournament, and eight points in…
Imperial Household Agency turns to Instagram amid renewed PR efforts
The agency is in the process of renewing the Imperial family’s official website, and public relations efforts are underway to protect the family, including measures against…
Korean Muslim YouTuber’s plan to build mosque in Incheon goes viral
The property purchase contract he uploaded showed he had bought 284.4 square meters of land for 189.2 million won ($136,600). However, his plan is expected to face difficulties,…
Philippine ocean systems deteriorating, says study
Overfishing, pollution, and climate change are increasingly threatening the country's vibrant marine habitats, jeopardising not only local livelihood sources but also global…
‘Championship handovers’ during the Beijing Half Marathon: A disgrace to the sport
During the race, three contenders, namely Kenya's Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat and Ethiopia's Dejene Hailu, appeared to pivot and offer encouragement to their fellow Chinese…
AI ‘resurrection’ of dead stars raises ethical, legal concerns
Some internet users said the AI "resurrection" of the stars is a memorial for them, but many of the deceased celebrities' families said the videos, produced without their consent,…
Events start in honour of Peking Opera key stars
Peking Opera, also known as jingju, was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010. It brings together various disciplines such as singing,…
Coastal Nha Trang hosts 1st International Jazz Festival
Some 100 musicians from Singapore, Korea and the US are expected to perform at the festival, while the Vietnamese band of saxophonist Tran Mạnh Tuan, A-list pop singer My Linh,…