Filipinos stand tall with duck hair clips, as fad takes country by storm
Local media outlets said the fad began during a cosplay convention in mid-2023 in Baguio city, some 200km north of the capital Manila and a popular holiday destination for its…
China’s new visa-free travel opens ‘big door’ to Asean region
The Chinese market has long been the biggest source of tourists for Asean countries — as the region is not only geographically close, but has strong cultural and economic ties…
When truffle buddha jumps over the wall
Li Cheung, 52, the head chef at Xin Ming Yuen restaurant in Beijing, cannot forget how his family used to mark Chinese New Year's Eve. For his mother, this used to be the busiest…
Vietnamese painter makes reverse glass abstracts in minutes
In his 30-year career, Tien made over 1,500 glass paintings depicting the scenery of his hometown and his past, in addition to 350 portraits of politicians and cultural figures of…
YG, Japanese agency to hold auditions together for the first time in 8 years
The YG x Avex Audition 2024 will be held in seven major Japanese cities, kicking off in Sapporo on April 7. The other cities include Nagoya, Fukuoka, Osaka, Tokyo, Sendai and…
South Korean soccer federation committee calls for Klinsmann’s dismissal
The committee pointed out the coach's insufficient tactical preparation for South Korea's disappointing semifinals match against Jordan, his lack of commitment as the national…
‘I still can’t bring myself to eat Japanese food’: How WWII shaped the eating habits of a generation
Regardless of how long it took survivors to come to terms with what happened during the Japanese Occupation, there is one common lesson most of them learnt from that period of…
Huong Pagoda Festival hosts 30,000 visitors on opening day
This year’s festival sees the use of e-tickets instead of paper ones to curb congestion and overcrowding, with up to 4,500 boats and 110 electrical cars available to offer…
HK sees 750,000 visitor arrivals during Spring Festival
The night parade on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the fireworks display on the second day, the horse race on the third day and the soccer match on the fourth day yesterday…
In Asia: Celebrating Valentine’s Day
While the day has evolved into one of the most commercialised holidays over the years, with consumerism seeping through its very fabric, it has surprisingly still held on to its…