How high can K-beauty rise?
Korea’s cosmetics exports hit a record $10.2 billion in 2024. With the spread of K-beauty trends around the world, even countries with strong local beauty industries, such as…
Bangladesh’s gentle giants are in peril
In the last 10 years, at least 124 wild elephants were killed across the country, nearly half of the population.
Why Pakistani dramas are winning Nepali hearts
Their popularity can be linked to realistic storytelling, cultural similarities, strong female characters, and the poetic beauty of the Urdu language.
Humble Philippine textile made of pineapple takes center stage at this American museum
“From Pineapple to Pañuelo: Philippine Textiles” by textile historian Angela Hermano Crenshaw is on exhibit at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum.
Vietnamese cinema eyes brighter future with million-dollar blockbuster movies
In just the first two months, four Vietnamese films have exceeded VND100 billion (US$3.9 million) in ticket sales, with some achieving this milestone in less than a week.
‘Squid Game’ season 2 most watched show in latter half of 2024 : Netflix
The show registered 86.5 billion views.
Real-life version of South Korean drama’s ‘Lovely Runner’ couple melts millions of hearts
Kim Hye-mi, Samsung IT developer with disability, shares TV drama-like love story with colleague and viral wedding performance.
Tricks to deter tiger attacks in Nepal
Inspired by findings in Botswana, conservationists are painting symbols on livestock in Chitwan National Park’s buffer zone to trick tigers and leopards.
China’s youth reimagine weddings
China's millennials and GenZ are flipping the wedding playbook.
Cats, snakes, rowdy fans — 4 times the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan saw intruders on the pitch
What's a gathering in Pakistan without some unwanted guests?