What’s in a name? Japan bans flashy baby names like Pikachu and Nike
Called 'kira-kira names,' they have been criticised for causing confusion in schools, hospitals and public services, or in some cases, embarrassment for the child.
How South Korean shows like ‘Tastefully Yours’ reflect shifting content landscape
Increasingly, content is experiencing a divide between streaming success and traditional broadcast viewership.
Seabird spotted in Nepal for first time
Ornithologist Anish Timsina was the first to observe and document the bird. “I watched it for half an hour from just 30 meters away while it was gliding and flying joyfully. It…
Penang’s char koay teow cooks set to battle for glory
The search for the gold standard of char koay teow is set to begin in what will surely be a heated showdown. Come Sunday, 30 hawkers will be firing up their woks to fight for the…
Thailand kicks off Pride Month 2025 with “Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival”
As part of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 project, the Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival celebrates Pride Month by honoring the LGBTQIAN+ community…
Japanese ‘rice meister’ shares tips on how to cook tasty stockpiled rice
Shinichi Nishikawa, 59, holds a qualification called “five-star rice meister,” which is like a PhD among those who have professional experience with rice.
In Philippines’ Donsol, whale shark conservation bears fruit
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines recorded a total of 771 whale shark sightings since 2007.
China’s Liangma River: Your all-in-one lifestyle companion
From skateboarding and dog walking to singing and water-related activities, such as swimming and paddling, it's endless fun from dawn to dusk.
Bhutanese archer Kinley Tshering wins gold for Bhutan at Incheon archery championship
Fellow Bhutanese archer Sonam Penjor shared third place with a Russian archer, rounding off a strong showing for the national team.
Seoul’s pet patrol hits 1,449 with new canine cadets
The new teams finished an eight-day program covering crime prevention through environmental design, patrol guidelines and hands-on patrol exercises.