Cosplaying gaining ground, inspiring new businesses; growth area in Japan’s pop culture
The country's anime, manga, and video games hold soft power with its worldwide following. Soon, cosplaying will likely become one of its central pillars.
Da Lat’s vegetable hotpot warms the hearts of the foodies
Da Lat has long been renowned across the nation as a paradise of flowers and organic vegetables, particularly for its vegetable hotpot, a quintessential cuisine carrying a…
Two adorable white tiger cubs at Saitama Zoo grow bigger; will be shown to public from Jan. 4
The two new arrivals are brothers and were born to a six-year-old father and a nine-year-old mother named Sugar and Salty, respectively.
Blockbusters without superstars: An exciting year in Nepali cinema
For long, it was thought a superstar was key to the success of a Nepali film. 2024 changed that perception.
Busting the myth that Filipino food is unhealthy
Is Filipino food unhealthy? It’s easy to think so, given how it’s popularly served. Even the foreign branches of Filipino and other food chains and brands come with vegetable…
The race to become ‘viral’: Is the authenticity of Nepali music at stake?
The commercialisation of the music industry, driven by views and virality on social media, risks undermining the beauty of Nepali music.
Taking Vietnam’s Chapa Express Train
Train tours are becoming more and more popular in Vietnam. For anyone looking for a trip to Sapa, the Chapa Express Train is one cool way to travel. The gentle sway of the…
Elephant collects ‘tax’ from passing trucks in Thailand’s Chachoengsao
Freshly cut sugarcane and tapioca are the price for passage.
From dog barks to digital sets: How Singapore storytellers and filmmakers create with AI
The practical applications of AI represent how media producers, writers and other creative professionals in Singapore are finding real-world uses for it.
Artificial intelligence revolutionises the Chinese film industry
AI pushes creative boundaries, but human imagination remains irreplaceable.