Gangnam fantasy: Land of longing
Renters in posh Seoul neighborhoods struggle to stay afoot as housing boom pushes rents to extreme- but lure of social status remains powerful.
How a Chinese-Indonesian factory worker became Indonesia’s hippest illustrator
Supomo’s style of illustration, its Chinese character hand-lettering, and his son Yulius’ witty captions, made him a household name.
China’s seniors spending more on travel
More of them also are planning trips by themselves and driving to reach their destinations, travel operators said.
Miss Việt Nam among 13 finalists in Top Model competition for Miss World
Miss Việt Nam 2020 Đỗ Thị Hà was the only Asian to make the cut.
Guangxi factory produces handicrafts for exports
Guangxi factory produces handicrafts for exportsThe products are exported to more than 40 countries and regions.
Asia’s biggest flower market makes stars out of influencers
Demand for cut flowers has soared in China as standards of living have risen.
Laos public, private sectors gear up for return of tourists
The ministry is preparing to reopen the country to vaccinated tourists under the “Lao Travel Green Zone” programme.
Korean bento cakes find popularity during social distancing
With minimalist, bite-sized designs, the Korean lunch box-sized cakes have captured the hearts of many.
Thailand plots sustainable comeback for Phi Phi’s ‘DiCaprio beach’
Mass tourism had brought the archipelago to the brink of ecological catastrophe.
Innovation improves Japan’s raw food culture
Geography, climate and culture are just a few of the factors that have fostered the love Japanese people have for raw food.