Chinese TV dramas captivate Vietnamese viewers
With its geographical closeness to China and centuries of cultural exchange, Vietnam has become one of the largest Asian markets for Chinese dramas, or C-dramas.
From fact to fiction: Marga Ortigas on her journey from seasoned reporter to published author
Some people are born storytellers—be it through the spoken or written word. While most excel in one medium over the other, some are brilliant at both. Filipino author Marga…
Baby capybaras prove to be popular at Shizuoka Zoo in Japan
The siblings were named “High” and “Ball,” apparently hinting at the name of the popular highball drink. Their sex is not yet known.
The many flavours of Thailand’s iconic Songkran streets
These Songkran streets do more than provide a space for fun and water fights — they serve as cultural landmarks celebrating Thailand’s rich heritage, regional specialities and…
Recent Korean books on unconventional families share wisdom of living without marrying
More Koreans than ever are living alone — and choosing to stay that way.
The struggles of women traffic police officers in Nepal
Sarita Ghale shares how gender bias and toxic masculinity make law enforcement challenging for women officers.
More foreign tourists flock to real-life anime sites across Japan
The trend has excited local residents with an expectation of regional development.
2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo opens, draws crowds; visitors flock to attractions
Under the theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” 158 countries and regions are participating in the expo, which is scheduled to last through Oct. 13.
What Singapore’s breeding programmes mean for conservation of Southeast Asia’s biodiversity
Such breeding efforts are key in ensuring that species threatened with extinction do not disappear off the face of the earth.
Splash spots unveiled! Where to celebrate Songkran 2025 in Phuket
From serene merit-making ceremonies to vibrant parades and DJ-fueled water zones, here's a roundup of the must-visit Songkran events and splash zones around the island.