Japan’s new viral food trend: Overhead dining videos
A new social media trend is bringing a flood of new customers to restaurants in Japan. It gained popularity at Fu-Fu-Hanten, a Chinese restaurant in Tokyo, after diners started…
Child’s narrow escape from danger in Thailand raises questions about safety and superstition
In Thai traditional belief, some people think that passing under the belly of an elephant, a powerful and majestic creature, would protect them from harm.
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.
Flying first class but deep in debt: Malaysia’s influencers in the spotlight for misusing funds
Authorities have started to take action against celebrity influencers and entrepreneurs, many of whom flaunt extravagant lifestyles on social media but face claims of financial…
Comedian Uncle Roger lowers prices at Malaysian fried rice outlets after public complaints
One food content creator criticised the slow service at the Pavilion outlet and said she waited an hour for her plate of fried rice to be served, while other netizens felt the…
No shortage of chai for Singapore’s envoy in India after ‘tasteless’ brew post goes viral
Many netizens invited Singapore’s High Commissioner to India Simon Wong to try their homemade chai, to which he said: “I humbly thank you all.”
‘So strong and brave’: Videos of resilient, compassionate Malaysians amid floods go viral online
These stories are set against the backdrop of widespread flooding, which has affected more than 150,000 people across Malaysia and killed seven people.
Thai monk’s DIY eyebrows to unlock welfare card payment go viral
Store staff fashion makeshift eyebrows from black adhesive tape to help solve the face-scanning problem in the state payment app.
Can the government be cool? South Korea’s local officials think so
Across the nation, local governments and state-owned firms are hopping on the quirky video bandwagon, crafting lighthearted and unconventional content to connect with new…
Singapore man created Facebook accounts in name of person he disliked to share anti-Islam content
As a result, the victim of this impersonation was hauled up for police investigations at least twice.