Why Malaysians are now the biggest consumers of beef in Southeast Asia
Malaysians consume approximately 9.5kg of beef per person per year. This works out to nearly 200g of beef every week – essentially a steak a week.
Malaysian creative Daniel Hazeq approaches fashion with intention
For the 30-year-old Malaysian, fashion is not about showing off. He sees it as a genuine form of personal expression instead.
From a street rescue to a second chance: How one Chihuahua’s story in Seoul mobilised a community
What began as a split-second decision by a passerby has since grown into a story about how fragile and complex South Korea’s rescue system can be — and how many people it can…
The timeless reason Bangladeshi brides choose red
Deeply rooted in tradition where goddesses adorned in red would protect mortals, empowered by its vitality and strength, it is not just a colour in South Asian cultures but…
Japan PM Takaichi meets with anime, music experts to discuss development of content industry
Takaichi emphasised that Japanese content is frequently discussed in diplomatic settings.
What do Koreans think about their lives?
Koreans feel wealthier but less happy while foreign residents show stronger life satisfaction despite lower income and housing security
Global education, gated access: Who gets into Korea’s international schools
For most Korean families, this world remains legally out of reach.
Building Nepal’s queer disability movement
Despite growing awareness of LGBTQIA+ rights in Nepal, queer people with disabilities remain among the most overlooked groups. One organisation—Rainbow Disability Nepal—is…
Women claiming the road in Pakistan’s Peshawar, defining a quiet scooter revolution
Motorcycles dominate Pakistan’s roads, far outnumbering cars, but it's very rare to see women riding them.
Singapore siblings supported teenage sister through 4 bouts of cancer
Sara Grace Kueh is a 4-time cancer survivor and a teen dancer. Her siblings, Isabelle Joy Kueh and Gabriel Anthony Kueh, share how they supported their little sister through the…