Passion keeps Malaysian veteran stitching star shining strong at 88
For Yap Fong Mei, crafting is the best therapy for both body and soul.
Malaysia’s Ipoh Central Market: A haven of fresh and affordable flowers
Many of these floral businesses have been passed down through generations, offering a peaceful floral refuge amid the market’s hustle.
Horse riding in Dhaka: A sport, a therapy, a rebellion
Tucked behind urban housing blocks and along quiet fringes of the city, Dhaka's small but determined horse riding community is growing.
‘Pet’ major launched in China as demand surges
Officially titled Animal Science (Companion Animals), the new program aims to cultivate graduates who are both scientifically trained and ready for the modern pet economy.
Singapore’s Sentosa launches roving school exhibition to teach children about sustainability
The exhibition in a retrofitted bright orange lorry will travel to primary schools over the next 1½ years to teach pupils about sustainable living habits, including how to eat,…
Meet Bobby, South Korea’s new ‘first dog’
On his Instagram post, Lee unveiled a photo of himself sitting on an armchair along with the dog. Lee said in the post that his family has been raising the dog.
Heirlooms in newsprint: Singapore couple safeguard copies of The Straits Times from 1950s
Time has yellowed the pages, but in the hands of this couple, newspapers come alive.
The Straits Times: Telling your Singapore story
From front-page politics to everyday lives, The Straits Times has shaped the country's collective memory since 1845.
‘Teto’ or ‘egen’? Young Koreans turn to hormone-inspired identity tests
Though seen as a playful route for self-discovery, experts urge moderation to avoid stereotyping and self-limiting beliefs.
Vietnam’s intellectual footprint: how books shape national identity
Beyond his extensive entrepreneurial portfolio, Bình is also widely respected as a speaker, author and translator, especially in the areas of management, education, policy and…