Beyond tropical: How Indonesian design is evolving today
Today’s practitioners are responding to a shifting design discourse, shaped by a fast-moving industry, environmental urgency and new ways audiences encounter design and space.
Sumo restaurant in Tokyo teaches foreign visitors about the ancient sport
On the underground floor of a 10-story mixed-use building, the press was given a sneak peek of a restaurant that features a combination of sumo and washoku cuisine in an…
Singaporeans playing mahjong to build intergenerational ties
Started in 2021, Mahjong Together bridges the intergenerational gap with games at community clubs, active ageing sessions, and care homes. It has become so popular in Toa Payoh…
Indonesian migrant worker receives South Korean presidential award for heroic act
During a massive forest fire in Gyeongjeong village, Sugianto went door to door, knocking on residents’ homes. He guided them to the evacuation site and carried those who were…
Pet-friendly dining set to expand in South Korea as regulations ease from March
Under the changes, general restaurants, cafes and bakeries may admit customers with pets if they meet newly established hygiene and safety standards. The move is expected to…
Six-decade math puzzle solved by Korean mathematician
US magazine Scientific American named the research by Baek Jin-eon among its top 10 mathematical breakthroughs of 2025, the mathematics community said on Sunday.
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…