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5-star rice meister in Japan offers personalised blends, advice to customers

Following his motto of “enjoy rice more,” Mr. Koike proposes various types of rice for restaurants and his customers. He also goes to events and holds seminars to introduce…

  • Published: June 23, 202510:33 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Vietnam’s print newspapers in the digital era

Print newspapers are becoming less common in everyday life. But those who work in the field, from vendors to editors, believe there is still a future ahead for the printed press.

  • Published: June 23, 202510:21 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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I love you, bot: When AI becomes your closest companion

They’re always available, always attentive and increasingly hard to resist, even when we know they’re not real.

  • Published: June 23, 20259:35 am
  • Author Michelle Anindya
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Seoul to expand public wedding venues, perks for newlyweds

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will offer subsidies of up to 1 million won to couples who use wedding venues operated by the city.

  • Published: June 23, 20257:59 am
  • Author Lee Jung-joo
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Tiny homes for Indonesia’s young urbanites draw criticism over livability

Experts and potential occupants say the poor design and cramped living conditions of these “mini houses” could jeopardise their inhabitants’ physical and psychological…

  • Published: June 20, 20258:03 am
  • Author Gembong Hanung
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Furry pals: Therapy animals play growing role in mental health care across China

Although animal-assisted therapy is still relatively uncommon in China, it has been gaining recognition in recent years, according to an expert.

  • Published: June 19, 20258:00 am
  • Author Meng Wenjie and Liu Kun
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The visionary behind Seoul’s London Bagel Museum on building more than a bakery

The woman who turned her personal tastes into an iconic destination for the public is turning inward. She has released her first essay collection, “Ryo’s Thoughtless…

  • Published: June 18, 202512:56 pm
  • Author Hwang Dong-Hee
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Can South Korea afford a 4.5-day workweek?

The country is widely known for its grueling work culture. In 2022, South Koreans worked an average of 1,901 hours annually — 149 hours more than the OECD average.

  • Published: June 18, 202510:07 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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Your Singapore Story: ‘I never imagined I would be dancing at funerals’

Besides serving delectable briyanis, this Muslim chef and entrepreneur also dances at Chinese wakes.

  • Published: June 18, 20259:39 am
  • Author The Straits Times
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150,000 Seoulites joined ‘loner programs’ last year, with plans for expansion in 2025

The South Korean capital is running multiple programs to aid the growing number of one-person households.

  • Published: June 17, 20258:00 am
  • Author Yoon Min-sik

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