Taiwan earthquake: Terrifying episode, but life goes on in Taipei
Although damage from the earthquake in the greater Taipei region was mild compared with Hualien, it was startling to spot cracked walls and fallen tiles in and around the capital.
How Lockheed Martin, CNN and Yale became fashion brands in Korea
The infiltration of seemingly random global brands into the Korean fashion scene technically occurred from within, not outside, through licensing agreements with local firms.
Lacquerware artisans in quake-hit Wajima get a fresh start with donated tools
Just after the Jan. 1 earthquake, Sakai posted on social media asking for donations of lacquerware tools. People from all over Japan offered hundreds of tools in response to his…
City on the edge: Over 70% of Bangkokians diagnosed with stress
Tavida Kamolvej, the city’s deputy governor, said that these statistics must not be ignored, emphasising that mental health should be accessible to everyone and not an exclusive…
Pets stun in Shanghai fashion show
Hosted by Shangtex Fashion Company, the 2024 Shanghai Petjoy Fashion Week covers fashion runway shows, fashion trend exhibitions and relevant forums, inviting pets and their…
Tackling trauma and breaking barriers
Parina Subba Limbu didn’t know much about starting an organisation, but she knew she wanted to help women feel safe. So, with financial help from Fitzgerald, Limbu started…
Odaesan braille map marks start of project to make nature more accessible
The maps detail the park’s location, highlight facilities and include accessible routes, as well as information about the park’s plants and animals, such as the fir tree and…
Godzilla lands in Ikebukuro to promote traffic safety
The kaiju monster was appointed as “one-day-chief” by the chief of Ikebukuro Police Station after appearing in the station hall with its signature theme song.
The extraordinary tale of Wang Zhijun, the ‘Ferry Teacher’
Under Wang's guidance, 46 students from the rural village, with a population of 800, have been admitted to universities and colleges.
Health risks rise with rising temperatures in Malaysia
Malaysian Medical Association president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz said extremely hot weather can increase the risk of dehydration and heat stroke and advised Muslims to replenish…