Filipinos stand tall with duck hair clips, as fad takes country by storm
Local media outlets said the fad began during a cosplay convention in mid-2023 in Baguio city, some 200km north of the capital Manila and a popular holiday destination for its…
‘I still can’t bring myself to eat Japanese food’: How WWII shaped the eating habits of a generation
Regardless of how long it took survivors to come to terms with what happened during the Japanese Occupation, there is one common lesson most of them learnt from that period of…
In Asia: Celebrating Valentine’s Day
While the day has evolved into one of the most commercialised holidays over the years, with consumerism seeping through its very fabric, it has surprisingly still held on to its…
Ex-prison cook who became top chef at Michelin-starred eatery had wanted to ‘make it big in drugs’
Fine-dining French restaurant Les Amis was the only one that offered him a trainee role, and a scholarship, in 2010.
Too much social media hurts children’s self-esteem, report suggests
A negative impact of social media was particularly prevalent among girls in the relationship seekers category in 2019 and among boys in the same group in 2020.
Cat ‘butlers’: Why more Koreans are cat-ering to feline friends
In the past, felines were shunned for their association with bad luck and superstitions, but now cats enjoy a positive image in both the literal and figurative senses.
Ukraine-born Miss Japan gives up crown after reported affair with married man
The Miss Japan Association has confirmed that her title will remain unoccupied for the rest of 2024, marking an unprecedented situation in the pageant’s history.
‘People said we looked alike’: Best friends discover they’re actually sisters
For years, they played together as young girls in a village in Aljunied. Neighbours then often asked Madam Thangah Koh, 72, and Madam Fatimah Mohidin, 71, if they were sisters.
Sharing Malaysian culture with the world
Last year, more than 25 Malaysian missions overseas held events to build more people-to-people ties between Malaysia and the citizens of host countries, said Datuk Yubazlan Yusof,…
Beyond the buzz: Local content creators seek sustainable hustle
Given the allure of flexible schedules and potentially lucrative earnings, it's no wonder that many digital-savvy Indonesians abreast of social media trends are keen to try their…