Vietnamese artisan breathes new life into traditional handmade paper
Do Thu Huong makes paper lanterns to bring traditional values back into contemporary society, and constantly experiments to develop exquisite products with artisanal paper.
Kulen flavours: Pari’s Siem Reap gin a botanical treat
The roots of Pari’s passion for transforming plants into beverages and remedies can be traced back to her childhood, a legacy passed down from her grandfather.
100-year-old world’s oldest female beauty advisor enjoys working
Centenarian Tomoko Horino, from Fukushima City, started working as a cosmetics saleswoman at the age of 37 after being recommended by an acquaintance.
Who is Erica Robin? Pakistan gets its first Miss Universe representative
Hailing from the vibrant city of Karachi, model Erica Robin clinched the coveted Miss Universe Pakistan 2023 crown, etching her name in the country’s history books.
Caffeinated drinks spark buzz on teens’ overuse
According to a nationwide survey of some 60,000 middle and high school students last year, 22.3 per cent of the respondents answered “yes” when asked if they drink…
Filipino inventor wins prestigious award for keychain microscope
Inventor Jeremy De Leon'S keychain microscope could facilitate science classes worldwide, allowing students to study samples anytime without relying on school microscopes.
Pioneering women’s bodybuilding in Bangladesh
Despite the lack of opportunities and the alarming number of obstacles they have to overcome, more and more women are entering the field of professional bodybuilding.
China: ‘Boot camp’ recruits shed excess kilos
The intense workout regime deterred Chen Shuling from taking food to social engagements and also helped her get to bed and rise earlier than previously.
Philippine renaissance designer Carol Karthe is just getting started
In 2022, Karthe won a major architectural design award in front of a panel of judges that were based in Hong Kong. Since then, she has steadily carved her niche in the interior…
The 25 most important AI words everyone should know
People usually hear terms like “chatbots,” “machine learning,” and “large language models” and steer clear from discussing this technology, notes the writer.