Career, credit risks of ‘pay later’ services spook young Indonesians
Social media users scrambled to check their credit scores after an online user shared that five prospective employees applying for a job at a financial institution had been…
Pushing the boundaries of local wine
With a predominantly Muslim population, alcohol consumption is low in Indonesia. Yet, Indonesians have been making alcoholic drinks for centuries.
Tipping culture sparks controversy among Koreans
Tipping is not expected or practised by customers in South Korea, but over the years, a few local businesses have started asking for tips.
Wriggling to riches: The protein-packed potential of worms
Farming these wrigglers is quite straightforward, demanding minimal effort and time.
Festive romance drives luxury goods sales
Cosmetics and gift boxes are gaining in popularity among Chinese consumers, with luxury bags, necklaces, gold earrings and bracelets, and wallets witnessing booming sales ahead of…
Thailand’s ‘most beautiful’ road sweeper brushes off criticism and defies stereotypes
Also known as “Bow”, 27-year-old Pattaramon Thocharoen is always camera-ready with a full face of make-up and several poses.
Living in a world of love like never before
To many young people, it seems that intimate relationships are something no longer worthy of much celebration.
Hong Kong eyes radical move to revive once thriving nightlife scene
In stark contrast, across the border in neighbouring Shenzhen, the streets are buzzing, with hawkers hawking their wares and the chatter of passers-by.
Top AI chatbots have political biases, according to a study
The study showed that OpenAI’s ChatGPT had more left-learning and libertarian biases while Meta’s LLaMA was more right-leaning and authoritarian.
TikToker lovingly bridges Japan, Cambodia
Nakahara Yumi's passionate TikTok rendition of songs has since captivated the virtual world, amassing an impressive 224,500 hearts and thousands of interactions from a broad…