Happiness takes root with wonder crop
A farmer said the income from ramie exceeded her family’s expectations - and it proved to be four to six times more profitable than planting maize or cassava.
‘No chance’ Myanmar polls will be free and fair: US official tells Shangri-La Dialogue
United Nations special envoy for Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer - who has not been allowed to visit the country since she took up the role late last year - fears an illegitimate poll…
Filipinos to feel brunt of food crisis toward end-2022
According to a live tracker developed by international agricultural research center International Food Policy Research Institute, some 20 countries have imposed export…
A mind to succeed despite losing arm
27-year-old Yuan Xin has come up with ingenious designs and patents that have earned him more than 60 prizes and awards, despite losing his arm in a childhood accident.
Japan pet owners increasingly striving to keep furry friends happy
In recent years, the pet industry has developed a wide variety of technologies and services geared toward enhancing pets’ diet and living environments.
Cambodia PM Hun Sen asked to take on bigger role seeking peace for region, world
The request came at a meeting between Hun Sen and Universal Peace Federation director Yun Young-ho during his visit to Cambodia to observe the June 5 commune council elections.
LDP gives first speeches in metaverse
The Liberal Democratic Party is aiming to expand its support among younger voters before the upper house election by utilising the metaverse, which is popular among young people.
Bangkok Pride parade shines ray of hope for Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community
The parade on June 5, filled with rainbow flags, was joined by supporters of all genders, activists, sex workers, politicians, and celebrities, dressed in “anything that…
Webtoons, animations emerge for business promotions
A growing number of businesses have shown interest in webtoons and animations to target millennials and Generation Z, locally known as the MZ generation.
Coral research provides a wave of optimism for marine life
The coral project research team led by Feng Qiwei, after more than 10 years of diligent work, has solved the technical bottleneck of large-scale coral artificial reproduction.