The dangers of an ‘attention economy’
Our attention has more economic value than ever. The problem is that it does not care about the quality of our attention and therefore goes for the cheapest way to get our…
My solo music festival experience: A day at the Metropolitan Rock Festival
The writer says, "There was a special joy in gathering together that we missed out on for so long due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and I enjoyed the festival in a different way from…
Adobo is ‘paksiw,’ and other terms in Filipino food history
My conclusion is that the influence of Spain on Filipino cuisine is actually not particularly exceptional when compared to other Asian countries. They seem to be mere names added…
Uproot sexual deepfakes: The Korea Herald
It is necessary to raise public understanding of the serious consequences and unethical nature of deepfakes.
Battle cry from Kolkata: The Kathmandu Post
The RG Kar Medical College rape-and-murder should ring alarm bells all over South Asia.
Afghan Women and their plight
The Taliban’s announcement banning women’s voices and bare faces in public marks another troubling chapter in the erosion of women’s rights in Afghanistan.
Should parents flaunt their children’s college achievements?
An online post criticizing Seoul National University's stickers as elitist quickly went viral, amassing millions of views and sparking heated discussions across social media…
Sorry, flood in the desert is not really good news
Since July 2021, every summer has seen flooding in Takla Makan, leading some to joke that the camels there better learn swimming before it's too late. It doesn't help that some…
Vietnamese cinema and nurturing young filmmakers
Mariette Rissenbeek, former executive director of the Berlin International Film Festival talks to Vietnam News reporter Tran Khanh An about Asian and Vietnam cinema, how to…
TikTok’s comeback in Nepal: The Kathmandu Post
The government should be careful not to let social media apps become sites of social discord.