The price of numbers: How rankings shape lives in South Korea
Quantifying everything, from school to social progress, once worked wonders for South Korea. Now, this number obsession makes Koreans unhappy.
One of Netflix’s most expensive Korean originals returns, but at what cost?
"Gyeongseong Creature" had a reported budget of 70 billion won ($53 million).
Bhutan unveils Gelephu Mindfulness City as a model of futuristic sustainable urban development
The Gelephu Mindfulness City, or GMC, is poised to become a gateway between the world and South Asia.
Blood, sweat, cheers: China’s badminton success is driven by dedication of coaches, athletes
The athletes' remarkable success is built on scientific training, the close, family-like care of their coaches, and years of collaboration that have fostered deep bonds throughout…
Beyond borders: What my interactions with Indian journalists taught me about Pak-India relations
A fellowship for South Asian journalists reveals how the power of shared human experiences can counter decades of mistrust and division and foster unexpected friendships.
Is Hyundai-GM partnership win-win to beat Tesla, Chinese rivals?
Hyundai can tap into GM's political heft while offering hybrid, EV tech in return.
Analysis: KPK pressured to investigate President Jokowi’s jet-setting son
The antigraft body's seemingly half-hearted review and reluctance to pursue the issue have reignited skepticism about its independence and credibility.
Affordable fees and quality of education fuelling Malaysia’s international school boom
Malaysia’s international schools are gaining popularity among foreign families who see it as an option for quality education at a more pocket-friendly price compared with their…
Combating online crimes against Cambodia’s children
As director of operations at the Child Protection Unit, part of the Cambodian Children's Fund, James McCabe, an Australian and former detective, has played a key role in…
From air-cons to ice makers to anti-UV clothing, China’s ‘cooling’ exports soar amid hotter summer
Soaring temperatures in summer have given China’s cool economy a boost as exports of refrigerators, air-conditioners and fans hit a new high, with South-east Asia becoming an…