What is behind South Korea’s growth in soft power?
The global popularity of Korean culture ranks at top in multiple measures of soft power– a phenomenon referring to “the ability to obtain preferred outcomes by attraction…
Culture
Breaking stereotypes: The stories of Indonesian househusbands
The term “househusband” isn’t exactly common among Indonesians but the unconventional role is being adopted by more and more men, fighting gender stereotypes and their egos.
Dragon ship set to depart in fiery ritual
The finished ship, made with bamboo, cardboard and 6,000 pieces of folded joss paper stands at 4.88m high, 4.88m long and 1.83m wide.
A fusion of Italian desserts and Chinese pepper
Mimosa’s consumers are mainly between 25 and 35 years– a group more willing to try exotic flavours, partly due to China’s continued opening to the outside world.
Repatriation ceremony marks return of 30 looted treasures to Cambodia
These cultural treasures – containing several important Buddhist and Hindu statues – were removed more than two decades ago from the temples of Koh Ker.
Snails prove a delightful hit from Hanoi’s Bong restaurant
The hot soups here, or Bun oc nong, can be an easy-ish start for a novice who wants to try a snail dish and is not quite sure where to begin.
Straight shooters: Making traditional arrows with Indonesia’s fletchers
With the rise in popularity of archery in Indonesia, many enthusiasts have begun turning themselves into fletchers.
Soul food for vegetarians
Tucked away in a small alley in Hanoi, the modest food stand of Vu Thị Hong has served vegan noodles for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians for a decade.
Colourful resurgence for silk island artisans
Although the practice of silk weaving on handlooms is declining, villagers of Koh Dach have continued to pass their knowledge from generation to generation.
South Korea’s work flexibility still far more rigid than advanced economies
The statutory working hours in Korea are eight hours per day and 40 hours per week, unlike the US and the UK, which regulate only weekly working hours.