South Korea’s ‘chaebol,’ the quiet fashion influencers
The phenomenon known as “ditto consumption” — buying items favoured by well-known figures — has intensified amid economic uncertainty, with both affordable and luxury…
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Dog weddings — how new industry in China laps up puppy love
As pet weddings, birthday parties and themed celebrations grow increasingly popular across China, a new lifestyle industry is taking shape — one that celebrates not only animals…
Art exhibition explores identity, pain and resilience amid Cambodia’s cultural scars
The "Ekarieach All Stars” art exhibition, now open at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, is where Cambodian and international artists confront questions of belonging, loss, and…
The joys of cycling in Laos’ Xayabouly
The writer observes that to cycle through Xayabouly was exactly like moving around at the town’s preferred pace—"unhurried, observant, and quietly gratifying."
Flying traditions: Sakrain and the shared life of old Dhaka
Celebrated for centuries, it has brought joy to generations while embodying the social bonds, cultural identity, and trans-religious spirit that define the historic neighbourhood…
Bhutanese diaspora gifts sacred ornamental needlework
More than 3,000 Bhutanese living in Australia came together to collectively offer four sacred "Thongdrols" to the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Centre during the…
Great-granny deftly keeps alive Malaysian mat-weaving heritage
Despite her advanced age of 88, Zainab Abu Bakar’s fingers never tire as she diligently weaves the leaves with remarkable creativity to fulfil customer orders.
When refugee kids couldn’t enroll, young Indonesians built them classrooms
Locked out of Indonesia’s education system and with their futures in limbo, refugee youth are finding hope in grassroots classrooms powered by Indonesians who chose to show up.
Journey to the roof of the world: A Bangladeshi’s Tibet travelogue
This is the story of a seven-day spiritual odyssey, following ancient Buddhist links to the highest land on earth, from Dhaka to the shadow of Mount Everest.
Ancient Chinese script gets upgrade for digital age
Designers said their task was not simply to digitise old characters, but to preserve the movement and balance of brushwork in a format suited to modern reading habits.