Hill Film Festival: A celebration of Indigenous voices and global cinema
The Hill Film Festival returns to the hills of Rangamati, showcasing a diverse array of cinematic voices from around the world.
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‘Show Pow’ event promotes Thailand’s soft power on fashion
More than 100 brands of apparel, handicrafts, beauty products, gems and jewellery are being showcased in the “Show Pow” event at Emsphere shopping mall in Bangkok in a bid to…
Treasures of the southern seas
New seafood restaurant in Guangzhou's 'backyard garden' Nansha, is raising local produce and ingredients to unprecedented heights.
Not just moms, wives: Korean women’s daily struggle for identity
For generations, womanhood in South Korea has been inextricably linked to motherhood, a role often defined by self-sacrifice.
Colleges for elderly increasingly popular as seniors’ thirst for knowledge grows
China's population of elderly people has increased in recent years, and many seniors with a strong educational background have shown a strong willingness to study further, with…
Flowers blooming on porcelain
Norwegian-Vietnamese Painter Hong Duc Thanh has spent many years painting on porcelain. He has inspired many young people with his style – a combination of Chinese, German and…
Are tourists loving Japan’s ancient capital to death? Kyoto seeks ways to welcome visitors sustainably
Kyoto, one of Japan's major tourist destinations, is suffering from overtourism amid booming inbound demand.
Top social media trends in Thailand for 2024
This year, several trends in Thailand captivated public attention across entertainment, politics, and social issues.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enchants audience at Bangladesh music Fest
There were elaborate performances and cameos fom other local artistes such as Miles, Avoid Rafa, Hannan, Muza, Sanjoy and Xefer who mixed their hit singles with traditional…
Thailand seeks to up Michelin-star status with Thai Select initiative
The goal is to elevate the Thai Select brand to Michelin-star status by increasing the number of restaurants and products that bear the logo and by enforcing more stringent…