The legends who dared: Modernists in Philippine art
From the ruins of war emerged a new movement of Philippine modernists—bold, experimental, and now, priceless at present
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South Korea’s largest convenience store chain CU sees 185% jump in foreign sales on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ buzz
Foreign customers are increasingly reaching for K-food items featured in the film, including gimbap, ramyeon, chips and gukbap (Korean soup with rice).
Riding the rails: Malaysia rediscovers allure of train travel
Neglected for a time in favour of planes and cars, Malaysia’s trains are enjoying a quiet resurgence – drawing not only commuters heading to work, but also adventurers and…
Chifeng: Inner Mongolia’s hidden food paradise
Just 2.5 hours from Beijing, Chifeng is a culinary treasure. From flaky duijia and garlicky guobaorou to buckwheat blood sausage and pork stew with dried cabbage — every dish is…
Japan’s municipal matchmaking programmes prove popular with Gen Z
Local governments are adopting new strategies to boost falling marriage rates.
Living alone most common in Seoul households: report
The city government announced that almost 1.66 million single-person households were reported in Seoul in 2024, making up nearly 40% of all households.
Annual Hokkaido mochi pounding festival where a massive mortar, pestle are used begins
About 60 kilograms of mochi was pounded at once. Using the mochi, 1,200 servings of sweet red bean soup were made and shared with spectators.
Young vlogger tells Vietnam’s story through daily life
Dao Minh Tien, a disciplined military-trained YouTube vlogger from Hung Yen, captures Vietnam’s true spirit through quiet daily moments. Inspired by early travels like Cao Bang,…
Qing Bao’s 4th birthday party warms hearts at Washington zoo
Staff set the scene with honey-smeared "gift boxes" filled with sweet potatoes, scattered carrots, and playful balls for Qing Bao. The highlight was a fruit-and-ice cake,…
Young Vietnamese farmer returns home from living, studying abroad to build sustainable community farm
The Hygge Farm, a small farm about 30km from Hoi An ancient town, has become a popular destination for international volunteers and young families looking for authentic…