Chinese calendar enters a berry special time
As Minor Heat heralds the harvest of bayberries, a sweet and tart treat graces tables nationwide.
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Teowchew associations in Malaysia welcome Chinese hit film ‘Dear You’ director with durian feast
The gesture comes as the film crossed the US$12.2 million mark at the box office, officially making Malaysia its strongest overseas market outside of China and the top…
Bhutanese couple trades Australian dream for roots back home in Bhutan
In 2022, the couple, both alumni of Bajothang Higher Secondary School in Wangdue, returned to Bhutan. The pull of home, they say, proved stronger than the security they had built…
More Philippine couples preferring live-in setup over marriage
The Philippines' Commission on Population and Development (CPD) highlighted how cohabitation is viewed as a more affordable alternative to cope with rising living costs and…
Kissaten still serving coffee the old-fashioned way in Tokyo’s Senju district
Called Senjujuku Kohi Monogatari (Senjujuku Coffee Story), the shop is run by Akio Mochizuki, 62, who honed his skills working at a kissaten in Tokyo after graduating from high…
BTS takes over London with sold-out shows, citywide celebrations
Fans from around the world gathered outside the stadium hours before the concert, dressed in BTS merchandise and shades of purple — the color closely associated with the group…
Moo Deng turns 2: Thai zoo gears up for 3-day festival to mark viral hippo star’s birthday
Khao Kheow Open Zoo will celebrate Moo Deng’s second birthday from July 10–12 with fan activities, free admission for children and seniors, and the launch of the Hippo Village…
‘Help others when you’re successful one day’: Action star Jackie Chan encourages Singapore pupils
“Please work hard. Dreams may not come true, but without dreams, you definitely won’t succeed," the Hong Kong superstar said to some 900 upper primary pupils in Pei Chun…
Japan-made denim attracting attention around the world with high-quality, distinct looks
Its appeal lies in aspects including its textured, uneven finish — with a distinctive hand-woven fabric look — and even luxury brands that participate in Paris Fashion Week in…
Vietnamese animation studios seek global audience through local stories
Vietnamese studios, creators, and projects at Annecy International Animation Film Festival are boosting the international visibility of the country’s animation industry and…