Get rich quick?: Young Indonesians dream of prosperity by becoming traders
As his sessions conclude, Rizki will relax for three hours before returning to YouTube to trade live. Then, he calls it a day and heads to bed.
Lifestyle
Pet spending surges during pandemic
The "pet humanisation trend" is giving rise to new specialised business fields such as dog salons in the pet industry.
Small but strong: Indie bookstores embrace individuality, diversity and community
The third annual Jeju Book Fair kicked off with independent publishers from across the country; over 8,000 people visited the two-day fair.
Tokyo’s Kabukicho district gets new nighttime attraction
The Kabukicho Tower Tokyu focuses on the nighttime economy to attract overseas visitors looking to experience that aspect of Japan.
Worn shoes
One of the oldest artisans in the Philippines’ shoe capital faces a grim future as their handcrafted shoes struggle against the influx of cheap imports.
Thai New Year celebrations return with a big splash
Spending during Thailand’s biggest holiday is expected to total about 125 billion baht, largely from increased travel and business activity.
No TikTok, no Twitter, no Facebook: Indonesians find peace through social media detoxing
The dopamine detox, also referred to as “dopamine fast”, has been all the rage since its introduction in 2019.
Employee at Chinese company wins 365 days of paid leave at annual dinner
Reports of the large prize have raised envy among Chinese netizens, with some inquiring tongue-in-cheek about vacancies at the company.
‘Magic’ Sak Yant tattooists eye cultural heritage list
73-year-old Roeung Sarem is a Khmer Sak Yant tattooing teacher who learned the skill from his parents and his grandfather.
High fashion up in the sky in Nong Bua Lamphu
Models strutted down Nong Bua Lamphu’s famous skywalk at the five-day event to show off haute couture creations in pure Thai silk.