Japanese boost for Malaysian durians a boon for Singapore fans
One of Malaysia’s largest planters is partnering a top Japanese agritech firm to not only expand its acreage, but also boost yields, quality and efficiency.
Lifestyle
Shortage of wooden boxes bites into Toyama’s Masuzushi bento sales
Masuzushi, a popular ekiben, or train station bento box, is made by stuffing salted trout and vinegared rice on top of bamboo grass laid on the bottom of a wooden container.
Make ‘bunsik’ great again
Bunsik, literally food made with flour, has its beginnings in the early 1960s.
A growing trend in urban farming
In recent years, shared vegetable plots have been sprouting in the city's suburban districts as more white-collar workers turn to farming to unwind.
Is learning Korean trending in Vietnam?
When Vietnam designated Korean as one of its main foreign languages for study, the popularity of the language started to grow.
Leaving on a jet plane: Travellers’ bags are packed–but is the Philippines ready for them?
The Department of Tourism projects foreign tourist arrivals to reach 4.8 million this year, with the return of travel confidence.
Moving words in print
Popular online video-sharing platform becomes a hotbed of poetic expression for young Chinese, resulting in the publication of a new book.
For the love of books, in remote chars of Bangladesh
From January, readers are getting the opportunity to read right at the ferry terminal, thanks to the "little free library" set up by the district police.
All-inclusive stays tempt vacationers with low-hassle luxury in Japan
According to a researcher, all-inclusive services in the tourism industry started in countries where long holidays are the norm.
More youngsters choosing to dress with cultural confidence
Over a decade ago, hanfu fashion was an obscure subculture, but relevant activities nowadays often draw thousands of participants.